Springfield, IL: State lawmakers have advanced legislation to Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker, doubling the adult-use marijuana possession limits and making numerous other changes to the state’s cannabis laws.
Provisions in Senate Bill 3222 amend laws regulating hemp, marijuana, and medical cannabis. It increases the amount of cannabis an in-state resident may possess to 60 grams of flower, and 10 grams of concentrate while also raising possession limits for out-of-state visitors. It allows licensed retailers to dispense cannabis products at drive through locations, permits patients to receive medical cannabis recommendations via telemedicine appointments, and expands the pool of people eligible for the automatic expungement of their prior marijuana-related convictions.
Other provisions in the bill comport the state laws regulating the sale of hemp-derived products to largely mimic forthcoming federal standards while also establishing a state-licensing system for qualified manufacturers.
Under current law, adults may legally possess up to 30 grams of cannabis flower. Possessing greater amounts is classified as a criminal misdemeanor, punishable by up to one year in jail and a $2,500 fine.
The full text of Senate Bill 3222 is available from the Illinois General Assembly.