Illinois

Cannabis regulations, compliance details, and official links for Illinois.

Adult-Use

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Regulatory Agency

Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation

Tracking System

METRC

Market Type

Adult-Use

Last Updated

Jan 12, 2026

Regulatory Overview

Illinois Cannabis Regulations

Key regulatory details for cannabis operators in Illinois. Always confirm with official sources.

Regulatory Agency

Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation

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Seed-to-Sale System

Illinois uses METRC for seed-to-sale compliance tracking.

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Market Type

Adult-Use

Illinois has an adult-use (recreational) and medical cannabis program.

Delivery & Ecommerce Status

DeliveryNot Allowed

EcommerceAllowed

Key Details

What You Need to Know About Illinois

Adult-use sales began January 2020

Transitioned from BioTrack to METRC for seed-to-sale tracking in July 2025

Social equity applicant program

Delivery authorized for licensed dispensaries

One of the highest-revenue markets in the Midwest

Official Sources

IDFPR Cannabis

Regulatory Details

Illinois Cannabis Rules at a Glance

Detailed regulatory information for cannabis operators in Illinois.

Purchase Limits

Adult-Use

Flower30g (IL residents); 15g (non-residents)

Concentrates5g (residents); 2.5g (non-residents)

Edibles500mg THC (residents); 250mg THC (non-residents)

Periodper transaction

Medical

Flower2.5 oz

Period14-day rolling period

Tax Rates

State ExciseTiered: 10% (flower <=35% THC), 20% (infused), 25% (concentrates >35%)

State Sales6.25%

Local TaxMunicipalities up to 3%; counties up to 3%

Cultivation Tax7% of gross receipts on first wholesale sale

Combined rate can approach 40%+.

Home Cultivation

Medical Only

Plant Limit

5 plants per qualifying patient

Adult-use home grow is not permitted.

Customer Requirements

21+

Min. Age

Required

State ID

IL residents get double purchase limits vs non-residents. Medical requires state-issued card.

Testing Requirements

Mandatory Testing

Potency

Pesticides

Heavy metals

Microbials

Mycotoxins

Residual solvents

Moisture content

Packaging & Labeling

Child-Resistant: YesUniversal Symbol: Yes

Child-resistant, light-resistant packaging

Opaque packaging

Government health warning

THC content and potency

Not attractive to minors

License Types

Cultivation Center

Large-scale cultivation up to 210,000 sq ft

Craft Grower

Small-scale up to 5,000 sq ft

Infuser

Manufactures infused products

Dispensary

Retail sale to consumers and patients

Transporter

Transport between licensed facilities

Laboratory

Independent testing

Compliance Checklist

Operator Compliance Checklist for Illinois

Licensing

Obtain appropriate state license from IDFPR or IDOA

Inventory

Track all inventory in BioTrack

Sales

Verify ID and residency for every transaction

Enforce per-transaction limits

30g flower / 5g concentrate / 500mg edibles for residents

Collect tiered excise tax plus sales tax

Reporting

File monthly tax returns with Illinois DOR

Compliance Tools

How WebJoint Helps in Illinois

WebJoint integrates directly with METRC, the tracking system used in Illinois, to keep your operations compliant.

METRC Integration

Real-time syncing with METRC for package intake, sales, returns, and inventory adjustments.

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Delivery Software

Compliant delivery workflows with manifests, driver assignment, ID verification at the door, and route tracking.

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POS Compliance

Purchase limits enforced at checkout, age verification at every touchpoint, and audit-ready transaction records.

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Reports & Audits

Exportable reports that match your regulatory requirements. Sales, inventory, patient counts, and more.

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FAQ

Illinois Cannabis FAQ

Common questions about cannabis regulations, compliance, and operating in Illinois.

Yes, Illinois has legalized adult-use (recreational) and medical cannabis. The state's cannabis program is regulated by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. Regulations and requirements may change, so always verify with official sources.

Adult-use customers can purchase up to 30g (IL residents); 15g (non-residents) of flower, 5g (residents); 2.5g (non-residents) of concentrates, and 500mg THC (residents); 250mg THC (non-residents) of edibles per per transaction. Medical patients can purchase up to 2.5 oz of flower per 14-day rolling period.

Home cultivation in Illinois is only permitted for registered medical patients. The limit is 5 plants per qualifying patient. Adult-use home grow is not permitted.

Cannabis products in Illinois are subject to various taxes. The state excise tax is Tiered: 10% (flower <=35% THC), 20% (infused), 25% (concentrates >35%). State sales tax is 6.25%. Local jurisdictions may add Municipalities up to 3%; counties up to 3%. There is also a cultivation tax of 7% of gross receipts on first wholesale sale. Combined rate can approach 40%+.

Cannabis delivery is not currently allowed in Illinois. Operators must conduct sales through licensed retail locations.

Yes, Illinois requires mandatory testing for all cannabis products before they can be sold. Testing must cover: Potency, Pesticides, Heavy metals, Microbials, Mycotoxins, Residual solvents, Moisture content.

Illinois uses METRC as its seed-to-sale tracking system. All licensed cannabis operators are required to report inventory, sales, and transfers through this system. WebJoint integrates with METRC to help operators maintain compliance automatically.

Yes, WebJoint provides cannabis POS, delivery, and ecommerce software for operators in Illinois. The platform includes built-in compliance features like purchase limit enforcement, METRC integration, age verification, and audit-ready reporting designed for Illinois's regulatory requirements.