Medical Cannabis Patient Program
Professions Licensed by IDFPR:
- Registered Medical Cannabis Dispensing Organization
- Registered Medical Cannabis Dispensing Organization Principal Officer
- Registered Medical Cannabis Dispensing Organization Agent In Charge
- Registered Medical Cannabis Dispensing Organization Agent
License Information
IDFPR Licensed Medical Cannabis Dispensaries
Medical Cannabis Dispensary Registration Materials – New Licensed Sites
- The Department is not currently accepting applications. Please check back at a later time for more information.
New Dispensary Agent Forms – for all types (Principal Officer, Agent-In-Charge and Agent)
Request to Change Medical Cannabis Dispensary Location
Renewals for Medical Cannabis Dispensary Licenses
- Medical Cannabis Dispensary Registration Renewal Application
Effective Immediately, Medical Dispensary Registration Renewals are now online! Contact FPR.MedicalCannabis@illinois.gov for additional information. - Medical Cannabis Dispensing Organization Escrow Account Agreement
- Medical Cannabis Dispensing Organization Surety Bond
Renewals for Medical Cannabis Agent Licenses Forms - for all types (Principal Officer, Agent-In-Charge and Agent)
NOTE: For users who need login assistance: use the Forgot Password or Forgot User ID links on the page or call 1-800-560-6420.
NOTE: You must notify the Division within 24 hours of a conviction of any offense via email to FPR.MedicalCannabis@illinois.gov. As part of this notice, you must disclose your name, charge(s), case number, and county in the subject line of the email.
Notices
- January 25, 2023 | Variance | Extending Medical Cannabis Outside Limited Access to June 30, 2023
- Opioid Alternative Patient Program Launches
- Medical Cannabis Notice of Terms
The Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Patient Program Act was signed by former Governor Quinn on August 1, 2013, and became effective on January 1, 2014. The Department of Financial and Professional Regulation is charged with completing the review and selection of dispensing organization applicants, licensing and regulating dispensing organizations and their agents. Information on the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Patient Program Act (410 ILCS 130), including the full text can be found on the Illinois General Assembly website.
Annual Cannabis Reports
Resources & Publications
- Video Surveillance Failure Report Form
- Cannabis Control Section/Medical Cannabis Section Contact List
- Medical and Adult Use Cannabis Dispensing Organization
- Agent Termination Notification Form EFFECTIVE October 25,2021 New Address 555 W. Monroe Street, 8th Floor Chicago, IL 60660.
- Cannabis Destruction Guide
- IDFPR / Biotrack Inventory Adjustment Request Form
- Department FAQs
- Dispensing Organization Districts
- DFPR Licensed Fingerprint Vendor List
- Application to classify records as confidential
- FAQs - Medical Cannabis Dispensary Agent Applicants
- FAQs - How Having a Criminal Conviction Can Affect
- Obtaining a Medical Cannabis Dispensary Agent License
- FAQs - Medical Cannabis Dispensary – Identification and COVID-19
- FAQs - Medical Cannabis Credential Maintenance
- FAQs - Medical Cannabis HIPAA Privacy
- FAQs - Medical Cannabis HIPAA Security
Laws and Rules
- Administrative Rules of the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program - Illinois Public Health
- Administrative Rules of the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program - from Illinois Department of Agriculture
- August 1, 2021 | Variance | To Allow Medical Cannabis Dispensaries to Dispense Medical Cannabis Outside of the Restricted and Limited Access Areas
- COVID-19 Guidance to Dispensaries
- Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program Act – from Illinois Department of Public Health
- Rules for Administration of the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program – from Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
Related Links
Contact Us
- If you have comments, suggestions or more detailed inquiries for the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, please direct them to:
FPR.MedicalCannabis@illinois.gov