Illinoisans are counting down the days until they can run to the local dispensary for a bag.
Before the celebrations commence, here is what you need to know to remain on the right side of law. Seriously, folks. Let’s not fuck this up. We’ve been asking for this beautiful blessing for decades and the shining light is upon us.
According to the Illinois State Police, the following are facts to know before devouring the devil’s lettuce. (Thank you, Randy Karraker, for the colorful terminology.)
Taken directly from the ISP Facebook page:
****IT WILL REMAIN ILLEGAL TO DRIVE HIGH****
Under the new law, Illinois residents over the age of 21 can legally possess:
– 30 grams of cannabis flower
– 5 grams of cannabis concentrate (oil)
– 500 milligrams of THC in cannabis-infused products (edibles)
1. A person may not attempt any task under the influence of cannabis that would constitute malpractice, negligence or professional misconduct.
2. A person may not use in any public place – any place where a person could reasonably be expected to be seen by others. (RESTAURANTS, BARS, MOVIE THEATERS, PARKING LOTS, SIDEWALKS, STREETS, STORES, BASICALLY ANYWHERE WHERE THERE ARE PEOPLE IN A PUBLIC PLACE)
3. A person may not use or possess on a school bus, except in the case of an approved medical marijuana case.
4. A person may not use or possess in a correctional center, school, home daycare.
5. A person may not use or possess in a vehicle, unless it is secured in a sealed, odor-proof, children resistant container that is kept reasonably inaccessible to the driver. (SEALED, ODOR-PROOF, CHILDREN RESISTANT CONTAINER, OUT OF DRIVER’S REACH)
6. A person may not use near anyone who is less than 21 years old.
7. A person may not use anywhere prohibited by Smoke-Free Illinois.
Now, I know that Missourians will see more value in their eastern travels than just for destinations erotic in nature, but you’ll have to wait for more details regarding out-of-state dank seekers. As soon as we receive the official facts from the officials, we will officially provide you with officialness fact things.
Danya is a music junkie and an accomplished producer and writer. With over 20 years in the music and media industry, she worked in St. Louis radio as an on-air talent for 16 years, in television as a writer/producer/assignment editor at KMOV-TV, and started her own podcast at Radiodanya.com showcasing St. Louis’ local music scene, is currently the host of
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