Illinois § 2.20
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 2.20, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2.20.
(1) "Color additive" means a material which-(A) is a dye, pigment or other substance made by a process of synthesis or similar artifice, or extracted, isolated, or otherwise derived, with or without intermediate or final change of identity from a vegetable, animal, mineral or other source; or (B) when added or applied to a food, drug or cosmetic, or to the human body or any part thereof is capable (alone or through reaction with another substance) of imparting color thereto; except that such term does not include any material which has been or hereafter is exempted under the Federal Act. (2) "Color" includes black, white and intermediate grays. (3) Nothing in clause (1) of this Section shall be construed to apply to any pesticide chemical, soil or plant nutrient, or other agricultural chemical solely because of its effect in aiding, retarding or otherwise affecting, directly or indirectly the growth or other natural physiological process of produce of the soil and thereby affecting its color, whether before or after harvest. (Source: Laws 1967, p. 959.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 2.20
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 2.20 cover?
Section 2.20 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 § 2.20?
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Is this the official text of Illinois law?
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How does Illinois § 2.20 apply to my situation?
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