Illinois Lawmakers Roll Out Broad Cannabis Industry Overhaul
House Bill 5784 makes a lot of changes
Illinois lawmakers are considering a sweeping rewrite of state cannabis regulations aimed at easing financial pressure on dispensaries and preparing for possible federal marijuana policy changes.
Discussed Tuesday during a subject matter hearing before the House Executive Committee, House Bill 5784 would remove a requirement that dispensaries hire third-party security contractors, expand cannabis possession limits and create pathways for hemp businesses to enter Illinois’ regulated cannabis market.
The proposal would also make changes involving medical cannabis access, licensing, testing requirements, taxes, drive-through pickup and social equity business programs.
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