New Illinois Law Legalizing Marijuana in 2020: Frequently Asked Questions

Video by Attorney Kevin O’Flaherty

Article written by Illinois Attorney Kevin O’Flaherty

In this article, we explain the new Illinois marijuana law that goes into effect in 2020. We answer questions about the new law which makes it legal to possess a certain amount of recreational marijuana, to smoke marijuana recreationally in certain places, and to obtain and sell a license to grow and sell recreational, including:

• When will the new Illinois marijuana law go into effect?
• Who will be allowed to smoke marijuana recreationally in Illinois under the new law?
• How much recreational marijuana can I possess in Illinois under the new law?
• Where can I buy marijuana in Illinois under the new law?
• Where will I be allowed to smoke marijuana in Illinois under the new law?
• Who will be allowed to grow marijuana in Illinois under the new law?
• How much marijuana can I have in my system without getting a DUI in Illinois?
• Can I remove prior marijuana possession convictions from my criminal record now that Marijuana is legal in Illinois?

When Will the New Illinois Marijuana Law Go Into Effect?

The new Illinois Marijuana Law will go into effect on January 1, 2020.