How can I get my medical cannabis card

• Visit the Illinois Department of Public Health’s web site for more information. IDPH

• Or call Nature’s Care at 847.754.4955 to schedule an appointment with one of our Patient Care Specialists. Before your appointment you will need to obtain an online certification of your qualifying condition from your healthcare professional. Click here for a list of Debilitating Conditions

Do you accept credit cards?

• Due to federal banking regulations, we do not accept credit cards. We accept cash only transactions for recreational customers and we accept cash and debit from medical patients.

Does cannabis have an expiration date?

• If stored correctly, marijuana can retain its potency for months. Always be sure to follow the storage instructions provided on the product. However, edible products may be perishable depending upon the ingredients. Always be sure to follow the storage instructions provided on the product.

What is the age requirement to purchase recreational cannabis?

• You must be at least 21 years of age or older.

What forms of identification do I need to have?

• You must have a valid driver's license or state ID.

How much cannabis can I have in my possession at one time?

• Illinois residents 21 years of age and older can possess:

  • 30g of marijuana flower

  • 5g of marijuana product in concentrated form

  • 500mg of THC contained in cannabis-infused product

• Non-Illinois residents 21 years of age or older can possess:

  • 15g of marijuana flower

  • 2.5g of concentrates

  • 250mg of THC contained in a cannabis-infused product

  NOTE: These totals are cumulative, meaning a person 21 years of age or older may possess a combination of marijuana flower, cannabis-infused products, and concentrates up to the limit for each category of product.

What is the sales tax and how will it be taxed?

• Taxes will vary based on what is purchased and the potency level of the product. Additional taxes may include municipal or county taxes.

• Purchases of cannabis flower or products with less than 35% THC come with a 10% sales tax. Cannabis-infused products such as edibles come with a 20% tax. Products with a THC concentration higher than 35% come with a 25% tax. Illinois municipalities and counties will be able to levy additional local sales taxes.

Can I grow marijuana?

• Medical marijuana patients would be allowed to grow five plants at a time. But non-patients are not allowed to grow marijuana at home – punishable by a civil penalty of $200 for growing up to five plants.

• Only Illinois’ 22 existing licensed medical marijuana cultivation facilities will be licensed to grow marijuana initially. In 2020, “craft growers” will be able to apply for licenses to cultivate up to 5,000 square feet.