Amends the Liquor Control Act of 1934. Changes the short title of the Act to the Liquor and Hemp Products Control Act and makes conforming changes throughout the statutes. Establishes the Hemp Products Commission as a division of the Illinois Liquor Control Commission and establishes local hemp products control commissions. Provides that the Hemp Products Commission shall have the same authority conferred upon the State Commission under specified provisions with respect to alcoholic liquors but only with respect to hemp products. Provides that no hemp product may be given, sold, transferred, or delivered to any person under 21 years of age. Establishes hemp products grower or cultivator licenses, hemp products processor or manufacturer licenses, hemp products distributor or wholesaler licenses, and adult-use hemp products retailer licenses. Sets forth provisions concerning taxation of hemp cannabinoid products; licensing requirements and fees; powers and duties of the Hemp Products Commissions; powers and duties of local hemp products control commissioners; hearings and appeals; the production, processing, manufacturing, sale, and distribution of hemp products and adult-use hemp products; labeling, testing, and advertising requirements; recordkeeping and reporting; social equity; and applicability. Effective January 1, 2027.
Statutes affected: Introduced: 10 ILCS 5/3, 10 ILCS 5/28, 20 ILCS 2505/2505, 20 ILCS 2505/39, 20 ILCS 2630/3, 35 ILCS 120/3, 65 ILCS 5/11, 65 ILCS 100/4, 215 ILCS 5/388, 230 ILCS 10/5, 230 ILCS 40/35, 230 ILCS 40/55, 230 ILCS 40/79, 235 ILCS 5/1, 235 ILCS 5/4, 235 ILCS 5/6, 235 ILCS 5/7, 235 ILCS 5/8, 235 ILCS 5/13, 410 ILCS 705/1, 410 ILCS 705/10, 430 ILCS 66/65, 625 ILCS 5/6, 625 ILCS 5/11, 720 ILCS 5/24, 720 ILCS 5/31, 720 ILCS 5/32, 720 ILCS 570/201, 740 ILCS 58/20, 755 ILCS 5/27, 775 ILCS 50/5, 805 ILCS 105/102, 805 ILCS 105/112, 805 ILCS 105/113, 815 ILCS 720/1