Chapter 410 — PUBLIC HEALTH

(410 ILCS 45/8) (from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 1308) Sec. 8. Inspection of dwelling units occupied or previously occupied by a person with an elevated blood lead level. A representative of the Department, or delegate agency, shall, after notification that an occupant of a regulated faci…

(410 ILCS 45/8.1) (from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 1308.1) Sec. 8.1. Licensing of lead inspectors and lead risk assessors. (a) The Department shall establish standards and licensing procedures for lead inspectors and lead risk assessors. An integral element of these procedures shall be an…

(410 ILCS 45/8.2) (from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 1308.2) Sec. 8.2. Warrant procedures. If the occupant of a regulated facility designated for inspection under Section 8 refuses to allow inspection, an agent of the Department or of the Department's delegate agency may apply for a search …

(410 ILCS 45/8.3) Sec. 8.3. Stop work orders. Whenever the Department or its delegate agency finds that a situation exists that requires immediate action to protect the public health, it may, without notice or hearing, issue an order requiring that such action be taken as it may …

(410 ILCS 45/9) (from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 1309) Sec. 9. Procedures upon determination of lead hazard. (1) If the inspection report identifies a lead hazard, the Department or delegate agency shall serve a mitigation notice on the property owner that the owner is required to mitigat…

(410 ILCS 45/9.1) (from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 1309.1) Sec. 9.1. Owner's obligation to give notice. An owner of a regulated facility who has received a mitigation notice under Section 9 of this Act shall, before the renewal of an existing lease agreement or before entering into a new …

(410 ILCS 45/9.2) Sec. 9.2. (Repealed). (Source: P.A. 94-879, eff. 6-20-06. Repealed by P.A. 98-690, eff. 1-1-15.)

(410 ILCS 45/9.3) Sec. 9.3. (Repealed). (Source: P.A. 94-879, eff. 6-20-06. Repealed by P.A. 98-690, eff. 1-1-15.)

(410 ILCS 45/9.4) Sec. 9.4. Owner's obligation to post notice. The owner of a regulated facility who has received a mitigation notice under Section 9 of this Act shall post notices at all entrances to the regulated facility specifying the identified lead hazards. The posted notic…

(410 ILCS 46/1) Sec. 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the Mercury-added Product Prohibition Act. (Source: P.A. 95-87, eff. 8-13-07.)

(410 ILCS 46/10) Sec. 10. Definitions. For the purposes of this Act, the words and terms defined in this Section shall have the meaning given, unless the context otherwise clearly requires. "Agency" means the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency. "Mercury fever thermometer" m…

(410 ILCS 46/15) Sec. 15. Sale, distribution, or promotional gifts of mercury fever thermometers prohibited. (a) On or after July 1, 2004, no person shall sell, distribute, or give for promotional purposes (including online retail) mercury fever thermometers in this State. (b) On…

(410 ILCS 46/20) Sec. 20. Manufacturing of mercury fever thermometers prohibited. On or after July 1, 2004, no person shall manufacture a mercury fever thermometer in this State. (Source: P.A. 93-165, eff. 1-1-04.)

(410 ILCS 46/22) Sec. 22. Sale and distribution of cosmetics, toiletries, or fragrances containing mercury. No person shall distribute or sell any cosmetics, toiletries, or fragrances containing mercury. Any person who knowingly sells or distributes mercury-containing cosmetics, …

(410 ILCS 46/23) Sec. 23. Disclosure. Any person in this State manufacturing cosmetics, toiletries, or fragrances containing mercury must disclose the level of mercury in the product. A manufacturer who fails to disclose the level of mercury in its cosmetics, toiletries, or fragr…

(410 ILCS 46/25) Sec. 25. Sale, distribution, or promotional gifts of mercury-added novelty products prohibited. On and after July 1, 2004, no mercury-added novelty products may be offered for sale or distributed for promotional purposes in Illinois if the offeror or distributor …

