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. Allows tours of cannabis craft grower or cultivation center facilities. Requires ordinances with specified requirements for such temporary events, cannabis clubs, and cannabis tours before any licenses are issued. Limits home rule powers. Makes conforming changes in the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act and Smoke Free Illinois Act. Effective immediately.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 26, 2023
Last action Mar 23, 2023
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
6
Key actions
0
Committee
3
Mar 10, 2023
House · Referred to committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Feb 28, 2023
House · Referred to committee
Assigned to Executive Committee
Jan 31, 2023
House · Referred to committee
Referred to Rules Committee
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
La Shawn Ford
DDemocratic
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