The State of Illinois has issued additional categories that require fingerprinting for the Cannabis industry.  Fingerprinting is no longer required for Patients and Caregivers – but there are added fingerprinting requirements for professionals.

According to the Illinois Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act (P.A. 101-0027) state and federal criminal history, background checks will be required for dispensaries, cultivation, craft cultivation, infusion, and transportation of cannabis. Below are listed the required Originating IDs (ORI) with the associated purpose codes.

This change is effective immediately for early approval licensees and on January 1, 2020, for all other licensees.

All are Fee Applicant Transaction Types

Reason for Inquiry Purpose Code Agency Type(s) Reporting NCIC Issued ORI                        FBI Access
Cannabis Reg and Tax Act
Cannabis Cultivation Centers ACC Illinois Department of Agriculture IL920716Z Yes
Cannabis Dispensing Agent DOA Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation IL920715Z Yes
Cannabis Craft Growers ACG Illinois Department of Agriculture IL920716Z Yes
Cannabis Infuser ACI Illinois Department of Agriculture IL920716Z Yes
Cannabis Transporter ACT Illinois Department of Agriculture IL920716Z Yes