Recreational Marijuana

Illinois Bill 1438

Illinois legislature passes Bill 1438 which legalizes recreational marijuana. This bill allows recreational marijuana to be sold at licensed dispensaries in Illinois starting on January 1, 2020.

What does this mean?

Starting January 1, 2020, you will be able to purchase marijuana for recreational use at a certified Illinois dispensary. Earthmed will be selling both recreational and medical use cannabis at it's Addison location. Earthmed will also be opening a second location in the Chicagoland area that will sell recreational marijuana.

What are the new provisions?

Bill 1438 allows residents age 21 and older to purchase cannabis at a licensed dispensary and legally possess 30 grams of cannabis, 5 grams of cannabis concentrate or 500 milligrams of THC contained in a cannabis-infused product. Nonresidents could possess 15 grams of cannabis.

How will it be taxed?

For consumers, the more THC is in the product, the higher the tax. As it stands there is a 10% sales tax on products containing less than 35% THC, a 25% sales tax on products containing over 35% THC, and a 20% sales tax on edible products. Medical cannabis is NOT subject to the same taxes.

When can I participate?

Hopefully January 1, 2020 but there are still a few state regulations that need to be finalized before moving forward. Keep this page bookmarked, we will update when the program starts.