Introduction of Bonsai Bakery’s Dispensary-Compliant Bonsai Starter Kits for Ornamental Cannabaceae

Dear Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation,

I hope this letter finds you well. My name is Joshua Hernandez, founder of Bonsai Bakery, a horticultural think tank focused on establishing ornamental Cannabaceae as a creative and legally compliant practice in Illinois. As part of our efforts, we are excited to introduce you to our dispensary-compliant Bonsai Starter Kits, and we welcome your review and feedback.

Please rest assured that our Bonsai Starter Kits contain no hemp seeds or any non-compliant products. The kits have been meticulously designed to adhere to all state regulations and consist solely of legal and ornamental items. Each kit includes:

• A voucher to redeem a SeedSack from Money Tree Genetics, a local Illinois Seed Bank, which will be redeemed separately by the customer
• A Bonsai pot
• Organic potting mix
• Decorative media
• A milestone marker with wire to assist with plant training
• A glow stone, which enhances the aesthetic value of the bonsai

These kits do not include any live plants or hemp seeds. The enclosed voucher directs customers to legally purchase their seeds through an authorized seed bank, ensuring full compliance with Illinois state law. By separating the plant material from the starter kit, we have designed a product that is both creative and fully compliant with current cannabis regulations.

We invite your inspectors to thoroughly review the kits to confirm their adherence to all legal requirements. We believe that this transparent approach will help establish ornamental Cannabaceae as a respected and legal art form. Our goal is to introduce a new vertical in the plant industry, one that not only supports local breeders and plant shops but also nurtures a growing community of ornamental cannabis enthusiasts.

Bonsai Bakery is committed to building a sustainable and legally compliant business, and we see great potential in ornamental Cannabaceae as a practice that encourages creativity and fosters new connections between breeders, retailers, and plant lovers. We would greatly appreciate your feedback on our starter kits and are available to answer any questions or provide additional information.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Warmest regards,

Joshua Hernandez

Founder, Bonsai Bakery