Metrc Announces In-Person Information Sessions for Illinois Licensees Ahead of System Transition

In an April 15, 2025, press release (1), Metrc, a cannabis regulatory technology system provider, announced it would be hosting several in-person events for cannabis businesses licensees of all types as part of a multi-phase onboarding process. These “roadshows” are intended to provide information and live Q&A for participants as the state transitions to Metrc’s track-and-trace record system, which will take place by the end of June 2025.

As described on its website, with this platform (2), “licensed users upload and report every action impacting the status of a plant or the creation of cannabis-based products. When plants are harvested and packaged or combined with other plants in the production of oils, edibles, or concentrates, the origin, testing results, handling, and chain-of-custody information is visible and traceable by regulators.”

The information sessions will address how to set up the system and explain best practices for operation.

Licensees can register for the free events through the links on Metrc’s website. The locations are listed in the press release as follows:

April 21, 2025 (Carbondale)

• AM Session (9 am to 12 pm)
• PM Session (1 pm to 4 pm) ​

April 23, 2025 (Springfield)

• AM Session (9 am to 12 pm)
• PM Session (1 pm to 4 pm) ​

April 24, 2025 (Chicago)

• AM Session (9 am to 12 pm)
• PM Session (1 pm to 4 pm) ​

Credentialing for all licensees will be open on April 25. All licensees will also have access to the new Metrc Retail ID, which provides the option to create QR codes for consumers to access product information and functions as an inventory identifier.

To support minority communities, Metrc also partnered with Minority Cannabis Business Association (MCBA) to host track-and-trace and regulatory compliance educational sessions, and also with Minorities for Medical Marijuana (M4MM) to help educate patients.

In February 2025, Metrc announced (3) it had extended its contract with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as the state’s track-and-trace record system, also working together with the Cannabis Control Commission (CCC) of Massachusetts as the state began adult-use cannabis regulation.

“Massachusetts represents the most established adult-use market on the East Coast, and we are honored to continue our contribution to its growth and success,” stated Michael Johnson, CEO of Metrc, in the press release. “Working alongside the CCC, we will continue to support the core efforts of the commission, ensuring that we are the best regulatory partner in safeguarding public health and safety. We remain focused on delivering an exceptional customer experience, ensuring that every stakeholder – from licensees to regulators – receives the support and tools they need to succeed."

References

1. Metrc. Metrc Announces In-Person Events in Illinois to Prepare Licensees for Track-and-Trace Transition https://www.metrc.com/news/metrc-announces-in-person-events-in-illinois-to-prepare-licensees-for-track-and-trace-transition/ (accessed April 16, 2025).
2. Metrc. Track and trace technology https://www.metrc.com/track-and-trace-technology/ (accessed April 16, 2025).
3. Metrc. Metrc Extends Track-and-Trace Partnership Through New Contract with Commonwealth of Massachusetts https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2025/02/12/3025028/0/en/Metrc-Extends-Track-and-Trace-Partnership-Through-New-Contract-with-Commonwealth-of-Massachusetts.html (accessed April 16, 2025).