Public Accountability Report

2024 Industrial Hemp
*Mission Statement*	Providing an efficient, 21st century regulatory structure for the cultivation, production, and transportation of cannabis and hemp in the State of Illinois.
*Program Goals and* *Objectives*	Provide an effective regulatory environment for the development of a safe, sound, and equitable cannabis and hemp industry in Illinois. Complete, thorough, consistent, and timely reviews of all licensees and ensure the health and safety of licensees, patients, and consumers through and effective inspections process.
Source of Funds	Industrial Hemp Regulatory Fund	Statutory Authority	505 ILCS 89

	Fiscal Year 2025 Target/Projected	Fiscal Year 2024 Actual	Fiscal Year 2024 Target/Projected	Fiscal Year 2023 Actual	Fiscal Year 2022 Actual
Input Indicators
Total expenditures - all sources (in thousands)	$ 781.0	$ 1,001.0	$ 651.0	$ 645.0	$ 323.2
Total expenditures - state appropriated funds (in thousands)	$ 781.0	$ 1,001.0	$ 651.0	$ 645.0	$ 323.2
Average monthly full-time equivalents	1.0	1.0	1.0	1.0	1.0
Output Indicators
Number of industrial hemp growers licensed	60.0	124.0	176.0	176.0	320.0
Number of industrial hemp processors licensed	150.0	177.0	179.0	179.0	231.0
Outcome Indicators
Number of industrial hemp acreage approved	1,770	4,302	300.0	300.0	700.0

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