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The Inspections Bureau page serves as a hub for resources and information related to cannabis inspections for businesses, consumers, state agencies, and other industry stakeholders.
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The Bureau of Cannabis Inspections is responsible for inspecting all cannabis businesses, including cultivation centers, craft growers, infusers, and transporters, operating in the state of Illinois. The inspection process is a continuous assessment of regulatory compliance, including pre-operational, routine, and specialty/investigative facility inspections.
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Our Mission: Cannabis Inspections
Public safety is paramount, and as such, our regulatory responsibilities include pre-operational, routine, and investigative inspections of cannabis business premises and operations, encompassing plant and product management, security, inventory, packaging, transportation, and other operations.
Inspections are documented in accordance with the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act (CRTA), the DCR inspection procedures, and the inspection checklist tool. Inspection reports outline areas of compliance and actions to remedy areas of non-compliance in collaboration with businesses and other industry stakeholders as necessary.
We strive to promote the safety and security of employees, consumers, and products by:
- Facilitating regulatory compliance
- Maintaining product lineage and traceability
- Conducting inspections in a transparent, impartial manner, while maintaining a courteous, respectful interaction
- Mitigating areas of non-compliance in collaboration with businesses and other industry stakeholders
Innovating Cannabis Inspections
The DCR Bureau of Cannabis Inspections is implementing a technology solution to support inspection processes and to enhance the regulatory practices of the DCR and the Illinois Cannabis Industry.
The product is a configurable solution that promotes standardized inspections and business continuity throughout the DCR and across the sector. The tool enables scalability in step with legislative, policy, and industry changes, and supports accessibility and collaboration with all industry stakeholders.
Watch for more information about our innovation efforts, including:
- Automated Inspections
- Business User Portal
- Consumer Inquiries and Complaint Portal, and more
We're Innovating!
Standardized
Inspection Process
Continuity
Regulatory Compliance
Scalability
Policy & Industry Evolution
Accessibility
Citizens, Businesses & Partners
Collaboration
Industry Stakeholders
Better Together
Collective Impact
Innovating cannabis inspections means reimagining traditional regulatory approaches to create systems that are efficient, consistent, data-informed, and technology-driven. In a rapidly evolving industry, innovation requires not just new tools but a shift in mindset—one that integrates digital intelligence, real-time collaboration, and adaptive oversight.
As legal cannabis markets expand, inspectors and regulatory partners face increasingly complex challenges in enforcement, compliance assurance, and industry accountability—all while advancing the state’s commitments to public health, consumer safety, and social equity. Modern inspection systems must balance rigor and responsiveness, enabling regulators to act swiftly, transparently, and in alignment with both statutory requirements and community values
Have a question?
For questions or more information about our innovation, please contact the Bureau of Cannabis Inspections User Support Team at agr.cannabisinsp.usersupport@illinois.gov
Contact Cannabis Inspections
Elaine Mitchener
Cannabis Regulator Supervisor
(Northern Region and Cook County)
Bill Shaub
Cannabis Regulator Supervisor
(Downstate, Central and Southern Regions)