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In 2016, Illinois decriminalized marijuana possession by imposing a fine of $100 to $200 for individuals caught with 10 grams or less of cannabis. The ICRTA, enacted in 2019, legalized persons 21 years and older to possess, use and consume limited quantities of cannabis for recreational purposes.
Engaging in the unlawful sale of more than 10 grams of cannabis in Illinois is a felony and comes with severe penalties. For quantities between 10 and 30 grams, offenders face between 1 and 3 years jail time and up to $25,000 in fines.
3 mar 2010 · 2.5 to 10 grams is a Class B misdemeanor. The penalties for a Class B misdemeanor include 180 days in jail and a fine of $1,500. Supervision is available. The statute imposes a mandatory assessment of $200. 10 to 30 grams is a Class A misdemeanor, which is the highest grade of misdemeanor offense.
In July 2016, Illinois reduced punishment for under 10 grams of cannabis to a $100–200 fine; it was a misdemeanor previously. The law also sets the requirement for DWI at 5 nanograms/ml of THC in the blood. [15] [16]
1 sty 2018 · In 2016, Illinois decriminalized marijuana possession, meaning that those caught with 10 grams or less would face a $100 to $200 fine instead of jail time. The Illinois Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act became the law of the land when Gov. JB Pritzker signed the legislation on June 25, 2019.
Illinois residents over the age of 21 may legally possess: · 30 grams of cannabis flower (approximately 1 ounce of cannabis flower); · 500 mg of THC in a cannabis-infused product; and · 5 grams of a cannabis concentrate. Non-residents over the age of 21 may legally possess:
22 mar 2022 · Unlicensed sale of cannabis in Illinois is a misdemeanor if the amount is less than 10 grams. For quantities of less than 2.5 grams, the potential jail term is 6 months and the maximum fine is $1,500.
