Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 28, 2023

The most recent survey was conducted December 2022 to August 2023. The report touts that diversity has increased among cannabis companies in Illinois since the first study in 2020, but the bulk of that increase for many categories came during the 2021 study. A PDF summarizing all the results for this latest survey can be found here and here.

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Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 16, 2023

Now that we’re nearly three weeks into the New Year, event planners are doing what they do: finalizing dates and venues for 2023 cannabis-friendly events. Our partners at High-Minded Events have already scheduled three events for this year, including the Budtender Choice Awards , which is set for next month.

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Illinois News Joint

MARCH 4, 2023

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) updated its January 2023 and February 2023 medical cannabis sales totals yesterday for the first time this year. Medical cannabis sales for 2023 started well below the 2022 and 2021 monthly totals. In January 2023, Illinois collected $27,621,022.42 September: $28,055,726.06

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Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Senate Bill 3099 is the third attempt by three different lawmakers to amend the law with a one-word edit, which eliminates the word “not.” House Bill 4201 , which was introduced in 2023, was the second attempt to eliminate the requirements for a physical medical cannabis examination. Senator Laura Fine introduced SB3099 on Feb.

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Illinois News Joint

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

Friday, the Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation (IDFPR) released its Annual Cannabis Report for fiscal year 2023. The 20-page report included a summary, 2023 accomplishments, goals for fiscal year 2024, and several charts and statistics. To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 16, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, CA / ACCESSWIRE / June 16, 2023 / (via IBN) – On the heels of Lift Toronto 2023, which took place June 1-3, gathering a robust audience from across the cannabis industry and community for education, exhibits and top-tier networking, Lift Events & Experiences announces a game-changing new partnership and key enhancements to (..)

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Illinois News Joint

DECEMBER 8, 2023

d) From January 1, 2023 through January 1, 2027, the Department shall not make the application available for transporting organization licenses. (e) To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. For more Illinois cannabis industry news, visit here. For Illinois News Joint reviews, visit here.

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Canna Law Blog

JUNE 9, 2023

We are pleased to announce Paul Coble as a panelist moderator for the National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA) webinar event this coming Tuesday, Jun 13, 2023 at 12:00 PM. The event is titled, From Lab to Label: Safegaurding Consumers in the Cannabinoid Product Landscape.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 10, 2023

March 20-21 Litigation in Los Angles April 28th* Hemp in Minnesota *Anticipated Date June 8-11 Cannabis Law Institute in DC September/October Intellectual Property in Montreal November 28 INCBA in Las Vegas What’s Your Story?

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The Blunt Truth

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

FDA Statement, January 26, 2023 So where does that leave the industry? If the AG opines that trade amongst legal states would not result in significant legal risk to the state, that would trigger a law Governor Gavin Newsom (D) signed last year allowing such trade. Further bulletins on this issue as events warrant.

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Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

APRIL 12, 2023

Are you ready for 420, 2023? Celebrating 420 2023 in Style The potential ways to celebrate cannabis on 420 are limited only by your imagination, ambition, and budget. Attend a Cannabis-Infused Yoga Class Another wonderful way to celebrate 420 in 2023 is to attend a cannabis-infused yoga class.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 20, 2023

NY Canna Burlesque Show at Work’N’Roll Manhattan March 22, 2023 @ 8:00 pm to 11:30 pm VIEW Green Market Report Women’s Summit at Joy Conference Center Manhattan March 23, 2023 @ 11:30 am to 5:30 pm VIEW CANNAKANDA – Celebrating Women and Culture in an Emerging Industry at The Green Lounge Rochester March 24, 2023 […]

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Illinois News Joint

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) today hosted the 2023 Tax Practitioners’ Meeting and PowerPoint presentation. The new Section 280E tax law amendment was included in the State’s budge, HB3817 , which passed June 7. When the new law becomes effective for tax years beginning on or after Jan.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 12, 2022

Marijuana Moment report on some of the panels being proposed for 2023…… Voting is now open for the public to decide which panels will make the stage at next year’s South By Southwest (SXSW) festival—and there are about 100 marijuana- and psychedelics-related proposals to pick from. For psychedelics, there are 32 proposed panels.

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The Blunt Truth

MARCH 24, 2023

KANSAS There was a different turn of events in Kansas, where a medical marijuana bill died in committee. Senators voted to table the measure after a hearing featuring activists on the “pro” side and law enforcement officers on the “con” side. Prospects look good for the bill to pass the House, as it has passed in prior sessions.

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The Blunt Truth

APRIL 28, 2023

Carney didn’t sign the bills to legalize and set up a market, but allowed them to become law without his signature. Further bulletins as events warrant! Ed Osienski (D) quoted in High Times Governor John Carney (D) has long opposed adult-use legalization, and vetoed Rep. Osienski’s bill last year. Well, wonder no longer !

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Illinois News Joint

APRIL 17, 2024

Only December 2023 had a higher monthly total at $153,936,703.20. 2023 total monthly sales include: January: $127,938,019.85 2023 Yearly Totals: $1,634,983,542.79 2023 total monthly sales include: January: $127,938,019.85 2023 Yearly Totals: $1,634,983,542.79 2024 total monthly sales include: January: $133,787,753.89

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The Cannigma

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Full recreational legalization is on the horizon in 2023. While cannabis is not recreationally legal in the Czech Republic, the country has some of the most progressive cannabis laws in Europe. The country hosts several cannabis events, including Cannafest in Prague , Konopex in Ostrava , and the Million Marihuana March.

