Illinois Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act
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Legalized recreational cannabis in Illinois
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Legalized recreational cannabis in Illinois
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- Year: 2019
- Work type: legislation
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- https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ILCS/details?MajorTopic&Chapter&ActName=Cannabis+Regulation+and+Tax+Act.&ActID=3992&ChapterID=35&ChapAct=410+ILCS+705%2F&SeqStart=100000&SeqEnd=600000 (verification source · master store)
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Illinois General Assembly (tier 1), 410 ILCS 705: §1-1 provides 'This Act may be cited as the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act' (Source: P.A. 101-27, eff. 6-25-19); §1-5 findings state cannabis use should be legal for persons 21 years of age or older and taxed in a manner similar to alcohol. Establishes identity, year 2019, and the stored legalization note.
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