Illinois § 1-125

Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 1-125, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 1-125.

Possession of not less than 20 and not more than 200 contraband cigarettes; penalty. Any person possessing not less than 20 and not more than 200 contraband cigarettes is liable to pay to the Department, for deposit into the Tax Compliance and Administration Fund, a penalty of $0.50 for each such cigarette, unless reasonable cause can be established by the person upon whom the penalty is imposed. Reasonable cause shall be determined in each situation in accordance with rules adopted by the Department. The provisions of the Uniform Penalty and Interest Act do not apply to this Section. (Source: P.A. 97-688, eff. 6-14-12.)

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What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 1-125 cover?

Section 1-125 is part of the Illinois Compiled Statutes, the codified statutory law of Illinois. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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