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Illinois News Joint

APRIL 27, 2024

The Academic Cannabis Conference , produced by News Joint Events , is pleased to announce its full presenter lineup and schedule. at the Garden Grove Event Center in Carbondale on May 4. Bell teaches Cannabis Law & Entrepreneurship in SLU’s Cannabis Science and Operations program. The event is runs from 12-5 p.m.,

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Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 10, 2024

billion in 2023. 2023 total monthly sales include: January: $127,938,019.85 2023 Yearly Totals: $1,634,983,542.79 2023 total monthly sales include: January: $127,938,019.85 2023 Yearly Totals: $1,634,983,542.79 2023 total monthly sales include: January: $127,938,019.85 2023 Yearly Totals: $1,634,983,542.79

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The Blunt Truth

DECEMBER 8, 2023

As we noted a couple of weeks ago, many of the state’s politicians, including the Governor, were opposed to legalization, and we wondered how they would go about writing a law. Further bulletins as events warrant. The latest news is that a vote that was planned for this month will now be put off until next year.

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Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

In 2023, out-of-state resident sales totals averaged around $32-36 million per month. In comparison, January totals for 2023 reached $127,938,019.85. 2023 total monthly sales include: January: $127,938,019.85 2023 Yearly Totals: $1,634,983,542.79 2023 total monthly sales include: January: $127,938,019.85

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Illinois News Joint

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

kept Illinois’ monthly sales totals on track in 2023 to eclipse the 2022 yearly totals of $1,552,324,820.37. With October sales totals, the 2023 yearly sales totals to date have reached $1,341,946,463.50 and should surpass the 2023 yearly totals in December. 2023 total monthly sales include: January: $127,938,019.85

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Illinois News Joint

AUGUST 8, 2023

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) released its July 2023 medical cannabis sales totals late today. Despite an upward trend and recent record totals for adult-use sales, medical cannabis sales continued its downward trend since March 2023. July 2023 medical cannabis sales totaled $26,844,669.58. March: $29,018,805.60

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The Blunt Truth

JUNE 13, 2022

It has already been a busy year for marijuana law! Creates a three-member commission and cannabis office to implement and administer cannabis laws. Maine legislators passed a statute allowing licensed marijuana stores to sell marijuana at off-site events. The statute became law without a gubernatorial signature.

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Illinois News Joint

JULY 22, 2023

The Cannabis Science Center invites all indoor production enthusiasts and professionals to the 2023 symposium that is themed “Controlled Environment Agriculture.” Registration is required for the event. To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. The Hemp/Cannabis Symposium is set for Sept.

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Illinois News Joint

DECEMBER 4, 2023

The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation announced today recreational cannabis sales totals for November, which set a new record for in-state resident sales at $105,457,293.74, breaking September 2023’s previous record of $105,071,931.58. 2023 total monthly sales include: January: $127,938,019.85

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Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

HB5306 and SB3790 are in direct conflict with proposed amendments the Illinois Department of Agriculture released in December 2023, which included administrative rules that would add THCa and delta-9 THC to the total concentration level limits of 0.3%. To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. La Shawn K.

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Illinois News Joint

DECEMBER 2, 2023

25, 2023, which extended curbside pickup until June 30, 2023. On June 22, 2023, the variance was again extended until Dec. To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. IDFPR not only allowed curbside pickup by variance throughout the COVID-19 public health emergency but also extended that variance twice.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022

In his opening address at an anti-drug event, Lee said the HKSAR government spares no effort in its fight against drugs and law enforcement agencies have successfully tackled many drug-related cases. Source: [link].

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Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 24, 2024

Similarly, the operational deadline for craft growers awarded an initial license with effective dates June 1, 2022–May 31, 2023 were extended to Dec. Under 8 IAC 1300.310(E), good cause ‘may include unforeseen events, acts of nature and other events that prevent a good faith effort.

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Illinois News Joint

APRIL 5, 2024

Monthly Totals for 2023: January: $27,621,022.42 2023 Totals: $324,792,664.73 To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. Monthly Totals for 2024: January: $24,338,551.30 February: $24,427,904.62 March: $25,917,010.11 February: $26,652,042.97 March: $29,018,805.60 April: $28,034,031.49 May: $27,461,289.64

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Acting in one fell swoop, on September 18, 2022, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed 10 cannabis-related legislative bills into law. AB 2210 – Cannabis: State Temporary Event Licenses: Venues Licensed by the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control: Unsold Inventory. on the day after the event has ended.

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Illinois News Joint

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today released its October 2023 medical cannabis sales totals of $26,244,555.82, the first uptick since March 2023. Total 2023 retail sales by licensed medical cannabis dispensaries have totaled $271,357,790.69. Monthly Totals for 2023: January: $27,621,022.42

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Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 3, 2023

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today released its September 2023 medical cannabis sales totals of $26,000,066.64, which was the lowest monthly total since March 2020. Total 2023 retail sales by licensed medical cannabis dispensaries totaled $245,113,258.87. Monthly Totals for 2023: January: $27,621,022.42

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Illinois News Joint

DECEMBER 10, 2023

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) recently released its November 2023 medical cannabis sales totals of $25,582,066.92. By comparison, in October 2023, licensed medical cannabis dispensaries served 62,618 unique patients, who purchased 1,271,270 grams of dry cannabis. Monthly Totals for 2023: January: $27,621,022.42

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Illinois News Joint

MAY 3, 2024

Conducted in July 2023, all 35 applicants issued a conditional license met social equity criteria. In those regions where a conditional license is denied, IDFPR will contact the next applicants selected in the July 2023 lottery to submit proof that they meet social equity applicant criteria in order to obtain a conditional license.

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