LOCAL CANNABIS LICENSING ACT
Summary
Creates the Local Cannabis Licensing Act. Provides that a county or municipality may issue licenses for temporary events, cannabis clubs, and cannabis tours that will allow for the sale and consumption of cannabis or cannabis-infused products and for the sale of cannabis paraphernalia at such temporary events, clubs, or tours. Requires ordinances with specified regulations of such temporary events, cannabis clubs, and cannabis tours be adopted before any licenses are issued. Allows tours of cannabis craft grower or cultivation center facilities. Limits home rule powers. Amends the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act and Smoke Free Illinois Act to make conforming changes. Effective immediately.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2022
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 28, 2022
Last action Jan 10, 2023
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
6
Key actions
0
Committee
3
Feb 18, 2022
Committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
lower
Feb 9, 2022
Committee
Assigned to Executive Committee
lower
Jan 31, 2022
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
La Shawn Ford
DDemocratic
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