Illinois § 80
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 80, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 80.
Criminal penalties. (a) Any person who engages in any of the following activities shall be guilty of a Class A misdemeanor and shall be subject to a civil penalty of no less than $500 and no more than $2,500: (1) employs, allows, or permits any minor to work in violation of this Act, or of any rule, order, or ruling issued under the provisions of this Act; (2) obstructs the Department, its inspectors or deputies, or any other person authorized to inspect places of employment under this Act; or (3) willfully fails to comply with the provisions of this Act. (b) Whenever in the opinion of the Department a violation of this Act has occurred, it shall report the violation to the Attorney General who shall prosecute all violations reported. (c) The amount of the penalty, when finally determined, shall be ordered by the court, in an action brought for a criminal violation, to be paid to the Department. (d) Penalties recovered under this Section shall be paid into the Child Labor and Day and Temporary Labor Services Enforcement Fund. (Source: P.A. 103-721, eff. 1-1-25.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 80
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 80 cover?
Section 80 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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