Section 1291.305  Signage

All of the required signage in this Part shall be hung no lower than 4' and no higher than 9' from the floor unless the height restrictions are not feasible to comply with and shall not be obstructed.

a)         All dispensing organizations must display placards that state the following:

1)         "Cannabis consumption can impair cognition and driving, is for adult use only, may be habit forming, and should not be used by pregnant or breastfeeding women."; and

2)         "Adult Use Purchasers are not required to disclose personal information to the dispensing organization in order to purchase cannabis or cannabis infused products.  Dispensing organizations must allow anonymous purchases, if requested."

b)         Any dispensing organization that sells edible cannabis-infused products must display placards that state the following:

1)         "Edible cannabis-infused products were produced in a kitchen not subject to public health inspections that may also process common food allergens."; and

2)         "The effects of cannabis products can vary from person to person, and it can take as long as two hours to feel the effects of some cannabis-infused products.  Carefully review the portion size information and warnings contained on the product packaging before consuming."

c)         All dispensing organizations shall prominently post notices inside the dispensing organizations identifying the following activities that are strictly prohibited and punishable by law:

1)         No minors permitted on the premises unless the minor is a minor qualifying patient under the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program Act;

2)         Distribution of adult use cannabis to persons under the age of 21 is prohibited;

3)         Transportation of cannabis or cannabis products across state lines is prohibited;

4)         Cannabis remains federally illegal; and

5)         Smoking cannabis in a public place is prohibited.

d)         Dispensing organizations licensed under Section 115 of the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program Act shall post the signage in subsection (c)(1) notice as written. Organizations licensed under Section 15-65 of the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act shall post the subsection (c)(1) notice stating, "no minors permitted on the premises".

e)         All of the required signage in this Part shall be no smaller than 24" tall by 36" wide, with typed letters no smaller than 2".  The signage shall be clearly visible and readable by customers.  The signage shall be placed in the area where cannabis and cannabis-infused products are sold and may be translated into additional languages as needed.  The Department may require a dispensary to display the required signage in a different language, other than English, if the Secretary deems it necessary.

f)         Handouts shall not be used in place of the required signage.

(Source:  Added at 48 Ill. Reg. 13377, effective August 20, 2024)