Illinois Code § 5

Illinois Code § 5. Reproduced from the official Illinois Compiled Statutes, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.

§ 5.

Definitions. In this Act: "Dating services enterprise" or "enterprise" means any person or business entity offering dating referral services to the public for compensation. "Dating referral services" means those services primarily intended to introduce or match adult persons for social or romantic encounters, or members in any group formed by a dating referral enterprise for any of the above purposes, and includes those activities frequently referred to as computer dating and video dating services. The term "dating referral services" does not include arrangements where one party is compensated for engaging in the social activity, such as escort services. (Source: P.A. 87-450; 87-895.)

Source: official Illinois text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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  • Citation: Illinois Compiled Statutes § 5
  • Jurisdiction: Illinois
  • Code: Illinois Compiled Statutes
  • Text: transcribed from the official source (verify below)

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