Chapter 815 — BUSINESS TRANSACTIONS

(815 ILCS 356/1-5) Sec. 1-5. Definitions. In this Act: "Consumer product" means any tangible personal property that is distributed in commerce and that is normally used for personal, family, or household purposes (including any such property intended to be attached to or installe…

(815 ILCS 356/99-99) Sec. 99-99. Effective date. This Act takes effect upon becoming law, except that Article 1 of this Act takes effect January 1, 2023. (Source: P.A. 102-757, eff. 5-13-22.)

(815 ILCS 357/1) Sec. 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the Animal Parts and Products Ban Act. (Source: P.A. 102-64, eff. 1-1-22.)

(815 ILCS 357/10) Sec. 10. Prohibitions. (a) In addition to the prohibitions under any other law, it shall be unlawful for any person to import with the intent to sell, sell, offer for sale, purchase, barter, or possess with intent to sell, any animal part or product, except as p…

(815 ILCS 357/12) Sec. 12. Exemptions. The prohibitions under Section 10 shall not apply: (1) When the animal part or product is part of a bona fide antique, if: (A) the animal part or product is less than 20% by volume of the antique; (B) the animal part or product is a fixed co…

(815 ILCS 357/15) Sec. 15. Penalties. (a) In addition to any applicable penalties that may be imposed under any other law, a person violating any provision of Section 10 of this Act, or any rule adopted under Section 20 of this Act, shall be guilty of: (1) for a first offense, a …

(815 ILCS 357/20) Sec. 20. Rulemaking authority. The Department of Natural Resources may adopt any rules necessary for the implementation of this Act. (Source: P.A. 100-857, eff. 1-1-19.)

(815 ILCS 357/5) Sec. 5. Definitions. As used in this Act: "Animal part or product" means any item that contains, or is wholly or partially made from, the following animal family, genus, or species: cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus), elephant (Elephantidae), giraffe (Giraffa cameloparda…

(815 ILCS 360/1) (from Ch. 121 1/2, par. 871) Sec. 1. The provisions of this Act shall not affect the rights and obligations of parties determined by reference to the "Uniform Commercial Code", approved July 31, 1961, as amended, except that, where the provisions of the "Uniform …

(815 ILCS 360/2) (from Ch. 121 1/2, par. 872) Sec. 2. This Act shall be known and may be cited as the "Lay Away Plan Act". (Source: P.A. 79-763.)

(815 ILCS 360/3) (from Ch. 121 1/2, par. 873) Sec. 3. As used in this Act: (a) "Consumer goods" means tangible personal property used or bought for use primarily for personal, family or household purposes. (b) "Buyer" or "retail buyer" means any individual who buys consumer goods…

(815 ILCS 360/4) (from Ch. 121 1/2, par. 874) Sec. 4. It shall be unlawful for any seller of consumer goods: (a) To fail to disclose or to misrepresent in any way the store's policy with reference to a "lay away plan"; (b) To represent to a buyer who is purchasing on a "lay away …

(815 ILCS 360/5) (from Ch. 121 1/2, par. 875) Sec. 5. Delivery dates: (a) Upon completion of lay-away payments in a sale of consumer goods for delivery subsequent to completion of payments, the seller shall give the buyer, in writing, an estimated range of delivery dates, such ra…

(815 ILCS 360/6) (from Ch. 121 1/2, par. 876) Sec. 6. Any retail buyer, aggrieved by any activity by a retail seller described in Sections 4 and 5 of this Act, may bring suit against the seller in the circuit court of the county in which the contract became binding, for any remed…

(815 ILCS 360/7) (from Ch. 121 1/2, par. 877) Sec. 7. The provisions of this Act are hereby declared to be severable and if any Section or part of the Act is declared to be unconstitutional, such unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of the A…

(815 ILCS 361/1) Sec. 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the Micromobility Fire Safety Act. (Source: P.A. 104-414, eff. 1-1-26.)

