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Date: 09/26/2025

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Cannabis

Marijuana is now legal in Illinois. Learn more here about issues related to personal use.

How do you get medical cannabis?
Explains the medical cannabis program (MPC) in Illinois, including who qualifies, how to apply, and how to renew your registration.
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Cannabis legalization and expungement basics
Learn how the legalization of cannabis in Illinois may impact your life and what can happen now if you had a criminal record due to cannabis use.
Guide
What do I need to work in a cannabis dispensary?
Explains the basic requirements of working in a cannabis dispensary including agent identification cards, applications, and training requirements.
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Cannabis use and expungement common questions
Find answers to common questions about cannabis use and expungement in Illinois. Find out who can buy, use, and grow cannabis, where you can use it, and how to clear cannabis-related criminal records.
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Cannabis expungement
A program to help you create forms to clear cannabis-related convictions from your criminal record.
Easy Form
Clear a "Group 3" cannabis conviction
Explains how to expunge a cannabis conviction for possession of 500 grams or less, or dealing of less than 30 grams.
How-To
Conditional cannabis dispensary licenses lottery
Learn about the conditional cannabis dispensary license lottery process.
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Clear a "Group 1" cannabis arrest
Explains how to expunge group 1 cannabis arrests.
How-To
Clear a "Group 2" minor cannabis conviction
Explains how to expunge a group 2 minor cannabis conviction.
How-To

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