Illinois § 5
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 5, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5.
Definitions. As used in this Act: "Agreement" means a written agreement between a merchant and a third-party delivery service. "Customer" means the person, business, or other entity that places an order for a merchant's products through a digital network. "Digital network" means a third-party delivery service's Internet site or online-enabled application, software, or system that allows a customer to view, search, and purchase products for delivery by a third-party delivery service to a customer. "Likeness" means identifiable symbols attributed and easily identified as belonging to a specific merchant or retailer. "Merchant" means a restaurant, bar, or other retail entity. "Third-party delivery service" means a company, organization, person, or entity outside of the operation of the merchant's business, not wholly owned by the merchant, that provides delivery services to customers through a digital network. "Third-party delivery service driver" means an individual that provides delivery services on behalf of a third-party delivery service to customers. (Source: P.A. 102-1056, 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?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Illinois official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Illinois attorney.
How does Illinois § 5 apply to my situation?
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