(815 ILCS 361/10) Sec. 10. Definitions. As used in this Act: "Accredited testing laboratory" means an independent third-party organization providing certification and testing for micromobility products, including low-speed electric bicycles and personal e-mobility devices, that h…

(815 ILCS 361/15) Sec. 15. Manufacture and distribution of low-speed electric bicycles, personal e-mobility devices, and traction batteries. (a) No person shall manufacture, distribute, sell, lease, rent, offer for sale, offer for lease, or offer for rent a low-speed electric bic…

(815 ILCS 361/20) Sec. 20. Reconditioned traction batteries. (a) It is unlawful for any person to: (1) assemble or recondition a traction battery using cells removed from used lithium-ion batteries; or (2) sell or offer for sale a lithium-ion traction battery that uses cells remo…

(815 ILCS 361/25) Sec. 25. Enforcement by Attorney General. A violation of any of the provisions of this Act is an unlawful practice under the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act. All remedies, penalties, and authority granted to the Attorney General by that Act s…

(815 ILCS 361/5) Sec. 5. Findings. (a) Micromobility devices, such as electric bicycles, electric scooters, and personal e-mobility devices, like hoverboards and electric unicycles, are increasingly popular, battery-powered transportation options for American consumers and worker…

(815 ILCS 361/90) Sec. 90. (Amendatory provisions; text omitted). (Source: P.A. 104-414, eff. 1-1-26; text omitted.)

(815 ILCS 361/99) Sec. 99. Effective date. This Act takes effect January 1, 2026. (Source: P.A. 104-414, eff. 1-1-26.)

(815 ILCS 362/1) Sec. 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the Modular Housing Buyer Protection Act. (Source: P.A. 96-750, eff. 1-1-10.)

(815 ILCS 362/10) Sec. 10. State-approved modular housing units; state-approved seals; construction requirements. (a) The state-approved modular dwelling unit must comply with all applicable Illinois statutes pertaining to modular dwelling units. Failure to comply with any provis…

(815 ILCS 362/15) Sec. 15. Application of Act. This Act shall apply to modular housing sold after the effective date of this Act. (Source: P.A. 96-750, eff. 1-1-10.)

(815 ILCS 362/5) Sec. 5. Definitions. As used in this Act: "Consumer" means an individual who purchases a new modular housing unit from the seller for primarily personal, household, or family purposes. "Express warranty" has the meaning given to that term in the Uniform Commercia…

(815 ILCS 365/0.01) (from Ch. 121 1/2, par. 1500) Sec. 0.01. Short title. This Act may be cited as the Motor Fuel Sales Act. (Source: P.A. 86-1324.)

(815 ILCS 365/1) Sec. 1. (Repealed). (Source: P.A. 84-877. Repealed by P.A. 95-193, eff. 1-1-08.)

(815 ILCS 365/2) (from Ch. 121 1/2, par. 1502) Sec. 2. Assistance at stations with self-service and full-service islands. (a) Any attendant on duty at a gasoline station or service station offering to the public retail sales of motor fuel at both self-service and full-service isl…

(815 ILCS 370/1) (from Ch. 5, par. 1701) Sec. 1. This Act shall be known and may be cited as the "Motor Fuel and Petroleum Standards Act". (Source: P.A. 86-232.)

(815 ILCS 370/10) (from Ch. 5, par. 1710) Sec. 10. There is hereby created in the State Treasury a special fund to be known as the Motor Fuel and Petroleum Standards Fund. All fees and penalties collected by the Department pursuant to this Act shall be deposited into the Motor Fu…

(815 ILCS 370/2) (from Ch. 5, par. 1702) Sec. 2. It is hereby declared to be the policy of this State that the regulation of the quality of motor fuel and petroleum is in the public interest and that the promulgation of standards of quality will benefit the citizens of the State …

(815 ILCS 370/3) (from Ch. 5, par. 1703) Sec. 3. As used in this Act, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) "ASTM" means ASTM International, an international, nonprofit, technical, scientific and educational society devoted to the promotion of knowledge of the materials of e…

