Report Hemp Issues

What is THC?

Hemp and cannabis come from the same family of plants, called Cannabis Sativa L.
The big difference is how much THC they have. THC is the chemical that can make people feel “high.”

• Plants with more THC are legally cannabis.
• Plants with almost no THC are called hemp.

Hemp is often used to make things like fabric or rope.  It can be used for some non-intoxicating CBD products or lotions.
If a product can make someone feel high, it is usually considered cannabis.

What is a Hemp Violation?

This form is for reporting problems with hemp products in Illinois.

The Illinois Hemp Act, 410 ILCS 707, sets rules for products made from hemp, including:

• Foods or drinks
• Lotions or creams
• Hemp flower or vapes

If products made from hemp contain THC that makes people high, these products are likely cannabis.  Cannabis products must follow different rules in the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act, 410 ILCS 705.  All products sold to consumers must follow the law.

If you think something is unsafe, illegal, or not following the rules, report it here.

Who is Licensed?

Only businesses with a state license can grow, make, transport, or sell cannabis. You can check if a business has a license at these links:

• The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) licenses places that grow or transport cannabis. IDOA cannabis license list
• The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) licenses places that sell cannabis to customers. IDFPR license list
• IDOA also licenses farms and businesses that grow hemp. IDOA hemp license lists

What is hemp?

Hemp, or industrial hemp, is a variety of the cannabis sativa plant. While hemp and cannabis both derive from the cannabis sativa species and contain tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), hemp and cannabis are distinct strains with different compositions and uses. Hemp can be made into a variety of items, including clothing, paper, animal feed, and textiles.