Illinois § 5
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 5, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5.
Definitions. In this Act: "Corner store" means a retail establishment that sells grocery products and has less than 5,000 square feet of selling area. "Department" means the Department of Human Services. "Eligible area" means a historically underutilized business zone, as defined by 15 U.S.C. 632(p)(1). "Farmers' market" means a public market at which farmers and other producers sell fresh produce and healthy foods. "Grocery store" means a retail establishment that has: (1) a primary business of selling grocery products; (2) has at least 5,000 square feet of selling area that is used for a general line of food and non-food grocery products; and (3) meets the eligibility requirements for the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. "Small food retailer" means a small business that is not a grocery store. (Source: P.A. 102-1049, eff. 1-1-23.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 5
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 5 cover?
Section 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 § 5?
A common citation format is "Illinois Compiled Statutes § 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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