Illinois accepted cannabis dispensary license applications from December 2019 to January 1, 2020. This licensing round resulted in a slew of litigation for the state. There is no set date for the next round of request for applications.
Each state has its own time frames for accepting dispensary licensing. Some are always receiving applications and others have specific time windows for applications. If there is a specific time window you want to make sure to prepare your application in time so you don't miss the deadline! Illinois only accepts dispensary license applications during designated time frames which are infrequent.
Section 15-25. Awarding of Conditional Adult Use
Dispensing Organization Licenses.
(a) The Department of Financial and Professional Regulation shall issue up to 75 Conditional Adult Use Dispensing Organization Licenses before May 1, 2020.
(b) The Department of Financial and Professional Regulation shall make the application for a Conditional Adult Use Dispensing Organization License available no later than October 1, 2019 and shall receive them back no later than January 1, 2020.