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Going Green: Cannabis Lounges and the Implications for Food Regulators By Gloria Lewis Food Law, March 2024 As cannabis lounges become increasingly prevalent in Illinois, the convergence of restaurant, cannabis, and burgeoning lounge industries present a regulatory challenge. The current licensing and inspection processes may not adequately address the complexities of these hybridized business models. Consequently, there is a pressing need to either adapt existing regulatory frameworks or establish a new licensing schema to effectively govern these diverse industries. This article explores the regulatory implications and proposes strategies to ensure comprehensive oversight in this evolving landscape. 
Probable Cause Following Legalization of Cannabis Revisited By Jessica Koester Criminal Justice, February 2023 The court recently considered whether the odor of cannabis is probable cause to search a vehicle in People v. Redmond.
Probable Cause Following the Legalization of Cannabis By Mark Kevin Wykoff Criminal Justice, November 2022 In People v. Stribling, the appellate court considered whether, based on the recent legalization of the possession of cannabis, the odor of cannabis rises to the level of sufficient probable cause to search a vehicle.
Demystifying Cannabis in Illinois for Individuals: What You Need to Know to Advise Your Clients and Potential Clients By Brendan Bukalski Criminal Justice, December 2020 A look at the limitations placed on cannabis users in Illinois under the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act, as well as a discussion of ongoing issues related to cannabis in the state.
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The Unfinished Work of Cannabis Reform in Illinois By Evan Bruno Bench and Bar, November 2020 The results of the November 2020 election made clear that the majority of Americans are ready to move on from criminalized cannabis.
Legalization Notwithstanding, Smelling or Seeing Cannabis Still Helps Establish Probable Cause for Police to Search Your Car By Daniel Fultz Criminal Justice, August 2020 In March 2020, the Illinois Supreme Court unanimously ruled in People v. Charles Hill that seeing and smelling cannabis is still a factor in determining whether probable cause exists for law enforcement officers to search a car.
5 Things Senior Lawyers Should Know About Legal Cannabis By Thomas E. Howard Senior Lawyers, June 2020 Five facts about legal cannabis in Illinois.
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