State of Illinois
10/14/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/14/2026 15:40
FY 2027-04, Hemp Product Changes, Effective November 12, 2026
FY 2027-04, Hemp Product Changes, Effective November 12, 2026
News - Wednesday, October 14, 2026
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Beginning November 12, 2026, any consumable or topical product containing more than 0.4 mg of total THC per container will no longer meet the definition of "hemp". Such products are now "cannabis" pursuant to Public Act 104-0463 and may only be grown and sold to consumers in this State pursuant to the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act.
Products meeting the definition of a "final consumer hemp cannabinoid product" may be distributed or sold to consumers in this State pursuant to the new Illinois Hemp Act.
See Informational Bulletin FY 2027-04, Hemp Product Changes, Effective November 12, 2026, for more information.
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