Illinois § 24
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 24, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 24.
Criminal Penalties. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this Section, any person violating any provisions of this Act or regulations adopted thereunder is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor with a fine of not less than $5,000. (b) A retailer convicted of distributing or selling a pesticide that has never been registered with or for which the registration has been cancelled or suspended by the United States Environmental Protection Agency shall be guilty of a Class A misdemeanor with a fine of not less than $5,000. A retailer convicted of a second or subsequent violation of distributing or selling a pesticide that has never been registered with or for which the registration has been cancelled or suspended by the United States Environmental Protection Agency shall be guilty of a Class 4 felony. For the purposes of this Section, "retailer" means a person who transfers ownership of or title to pesticides to a purchaser for use and who is not certified under the Structural Pest Control Act. (c) A wholesaler who distributes or sells a pesticide that has never been registered with or for which the registration has been cancelled or suspended by the United States Environmental Protection Agency shall be guilty of a Class 4 felony for a first offense and shall be guilty of a Class 3 felony for a second or subsequent offense. For the purposes of this Section, "wholesaler" means a person who sells or distributes pesticides to a retailer. (Source: P.A. 93-191, eff. 7-14-03.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 24
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 24 cover?
Section 24 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 § 24?
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