Ottawa, IL, Illinois

Smoking tolerance level [1= very illegal 5=virtually legal]: 2

Legislation: Possession

2.5 g or less misdemeanor 30 days* $1,500

2.5 to 10 g misdemeanor 6 months* $1,500

10 to 30 g misdemeanor 1 year* $2,500

30 to 500 g (first offense) felony 1 – 3 years $25,000

30 to 500 g (subsequent offense) felony 2 – 5 years $25,000

500 to 2,000 g felony 2 – 5 years $25,000

2,000 to 5,000 g felony 3 – 7 years $25,000

More than 5,000 g felony 4 – 15 years $25,000

Law enforcement: I don’t have many run ins with the cops, but your best bet is don’t get caught. I was told that if it’s an older cop and you haven’t had any run ins he’ll take the weed and let you go, I was also told that the younger cops are the worse. Just avoid the cops and you’ll be fine.

Where to buy marijuana: The more people you know the better the deal, be very careful though there are people that will rip you off (I’ve seen a kid get weed snatched from his hand) The best time is on friday and saturday nights. Downtown, lower lots and the skate park are your best bets. Parks are an option if you see some people there but BEWARE, it is possible that some parks and the skate park will have cameras.

Marijuana prices: These prices are from a dealer I know, they seem about adverage for this town, but like I said you’re better off knowing people for better deals so expect to pay more.

Shwag & Commercial

$5- Joint/Gram/Nickel Bag

$10- Dime Bag

$20- 1/8 ounce

$25- Quad

$45- 1/2 ounce

$85- Ounce

$200- Quarter Pound

$400- Half Pound

$600- 1 Pound

30/60 (also known as 30’s)

$10- Joint/Gram/Nickelbag

$20- Dime Bag

$35- 1/8 ounce

$50- Quad

$90- 1/2 ounce

$150- Ounce

$350- Quarter Pound

$500- Half Pound

$680- Pound

Hydro

$20- Joint/Gram/Nickel Bag

$40- Dime Bag

$60- 1/8 ounce

$100- Quad

$200- 1/2 Ounce

$350- Ounce

$500- Quarter Pound

$700- Half Pound

$900- Pound

Marijuana brands: Shwag, Commercial, 30/60, and Dro are the norm for this area. Shwag and Commercial are pretty cheap and very common. Dro is expensive and not as common (expect to pay a minimum of $20 for a g). 30/60 is my personal favorite, it’s a midgrade between commercial and dro, and it’s affordable.

More information: The town of Ottawa is well known for the Happy Meal that had weed stashed in it. Here’s a news link:

http://www.myfoxchicago.com/myfox/pages/Home/Detail?contentId=3216710&version=3&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=VSTY&pageId=1.1.1