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The Effects Of Legalization Of Recreational Cannabis In Illinois, Stephanie Chambers-Baltz
The Effects Of Legalization Of Recreational Cannabis In Illinois, Stephanie Chambers-Baltz
The Simon Review (Occasional Papers of the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute)
In 2019, the Illinois House passed the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act that legalized the recreational use of cannabis. The Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act became law in the state of Illinois as of January 1, 2020, making Illinois the first state to establish such a law via state legislation, as opposed to a ballot measure approved by voters. This law allows adults aged 21 and older to legally purchase cannabis for recreational purposes. This law has significant implications for social equity and for public health. The Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act was intentionally designed to address and repair some …