Oak Lawn, IL Public Conduct: Public Marijuana Use (2026)
Key Facts
- Fine range
- $100 to $750 per offense
- Covered locations
- Any public place, vehicles, schools
- Minor proximity
- Banned near anyone under 21
- Governing law
- Oak Lawn Village Code § 10-5-23
Summary
Oak Lawn bans using cannabis in any public place, in vehicles, near minors, and near schools, with fines from $100 to $750 per offense.
PUBLIC PLACE: Any place where a person could reasonably be expected to be observed by others... It is unlawful for any person to use cannabis in any of the following locations: ... f. In any public place... Any person convicted of a violation of this section shall be fined not less than one hundred dollars ($100.00) nor more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00) for each offense.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: 2026 S-15: Code current through: Ord. 26-09-22, passed April 28, 2026).
Full Breakdown
Village Code § 10-5-23 makes it unlawful to use cannabis in any public place, defined as anywhere a person could reasonably be expected to be observed by others, including government buildings, parks and playgrounds. The ban also covers school buses, school grounds, correctional facilities, any motor vehicle, and knowingly using cannabis in close proximity to anyone under 21 who isn't a registered medical patient. A conviction carries a fine of $100 to $750 per offense, separate from the state Cannabis Control Act penalties it references.
Violations & Fines
Fine of $100 to $750 per offense; prima facie evidence of a violation attaches to anyone present where cannabis use occurs on property they occupy or control.
Frequently Asked Questions
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