Illinois § 15
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 15, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 15.
Definitions. As used in this Act: "Bath salts" means any synthetic or natural material containing any quantity of a cathinone chemical structure, including any analogs, salts, isomers, or salts of isomers of any synthetic or natural material containing a cathinone chemical structure. This includes, but is not limited to, synthetic cathinones as defined in subsection (h) of Section 204 of the Illinois Controlled Substances Act, and any related "controlled substance analog" as defined in Section 402 of the Illinois Controlled Substances Act, regardless of how the product is labeled or marketed. "Person" means any natural person, individual, corporation, unincorporated association, proprietorship, firm, partnership, joint venture, joint stock association, or any other business organization or entity. "Retail mercantile establishment" has the meaning ascribed to it in Section 16-0.1 of the Criminal Code of 2012. (Source: P.A. 99-585, eff. 1-1-17.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 15
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 15 cover?
Section 15 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.
How do I cite Illinois § 15?
A common citation format is "Illinois Compiled Statutes § 15" (Illinois). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Illinois law?
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How does Illinois § 15 apply to my situation?
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