REVISED Cannabis in Illinois
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Recreational Use The information contained Cannabis cannot be used in any public place, includ- ing any buildings owned or leased by state of Ilinois herein is not intended as a or local government, including the University of Illi- substitute for legal advice. nois. Students who are confronted Cannabis cannot be used on a school bus, on the with legal problems or who need grounds of a school, or in a correctional facility. specific advice are encouraged Cannabis cannot be used when operating a motor to seek assistance from a vehicle, motorboat, or aircraft. licensed attorney at Student Legal Service. Use of cannabis in a private residence is allowed UNLESS: - There is close proximity to a person under 21 Useful Contacts - The residence is a licensed child care facility - A place prohibited under the Smoke Free National Institute on Drug Abuse Illinois Act http://www.drugabuse.gov Private businesses may prohibit use of cannabis, but Uof I Student Code of Policies and Regulations cannot bar possession. studentcode.illinois.edu Landlord-Tenant Drug Evaluation Programs: Landlords are not required to allow tenants to use Accent Counseling 217-398-8067 cannabis on or in a rental property. However, they accentcounselingil.com cannot bar possession of cannabis. Carle Addiction Recovery Center 217-383-6039 carle.org/Services/Addiction-Recovery-Center Student Discipline P.A.T.S. 217-954-1128 The University of Illinois can institute disciplinary changeisachoice.org proceedings against any student who is in posses- sion of cannabis or are accused of selling cannabis Drug Treatment Programs: CANNABIS CRTA does not change federal law or the Universi- Carle Addiction Recovery Center 217-383-6039 ty’s marijuana prohibition, including its ban on Medi- The Pavilion 217-373-1700 IN ILLINOIS cal Cannabis. pavilionhospital.com Rosecrance 844-711-5106 rosecrance.org/locations/rosecrance-walnut-street Occupational/Professional Licensing in Illinois *These are Illinois specific protections ONLY.* If you are in possession of cannabis you cannot be subject to civil penalty or disciplinary action solely on cannabis use if: - Amounts are within the CRTA limits 324 Illini Union / 1401 W Green St. - Cannabis use does not impair when engaged Office Hours: M-F, 8:30-12 & 1-4:30 in practice of the profession 217-333-9053 324 Illini Union / 1401 W Green St. [email protected] Undertaking tasks under the influence of cannabis Office Hours: M-F, 8:30-12 & 1-4:30 odos.illinois.edu/sls when doing so would constitute negligence, profes- sional malpractice, or professional misconduct is NOT protected. Facebook: illinois.sls 217-333-9053 Instagram: illinois.sls odos.illinois.edu/sls Twitter: @sls_illinois [email protected] MARIJUANA LAWS Where can I Possess Cannabis? Cannabis & Fake IDs Any person 21 years or older may possess cannabis, It is unlawful for a person under 21, to present or What is Cannabis? subject to the limits of CRTA, in a public or private set- offer to a cannabis business establishment written ting unless the place is: or oral evidence of age that is false, fraudulent, or Cannabis is defined as marijuana, hashish and -A child care facility other substances which come from any parts of not actually the person's own to enter a cannabis -A school business establishment or to purchase or attempt- the Cannabis Sativa plant including the seeds, -A correctional facility ing to purchase, or otherwise obtaining or attempt- extracted resin and any compound, manufacture, ing to obtain cannabis or any cannabis product salt, derivative, mixture, or preparation including Possession of Cannabis under 21 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and all other canna- It is unlawful for any person under the age of 21 to pos- Penalties for this offense are a Class A misdemean- binol derivatives, including synthetically produced sess cannabis except for medical cannabis. or and suspension/revocation of driving privileges ingredients, whether produced directly or indirectly by extraction, or independently by means of Violations are Civil Penalties including a fine ranging Production of Cannabis Sativa Plant chemical synthesis or by a combination of extrac- from $100 to $200. If the violation occurs while in a Except for Registered Medical Cannabis patients, it tion and chemical synthesis. Cannabis also in- motor vehicle, driving privileges can be suspended or is unlawful to knowingly grow Cannabis sativa cludes concentrate and cannabis-infused prod- revoked. plants or possess such plants: ucts. Possession of adult use cannabis in a 5 plants or less is a Civil violation with a minimum What is NOT Cannabis motor vehicle fine $100 and a maximum fine $200. Drivers and passengers cannot possess cannabis in a Cannabis is NOT the mature stalks of the Canna- More than 5 plants is a felony offense. bis Sativa plant, fiber produced from the stalks, oil motor vehicle on State roads UNLESS in a sealed, odor-proof, child-resistant cannabis container. Viola- . or cake made from the seeds or any other com- tions are a class A misdemeanor. If Under 21, driving Manufacture/Delivery of Cannabis pound, manufacture, salt, derivative, mixture, or license may be suspended. Except for CRTA, It is unlawful for any person preparation of such mature stalks (except for ex- knowingly to manufacture, deliver, or possess with tracted resin), fiber, oil or cake, or the sterilized Drivers and passengers of motor vehicles also cannot intent to deliver cannabis. 10 grams or less is a seed of such plant which is incapable of germina- use cannabis on State roads. misdemeanor offense, any larger amount is a felony tion. with harsher penalties as the amount increases. Unlawful Possession of Cannabis Recreational Cannabis Except as provided in CRTA, it is unlawful to possess Cannabis DUI Cannabis Regulation & Tax Act (CRTA) cannabis: A person cannot drive or be in actual physical con- As of January 1, 2020, certain personal possession of trol of a vehicle while: cannabis has been allowed for recreational use. • Not more than 10 grams • Having a concentration of 5ng THC in whole - Civil law violation, minimum fine $100, maximum blood or 10ng THC in other bodily substances. fine of $200 21 or older AND an Illinois resident may possess: • Under the influence of cannabis to a degree • 30 grams of cannabis flower • More than 10 grams but not more than 30 grams that it causes unsafe driving; - Class B misdemeanor • 500 milligrams of THC contained in cannabis- • Under the combined influence of alcohol, can- infused products • More than 30 grams but not more than 100 grams nabis, or intoxicating compounds to a degree - Class A misdemeanor • 5 grams of cannabis concentrate that it causes unsafe driving; - Subsequent offense, Class 4 felony 21 or older but NOT an Illinois resident may pos- • More than 100 grams but not more than 500 grams Medical Cannabis & DUI sess: - Class 4 felony A medical cannabis card holder can operate a vehi- - Subsequent offense, Class 3 felony • 15 grams of cannabis flower cle with a THC concentration higher than the • More than 500 grams but not more than 2,000 grams • 250 milligrams of THC contained in cannabis- amounts above as long it does not impair their abil- - Class 3 felony infused products ity to drive. • More than 2,000 grams but not more than 5,000 • 2.5 grams of cannabis concentrate grams Failure to submit to chemical testing will result in the - Class 2 felony revocation of the medical cannabis card. These amounts are cumulative and can be com- bined together. • More than 5,000 grams - Class 1 felony The penalties for driving under the influence of cannabis are structured the same as any other DUI. 324 Illini Union / 1401 W Green St. Office Hours: M-F, 8:30-12 & 1-4:30 217-333-9053 [email protected] odos.illinois.edu/sls .