Frequently Asked Questions
Have questions about visiting EarthMed, shopping for recreational or medical cannabis in Illinois, payment methods, possession limits, or state laws? Find answers to our most frequently asked dispensary and patient questions below.
Dispensary Visits, Payments & Ordering FAQs
Everything you need to know before visiting EarthMed in Addison, Rosemont, or McHenry.
All adult-use recreational customers must be 21 years of age or older and present a valid, unexpired government-issued photo ID (such as a Driver’s License, State ID, or Passport). Out-of-state visitors are welcome. Medical cannabis patients shopping the medical menu at EarthMed Addison must present their valid Illinois Medical Cannabis Card alongside their government-issued ID.
Due to federal banking regulations surrounding cannabis, EarthMed is cash-only. For your convenience, we have multiple ATMs available on-site inside all of our dispensary locations.
No appointment is necessary—walk-ins are always welcome during regular business hours! You can also browse our live menus online and place an order ahead of time for fast, convenient in-store pickup. Note that home delivery is not offered, as cannabis delivery is prohibited under Illinois state law.
No, dispensaries do not issue medical cards directly; cards are issued by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) following a licensed healthcare provider’s certification. However, our Patient Care Specialists are happy to walk you through the application process.
Due to strict Illinois cannabis regulations, all sales are final and open products cannot be returned for preference. However, if you receive a defective product (such as a malfunctioning vape cartridge), please bring the product, original packaging, and your receipt back to the dispensary so a manager can inspect it and issue an appropriate store credit.
Illinois Medical & Recreational Cannabis Law FAQs
Key rules regarding possession, home cultivation, travel, and consumption in Illinois.
In Illinois, only registered medical cannabis patients aged 21 and older are legally permitted to cultivate cannabis at home (up to 5 plants over 5 inches tall inside a locked, enclosed space out of public view). Adult-use recreational consumers are not permitted to grow marijuana at home.
No. Transporting cannabis across state lines violates federal law, even if you are traveling to another state where medical or recreational cannabis is legal.
Cannabis inside a motor vehicle must remain in a sealed, odor-proof, child-resistant container that is reasonably inaccessible to the driver while the vehicle is in motion. Driving under the influence of cannabis or consuming cannabis inside a vehicle is strictly illegal.
Under Illinois adult-use law, adults 21 and older may gift legal amounts of cannabis to other adults aged 21 and older without remuneration (payment). Registered medical patients may not transfer medical cannabis to unauthorized individuals.
Have questions about your cannabis options?
Visit our Addison, Rosemont, or McHenry stores to consult directly with certified Patient Care Specialists. We will help you find the right strains, products, and consumption methods for your lifestyle.