a) Dispensing Organizations shall only sell items that are cannabis, cannabis paraphernalia, or related supplies.
- 1) "Related supplies" means branded merchandise including, but not limited to, clothing, water bottles, or keychains. Merchandise may include the dispensing organization's name and logo in compliance with Section 55-20 of the Act.
- 2) "Related supplies" also includes non-branded decorative or material items such as periodicals, ornaments, pins, or similar items.
- 3) "Related supplies" also includes pre-packaged food and pre-packaged non-alcoholic beverages.
- 4) The Department may approve additional items not specifically identified above at a licensed dispensing organization's request. In doing so, the Department shall consider the similarity of the items to the criteria listed in this subsection (a).
- b) Dispensing organizations may allow third-party vendors to promote or advertise in the public access area of the dispensary. All advertisements by third-party vendors must comply with Section 55-20 of the Act. The dispensing organization is responsible for ensuring compliance with the Act and this Part for all third-party vendors promoting or advertising inside of the dispensary. The dispensing organization shall give the Department written notice of all third-party vendors at least three business days in advance of promoting or advertising.
(Source: Added at 48 Ill. Reg. 13377, effective August 20, 2024)