§ 55-15 — Destruction of cannabis

(a) All cannabis byproduct, scrap, and harvested cannabis not intended for distribution to a dispensing organization must be destroyed and disposed of under rules adopted by the Department of Agriculture under this Act. Documentation of destruction and disposal shall be retained at the cultivation center, craft grower, infuser organization, transporter, or testing facility as applicable for a period of not less than 5 years. (b) A cultivation center, craft grower, or infuser organization shall, before destruction, notify the Department of Agriculture and the Illinois State Police. A dispensing organization shall, before destruction, notify the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation and the Illinois State Police. The Department of Agriculture may by rule require that an employee of the Department of Agriculture or the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation be present during the destruction of any cannabis byproduct, scrap, and harvested cannabis, as applicable. (c) The cultivation center, craft grower, infuser organization, or dispensing organization shall keep a record of the date of destruction and how much was destroyed. (d) A dispensing organization shall destroy all cannabis, including cannabis-infused products, not sold to purchasers. Documentation of destruction and disposal shall be retained at the dispensing organization for a period of not less than 5 years.

Legislative History

(Source: P.A. 101-27, eff. 6-25-19; 102-538, eff. 8-20-21.)