(20 ILCS 301/55-36) Sec. 55-36. Compliance checks; tobacco retailers. (a) Definitions. As used in this Section: "Alternative nicotine product" has the meaning ascribed to that term in Section 1 of the Prevention of Tobacco Use by
Persons under 21 Years of Age and Sale and Distribution of
Tobacco Products Act. "E-cigarette" has the meaning ascribed to the term "electronic cigarette" in Section 10-5 of the Tobacco Products Tax Act of 1995. "Retailer" has the meaning ascribed to that term in Section 10-5 of the Tobacco Products Tax Act of 1995. (b) As a means to reduce the consumption of tobacco products, alternative nicotine products, and e-cigarettes by persons under 21 years of age, the Department may conduct compliance checks of retailers to investigate whether such retailers are selling tobacco products, alternative nicotine products, or e-cigarettes to persons under 21 years of age in violation of the Prevention of Tobacco Use by Persons under 21 Years of Age and Sale and Distribution of Tobacco Products Act. Compliance checks may be conducted by underage individuals under the supervision of local law enforcement and the Illinois State Police. The Illinois State Police shall communicate with local police departments and sheriffs' departments to ensure coordination and collaboration and to ensure its efforts do not duplicate any local compliance check activities. Underage individuals who purchase tobacco products, alternative nicotine products, or e-cigarettes while conducting supervised compliance checks shall not be in violation of any local or State laws pertaining to underage tobacco purchase or possession.
(Source: P.A. 102-576, eff. 1-1-22 .) |
(20 ILCS 301/55-40) Sec. 55-40. Recovery residences. (a) As used in this Section, "recovery residence" means a sober, safe, and healthy living environment that promotes recovery from alcohol and other drug use and associated problems. These residences are not subject to Department licensure as they are viewed as independent living residences that only provide peer support and a lengthened exposure to the culture of recovery. (b) The Department shall develop and maintain an online registry for recovery residences that operate in Illinois to serve as a resource for individuals seeking continued recovery assistance. (c) Non-licensable recovery residences are encouraged to register with the Department and the registry shall be publicly available through online posting. (d) The registry shall indicate any accreditation, certification, or licensure that each recovery residence has received from an entity that has developed uniform national standards. The registry shall also indicate each recovery residence's location in order to assist providers and individuals in finding alcohol and drug free housing options with like-minded residents who are committed to alcohol and drug free living. (e) Registrants are encouraged to seek national accreditation from any entity that has developed uniform State or national standards for recovery residences. (f) The Department shall include a disclaimer on the registry that states that the recovery residences are not regulated by the Department and their listing is provided as a resource but not as an endorsement by the State.
(Source: P.A. 100-1062, eff. 1-1-19; 101-81, eff. 7-12-19.) |