Legalize Cannabis Consumption in Illinois

ILLINOIS cannabis

CONSUMPTION ASSOCIATION

ICCA

The on-premise
cannabis
consumption act

An Illinois Bill to Legalize Cannabis
Hospitality Venues and Events

Information provided by the Illinois
Cannabis Consumption Association, a
registered 501(c)4

Once upon a time, Illinois
legalized cannabis sales...

...but almost nowhere to consume It

The ON PREMISE CANNABIS CONSUMPTION ACT picks up
where legalization left off in 2020 by legalizing safe
cannabis consumption approved at a municipal level.

Consumer Insights reveal 13% of IL adults
report enjoying cannabis every day

1 in 8 Illinois Adults
Enjoys Cannabis Daily

Number of Adults In Illinois* that Use
Cannabis Daily:

1,270,000

Source: Brightfield Group; US General Population Survey

*# of Adults In Illinois according to 2023 census data

WHERE do 1 .2million people
go to consume everyday?

Cannabis consumption is growing in
popularity, rivaling alcohol use in Gen Z
consumers 21+ - where will folks socialize over
cannabis?

Cannabis as medicine continues to see
expanded applications, but with consumption
options limited - where are people suppose to
take their medicine?

The on-premise cannabis consumption act...

READ THE BILL EXPLAINER

Local governments can issue special
event licenses permitting cannabis
consumption at festivals, private
gatherings, and industry events.

Businesses such as lounges, cafés,
music venues, art galleries, and yoga
studios can apply for a license to
create dedicated consumption spaces.

Cities and counties can zone and
regulate cannabis consumption
spaces as they see fit, ensuring
policies align with community needs.

The law will explicitly allow cannabis
consumption in designated, licensed
areas, bringing clarity to business
owners and law enforcement.

Establishes Cannabis
Hospitality Venues

Updates the Smoke-Free
Illinois Act

Gives Municipalities Control

Allows Temporary
Cannabis Events

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