Cannabis Business Legal News

Capping off a historic legislative session, last Friday afternoon, the Illinois House voted to approve the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act (“CRTA”), which will legalize the use of cannabis for recreational purposes by individuals 21 and older. The State Senate approved the bill earlier in the week. Governor J.B. Pritzker, who has championed the legalization of adult use recreational cannabis, is expected to sign the bill into law. Legal sale (from licensed sellers) and possession of cannabis is scheduled to begin on January 1, 2020. While Illinois is the 11^th state to legalize ...