[Julian]

I thought might be best if a new thread was started beginning with the implementation of the new law, with all updates as they occur.

Let's start with the most recent, and something many of us have awaited; The timeline of implementation and acceptance of license applications.

MEDICAL MARIJUANA ACT
The Medical Marijuana Act has been signed by the Governor but it does not go into effect until January 1, 2014. The Department of Agriculture is charged with licensing and regulating the 22 cultivation centers allowed in the law. The Department has 120 days from the effective date (January 1) to write the rules and criteria that will apply to these facilities. At that time (approximately May 1, 2014) these rules will be filed with the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules (JCAR) for review and public comment. The JCAR review and approval process will then follow state law, including public comment and input, and typically will take 3 or 4 months. Realistically the Department will not be accepting applications for a cultivation center license until the fall of 2014. Further information on the legislation, HB1, including the full text can be found on the Illinois General Assembly website (ilga.gov). Also at this site is a link to the Joint committee on Administrative Rules which explains their role and procedures.


As new developments, statements, and guidelines are released, we can all add them here.

[Bababooey]

Thanks Julian.
Perhaps you should reserve the next several posts for when you post updates to the timelines and guidelines?

[Julian]

January 21st, 2014 Update

https://www2.illinois.gov/gov/mcpp/Pa...-01212014.aspx

I am reviewing and handing off to assistants to go over, but, seems two issues are no FOID and Concealed Carry Permit for patients, but they are addressing expanding the qualifying conditions, as well as other less pressing issues. (Already preparing some proposed responses and recommended changes)

https://mmjbusinessdaily.com/il-propo...t-market-size/

[Julian]

Submission for ID Cards in IL for all qualifying residents whose last name begins with the letters A-L will begin Sept 1 - Oct 31, 2014. Application fee $150.

Submission for ID Cards in IL for all qualifying residents whose last name begins with the letters M-Z will begin Nov 1 - Dec 31, 2014. Application fee $150.

[amannamedtruth]

Department of Financial and Professional Regulation Proposed Rules
Draft Administrative Rules (PDF)
Department of Revenue
Draft Administrative Rules (PDF)

Department of Agriculture
Draft Administrative Rules (PDF)

[Julian]

Thanks, I was out this weekend since Friday and didn't get a chance.

Update on February 7 2014

The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Department of Revenue and Department of Agriculture have posted online draft administrative rules for the Illinois Medical Cannabis Pilot Program. The rules address regulations for medical cannabis dispensaries, taxation and cultivation centers. Comments and suggested changes to the draft rules are welcome and encouraged, and should be sent electronically by Thursday, February 27th.

https://www2.illinois.gov/gov/mcpp/Pa...-02072014.aspx

I know the initial reports and reviews is they contain some fairly ridiculous requirements. (Such as $100k annual renewal for dispensaries)

Edit: I believe is in the $25k range renewal. I still am, and have assistants thoroughly reviewing. It is quite detailed and rather extensive (177 pages I believe these drafts)

[Julian]

I can say after initial review, the only who initially will win (as long as not firearm owners) are the patients, as, of course, it should primarily be......and consultants....

The proposed a true reflection of Illinois.....and Chicago ......City officials complaining for lack of control, (control of...take your pick )...local municipalities curious if they can add their own fee's.....Cultivation proposed fee's $225,000 for license app and registration...(all non refundable)....

There are some very interesting things addressed within which will actually greatly benefit the patients, the industry...more so than any other state....Aside from the firearm issue, the patient(s), truly, are the winners here...

(My concern only that they are making it very difficult for the patients to be served.....through restrictions on dispensaries....through prohibitive costs for entry for dispensary and cultivation.....through restrictive zoning for dispensaries....(and patient access)....

[photoperiodic]

are you kidding of what i have read the state corrupt government wants complete control over growing. no personal plants at ALL ONCE THE PLAN GOES INTO EFFECT NO CRIMINALS CAN GET ACCESS WHAT THAT Has to do with dying of cancer is ANYONE'S GUESS.TO DISCRIMINATE BASED ON CRIMINAL HISTORY IS ALMOST LIKE PLAYING GOD FOR THE IMMORAL STATE. GIVING ME MORE TIME FOR GROWING THEN FOR DRUNK VEHICULAR HOMICIDE.

[ILL-IN-GROWER]

The costs to get into the industry are staggering. With 200k application fees, no refundable, like you mentioned. An additional escrow account of 200k, plus there are sure to be more hoops to jump through, and I've barely skimmed over the Ag regulations. So that's half a million before anything even starts...

Gotta love IL!!

[Julian]

That is incorrect, continue skimming .

$25,000 application
$200,000 registration (upon application approval, as with dispensary. Application fee, then upon approval, additional to "register".)
$100,000 annual renewal

(Dispensary $5,000 application, $30,000 registration, $25,000 annual renewal I believe)...

Escrow or surety bond (under latest proposed revisions subject to change) $2,000,000, surrendered if applicant individual or organization unable to execute.

Due to zoning restrictions attempting to be imposed by City/City Council, all Chicago dispensaries (13) no choice but South of North Ave/Chicago Ave....with the rest (majority) of the surrounding suburbs in metro area as a whole attempting, as Chicago, to assign all dispensaries to industrial areas.....

Of course, yes, the rational, reasonable argument can be had that it is, indeed, fine to have the sick obtain their prescription drugs, such as opioids from every Wal Mart, in the presence of children, but to utilize cannabis, send the very same into industrial and manufacturing areas...(As the aldermen protest their inability to capitalize (My mistake....control)...the dispensaries and process......)

Welcome to Chicago ......

The latest versions much more interesting than the above...........quite the assortment of requirements proposed....

My latest advisory to many, not what most would expect ....