It's official Legal Recreational Marijuana in Illinois

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SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois House has sent Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker another victory by voting to legalize recreational marijuana use.

The 66-47 tally Friday would allow those 21 and older to buy marijuana at licensed dispensaries beginning next year. Residents could possess up to one ounce (30 grams) and non-residents could have 15 grams.

Pritzker called for legalization in his campaign for governor. He has pledged to sign the law.

https://wgntv.com/2019/05/31/illinois-lawmakers-final-day-budget-marijuana-gambling/

governor Pritzkers press release:
The state of Illinois just made history, legalizing adult-use cannabis with the most equity-centric approach in the nation. This will have a transformational impact on our state, creating opportunity in the communities that need it most and giving so many a second chance. I applaud bipartisan members of the General Assembly for their vote on this legislation and I especially want to thank the sponsors Senator Steans and Representative Cassidy, as well as Senator Hutchinson, Senator Aquino, Leader Gordon-Booth, Representative Villanueva, the Black and Latino Caucuses, and Senator Barickman and Representative Welter for their tremendous work to make legalization a reality. In the interest of equity and criminal justice reform, I look forward to signing this monumental legislation.

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1. if grow your own is not legal then its not legalization, just the govt becoming the new cartel nt

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2. The bill had it to be legal to grow 5 plants but

They couldn’t get the votes for it so they had to cut it out.

In Illinois you can grow your own for medicinal use.

[Scurrilous]

3. K&R

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4. As a Wisconsinite, I'm very jealous

On the other hand, I'm like 100 miles from the border, lol.



I think the tourist traffic between us is going to flip directions!

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7. Yeah I remember when I was in high school some 18 yo would

Go to Wisconsin to drink on the weekends. I was a goody two shoes

[Blue_true]

5. How many joints can one ounce make?

I have no feel for the stuff (never touched a single joint).

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8. There are 28 grams in an ounce. A joint is typically one gram or less.

Even half a gram can make a fat joint.

Frankly, joints are somewhat passe. Vaping is far superior to smoking.

[dalton99a]

6. And slot machines at O'Hare

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9. "non-residents could have 15 grams"

Apparently, they are planning on some MJ tourism.

It is a valid source of funding.