ILLINOIS · CANNABIS
Cannabis
Cannabis laws in Illinois (1970)
Permitted
Summary
Recreational use legal for adults 21+. Possession limits apply.
Notable
Recreational cannabis is legal for adults 21+ in Illinois, but possession by NON-RESIDENTS is capped at half the resident limit (15g flower / 250mg THC concentrate). Public consumption remains illegal everywhere.
Penalties
Cannabis is permitted in Illinois — but the limits and penalties still bite. See exactly what crosses the line.
Exceptions & nuances
Even where cannabis is permitted in Illinois, location, conduct, and possession rules still apply. See the exceptions that matter.
Statute
Read the exact Illinois statute covering cannabis — the citation when you want to verify the source.
Last updated: May 28, 2026
Source: Illinois Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act (410 ILCS 705) · ilga.gov
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