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As part of the ongoing implementation of the CORE licensing system, CORE will be unavailable during the following maintenance windows:

·         January 15 from 7:00 p.m. to January 16 at 9:00 a.m. CST

·         January 19 from 8:00 a.m. to January 20 at 8:00 a.m. CST

These planned outages are required to complete critical implementation activities. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to deliver a modern, streamlined licensing experience.

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Adult Use Cannabis Program

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.

Program Information

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