In August 2013, Illinois became the 20th state to authorize a program for the cultivation and dispensing of cannabis for medical purposes. Effective in 2013 the Illinois Department of Health Services launched the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Pilot Program Act (Public Act 98-0122). Registered qualifying medical marijuana patients in Illinois can source products from cannabis dispensary for purchase.
Who Oversees the Medical Program in Illinois?
Two agencies oversee different aspects of the program. The Illinois Department of Public Health manages the registry by reviewing and processing applications and issuing registry cards to Illinois residents meeting program requirements. The Illinois Department of Public Health protects patient confidentiality while striving to ensure timely accessibility to cannabis for registered patients. The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation is in charge of the oversight of licensing and the regulation of medical marijuana dispensing organizations, dispensary agents, and agent education providers.
Illinois Medical Sale Restrictions
The regulation of marijuana sales has defined purchase limitations for consumers. These limitations are outlined in the Illinois Dispensary Standard Operating Procedures.
Every business needs standard operating procedures to succeed and operate in a compliant manner. We have the following Illinois specific marijuana SOPs:
