Illinois § 9
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 9, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 9.
Seizure and disposition. (a) A peace officer shall, upon probable cause, seize any counterfeit items, counterfeit marks, or any component of that merchandise knowingly possessed in violation of this Act. (b) A peace officer shall seize any vehicle, aircraft, vessel, machinery or other instrumentality which the officer reasonably believed was knowingly used to commit or facilitate a violation of this Act. (c) A peace officer shall, upon probable cause, seize any proceeds resulting from a violation of this Act. (d) Seized counterfeit goods shall be destroyed upon the written consent of the defendant or by judicial determination that the seized goods are counterfeit items or otherwise bear the trademark, trade name or service mark without the authorization of the owner, unless another disposition of the goods is consented to by the owner of the trademark, trade name or service mark. The seizure and forfeiture of vehicles, aircraft, vessels, machinery, or other instrumentalities provided for by this Section shall be carried out in the same manner and pursuant to the same procedures as provided in Article 36 of the Criminal Code of 2012 with respect to vessels, vehicles, and aircraft. (Source: P.A. 96-631, eff. 1-1-10; 97-1150, eff. 1-25-13.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 9
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 9 cover?
Section 9 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 § 9?
A common citation format is "Illinois Compiled Statutes § 9" (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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How does Illinois § 9 apply to my situation?
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