(410 ILCS 46/27) Sec. 27. Sale and distribution of certain mercury-added products prohibited. (a) No person shall sell, offer to sell, or distribute the following mercury-added products in this State: (1) barometers; (2) esophageal dilators, bougie tubes, or gastrointestinal tube…

(410 ILCS 46/30) Sec. 30. Penalty for violation. Except as provided in Sections 22 and 23 of this Act, a person who violates this Act shall be guilty of a petty offense and upon conviction shall be subject to a fine of not less than $50 and not more than $200 for each violation. …

(410 ILCS 46/35) Sec. 35. The Agency may participate in the establishment and implementation of a regional, multistate clearinghouse to assist in carrying out the requirements of this Act. (Source: P.A. 95-87, eff. 8-13-07.)

(410 ILCS 46/40) Sec. 40. Mercury-containing compact fluorescent lighting; Internet Web site and outreach; procurement. (a) By October 1, 2009, the Agency shall create a Web site that provides information on the mercury content of compact fluorescent lamps used in residential app…

(410 ILCS 46/5) Sec. 5. Findings. (a) The General Assembly finds: (1) that human exposure to mercury can result in adverse health effects, and mercury pollutants have been linked to nervous system, kidney, and liver damage and impaired childhood development; (2) that mercury feve…

(410 ILCS 47/1) Sec. 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the Poison Control System Act. (Source: P.A. 87-1145.)

(410 ILCS 47/10) Sec. 10. Definitions. As used in this Act: "Human poison control center" means an emergency public health service providing toxicity, hazard, and treatment information, case documentation, and follow-up calls. A human poison control center is staffed, in part, by…

(410 ILCS 47/13) Sec. 13. Funding; study. To ensure the stability of funding for the Illinois Poison Control System, the Department of Public Health and the Illinois Poison Advisory Board shall conduct a study to determine the feasibility of establishing a formula that sets State…

(410 ILCS 47/15) Sec. 15. Regional center designation. By January 1, 1993, the Director of the Illinois Department of Public Health shall designate at least one and no more than 3 human poison control centers. The director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture shall designate…

(410 ILCS 47/5) Sec. 5. Declaration of purpose. The General Assembly finds and declares that it is in the public interest to reduce the incidence, severity, and expenditures associated with the accidental, intentional, and environmental poisoning of children, adults, and animals;…

(410 ILCS 48/1) Sec. 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the Brominated Fire Retardant Prevention Act. (Source: P.A. 94-100, eff. 7-1-05.)

(410 ILCS 48/10) Sec. 10. Definitions. In this Act: "DecaBDE" means decabromodiphenyl ether. "OctaBDE" means octabromodiphenyl ether. "PBDE" means polybrominated diphenyl ether. "PentaBDE" means pentabromodiphenyl ether. (Source: P.A. 94-100, eff. 7-1-05.)

(410 ILCS 48/15) Sec. 15. Regulation of brominated flame retardant. (a) Effective January 1, 2006, a person may not manufacture, process, or distribute in commerce a product or a flame-retarded part of a product containing more than one-tenth of 1% of pentaBDE or octaBDE. (b) Sub…

(410 ILCS 48/20) Sec. 20. Penalty. A person who violates Section 15 of this Act is guilty of a business offense and upon conviction shall be subject to a fine of not less than $10,000 and not more than $25,000 for each violation. (Source: P.A. 94-100, eff. 7-1-05.)

(410 ILCS 48/25) Sec. 25. (Repealed). (Source: P.A. 94-100, eff. 7-1-05. Repealed by P.A. 100-621, eff. 7-20-18.)

(410 ILCS 48/30) Sec. 30. (Repealed). (Source: P.A. 94-100, eff. 7-1-05. Repealed by P.A. 100-621, eff. 7-20-18.)

