Chapter 430, PUBLIC SAFETY

(430 ILCS 35/2-11) (from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 252-11) Sec. 2-11. "Label" means a display of written, printed, or graphic matter upon the immediate container of any substance or, in the case of an article which is unpackaged or is not packaged in an immediate container intended or su…

(430 ILCS 85/2-12) (from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 4062) Sec. 2-12. Correction notice and order for cessation of operation of amusement ride or attraction. (a) If, upon inspection, the Department determines that an element or elements of an amusement ride or amusement attraction are in v…

(430 ILCS 35/2-12) (from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 252-12) Sec. 2-12. "Immediate container" does not include package liners. (Source: Laws 1959, p. 1529.)

(430 ILCS 85/2-13) (from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 4063) Sec. 2-13. Judicial review of action of the Director may be sought pursuant to the Administrative Review Law. (Source: P.A. 94-801, eff. 5-25-06.)

(430 ILCS 35/2-13) (from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 252-13) Sec. 2-13. "Household use" means any use, or intended use of an article in or about the living area or living quarters of a house, apartment house or other place of abode. (Source: Laws 1959, p. 1529.)

(430 ILCS 85/2-14) (from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 4064) Sec. 2-14. No person shall operate an amusement ride or attraction unless there is in force a liability insurance policy or policies in an amount of not less than $1,000,000 for bodily injury to or death of one or more persons, dam…

(430 ILCS 35/2-14) (from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 252-14) Sec. 2-14. "Radioactive substance" means any substance which emits ionizing radiation. (Source: Laws 1961, p. 3360.)

(430 ILCS 35/2-15) (from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 252-15) Sec. 2-15. "Misbranded hazardous substance" means: A. A hazardous substance (including a toy, or other article intended for use by children, which is a hazardous substance, or which bears or contains a hazardous substance in such…

(430 ILCS 85/2-15) (from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 4065) Sec. 2-15. Penalties. (a) Criminal penalties. 1. Any person who operates an amusement ride or amusement attraction at a carnival, amusement enterprise, or fair without having obtained a permit from the Department or who violates an…

(430 ILCS 85/2-15.1) (from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 4065.1) Sec. 2-15.1. When contracting with any person or entity for the provision of an amusement ride or amusement attraction, the amusement ride or amusement attraction owner or operator shall inform the Department of the name and ad…

(430 ILCS 85/2-15.2) Sec. 2-15.2. Injunction to compel compliance. (a) The Department shall have the power to seek injunctive relief in any court of competent jurisdiction to compel compliance with any order issued by the Department under this Act. (b) The Department shall also h…

(430 ILCS 85/2-15.3) Sec. 2-15.3. Amusement Ride and Patron Safety Fund. All moneys received by the Department as fees and penalties under this Act shall be deposited into the Amusement Ride and Patron Safety Fund and shall be used by the Department, subject to appropriation by t…

(430 ILCS 85/2-16) (from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 4066) Sec. 2-16. Exemptions. The following amusement rides or amusement attractions are exempt from the provisions of this Act: Any amusement ride or amusement attraction which is owned or operated by a non-profit religious, educational …

(430 ILCS 35/2-16) (from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 252-16) Sec. 2-16. "Banned hazardous substance" means: A. Any toy, or other article intended for use by children, which is a hazardous substance, or which bears or contains a hazardous substance in such manner as to be susceptible of acc…

(430 ILCS 35/2-17) (from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 252-17) Sec. 2-17. "Intrastate commerce" means commerce within this State. (Source: P.A. 76-1579.)

