Illinois regulators have approved recreational cannabis sales at the medical cannabis dispensary in Normal.
The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation announced Thursday it has granted a permit for The Green Solution, 501 W. Northtown Road, to sell recreational marijuana.
The Green Solution becomes the 51st business in Illinois to receive a permit for recreational cannabis and the 49th “same site” license, meaning it already sells medical marijuana.
The Green Solution may also open a second location to sell recreational pot. A representative for Denver-based Jushi, the company that recently acquired a majority interest in TGS, has expressed interest in locating a second store in Bloomington.
Bloomington, Normaland McLean County have all approved zoning guidelines for marijuana businesses.
A spokesperson for Jushi declined comment, only to say the company hasn't set an opening date for adult-use cannabis.
The IDPFR also announced it has concluded its first round of new applicants, including social equity applicants, who can apply for an additional 75 adult-use cannabis licenses. The state plans to begin issuing those licenses starting in May.
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