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PROPOSED RESOLUTION
CALLING FOR THE REGULATION OF ILLICIT HEMP AND THC PRODUCTS IN COOK COUNTY
WHEREAS, multiple cases of children in the City of Chicago and Cook County ingesting illicit hemp and THC products resulted in harmful effects requiring immediate medical attention and hospitalization; and
WHEREAS, the availability and consumption of such illicit products pose a serious risk to the health and safety of children in our community, warranting urgent action to address and prevent further incidents of this nature; and
WHEREAS, unlicensed and untested hemp and THC products, often sold at gas stations, smoke shops, and unlicensed retailers, are a risk to broader public health; and
WHEREAS, it is crucial to protect consumers from potentially harmful substances and ensure the quality and safety of cannabis products available in our community; and
WHEREAS, the State of Illinois has the authority to regulate the production, distribution, and sale of hemp and THC products within its jurisdiction; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Cook County Board of Commissioners calls upon the State of Illinois to strictly regulate unlicensed, untested illicit hemp and THC products sold at gas stations, smoke shops, and unlicensed retailers; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Cook County Board of Commissioners call upon the State of Illinois to implement measures to enforce compliance with licensing and testing requirements for all hemp and THC products to protect the health and well-being of our residents; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Cook County Board of Commissioners call upon the State of Illinois to consider penalties for those found in violation of regulations regarding the sale of unlicensed and untested hemp and THC products to deter illicit activities and safeguard public health; and
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, a copy of this Resolution be sent to the Governor of Illinois, the Illinois Department of Agriculture, the Illinois Department of Public Heal...
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