(430 ILCS 85/2-17) (from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 4067) Sec. 2-17. A municipality within its corporate limits and a county within unincorporated areas within its boundaries may inspect, license or regulate any amusement ride or amusement attraction operated at a carnival, amusement ente…

(430 ILCS 85/2-18) (from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 4068) Sec. 2-18. Waiver of inspection. The Director may waive the requirement that an amusement ride or amusement attraction or any part thereof be inspected before being operated, and may waive any applicable fees for inspection, if an …

(430 ILCS 35/2-18) (from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 252-18) Sec. 2-18. An article may be determined to present an electrical hazard if, in normal use or when subjected to reasonably foreseeable damage or abuse, its design or manufacture may cause personal injury or illness by electric sho…

(430 ILCS 35/2-19) (from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 252-19) Sec. 2-19. An article may be determined to present a mechanical hazard if, in normal use or when subjected to reasonably foreseeable damage or abuse, its design or manufacture presents an unreasonable risk of personal injury or i…

(430 ILCS 85/2-19) (from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 4069) Sec. 2-19. The owner or operator of an amusement ride or amusement attraction may remove a person from or deny a person entry to an amusement ride or amusement attraction if, in the owner's or operator's opinion, the entry or condu…

(430 ILCS 35/2-2) (from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 252-2) Sec. 2-2. "Director" means the Director of Public Health. (Source: Laws 1959, p. 1529.)

(430 ILCS 85/2-2) (from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 4052) Sec. 2-2. Definitions. As used in this Act, unless the context otherwise requires: "Amusement attraction" means an enclosed building or structure, including electrical equipment which is an integral part of the building or structure…

(430 ILCS 35/2-20) (from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 252-20) Sec. 2-20. An article may be determined to present a thermal hazard if, in normal use or when subjected to reasonably foreseeable damage or abuse, its design or manufacture presents an unreasonable risk of personal injury or illn…

(430 ILCS 85/2-20) Sec. 2-20. Employment of carnival and amusement enterprise workers. (a) Beginning on January 1, 2008, no person, firm, corporation, or other entity that owns or operates a carnival, amusement enterprise, or fair shall allow a person to perform work associated w…

(430 ILCS 35/2-3) (from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 252-3) Sec. 2-3. "Department" means the Department of Public Health. (Source: Laws 1959, p. 1529.)

(430 ILCS 85/2-3) (from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 4053) Sec. 2-3. There is hereby created the Amusement Ride and Attraction Safety Board, hereafter in this Act referred to as the "Board", to consist of 9 members. One member shall be the Director. Eight members shall be appointed by the G…

(430 ILCS 35/2-4) (from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 252-4) Sec. 2-4. "Hazardous substance" means any substance or mixture of substances which is toxic, corrosive, an irritant, strong sensitizer, flammable, combustible or which generates pressure through decomposition, heat or other means a…

(430 ILCS 85/2-4) (from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 4054) Sec. 2-4. A majority of the 9 members of the Board constitutes a quorum. The Board shall meet at least twice yearly and at the call of the chairperson or by written request of at least 5 members. The Board shall elect a chairperson …

(430 ILCS 85/2-5) (from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 4055) Sec. 2-5. The members of the Board who are appointed by the Governor shall receive compensation for their services at the rate of $36 per day for meeting days and shall be entitled to actual and necessary expenses while conducting t…

(430 ILCS 35/2-5) (from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 252-5) Sec. 2-5. "Toxic" means any substance (other than a radioactive substance) which has the capacity to produce bodily injury or illness to man through ingestion, inhalation, or absorption through any body surface. (Source: P.A. 76-15…

(430 ILCS 35/2-6) (from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 252-6) Sec. 2-6. "Highly Toxic" means any substance which produces death within 14 days in at least half of a group of 10 or more laboratory white rats each weighing between 200 and 300 grams, when a single dose of 50 milligrams or less p…

(430 ILCS 85/2-6) (from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 4056) Sec. 2-6. (a) The Director, after consultation with the Board at a meeting of the Board, shall promulgate and formulate definitions, rules and regulations for the safe installation, repair, maintenance, use, operation, training stan…

(430 ILCS 35/2-7) (from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 252-7) Sec. 2-7. "Corrosive" means any substance which in contact with living tissue causes destruction of tissue by chemical action; but does not refer to action on inanimate surfaces. (Source: Laws 1959, p. 1529.)

