State Police Ramping Up Training, Drug Testing Efforts Ahead of New Cannabis Law

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Illinois’ weed legalization law won’t take effect until next year, but the Illinois State Police is wasting no time. That agency is preparing to enforce new regulations surrounding legal cannabis.

Brendan Kelly, acting director of the State Police, states the more obvious of those regulations:

“You still can’t be driving around with a pound of weed in the front seat of your car. That’s still against the law," he said. "You can’t be under the influence of cannabis while you are driving, so there’s been some regulation and laws put in place."

The new law gives the State Police nearly $5 million for enforcement activities.

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