Cannabis Control Commission Releases Annual Activities Report
October 15, 2024
Mandated compendium is light on self-criticism but still full of critical info on everything from licensing and closures to enforcement actions
Mandated compendium is light on self-criticism but still full of critical info on everything from licensing and closures to enforcement actions
The CCC is expected to vote on the new regulations on Oct. 22 – just a week before lawmakers are set to hold a hearing where industry stakeholders will be invited to testify
A “new” Cannabis Social Equity Grant Program through the state’s existing Social Equity Trust Fund will make available up to $25 million in grants
Training for social equity license applicants may be cut short. Acting ED: “It is not looking that great for us, but we continue to do the best we can with the little we have.”
New entrants to Illinois marijuana market still struggle against entrenched businesses
“I started to raise my antenna and just realized that there had to be some more oversight.”
Four legal experts who reviewed the contract … concluded it was unfair and potentially predatory.
“The entire industry deserves an opportunity to be heard before any major changes in rules are made—particularly those that will benefit the largest businesses.”
“Cannabis equity businesses and Equitable Opportunities Now team up to oppose license cap changes and address industry challenges”
Agency approved change to delivery regulations five months ago, but nothing official yet
