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Cannabis Regulation

Glencoe Regulations

At their December 19 meeting, the Village of Glencoe Board of Trustees voted unanimously to prohibit recreational cannabis business establishments in Glencoe and to prohibit on-premises consumption of recreational cannabis in Glencoe businesses. After the Illinois Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act was signed into law earlier this year, the topic of recreational cannabis was discussed during five public meetings and the Village Board received significant public input before formally adopting the ban on recreational cannabis business establishments.

Facts about Cannabis Legalization in Illinois

The Illinois Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act legalizes the purchase, possession and consumption of recreational cannabis by adults age 21 and over, beginning January 1. Here is some important information regarding this new State law:

  • Cannabis may only be lawfully purchased from State-licensed dispensaries in quantities allowed under State law
  • Minors under the age of 21 cannot purchase, possess or consume cannabis (except qualified medical cannabis patients)
  • Adults may legally consume cannabis in their own private residences; however, landlords may prohibit smoking cannabis in rental properties
  • It is illegal to consume cannabis in public places, such as parks, sidewalks, restaurants or any place where smoking is prohibited under the Smoke Free Illinois Act
  • When transporting cannabis in a vehicle, it must be in a sealed, child-resistant, tamper-evident container that is inaccessible while driving
  • Driving under the influence of cannabis is still illegal


Background, Process Overview and More Information

CANNABIS REGULATION AND TAX ACT

VILLAGE PROCESS AND MEETING SUMMARIES

POTENTIAL ZONING CODE IMPLICATIONS

IN THE NEWS

MEETING MATERIALS