ASA Illinois Chapter

09/08/2016

ASA-IL is delighted to announce that in order to broaden its reach, resources, and impact, it has transferred its initiatives to Illinois Women in Cannabis (IWC)! The ASA-IL chapter will no longer operate this page or its Twitter account. To continue to see important posts related to medical cannabis and patient advocacy, visit https://www.facebook.com/ILWomenin/.

Organization that connects, educates, mentors and supports Illinois women in order to maximize their opportunities in the medical cannabis industry.

08/26/2016

Let your voice be heard!
The emergency rules for the IL Medical Cannabis Program are on the agenda for the next Joint Committee on Administrative Rules (JCAR) meeting, September 6th, 2016. The proposed rules include requiring patients to pay 3 years in advance for a medical cannabis program ID card. If you have an opinion about this, please write the JCAR members below.

To read the emergency rules go here: http://www.idph.state.il.us/rulesregs/proposedrules.htm

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The following are summaries of rules recently filed by IDPH; they are at various stages in the rulemaking process. The emergency and proposed rules listed here have been or soon will be published by the Secretary of State in the Illinois Register. Click on the name of the rule to view the full text....

08/12/2016

Another perspective.

John Hudak discusses the DEA's decision to keep ma*****na on its list of Schedule I substances, but end the monopoly on producing research-grade cannabis.

08/11/2016

So very disappointing!

NCIA executive director Aaron Smith: “DEA’s decision flies in the face of objective science and overwhelming public opinion.” Washington, DC – National Cannabis Industry Association executive director Aaron Smith issued the following statement tonight in response to reports that the Drug Enforceme...

08/03/2016

New patient and doctor forms are now available!
http://www.dph.illinois.gov/topics-services/prevention-wellness/medical-cannabis/medical-cannabis-registry-application

Medical Cannabis Registry Applications - Persons 18 years of Age and Older Effective June 1 – New application forms for patients and caregivers New application forms are available for medical cannabis patients and caregivers. Please note, after July 31, 2016, application forms dated 9/14 (see bottom...

07/29/2016

In May, a bill removing criminal penalties for the possession of up to 10 grams of ma*****na everywhere in Illinois was approved by the Illinois House.

Today, Governor Bruce Rauner has signed SB 2228, making Illinois the 21st state to decriminalize ma*****na. The change in the law is effective immediately!

07/01/2016

SB10 has been signed into law by Governor Rauner! Thank you to all of the patients, advocates, legislators, and the industry in helping make it happen. A very special think you to Chief Sponsor, State Representative Lou Lang (D-Skokie)!

Some of the exciting elements of SB10 include:
-Extends the program 2020 (instead of expiring Dec. 31, 2017);
-Adds all forms of PTSD and terminal illnesses (terminal illnesses will have an expedited Department of Public Health approval);
-Changes patient registration renewal to every 3 years, with fingerprinting only required for new registrations;
-Allows doctors to simply certify a patient as having a qualifying medical condition; and
-Allows lawful gun ownership by medical cannabis patients.

06/28/2016

http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/local/166929873-story

A Cook County judge has ordered Illinois to add post-traumatic stress disorder to the list of diseases eligible for medical ma*****na treatment in a case filed by a military veteran.

06/17/2016

Medical cannabis patients need to let their senators in Washington know that protecting existing state medical cannabis programs is a top priority. Please take action to today by calling and emailing your Senators to support the CARERS Act today! And if your senator(s) have already signed on to the CARERS Act, be sure to send them a message of thanks.

http://www.safeaccessnow.org/carers_senatebriefing_action

Advancing Legal Medical Ma*****na Therapeutics and Research

06/16/2016

Jim Champion, a military veteran and member of the state's Medical Cannabis Advisory Board, said the changes in the law would help not only veterans with PTSD but others who suffer from the condition, including victims of abuse, assaults and accidents. He welcomed the change even though the future of the board is uncertain because the new law would have the governor reconstitute the 16-member panel.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-illinois-medical-ma*****na-ptsd-met-20160614-story.html

Advocates for medical ma*****na hope Illinois' plan to expand its program will give the industry the boost it needs to sustain itself — but some doctors warn that, despite changes made to protect them, they still have legal and medical concerns about the product.

06/13/2016

Medical cannabis suppliers are optimistic about the future of the IL program.

http://qctimes.com/news/local/government-and-politics/medical-ma*****na-suppliers-optimistic-about-illinois-program-s-future/article_4cd17dc7-bf2c-5ba5-8499-f47d1712e5c6.html

Quad-City businessman Matt Stern saw Illinois’ medical ma*****na program as a lucrative investment opportunity, but not much else.

06/01/2016

Thank you to everyone for all the hard work put into improving the Illinois Medical Cannabis Program!

http://potczarblog.com/2016/06/01/a-good-day/

A good day… June 1, 2016 by Bob Today the Illinois Senate passed House Amendment 3 to Senate Bill 10 – sending to Illinois Governor Rauner a significant package of reforms and changes to the Illinois medical cannabis program – and believe it or not, he is going to sign the Bill. We owe thanks to Rep...