HB 5809 Illinois House · 103rd Regular Session

CANNABIS-CURB/ID/CONVICT

Summary
Amends the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program Act. In the definition of "excluded offense", specifies that the registering Department shall (instead of may) waive the restriction if the person demonstrates to the registering Department's satisfaction that his or her conviction was for the possession, cultivation, transfer, or delivery of a reasonable amount of cannabis intended for medical or recreational use (instead of medical use). Provides that the Department of Agriculture shall follow specified requirements of the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act regarding the administration of cultivation center agent identification cards. Repeals provisions regarding cultivation center agent identification cards and dispensing organization agent identification cards. Amends the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program Act and the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act to permit a dispensing organization to offer curbside pickup or drive-through pickup for cannabis and cannabis-infused products. Further amends the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act to provide that the Department of Agriculture and the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation shall issue all agent identification cards under the Act via an online application portal. Provides that all notifications of acceptance or denial for applications under specified provisions shall be sent directly to the agent applicant. Provides that an agent who holds a valid agent identification card shall be allowed access to any facility owned or operated by a dispensing organization, cultivating organization, infusing organization, or transportation organization. Makes other changes.
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Apr 2024
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Introduced Apr 8, 2024 Last action May 1, 2024
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Apr 10, 2024
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