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Verify Address (Step 1/10)
- Make sure you have a 911 address (Contact your county for more information)
- We need a Facility Address
- We need a Mailing Address
- We need the name and address of the registered agent recorded with the Illinois Secretary of State
- Longitude/Latitude (GIS Coordinates)
- Find Registered Agent with the Illinois Secretary of State
Fill out Application in NIC Licensing Solution (Step 2/10)
- Applications are only available during an open application phase
- Non-refundable application fee
- Social equity or Not (documentation and payment)
IDOA Reviews Scoring (Step 3/10)
- Results will be provided for awardees and non-awardees via email
If you received a notice of award:
- Timeline for payment (See your specific award notice)
Vehicle Registration (Step 4/10)
- Vehicle make, model, and year
- Vehicle identification number (VIN)
- License plate number
- Insurance policy number
- Upload proof of insurance
- Print out vehicle registration certificate, a copy of which must be placed in each registered vehicle
- Complete transporter vehicle registration form
- Email request for vehicle registration certificate
Pre-Construction Blueprint Review (Step 5/10)
- At this stage, full construction blueprints should be made available to IDOA
- Security plans must be reviewed and improved by Illinois State Police and Cannabis Control Office
Construction Check Points Review (Step 6/10)
- Need to be compliant with 2018 Energy Code and meet the environmental requirements in rule
- Once plans are approved, the Division of Cannabis Regulation will issue construction permit
Pre-Operations Inspection Verification (Step 7/10)
- Need to schedule at least 4 weeks in advance
- Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) inspection
- Illinois State Police (ISP) inspection
- Proof of Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) inspection
- Fire Marshall Certificate of Occupancy
- Scales must be certified Link to Illinois Department of Agriculture Division of Weights and Measures >
- Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Inspection Approval
- Nursing Mothers in the Workplace Act
Start Credentialing Employees/Owners in NLS (8/10)
Agents will need to upload the following:
- Digital photo for credential
- A copy of the applicant's valid driver's license or State issued ID card
- A document verifying the applicant's place of residency
- A copy of the applicant's social security card
- Fingerprints collected by a livescan fingerprint vendor within 30 days of application
The application fee is $100
IDOA reviews Employee Credential Application (9/10)
- IDOA will review within 30 days after receipt
Transport Vehicle CRTA Compliance Check (10/10)
- IDOA (Illinois Department of Agriculture)
- ISP (Illinois State Police)
Vehicle compliance checks are scheduled regualry, IDOA will contact you with an invitiation for the next scheduled event
Contact IDOA to schedule an appointment if one is needed immediatly at agr.cannabismod@illinois.gov