Illinois Code § 2005
Illinois Code § 2005. Reproduced from the official Illinois Compiled Statutes, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.
§ 2005.
Qualifications for licensure. (a) No person shall qualify to hold a license who: (1) is under 21 years of age; (2) has been convicted in any court of a crime punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year; (3) is under indictment for a crime punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year; (4) is a fugitive from justice; (5) is an unlawful user of or addicted to any controlled substance as defined in Section 102 of the federal Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. Sec. 802 et seq.); (6) has been adjudicated a person with a mental disability as defined in Section 1.1 of the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act; or (7) is not a legal citizen of the United States or lawfully admitted for permanent residence. (b) A person who has been granted a "relief from disabilities" regarding criminal convictions and indictments, pursuant to the federal Safe Explosives Act (18 U.S.C. Sec. 845) may receive a license provided all other qualifications under this Act are met. (Source: P.A. 101-541, eff. 8-23-19.) (Text of Section after amendment by P.A. 104-420) Sec. 2005. Qualifications for licensure. (a) No person shall qualify to hold a license who: (1) is under 21 years of age; (2) has been convicted in any court of a crime punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year; (3) is under indictment for a crime punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year; (4) is a fugitive from justice; (5) is an unlawful user of or addicted to alcohol or any controlled substance as defined in Section 102 of the federal Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. Sec. 802 et seq.); (6) has been adjudicated a person with a mental disability as defined in Section 1.1 of the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act or the person's FOID card is suspended or revoked; or (7) is not a legal citizen of the United States or lawfully admitted for permanent residence. (b) A person who has been granted a "relief from disabilities" regarding criminal convictions and indictments, pursuant to the federal Safe Explosives Act (18 U.S.C. Sec. 845) may receive a license provided all other qualifications under this Act are met. (Source: P.A. 104-420, eff. 1-1-26.)
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- Citation: Illinois Compiled Statutes § 2005
- Jurisdiction: Illinois
- Code: Illinois Compiled Statutes
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