The Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act provides for the controlled legalization of adult use cannabis in Illinois beginning January 1, 2020. The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation is charged under the act with implementing and administrating multiple aspects of the program, including the licensing and oversight of dispensing organizations, dispensary agents, and agent education providers. This page contains general information for the public and potential licensees about the program’s administrative requirements and deadlines and frequently asked questions. This page will be regularly updated as new stages of the program are put into place in accordance with the timelines established by the legislation.
Adult Use Cannabis Program
Program Information
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Steps for Social Equity Criteria Lottery
Social Equity Criteria Guide
Social Equity Criteria A Interactive Map
Mock Application
Social Equity Criteria Acceptable Documents Guide
License Distribution by BLS Region
Final Rules for 55 Conditional Licenses - 68 IAC 1291.400 – 68 IAC 1291.440
January 18, 2023 | Press Release | IDFPR Announces Updates for Upcoming Social Equity Criteria License Lottery
December 21, 2022 | Press Release | Pritzker Administration Announces Timeline for Next Cannabis Dispensary License Lottery
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July 12, 2022 | IDFPR Statement on JCAR Extension
June 21, 2022 | 68 IAC 1291 2nd Notice Documents
March 25, 2022 | Proposed Rules for Simplified Conditional Adult Use Cannabis Dispensary License Process (begin on page 5127 of the Register)
March 15, 2022 | Pritzker Administration to Propose New, Simplified Approach to Cannabis Dispensary Applications
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November 10, 2022 | IDFPR Issues First Full, Social Equity Cannabis Dispensing Organization Licenses
October 11, 2022 | List of Conditional Adult Use Cannabis Dispensary Licenses
August 24, 2022 | FAQs About the Conditional Licensing Process
July 1, 2022 | Guidance | 1,500 Foot Prohibition Guidance
License Release Timeline and Next Steps for Awardees
Principal Officer Affirmation Form
FAQs for Applicants About the Lift of the Stay
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Results of the Tied Applicant Corrective Lottery for Conditional Licenses Per BLS Region
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Tied Applicant Corrective Lottery Official Drawing Record
List of Participants in the Tied Applicant Corrective Lottery on June 23, 2022
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Social Equity Justice Involved Corrective Lottery Official Drawing Record
List of Participants in the Social Equity Justice Involved Corrective Lottery on June 22, 2022
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Qualifying Applicant Corrective Lottery Official Drawing Record
List of Participants in the Qualifying Applicant Corrective Lottery on June 21, 2022
Court Order to Proceed with Corrective Lotteries
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Illinois Cannabis: Next Steps in Licensing
IDFPR’s Supplementary Deficiency Notice Process for Conditional Adult Use Cannabis Dispensary Licenses
Adult Use Cannabis Dispensary License Application and Review Process Overview
Notice of Conditional Adult Use Cannabis Dispensing Organization Lotteries
Illinois Lottery Draw Process for Adult Use Cannabis Lottery
Pre-Lottery Checklist for Conditional Adult Use Cannabis Dispensing Organization Applicants
Timeline for Adult Use Cannabis Dispensing Organization Licensing
Additional Information About HB 1443
Information About Social Equity Cannabis Loans
Social Equity Cannabis Loan Program FAQs
Social Equity Cannabis Technical Assistance
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Statement on Prioritizing Illinois Medical Cannabis Patients
FAQs
August 26, 2019 FAQs - Secondary Site Applications
September 3, 2019 FAQs - Chicago Status of Zoning Approval
October 9, 2019 FAQs - Submitting multiple Secondary Site applications
Notice To Applicants For An Early Approval Adult Use Dispensing Organization License
Application for Proposed Principal Officer - Same Site
Application for Early Approval Adult Use License - Same Site
Attestation for Principal Officer - Secondary Site Only
Application for Early Approval Adult Use License - Secondary Site
BLS Region Waiver Request Form
Notice of Proper Zoning Form
Adult Use Dispensing Organization License Surety Bond
Adult Use Dispensing Organization License Escrow Account Agreement
Example of Pre- and Post-Transaction Charts for ownership changes
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BLS Region Waiver Request Form
Notice of Proper Zoning Form
Adult Use Dispensing Organization License Surety Bond
Adult Use Dispensing Organization License Escrow Account Agreement
Example of Pre- and Post-Transaction Charts for ownership changes
Tips for First Time Registration to Renew a Professional License
FAQs
Application for Proposed Principal Officer of an Adult Use Dispensing Organization
Fingerprint Instructions
Adult Use Fingerprint Consent Form
Affidavit of no Subsequent Convictions
Adult Use Dispensary Agent Attestation Form
Petition for Restoration From Discipline
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Change of Ownership Guidance for Current License Holders
Application for Proposed Principal Officer of an Adult Use Dispensing Organization
Adult Use Out-of-State Fingerprint Instructions
