Illinois: Summary

Decriminalized? — No.

Possession of 2.5 grams or less is a misdemeanor, punishable by 30 days in jail and a $1,500 fine. You can be eligible for 24 months of probation for the first conviction, and dismissal of charges after completion.

Possession of 2.5 to 10 grams is a misdemeanor, punishable by 6 months in jail and a $1,500 fine. You can be eligible for 24 months of probation for the first conviction, and dismissal of charges after completion.

Possession of 10 to 30 grams is a misdemeanor, punishable by 1 year in jail and a $2,500 fine. You can be eligible for 24 months of probation for the first conviction, and dismissal of charges after completion.

Possession of 30 to 500 grams (first offense) is a felony, punishable by 1-3 years in prison and a $25,000 fine. Subsequent offenses result in 2-5 years, along with the $25,000 fine.

Possession of 500 to 2,000 grams is a felony, punishable by 2-5 in prison and a $25,000 fine.

Possession of 2,000 to 5,000 grams is a felony, punishable by 3-7 years in prison and a $25,000 fine.

Possession of more than 5,000 grams is a felony, punishable by 4-15 years and a $25,000 fine.

Cultivation of 5 plants or less is a misdemeanor, punishable by 1 year in jail and a $2,500 fine. You can be eligible for 24 months of probation for the first conviction, and dismissal of charges after completion.

Cultivation of 5 to 20 plants is a felony, punishable by 1-3 years in prison and a $25,000 fine. You can be eligible for 24 months of probation for the first conviction, and dismissal of charges after completion.

Cultivation of 20 to 50 plants is a felony, punishable by 2-5 years in prison and a $25,000 fine. You can be eligible for 24 months of probation for the first conviction, and dismissal of charges after completion.

Cultivation of more than 50 plants is a felony, punishable by 3-7 years in prison and a $100,000 fine.

Casual delivery (no money changing hands) is treated like a possession charge.

Distributing 2.5 grams or less is a misdemeanor, punishable by 6 months in jail and a $1,500 fine. If it is in a school zone, the jail time doubles and the fine is $2,500. You can be eligible for 24 months of probation for the first conviction, and dismissal of charges after completion.

Distributing 2.5 to 10 grams is a misdemeanor, punishable by 1 year in jail and a $2,500 fine. If it is in a school zone, it is a felony, punishable by 1-3 years in prison and a $25,000 fine. You can be eligible for 24 months of probation for the first conviction, and dismissal of charges after completion.

Distributing 10 to 30 grams is a felony, punishable by 1-3 years in prison, and a $25,000 fine. If it is in a school zone, it’s 2-5 years in prison, and a $50,000 fine. You can be eligible for 24 months of probation for the first conviction, and dismissal of charges after completion.

Distributing 30 to 500 grams is a felony, punishable by 2-5 years in prison and a $50,000 fine. If it is in a school zone, it’s 3-7 years and a $100,000 fine.

Distributing 500 to 2,000 grams is a felony, punishable by 3-7 years in prison and a $100,000 fine. If it is within a school zone, it’s 4-15 years in prison, and a $200,000 fine.
Distributing 2,000 grams to 5,000 grams is a felony, punishable by 4-15 years in prison and a $150,000 fine.

Distributing more than 5,000 grams is a felony, punishable by 6-30 years in prison and a $200,000 fine.

Trafficking more than 2,500 grams across state lines is a felony, punishable by 8-30 years in prison and a $300,000 fine.

Distributing to a minor 3 years younger than the seller is a felony, punishable by double penalties in both categories (depends on amount sold).

Any conviction can also result in additional fines of full street value.

Medical Program? — No.

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