IDOA: Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act Administrative Rule Hearing

On October 3, the Illinois Register published First Notice from the Illinois Department of Agriculture of proposed rule changes to the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act administrative rules. A description of the changes can be found on page 12209 of the Register. The Department is also hosting a public hearing on the rules. Attending the hearing is not required to provide comments on the rules. The Department will provide an overview of the changes and be available for questions on the rules. This hearing is open to anyone with questions or comments on the proposed changes.

The public hearing on the rules is set for October 20, 2025, at 1pm, in the Auditorium of the John R Block Building on the Illinois State Fairgrounds. For those attending in person, the address is 801 E Sangamon Avenue in Springfield, and the admission gate closest to the building is Gate 11, at the intersection of 8^th Street and Sangamon Avenue.  

For those interested in attending virtually, please register to attend via Webex at this link: [Register Here].

All individuals who intend to make comments in person must indicate such when entering the hearing and those wishing to testify virtually should send an email to AGR.Adultuse@illinois.gov by 11am on October 20, 2025, the email shall include the speaker’s name and the organization or entity they represent. Speakers will be called upon in the order in which they requested to speak starting with the in-person speakers and then proceeding to the virtual speakers. Anyone making comments will need to identify themselves and any organization or entity they represent. Speakers participating virtually must be on camera. Speaking time may be limited to accommodate all who wish to speak. All comments will be recorded by a stenographer and included in the Second Notice filing for the rules. Recording of the hearing is not permitted. At the conclusion of the registered speakers, if time permits, the Department will offer the opportunity to speak to any participant who did not register at sign in or virtually in advance.

Those wishing to provide written comments may email them to Sam McGee at Samuel.mcgee@illinois.gov