Illinois § 4.5
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 4.5, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4.5.
Purchase of beer kegs by recyclable metal dealers. (a) A recyclable metal dealer may not purchase metal beer kegs from any person other than the beer manufacturer whose identity is printed, stamped, attached, or otherwise displayed on the beer keg, or from the manufacturer's authorized representative. (b) The purchaser shall obtain a proof of ownership record from a person selling the beer keg, including any person selling a beer keg with an indicia of ownership that is obliterated, unreadable, or missing, and shall also verify the seller's identity by a driver's license or other government-issued photo identification. The proof of ownership record shall include all of the following information: (1) The name, address, telephone number, and signature of the seller or the seller's authorized representative. (2) The name and address of the buyer, or consignee if not sold. (3) A description of the beer keg, including its capacity and any indicia of ownership or other distinguishing marks appearing on the exterior surface. (4) The date of transaction. (c) The information required to be collected by this Section shall be kept for one year from the date of purchase or delivery, whichever is later. (Source: P.A. 95-979, eff. 1-2-09.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 4.5
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 4.5 cover?
Section 4.5 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 § 4.5?
A common citation format is "Illinois Compiled Statutes § 4.5" (Illinois). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Illinois law?
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How does Illinois § 4.5 apply to my situation?
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