Illinois § 48
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 48, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 48.
Beginning 30 days after the effective date of this amendatory Act of 1990, no person shall consume any food or drink, excluding any medicine, upon any rapid transit train. As used in this Section "rapid transit train" means a high speed, high capacity, electric powered public transport train that operates on exclusive rights of way with limited stops. The tracks may be in underground tunnels, in elevated structures, in open cuts, at surface level, or any combination thereof. This Section does not apply to commuter trains. As used in this Section "commuter train" means a passenger carrying train, multi-unit electrical or diesel type, designed to operate a commuter service on railways forming part of the general railway system. A violation of this Section is a petty offense for which the offender shall be fined $100. (Source: P.A. 86-1277.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 48
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 48 cover?
Section 48 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 § 48?
A common citation format is "Illinois Compiled Statutes § 48" (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 § 48 apply to my situation?
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