Illinois § 16-17
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 16-17, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 16-17.
Theft of advertising services. (a) A person commits theft of advertising services when he or she knowingly attaches or inserts an unauthorized advertisement in a newspaper or periodical, and redistributes it to the public or has the intent to redistribute it to the public. (b) This Section applies to any newspaper or periodical that is offered for retail sale or is distributed without charge. (c) This Section does not apply if the publisher or authorized distributor of the newspaper or periodical consents to the attachment or insertion of the advertisement. (d) In this Section, "unauthorized advertisement" means any form of representation or communication, including any handbill, newsletter, pamphlet, or notice that contains any letters, words, or pictorial representation that is attached to or inserted in a newspaper or periodical without a contractual agreement between the publisher and an advertiser. (e) Sentence. Theft of advertising services is a Class A misdemeanor. (Source: P.A. 97-597, eff. 1-1-12.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 16-17
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 16-17 cover?
Section 16-17 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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