Cannabis Laws in Illinois
Fully Legal
Recreational
Legal
Medical
Legal
Minimum Age
21+
Rec. Possession Limit
1 oz / 30g flower; 5g concentrate; 500mg THC edibles
Med. Possession Limit
2.5 oz / 71g per 14-day period
Where to Buy
Dispensaries
Home Growing
5 plants per household (medical patients only; recreational home grow enacted 2025)
Public Consumption
Prohibited in public; only in private residences or licensed consumption lounges
Recent Changes
Social equity licensing expanded; craft grower licenses issued in 2024; recreational home grow provision signed 2025
Official Resources
Illinois Cannabis Regulatory AuthorityCannabis is legal in Illinois!
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