(430 ILCS 85/2-7) (from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 4057) Sec. 2-7. The Director shall administer and enforce all provisions of this Act and all codes, rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to this Act. The Director has the authority to require by subpoena the attendance and testimony…

(430 ILCS 85/2-8) (from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 4058) Sec. 2-8. The Director, after consultation with and the consent of the Board, shall determine a schedule of inspection fees and permit fees for each amusement ride or amusement attraction. (Source: P.A. 103-177, eff. 1-1-24.)

(430 ILCS 35/2-8) (from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 252-8) Sec. 2-8. "Irritant" means any substance, not corrosive, which on immediate, prolonged or repeated contact with normal living tissue will induce local inflammatory reaction. (Source: Laws 1959, p. 1529.)

(430 ILCS 85/2-8.1) Sec. 2-8.1. Suspension and revocation of permit to operate. (a) The Department shall have the power to suspend or revoke an owner's permit for any good cause under the meaning and purpose of this Act. If a person whose permit has been suspended or revoked, or …

(430 ILCS 85/2-9) (from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 4059) Sec. 2-9. The Department of Labor may hire ride inspectors to inspect amusement rides and amusement attractions. The qualifications of ride inspectors shall be established through regulation by the Director. The chief amusement ride…

(430 ILCS 35/2-9) (from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 252-9) Sec. 2-9. "Strong sensitizer" means any substance which will cause on normal living tissue through an allergic or photodynamic process a hypersensitivity which becomes evident on reapplication of the same substance and which is des…

(430 ILCS 40/2.01) (from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 292.01) Sec. 2.01. "Director" means the Director of the Department of Public Health. (Source: P.A. 77-2158.)

(430 ILCS 50/2.01) (from Ch. 127, par. 1252.01) Sec. 2.01. "Person" means any natural person or individual, firm, association, partnership, co-partnership, joint venture, company, corporation, joint stock company, trust, estate or any other legal entity, or their legal representa…

(430 ILCS 50/2.02) (from Ch. 127, par. 1252.02) Sec. 2.02. "Department" means the Illinois Department of Transportation. (Source: P.A. 79-1442.)

(430 ILCS 40/2.02) (from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 292.02) Sec. 2.02. "Household substance" means any substance which is customarily produced or distributed for sale for consumption or use, or customarily stored, by individuals in or about the household which is: (1) a hazardous substanc…

(430 ILCS 50/2.03) (from Ch. 127, par. 1252.03) Sec. 2.03. "Agency" means the Illinois Emergency Management Agency. (Source: P.A. 87-168.)

(430 ILCS 40/2.03) (from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 292.03) Sec. 2.03. "Package" means the immediate container or wrapping in which any household substance is contained for consumption, use, or storage by individuals in or about the household, and, for purposes of Section 4(a)(2) of this …

(430 ILCS 40/2.04) (from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 292.04) Sec. 2.04. "Special packaging" means packaging that is designed or constructed to be significantly difficult for children under 5 years of age to open or obtain a toxic or harmful amount of the substance contained therein within …

(430 ILCS 40/2.05) (from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 292.05) Sec. 2.05. "Labeling" means all labels and other written, printed, or graphic matter upon any household substance or its package, or accompanying such substance. (Source: P.A. 77-2158.)

(430 ILCS 50/2.05) (from Ch. 127, par. 1252.05) Sec. 2.05. "Hazardous material" means a substance or material in a quantity and form which may pose an unreasonable risk to health and safety or property and which is designated a hazardous material pursuant to the "Hazardous Materi…

(430 ILCS 50/2.06) (from Ch. 127, par. 1252.06) Sec. 2.06. "Emergency agency" means police, fire, civil defense, Illinois Emergency Management Agency, or any other agency or department charged with the responsibility of responding to an accident involving hazardous materials. (So…

(430 ILCS 50/2.07) (from Ch. 127, par. 1252.07) Sec. 2.07. "Etiologic agents" means the causative agent of disease as defined in Title 18 USC, Section 831 through 837 as hereafter amended and regulations adopted pursuant thereto. (Source: P.A. 79-1442.)