HB5216 modifies allocation of money from Cannabis Regulation Fund
Representative Curtis J. Tarver, II introduced today House Bill 5216, which would specify how the 8% of funds transferred from the Cannabis Regulation Fund to the Local Government Distributive Fund would be allocated.
The law currently states that 8% of the Cannabis Regulation Fund shall be transferred to the Local Government Distributive Fund and allocated as provided in Section 2 of the State Revenue Sharing Act. The Cannabis Regulation Fund FY2024 funds can be seen here.
The HB5216 amendment adds, “Of the moneys, 2% shall be used to fund law enforcement training programs that include (i) the use of de-escalation techniques to prevent or reduce the need for force whenever safe and feasible, (ii) specific training on officer safety techniques including cover, concealment, and time, and (iii) training focused on high risk traffic stops; 2% shall be used for the purchase of body cameras; 2% shall be for law enforcement to use at their discretion; 1% shall be allocated to counties for costs associated with pretrial services; and 1% shall be allocated to counties for costs associated with juvenile expungements.”
The amendment deletes the following: “The moneys shall be used to fund crime prevention programs, training, and interdiction efforts, including detection, enforcement, and prevention efforts, relating to the illegal cannabis market and driving under the influence of cannabis.” For more Illinois cannabis industry news, visit here.
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