Illinois § 5-115
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 5-115, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5-115.
Criminal penalties. (a) Any person who willfully violates Sections 5-25, 5-50, 5-95, 5-105, 5-110, subsection (a) of Section 5-35, subsection (a) of Section 5-40, or subsection (d) of Section 5-60 of this Law or who willfully violates any order of which the person has notice, or who violates Section 5-100 of this Law knowing that the statement made was false or misleading in any material respect is guilty of a Class 3 felony for each offense. Each of the acts specified shall constitute a separate offense and a prosecution or conviction for any one of such offenses shall not bar prosecution or conviction for any other offense. (b) No prosecution for any crime under this Law may be commenced more than 5 years after the alleged violation. (c) Nothing in this Law limits the power of the State to punish any person for any conduct which constitutes a crime under any other statute. (d) The Secretary of State may refer such evidence as may be available concerning violations of this Law or any rule, regulation, or order under this Law to the Attorney General or appropriate State's attorney, who may, with or without such a reference, institute the appropriate criminal proceedings under this Law. (Source: P.A. 89-209, eff. 1-1-96; 90-70, eff. 7-8-97.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 5-115
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 5-115 cover?
Section 5-115 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.
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