CHAPTER 720, ILCS 550/ - CRIMINAL OFFENSES

720 ILCS 550/7

Sec. 7. Production of cannabis sativa plant.

Illinois Compiled Statute
720 ILCS 550/7
Offense Description
Production of cannabis sativa plant
Offense Classification
Class 1 Felony
Statutory Penalties & Sentencing Scope
4 to 15 years IDOC (Probation eligible unless aggravated) · Fine up to $25,000
Supreme Court Rule 551 Mandatory Court Appearance
Under Illinois Supreme Court Rule 551, personal court appearance before a judge is mandatory. The defendant cannot satisfy this charge by mail, electronic payment, or pre-set bail forfeiture.
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 550/7 (Production of cannabis sativa plant) is classified as a Class 1 Felony. Statutory sentencing scope: 4 to 15 years IDOC (Probation eligible unless aggravated) · Fine up to $25,000. Court appearance is mandatory under Illinois Supreme Court Rule 551, and pretrial release is presumptively release-eligible under the SAFE-T Act.

Offense Class & Sentencing Scope Class 1 Felony

4 to 15 years IDOC (Probation eligible unless aggravated) · Fine up to $25,000

Court Appearance Mandate Rule 551 Mandatory Court

Under Illinois Supreme Court Rule 551, personal court appearance before a judge is mandatory. The defendant cannot satisfy this charge by mail, electronic payment, or pre-set bail forfeiture.

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 1 Felony
Court Appearance Mandatory Court Appearance (Rule 551)
SAFE-T Act Detention Release Eligible (Conditions Apply)
SOS Reporting Code None Assigned
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Associated Offense Codes & Classifications (1)

Offense Description Class Court Mandate SAFE-T Act Reporting Code Official ILGA
Production of cannabis sativa plant Official ILGA · 720 ILCS 550/7 -> Class 1 Felony Rule 551 Mandate Release Eligible — ILGA.gov ->

Illinois General Assembly Statutory Text (Verbatim)

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Sec. 7. Production of cannabis sativa plant.

(a)

(a) It is unlawful for any person knowingly to produce the cannabis sativa plant or to possess the cannabis sativa plant.

(b)

(b) Possession of 5 or fewer cannabis sativa plants is a civil violation or Class A misdemeanor. Possession of more than 5 plants is a Class 4 felony (6-20 plants), Class 3 felony (21-50 plants), Class 2 felony (51-200 plants), Class 1 felony (more than 200 plants).

(Source: P.A. 101-27, eff. 6-25-19.)

Frequently Asked Questions & Legal Analysis

Authoritative Statutory Guidance
What is the statutory penalty and sentencing range for 720 ILCS 550/7 in Illinois?

Under Illinois law, 720 ILCS 550/7 (Production of cannabis sativa plant) is classified as a Class 1 Felony.

Sentencing Scope: 4 to 15 years IDOC (Probation eligible unless aggravated) · Fine up to $25,000

Is a court appearance mandatory for 720 ILCS 550/7 under Illinois Supreme Court Rule 551?

Mandatory Personal Appearance Required: Under Illinois Supreme Court Rule 551, personal court appearance before a judge is mandatory. The defendant cannot satisfy this charge by mail, electronic payment, or pre-set bail forfeiture.

Is an individual accused of 720 ILCS 550/7 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 550/7?

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 550/7 (West 2026)
The Bluebook Style (21st ed.) 720 Ill. Comp. Stat. 550/7 (2026)
Canonical Web Reference https://ilcsindex.com/statutes/720-ilcs-550-7
Cross-Referenced ILCS Codes
720 ILCS 550/4
Rule 551

Possession of cannabis – less than 10 grams

Petty Offense
720 ILCS 550/5

Manufacture or delivery of cannabis – not more than 2.5 grams

Class A Misdemeanor
720 ILCS 550/5.1
Detainable Rule 551

Cannabis trafficking

Class X Felony
720 ILCS 550/5.2

Delivery of cannabis on school grounds

Class A Misdemeanor