Illinois General Assembly - Bill Status for HB3921

Amends the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program Act. Removes a provision preventing a certifying health care professional who certifies a debilitating medical condition for a qualifying patient from performing a physical examination by remote means, including telemedicine. Provides that the Department of Agriculture shall have authority to conduct random inspections of transporting organizations while at dispensary organizations. In provisions concerning confidentiality of applications and renewals under the Act, provides that copies of licenses and other communications and documents issued to cannabis business establishments by regulating agencies under the Act may be disclosed. Amends the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act. Modifies definitions and adds a definition. Removes a provision prohibiting a dispensing organization from operating drive-through windows. Provides that a dispensing organization may dispense cannabis from a drive-through window of the restricted access area or a curbside pickup location in close proximity to the restricted access area. In provisions relating to Conditional Adult Use Dispensing Organization Licenses, provides that the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation may extend the period for finding a physical address a total of 540 days (rather than another 180 days) if the Conditional Adult Use Dispensing Organization License holder demonstrates a concrete attempt to secure a location and a hardship. Provides that the Department has the authority to issue policy prohibiting the use of pesticides during flowering stage. In commitments required for an adult use cultivation center or craft grower applicant to submit to the Department of Agriculture, provides that the licensee commits that all HVAC units will be variable refrigerant flow HVAC units, or other more energy efficient equipment (removing provisions differentiating commitments based upon the square feet of canopy of the licensee). Makes corresponding and other changes.

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