CHAPTER 720, ILCS 550 - OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC CANNABIS CONTROL ACT

720 ILCS 550/5

Sec. 5. Except as otherwise provided in the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act, the Industrial Hemp Act, and the Illinois Hemp Act, it is unlawful for any person knowingly to manufacture, deliver, or possess with intent to deliver, or manufacture, cannabis. Any person who violates this Section with respect to:

Illinois Compiled Statute
720 ILCS 550/5
Offense Description
Manufacture or delivery of cannabis – not more than 2.5 grams
Offense Classification
Class A Misdemeanor
Statutory Penalties & Sentencing Scope
Up to 364 days county jail · Fine up to $2,500
Supreme Court Rule 551 Mandatory Court Appearance
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.
SAFE-T Act Pretrial Detention Eligibility (725 ILCS 5/110-6.1)
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 Driver's License Action
Standard Administrative Protocol: No automatic driver's license suspension or mandatory revocation is triggered by this offense code alone upon citation.
EXECUTIVE SYNOPSIS · ILLINOIS LEGAL STANDARDS Governing Authority: ILGA & Supreme Court Rules

Under Illinois law, 720 ILCS 550/5 (Manufacture or delivery of cannabis – not more than 2.5 grams) is classified as a Class A Misdemeanor. Statutory sentencing scope: Up to 364 days county jail · Fine up to $2,500. Court appearance is not mandatory (pre-set bond or notice to appear), and pretrial release is presumptively release-eligible under the SAFE-T Act.

Offense Class & Sentencing Scope Class A Misdemeanor

Up to 364 days county jail · Fine up to $2,500

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 Standard Administrative Protocol

No automatic driver's license suspension or mandatory revocation is triggered by this offense code alone upon citation.

Classification Class A Misdemeanor
Court Appearance Pre-set Bond / Release on Notice
SAFE-T Act Detention Release Eligible (Conditions Apply)
SOS Reporting Code None Assigned

Associated Offense Codes & Classifications (5)

Offense Description Class Court Mandate SAFE-T Act Reporting Code Official ILGA
Manufacture or delivery of cannabis – not more than 2.5 grams 720 ILCS 550/5(a) Official ILGA · 720 ILCS 550/5(a) -> Class A Misdemeanor Release on Notice Release Eligible — ILGA.gov ->
Manufacture or delivery of cannabis – not more than 2.5 grams but not more than 10 grams 720 ILCS 550/5(b) Official ILGA · 720 ILCS 550/5(b) -> Class A Misdemeanor Release on Notice Release Eligible — ILGA.gov ->
Manufacture or delivery of cannabis – not more than 10 grams but not more than 30 grams 720 ILCS 550/5(c) Official ILGA · 720 ILCS 550/5(c) -> Class A Misdemeanor Release on Notice Release Eligible — ILGA.gov ->
Manufacture or delivery of cannabis – not more than 30 grams but not more than 500 grams 720 ILCS 550/5(d) Official ILGA · 720 ILCS 550/5(d) -> Class A Misdemeanor Release on Notice Release Eligible — ILGA.gov ->
Manufacture or delivery of cannabis – not more than 500 grams but not more than 2,000 grams 720 ILCS 550/5(e) Official ILGA · 720 ILCS 550/5(e) -> Class A Misdemeanor Release on Notice Release Eligible — ILGA.gov ->

Illinois General Assembly Statutory Text (Verbatim)

Source: ilga.gov ->

Sec. 5. Except as otherwise provided in the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act, the Industrial Hemp Act, and the Illinois Hemp Act, it is unlawful for any person knowingly to manufacture, deliver, or possess with intent to deliver, or manufacture, cannabis. Any person who violates this Section with respect to:

(a)

(a) not more than 2.5 grams of any substance containing cannabis is guilty of a Class B misdemeanor; (b) more than 2.5 grams but not more than 10 grams of any substance containing cannabis is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor; (c) more than 10 grams but not more than 60 grams of any substance containing cannabis is guilty of a Class 4 felony; (d) more than 60 grams but not more than 500 grams of any substance containing cannabis is guilty of a Class 3 felony for which a fine not to exceed $50,000 may be imposed; (e) more than 500 grams but not more than 2,000 grams of any substance containing cannabis is guilty of a Class 2 felony for which a fine not to exceed $100,000 may be imposed; (f) more than 2,000 grams but not more than 5,000 grams of any substance containing cannabis is guilty of a Class 1 felony for which a fine not to exceed $150,000 may be imposed; (g) more than 5,000 grams of any substance containing cannabis is guilty of a Class X felony for which a fine not to exceed $200,000 may be imposed.(Source: P.A. 104-463, eff. 6-12-26.)

Frequently Asked Questions & Legal Analysis

Authoritative Statutory Guidance
What is the statutory penalty and sentencing range for 720 ILCS 550/5 in Illinois?

Under Illinois law, 720 ILCS 550/5 (Manufacture or delivery of cannabis – not more than 2.5 grams) is classified as a Class A Misdemeanor.

Sentencing Scope: Up to 364 days county jail · Fine up to $2,500

Is a court appearance mandatory for 720 ILCS 550/5 under Illinois Supreme Court Rule 551?

No Mandatory Court Appearance (Pre-Set Bond / Notice to Appear): 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.

Is an individual accused of 720 ILCS 550/5 detainable before trial under the 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.

What Secretary of State driver's license sanctions apply to 720 ILCS 550/5?

Standard Administrative Protocol: No automatic driver's license suspension or mandatory revocation is triggered by this offense code alone upon citation.

Official Legal Citation Formats

Legal & Academic Reference

Standardized legal citations for briefs, court pleadings, law enforcement documentation, and academic research.

Illinois Supreme Court Citation 720 ILCS 550/5 (West 2026)
The Bluebook Style (21st ed.) 720 Ill. Comp. Stat. 550/5 (2026)
Canonical Web Reference https://ilcsindex.com/statutes/720-ilcs-550-5
Cross-Referenced ILCS Codes