Section 1291.335  Sale of Non-Cannabis Items

a)         Dispensing Organizations shall only sell items that are cannabis, cannabis paraphernalia, or related supplies. 

1)         "Related supplies" means branded merchandise including, but not limited to, clothing, water bottles, or keychains.  Merchandise may include the dispensing organization's name and logo in compliance with Section 55-20 of the Act.

2)         "Related supplies" also includes non-branded decorative or material items such as periodicals, ornaments, pins, or similar items.

3)         "Related supplies" also includes pre-packaged food and pre-packaged non-alcoholic beverages.

4)         The Department may approve additional items not specifically identified above at a licensed dispensing organization's request. In doing so, the Department shall consider the similarity of the items to the criteria listed in this subsection (a).

b)         Dispensing organizations may allow third-party vendors to promote or advertise in the public access area of the dispensary.  All advertisements by third-party vendors must comply with Section 55-20 of the Act.  The dispensing organization is responsible for ensuring compliance with the Act and this Part for all third-party vendors promoting or advertising inside of the dispensary.  The dispensing organization shall give the Department written notice of all third-party vendors at least three business days in advance of promoting or advertising.

(Source:  Added at 48 Ill. Reg. 13377, effective August 20, 2024)