CANNABIS CONTROL ACT-PENALTIES Senate SponsorsSen. Michael E. Hastings 1/13/2021SenateSession Sine Die 720 ILCS 550/4from Ch. 56 1/2, par. 704720 ILCS 550/5from Ch. 56 1/2, par. 705720 ILCS 550/5.1from Ch. 56 1/2, par. 705.1720 ILCS 550/10from Ch. 56 1/2, par. 710Amends the Cannabis Control Act. Makes changes concerning the amount of cannabis flower, THC in a cannabis-infused product, or cannabis concentrate subject to a civil penalty. Provides that civil penalties apply to nonresidents if they possess an amount greater than one-half that which Illinois residents may possess. Replaces penalties for the possession of substances containing cannabis in varying amounts with penalties for the knowing possession of varying weights of cannabis flower, THC in a cannabis-infused product, and any substance containing cannabis concentrate. Replaces penalties for the manufacture, delivery, or possession with intent to deliver or manufacture substances containing cannabis with penalties for the manufacture, delivery, or possession with intent to deliver or manufacture varying amounts of cannabis flower, THC in a cannabis-infused product, or cannabis concentrate. Provides that any person who knowingly brings or causes to be brought into this State for the purpose of manufacture or delivery or with the intent to manufacture or deliver 10 kilograms or more of cannabis flower, 200 kilograms or more of THC contained in a cannabis-infused product, or 2 kilograms or more of cannabis concentrate (instead of 2,500 grams or more of cannabis) in this State or any other state or country is guilty of cannabis trafficking. Changes the penalties for cannabis trafficking. Makes changes concerning the sentencing of persons under the Act who have not previously been convicted of a felony. 5/20/2020SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Michael E. Hastings 5/20/2020SenateFirst Reading 5/20/2020SenateReferred to Assignments 1/13/2021SenateSession Sine Die