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Illinois Buying Cannabis (2026)

Permitted: Adults 21 and older may buy cannabis in Illinois from licensed dispensaries, with or without a medical card, subject to possession limits.

PermittedVerified May 31, 2026

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Buying Cannabis in states bordering Illinois

The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.

IndianaRestricted
Indiana has no legal cannabis market and no dispensaries — buying or selling cannabis is illegal.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: iga.in.gov · Full Indiana rule →
IowaConditional
Iowa has no adult-use cannabis market — patients may buy only from licensed medical cannabidiol dispensaries.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: hhs.iowa.gov · Full Iowa rule →
KentuckyConditional
Kentucky has no recreational cannabis market — only registered patients may buy, and only from licensed medical dispensaries, up to a 30-day supply (10 days for visiting patients). Smokable flower is not sold.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: kymedcan.ky.gov · Full Kentucky rule →
MissouriPermitted
Missouri allows cannabis purchases from licensed dispensaries, up to 3 ounces per transaction. Photo ID is required. The state tax is 6%, plus local tax.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: health.mo.gov · Full Missouri rule →
WisconsinRestricted
Wisconsin has no legal cannabis market and no dispensaries. Hemp-derived CBD under 0.3% THC is separately legal.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: docs.legis.wisconsin.gov · Full Wisconsin rule →

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