Weed Delivery Service in Illinois

In December 2022, the governor of Illinois said he is open to the idea of allowing cannabis home delivery in Illinois, however medical or recreational cannabis delivery is currently prohibited in Illinois.

Cannabis Delivery Service by State

Illinois Cannabis Licensing Process

Before you apply:

1. Decide what kind of business you want to establish.
2. Determine your potential location and look into the municipal regulations regarding cannabis business where you intend to establish your business.
3. Check off all the requirements and documents on the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act.
4. Read through the Application Guides on the official websites of both departments.
5. Develop a cannabis business plan to estimate the start-up expenses and potential profitability. The business and financial plan for annual license applications shall include a full business plan, including at a minimum a description of the proposed business, the value proposition for consumers, an overview of proposed financing for the business, product and pricing plan, market analysis, and a complete profile of the management of the license applicant.

An applicant shall pay the required fees and provide information in a form and manner as prescribed by the Department of Agriculture, which may include, but is not limited to the following:

1) The legal name and the proposed physical address.
2) The name, address, social security number, and date of birth of each principal officer and board member; each principal officer and board member shall be at least 21 years of age.
3) Proposed operating procedures that include procedures for main activities as well as accurate recordkeeping, staffing plan, and security plan approved by the Illinois State Police that are in accordance with the rules issued by the Department of Agriculture. A physical inventory shall be performed of all cannabis and cannabis products on a weekly basis.
4) A copy of the current local zoning ordinance or permit and verification that the proposed facilities is in compliance with the local zoning rules and distance limitations established by the local jurisdiction.
5) Proposed employment practices, in which the applicant must demonstrate a plan of action to inform, hire, and educate minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities, engage in fair labor practices, and provide worker protections.
6) A description and a survey of the enclosed, locked facility where cannabis will be grown, harvested, manufactured, processed, packaged, prepared for distribution to a dispensing organization, stored or sold.
7) The identity of every person having a financial or voting interest of 5% or greater in the business operation with respect to which the license is sought, whether a trust, corporation, partnership, limited liability company, or sole proprietorship, including the name and address of each person.
8) A plan describing how the business will address each of the following:

• energy needs, including estimates of monthly;
• water needs, including estimated water draw;
• waste management, including if it has or will adopt a waste reduction policy;
• recycling plan.

9) A diversity plan that includes a narrative of not more than 2,500 words that establishes a goal of diversity in ownership, management, employment, and contracting to ensure that diverse participants and groups are afforded equality of opportunity.

Applicants shall be awarded points based on the following categories:

(1) Suitability of the proposed facility.
(2) Suitability of employee training plan.
(3) Security and recordkeeping.
(4) Cultivation / Infusing plan;
(5) Product safety and labeling plan;
(6) Business plan, Financials;
(7) The applicant’s status as a Social Equity.
(8) Labor and employment practices.
(9) Environmental plan.
(10) The applicant is 51% or more owned and controlled by an individual or individuals who have been an Illinois resident for the past 5 years.
(11) The applicant is 51% or more controlled and owned by an individual or individuals who meet the qualifications of a veteran as defined by Section 45-57 of the Illinois Procurement Code.
(12) A diversity plan that includes a narrative of not more than 2,500 words that establishes a goal of diversity in ownership, management, employment, and contracting to ensure that diverse participants and groups are afforded equality of opportunity.
(13) Any other criteria the Department of Agriculture may set by rule for points.

Illinois Cannabis Taxes

• 7% – of the gross receipts from the sale of cannabis by a cultivator, craft grower, or processor to a dispensing organization
• 10% excise tax – cannabis flower or products with less than 35% THC.
• 20% excise tax – products infused with cannabis.
• 25% excise tax – products with a THC concentration higher than 35%.

In 2022, Illinois passed legislation that exempt businesses from Section 280E of the federal tax code that allows cannabis companies to deduct business expenses from their state income taxes.

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