Illinois Code § 59
Illinois Code § 59. Reproduced from the official Illinois Compiled Statutes, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.
§ 59.
Any person who violates for the first time Section 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, or 56 of this Act is guilty of a Class 4 felony. Any person who violates for the first time Section 27 of this Act is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor. Any person who has been previously convicted under Section 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, or 56 of this Act and who subsequently violates any of the Sections is guilty of a Class 3 felony. Any person who has been previously convicted under Section 27 of this Act and who subsequently violates Section 27 is guilty of a Class 4 felony. In addition, whenever any person is punished as a repeat offender under this Section, the Secretary of the Department shall proceed to obtain a permanent injunction against such person under Section 61 of this Act. (Source: P.A. 97-622, eff. 11-23-11.)
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- Citation: Illinois Compiled Statutes § 59
- Jurisdiction: Illinois
- Code: Illinois Compiled Statutes
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