State Representative Justin Slaughter has introduced House Bill 3513, the On-Premise Cannabis Consumption Act, in the Illinois Legislature.
The bill, filed today, would allow counties and municipalities to issue licenses for temporary events and cannabis hospitality venues where marijuana consumption is permitted.
Under the proposed legislation, licensed events and venues could allow the consumption of cannabis and cannabis-infused products, as well as the sale of cannabis paraphernalia. Before any licenses can be issued, local governments would be required to adopt ordinances that establish specific regulations for these events and establishments. The bill also includes modifications to the Smoke Free Illinois Act to accommodate on-site marijuana use.
Additionally, the measure limits home rule powers, preventing municipalities from enacting policies that would conflict with the bill’s provisions. If passed, the law would take effect immediately.
The full text of House Bill 3513 can be found here.
Illinois legalized marijuana in 2019, allowing those 21 and older to purchase up to 30 grams of dried marijuana, 5 grams of marijuana concentrates, and up to 500 milligrams of THC in marijuana-infused products, which can be purchased via state licensed marijuana stores. Non-residents are allowed to possess half these amounts.
According to data released this week by the Illinois Cannabis Regulation Oversight Officer, there was a record-breaking $176.7 million in legal marijuana sold in the state in December, bringing 2024’s total to $2 billion.