Request for Relocation - Form 1
Request for Proposed Building and Site Conditional Approval - Form 2
Request for Inspection of Relocation - Form 3
IDFPR / Biotrack Inventory Adjustment Request Form
Cannabis Control Section/Medical Cannabis Section Contact List
Authorization for Third Party Contact
Medical and Adult Use Cannabis Dispensing Organization Agent Termination Notification Form
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"15-36 License" Application
Exhibit A – Table of Organization and Principal Officer Applications
Exhibit B – Notice of Proper Zoning form and Addenda
Exhibit C – Proposed Floor Plan
Exhibit D – Surety Bond
Exhibit D - Escrow Account
Exhibit E – Material Changes Attestation
Exhibit F – Surety Bond / Escrow Account Waiver Form (Optional)
Application for Extension of Conditional License
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FAQs Relating to Adult Use Dispensing Organizations – Supplemental Deficiency Notices
Adult Use Cannabis Dispensary License Application and Review Process Overview
IDFPR’s Supplementary Deficiency Notice Process for Conditional Adult Use Cannabis Dispensary Licenses
Top Scoring Applicants in each BLS region - Conditional Adult Use Dispensing Organization License
Abandonment of Conditional License Form
Declination To Become An Eligible Applicant
June 19, 2020 | Published Proposed Rules for Conditional Adult Use Cannabis Dispensary Licenses Tiebreaking Process (start on page 57)
Proposed Permanent Rules for Conditional Adult Use Cannabis Dispensary Licenses Tiebreaking Process
FAQs
IDFPR Announces Tiebreaking Process for Conditional Adult Use Cannabis Dispensary Licenses
Conditional Adult Use Dispensing Organization License Application October 11, 2019 Update
Explanation of October 11, 2019 Update to the Conditional Adult Use Dispensing Organization License Application
Application for Proposed Principal Officer of an Adult Use Dispensing Organization
Adult Use Out-of-State Fingerprint Instructions
Map showing distribution of the 75 dispensary licenses that will be awarded on or before May 1, 2020
Conditional Adult Use Dispensing Organization License Application QA Round 1 - November 1, 2019
Conditional Adult Use Dispensing Organization License Application QA Round 2 - November 25, 2019
Sample Table of Organization, Ownership and Control
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Final Administrative Decision Regarding Applications for Conditional Adult Use Dispensing Organization Licenses (Updated September 10, 2021)
Qualifying Applicant Lottery Official Drawing Record
Final Administrative Decision on August 6, 2021
Results of Lottery for Qualifying Applicant Lottery for Conditional Licenses Per BLS Region
Applicants Participating in the Qualifying Applicant Lottery
Dispensary Licenses Lottery Drawing Process
Illinois Adult Use Cannabis Dispensary Lottery Timeline
Abandonment of Conditional License Form
Declination To Become An Eligible Applicant
Dispensary License distribution by BLS Region for 55 licenses issued through a Qualified Applicant Lottery
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Upcoming Conditional Adult Use Dispensing Organization License Lotteries
IDFPR Announces Planned Corrective Lottery Process
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Final Administrative Decision Regarding Applications for Conditional Adult Use Dispensing Organization Licenses (Updated September 10, 2021)
Social Equity Justice Involved Lottery Official Drawing Record
Final Administrative Decision on August 6, 2021
Results of Lottery for Social Equity Justice Involved Lottery for Conditional Licenses Per BLS Region
Applicants Participating in the Social Equity Justice Involved Lottery
Dispensary Licenses Lottery Drawing Process
Illinois Adult Use Cannabis Dispensary Lottery Timeline
Abandonment of Conditional License Form
Declination To Become An Eligible Applicant
Dispensary License distribution by BLS Region for 55 licenses issued through a Social Equity Justice Involved Lottery
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Upcoming Conditional Adult Use Dispensing Organization License Lotteries
IDFPR Announces Planned Corrective Lottery Process
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Final Administrative Decision Regarding Applications for Conditional Adult Use Dispensing Organization Licenses (Updated September 10, 2021)
Tied Applicant Lottery Official Drawing Record
Results of Tied Applicant Lottery for Conditional Licenses Per BLS Region
Final Administrative Decision on August 6, 2021
Applicants Participating in the Tied Applicant Lottery
Dispensary License distribution by BLS Region for 75 licenses issued through a Tied Applicant Lottery
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Upcoming Conditional Adult Use Dispensing Organization License Lotteries
IDFPR Announces Planned Corrective Lottery Process
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FAQs
List of Approved Responsible Vendors
2021 Responsible Vendor Application
Illinois Department of Agriculture Guidance for Cannabis Dispensary Agents
Illinois Department of Public Health information on health effects of cannabis use
CAGE-AID
Illinois Poison Control
Safe Storage of Cannabis at Home
Checking IDs
Secretary of State DUI Factbook
Cannabis Destruction Guide
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If you have comments, suggestions or more detailed inquiries for the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, please direct them to:
FPR.AdultUseCannabis@illinois.gov