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IL HB4523

Bill

Status

Passed

8/10/2012

Primary Sponsor

Kent Gaffney

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Origin

House of Representatives

97th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires persons purchasing caustic or corrosive acid substances (regulated under Federal Caustic Poison Act) to provide valid government-issued photo identification showing name, date of birth, and photograph before taking possession

  • Mandates sellers maintain a log documenting purchaser's name and address, date and time of transaction, and product details (brand, name, net weight)

  • Exempts batteries and household products (including cleaning agents, drain cleaners, pesticides, epoxy, paint, and stains) from identification and logging requirements

  • Establishes fines for violations: $150 for first violation, $500 for second violation, and $1,500 for third and subsequent violations within 12 months

  • Reserves regulation of caustic and corrosive substance purchases as exclusive state power and voids any conflicting local ordinances or home rule regulations

Legislative Description

CRIM CD-CAUSTIC SUBSTANCES

Last Action

Public Act . . . . . . . . . 97-0929

8/10/2012

Committee Referrals

Criminal Law4/11/2012
Assignments3/26/2012
Judiciary II - Criminal Law2/7/2012
Rules1/31/2012

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