ELK GROVE VILLAGE, Ill. (WBBM NEWSRADIO) -- Elk Grove Village has passed an ordinance that prohibits smoke shops from selling any products containing the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana.
The ordinance was introduced and passed by the Village Board after village staff found there is a “gray area” in Illinois statutes addressing cannabis regulation that allows for the sale of unregulated products such as delta 8 vapes, edible candies such as gummy bears, and similar products containing THC, according to a news release by the village.
Many of the products available at local smoke shops contain THC, but have not received FDA approval. The Village pointed to studies by the National Institute of Health and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, which acknowledged the adverse effects related to the ingestion of these THC products.
“The steps we’re taking today are aimed at safeguarding our community, especially youth who may be unaware of the harm these unregulated products can cause,” said Elk Grove Village Mayor Craig Johnson.
He also said Elk Grove is the first village in Illinois to identify this loophole.
Related
Listen to our new podcast Courier Pigeon
Listen to WBBM Newsradio now on Audacy!