Illinois § 2CC
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 2CC, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2CC.
Sec. 2CC. Wholesale advertising. (a) A person may represent directly or by implication in any advertising that a person offers to sell or sells a particular article of merchandise at a wholesale price if that person can substantiate significant savings on his price as compared to identical merchandise offered for sale by retailers in the trade area. However, it is an unlawful practice to represent directly or by implication in any advertising that a person is a wholesaler or offers to sell or sells merchandise at wholesale to the public unless the person: (1) makes a substantial and significant number of sales for resale in the ordinary course of business; and (2) can substantiate savings on the prices offered as compared to merchandise offered for sale by retailers in the trade area. (b) It is an unlawful practice to represent directly or by implication in any advertising that a person offers to sell or sells a particular article of merchandise at a wholesale price unless that person can substantiate significant savings on his price as compared to identical merchandise offered for sale by retailers in the trade area. (Source: P.A. 88-576, eff. 8-12-94.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 2CC
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 2CC cover?
Section 2CC 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 § 2CC?
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Is this the official text of Illinois law?
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How does Illinois § 2CC apply to my situation?
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