Illinois § 65
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 65, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 65.
Home rule and other local regulation. (a) Any home rule unit of local government, any non-home rule municipality, or any non-home rule county within the unincorporated territory of the county may regulate smoking in public places, but that regulation must be no less restrictive than this Act. This subsection (a) is a limitation on the concurrent exercise of home rule power under subsection (i) of Section 6 of Article VII of the Illinois Constitution. (b) In addition to any regulation authorized under subsection (a) or authorized under home rule powers, any home rule unit of local government, any non-home rule municipality, or any non-home rule county within the unincorporated territory of the county may regulate smoking in any enclosed indoor area used by the public or serving as a place of work if the area does not fall within the definition of a "public place" under this Act. (Source: P.A. 95-17, eff. 1-1-08.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 65
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 65 cover?
Section 65 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 § 65?
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