llinois legalized the sale of medical cannabis in 2013, under the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Pilot Program Act, now called the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program Act. Adult-use cannabis sales were legalized in Illinois on January 1, 2020 for anyone 21+ years of age. This means you can purchase cannabis products like flower, edibles, concentrates, beverages, and more from state-licensed dispensaries.

Click here for step-by-step instructions for how you can apply for a medical cannabis card in Illinois.

All dispensaries in Illinois require you to bring a state-issued ID in order to purchase marijuana products. For medical use, you also need to bring your Illinois-issued medical marijuana card, in addition to your state-issued ID.

Medical cannabis patients in Illinois will pay a flat tax of 1% on every purchase. Adult-use cannabis products have a sales tax based on the amount of THC and the type of product:

• 10% sales tax - cannabis flower and products with less than 35% THC
• 20% sales tax - cannabis-infused products like edibles
• 25% sales tax - products with more than 35% THC 

These amounts are in addition to local state, county, and municipal taxes applied at the dispensary.

You can find a range of cannabis products at the Verilife dispensaries in Illinois. Some of the marijuana products Verilife carries include: edibles, vapes, flowers, pre-rolls, tinctures, topicals, gear, and concentrates.

If you frequent marijuana dispensaries in Illinois, or just want access to special offers on marijuana products, join VeriVIP . VeriVIP is a rewards program where you get points every time you purchase a product from a Verilife store. You get 1 point for every dollar you spend, and you can then redeem your points for in-store, cash-value rewards.

There are different purchase limits for Illinois residents, non-residents, and medical cannabis card holders.

Medical Card Holders
Registered qualifying patients and their designated caregivers can purchase or possess up to 2.5 ounces of medical marijuana during any 14-calendar-day period. Please note, medical cannabis in Illinois is only available to patients who have an Illinois medical card.

Adult-Use, Illinois Residents
Anyone over the age of 21 that resides in Illinois can purchase:

• 30 grams of marijuana flower
• 5 grams of marijuana product in concentrated form
• 500 milligrams of THC contained in marijuana-infused products

Adult-Use, Non-Residents
Anyone over the age of 21 who does not reside in Illinois can purchase or possess:

• 15 grams of marijuana flower
• 2.5 grams of concentrates
• 250 milligrams of THC contained in a marijuana-infused products.

These totals are cumulative, meaning a person 21 years of age or older may possess a combination of marijuana flower, cannabis-infused products, and concentrates up to the limit for each category of product.

Due to federal banking regulations, Verilife dispensaries are unable to accept credit and/or debit cards. We accept cash and have ATMs at each location.

You can use marijuana products in private (non-public) spaces. For example, you may consume cannabis in your home but not in a public park.