2 issued the first round of adult-use cannabis licenses established under the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act.
Applicants who received notices of award for craft grow, infuser, or transporter licenses qualify as 83% Social Equity by ownership and 67% identify as nonwhite.
“As part of the administration’s ongoing work to establish a legal cannabis industry that reflects the diversity of Illinois, the state has created multiple avenues to entry to encourage participation in the industry,” said Senior Advisor to the Governor for Cannabis Toi Hutchinson.
“The department is proud to issue the first round of adult use cannabis licenses in Illinois,” added state Department of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello.
On July 15, IDOA issued notification to applicants who are eligible to receive one of 213 total licenses: 40 craft grow, 32 infuser and 141 transporter.
Applicants who previously submitted applications for craft grower and infuser licenses that did not receive a Notice of Award may still be eligible to receive one of these additional licenses and should continue to monitor their emails and this website for additional updates.