CHAPTER 11 - RULES OF THE ROAD

625 ILCS 5/11-502.1

Sec. 11-502.1. Possession of medical cannabis in a motor vehicle.

EXECUTIVE SYNOPSIS · ILLINOIS LEGAL STANDARDS Governing Authority: ILGA & Supreme Court Rules
Offense Class & Sentencing Scope Petty Offense

No incarceration authorized · Fine up to $1,000

Court Appearance Mandate Release on Notice (No Mandate)

Personal appearance is not mandatory under Rule 551 by default. The citation may be satisfied by written appearance, pre-set administrative payment, or mail-in notice unless aggravated circumstances apply.

Pretrial Fairness Act (SAFE-T Act) Presumptive Pretrial Release

Presumptive Pretrial Release: This offense is non-detainable under 725 ILCS 5/110-6.1. The defendant is entitled to release on personal recognizance with non-monetary conditions unless charged with a subsequent detainable violation.

Secretary of State License Sanction SOS Administrative Action

Moving Violation (Point Assessment & Suspension Counter) · Conviction counts toward Illinois SOS license suspension threshold (3 convictions in 12 months for age 21+; 2 convictions in 24 months for under 21).

Classification Petty Offense
Court Appearance Pre-set Bond / Release on Notice
SAFE-T Act Detention Release Eligible (Conditions Apply)
SOS Reporting Code None Assigned
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Associated Offense Codes & Classifications (3)

Offense Description Class Court Mandate SAFE-T Act Reporting Code
Unlawful use of medical cannabis in motor vehicle by medical cannabis cardholder 625 ILCS 5/11-502.1(a) Petty Offense Release on Notice Release Eligible
Possession of medical cannabis in motor vehicle outside approved container by cardholder (driver) 625 ILCS 5/11-502.1(b) Petty Offense Release on Notice Release Eligible
Possession of medical cannabis in motor vehicle outside approved container by cardholder (passenger) 625 ILCS 5/11-502.1(b) Petty Offense Release on Notice Release Eligible
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Illinois General Assembly Statutory Text (Verbatim)

Source: ilga.gov

Sec. 11-502.1. Possession of medical cannabis in a motor vehicle.

(a)

(a) No driver, who is a medical cannabis cardholder, may use medical cannabis within the passenger area of any motor vehicle upon a highway in this State.

(b)

(b) No driver, who is a medical cannabis cardholder, a medical cannabis designated caregiver, medical cannabis cultivation center agent, or dispensing organization agent may possess medical cannabis within any area of any motor vehicle upon a highway in this State except in a secured, sealed or resealable, odor-proof, and child-resistant medical cannabis container that is inaccessible, unless subsection (e) of Section 15-85 of the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act applies.

(c)

(c) No passenger, who is a medical cannabis card holder, a medical cannabis designated caregiver, or medical cannabis dispensing organization agent may possess medical cannabis within any passenger area of any motor vehicle upon a highway in this State except in a secured, sealed or resealable, odor-proof, and child-resistant medical cannabis container that is inaccessible, unless subsection (e) of Section 15-85 of the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act applies.

(d)

(d) Any person who violates subsections (a) through (c) of this Section:

(1)

(1) commits a Class A misdemeanor;

(2)

(2) shall be subject to revocation of his or her medical cannabis card for a period of 2 years from the end of the sentence imposed; and (3) shall be subject to revocation of his or her status as a medical cannabis caregiver, medical cannabis cultivation center agent, or medical cannabis dispensing organization agent for a period of 2 years from the end of the sentence imposed. (Source: P.A. 104-463, eff. 6-12-26.)

Cross-Referenced ILCS Codes