(410 ILCS 48/35) Sec. 35. Transportation of products containing PBDEs. Nothing in this Act restricts a manufacturer, importer, or distributor from transporting products containing PBDEs through this State or storing PBDEs in this State for further distribution. (Source: P.A. 94-1…

(410 ILCS 48/5) Sec. 5. Legislative findings. (a) Chemicals known as brominated flame retardants (BFR's) are widely used in the United States. To meet stringent fire standards, manufacturers add BFR's to a multitude of products, including plastic housing of electronics and comput…

(410 ILCS 48/99) Sec. 99. Effective date. This Act takes effect upon becoming law. (Source: P.A. 94-100, eff. 7-1-05.)

(410 ILCS 50/0.01) (from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 5400) Sec. 0.01. Short Title. This Act may be cited as the Medical Patient Rights Act. (Source: P.A. 86-1324.)

(410 ILCS 50/1) (from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 5401) Sec. 1. The purpose of this Act is to establish certain rights for medical patients and to provide a penalty for the violation thereof. (Source: P.A. 81-1167.)

(410 ILCS 50/2) (from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 5402) Sec. 2. As used in this Act, unless the context otherwise requires, the terms specified in Sections 2.01 through 2.05 have the meanings ascribed to them in those Sections. (Source: P.A. 86-820; 86-1355; 86-1475.)

(410 ILCS 50/2.01) (from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 5402.01) Sec. 2.01. "Patient" means any person who has received or is receiving medical care, treatment or services from an individual or institution licensed to provide medical care or treatment in this State. (Source: P.A. 81-1167.)

(410 ILCS 50/2.02) (from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 5402.02) Sec. 2.02. "Health services corporation" means any corporation issuing a plan for medical or hospital services or for the payment or reimbursement of expenses arising from such services. (Source: P.A. 81-1167.)

(410 ILCS 50/2.03) (from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 5402.03) Sec. 2.03. "Health care provider" means any public or private facility that provides, on an inpatient or outpatient basis, preventive, diagnostic, therapeutic, convalescent, rehabilitation, mental health, or intellectual disabil…

(410 ILCS 50/2.04) (from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 5402.04) Sec. 2.04. "Insurance company" means (1) an insurance company, fraternal benefit society, and any other insurer subject to regulation under the Illinois Insurance Code; or (2) a health maintenance organization. (Source: P.A. 85-…

(410 ILCS 50/2.05) (from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 5402.05) Sec. 2.05. "Experimental procedures" means a research program or an experimental procedure, as defined under the rules and regulations of the Hospital Licensing Act. (Source: P.A. 86-1355.)

(410 ILCS 50/3) (from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 5403) Sec. 3. The following rights are hereby established: (a) The right of each patient to care consistent with sound nursing and medical practices, to be informed of the name of the physician responsible for coordinating his or her care, …

(410 ILCS 50/3.1) (from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 5403.1) Sec. 3.1. (a) Any patient who is the subject of a research program or an experimental procedure, as defined under the rules and regulations of the Hospital Licensing Act, shall have, at a minimum, the right to receive an explanati…

(410 ILCS 50/3.2) (from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 5403.2) Sec. 3.2. Visitation rights, policies, and procedures. (a) Every health care facility in this State shall permit visitation by any person or persons designated by a patient who is 18 years of age or older and who is allowed rights…

(410 ILCS 50/3.3) Sec. 3.3. Prohibition on the markup of anatomic pathology services. (a) A physician who orders, but who does not supervise or perform, an anatomic pathology service shall disclose in a bill for such service presented to the patient: (1) the name and address of t…

(410 ILCS 50/3.4) Sec. 3.4. Rights of women; pregnancy and childbirth. (a) In addition to any other right provided under this Act, every woman has the following rights with regard to pregnancy and childbirth: (1) The right to receive health care before, during, and after pregnanc…

(410 ILCS 50/4) (from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 5404) Sec. 4. Violations. Any physician or health care provider that violates a patient's rights as set forth in subparagraph (b) of Section 3 is guilty of a petty offense and shall be fined $500. Any insurance company or health service cor…

(410 ILCS 50/5) Sec. 5. Statement of hospital patient's rights. (a) Each patient admitted to a hospital, and the guardian or authorized representative or parent of a minor patient, shall be given a written statement of all the rights enumerated in this Act, or a similar statement…