Illinois § 17-42
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 17-42, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 17-42.
Possession of incomplete card. A person other than the cardholder possessing an incomplete credit card or debit card, with intent to complete it without the consent of the issuer or a person possessing, with knowledge of its character, machinery, plates, or any other contrivance designed to reproduce instruments purporting to be credit cards or debit cards of an issuer who has not consented to the preparation of such credit cards or debit cards is guilty of a Class 3 felony. The trier of fact may infer that a person other than the cardholder or issuer who possesses 2 or more incomplete credit cards or debit cards possesses those cards without the consent of the issuer. (Source: P.A. 96-1551, eff. 7-1-11.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 17-42
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 17-42 cover?
Section 17-42 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 § 17-42?
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Is this the official text of Illinois law?
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How does Illinois § 17-42 apply to my situation?
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