Effective July 29, 2016, New Illinois Cannabis Possession Law Effective July 29, 2016, Illinois has amended its Cannabis Law, reducing the simple possession of small amounts of cannabis one classification. 720 ILCS 550/4 now classifies possession of cannabis up to 10 grams as a civil law violation punishable by a minimum fine of $100.00… Read more »
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Back to ArticlesSenate Bill 2228 Signed into Law by Governor Rauner Amends Illinois DUI Law as of July 29, 2016
Effective July 29, 2016, New Illinois DUI Law Effective July 29, 2016, Illinois has amended its DUI law to allow for the presence of small amounts of marijuana in a person’s system. Under subsection (a)(6) of 625 ILCS 5/11-501 of the previous law, a person could not be in actual physical control of a vehicle in… Read more »