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Illinois

State · United States

Legal with limits

#24 of 51 in United States
would rank #7 among countries

Recreational: LegalMedical: Legal

Residents may hold 30 g. Only medical patients may grow (five plants); for others a few plants is a $200 civil fine. Licensed shops since 2020.

State

Score breakdown ▏world average

Federal law still prohibits non-medical cannabis everywhere in the United States; these scores describe state law. Counties and cities can add their own rules, and state law does not apply on federal land. Select a segment to show or hide the rules.

Possession · 25%5/10 United States: 4

adds 12.5 of 25 points

Residents may hold 30 g of flower, visitors half that. From 30 to 100 g is a misdemeanour on a first offence.

Personal cultivation · 25%2/10 United States: 3

adds 5.0 of 25 points

Only registered medical patients may grow, up to five plants. For anyone else five plants or fewer is a $200 civil violation; more is a felony.

Punishment & enforcement · 20%6/10 United States: 2

adds 12.0 of 20 points

Nothing within the limits.

Sharing & gifting · 10%2/10 United States: 4

adds 2.0 of 10 points

The law has no clear allowance for gifts: delivering even 2.5 g outside the licensed system is a misdemeanour.

Consumption · 10%3/10 United States: 3

adds 3.0 of 10 points

Private only, with licensed consumption lounges in a few towns.

Legal access · 10%6/10 United States: 5

adds 6.0 of 10 points

Licensed shops since 2020, with some of the highest taxes in the country.

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Last updated: 4 October 2026

Illinois

Score breakdown ▏world average

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