cannabis.illinois.gov

CROO

The Cannabis Regulation Oversight Office (CROO) coordinates among all agencies involved in the direct regulation and taxation of Illinois' cannabis industry, while promoting effective policies to ensure diversity and equity. Among other things, the CROO is responsible for commissioning and publishing a disparity and availability study by March 1, 2021. Specifically, the study shall evaluate whether there exists discrimination in the State’s cannabis industry and if so, evaluate the impact of such discrimination and make recommendations for reducing or eliminating any identified barriers to entry in the cannabis market. 410 ILCS 5/45(e).