(815 ILCS 370/4) (from Ch. 5, par. 1704) Sec. 4. ASTM standards. (a) All motor fuel and petroleum sold or offered for sale in the State of Illinois shall conform to the standards of this Act. The standards set forth in the Annual Book of ASTM Standards Section 5, Volumes 05.01, 0…

(815 ILCS 370/4.1) (from Ch. 5, par. 1704.1) Sec. 4.1. (a) Upon any retail motor fuel dispensing device which is used to dispense a motor fuel containing at least 1% by volume of ethanol, of methanol, or of a combination thereof, there shall be displayed a label which identifies …

(815 ILCS 370/5) (from Ch. 5, par. 1705) Sec. 5. Testing and fees. (a) The Department shall, upon the complaint of any distributor, retailer, or customer, on a random sample basis or when it deems necessary, test or cause to be tested, motor fuel or petroleum sold or offered for …

(815 ILCS 370/5.1) (from Ch. 5, par. 1705.1) Sec. 5.1. Enforcement and administration. (a) The Department shall enforce and administer the provisions of this Act. (b) The Department shall have access during normal business hours to all distributor and retailer records relating to…

(815 ILCS 370/6) (from Ch. 5, par. 1706) Sec. 6. Any person who violates the provisions of this Act shall be deemed guilty of a business offense and subject to a fine of not less than $1000 for the first offense, not less than $1500 for a second offense and not less than $2500 fo…

(815 ILCS 370/7) (from Ch. 5, par. 1707) Sec. 7. Administrative hearing and penalties. When an administrative hearing is held, the hearing officer, upon determination of a violation of this Act or rules, other than violation of subsection (b) of Section 7.1, shall: (a) Levy the f…

(815 ILCS 370/7.1) Sec. 7.1. Fuel rating display standards; administrative penalty. (a) Every retailer of motor fuel must display the octane number or fuel rating of the fuel being dispensed on each motor fuel device that is dispensing a motor fuel product. The octane number or f…

(815 ILCS 370/8) (from Ch. 5, par. 1708) Sec. 8. The Director may publish or cause to be published, any information pertinent to the issuance of the decision of the court of administrative hearing to such media as the Director may designate. (Source: P.A. 86-232.)

(815 ILCS 370/9) (from Ch. 5, par. 1709) Sec. 9. The Director may file a complaint and apply for, and the circuit court may grant, a temporary restraining order or preliminary or permanent injunction restraining any person from violating or continuing to violate any of the provis…

(815 ILCS 375/1) (from Ch. 121 1/2, par. 561) Sec. 1. This Act may be cited as the Motor Vehicle Retail Installment Sales Act. (Source: Laws 1967, p. 2163.)

(815 ILCS 375/10) (from Ch. 121 1/2, par. 570) Sec. 10. If any insurance for which an amount is included in the contract is cancelled, any unearned insurance refund exceeding one dollar received or receivable by the holder or, if the amount included for insurance in the contract …

(815 ILCS 375/11) (from Ch. 121 1/2, par. 571) Sec. 11. Delinquency charges. A retail installment contract may provide for a delinquency and collection charge, on each installment in default for a period of not less than 10 days, in an amount not exceeding 5% of the installment o…

(815 ILCS 375/11.1) (from Ch. 121 1/2, par. 571.1) Sec. 11.1. (a) A seller in a retail installment contract may add a "documentary fee" for processing documents and performing services related to closing of a sale. The maximum amount that may be charged by a seller for a document…

(815 ILCS 375/11.2) Sec. 11.2. Final installment. Fifteen days after the final installment is due as originally scheduled or deferred, the holder may compute and charge interest on any balance remaining unpaid, including unpaid default or deferment charges, at the annual percenta…

(815 ILCS 375/12) (from Ch. 121 1/2, par. 572) Sec. 12. No provision in a retail installment contract under which, in the absence of the buyer's default, the holder may, arbitrarily and without reasonable cause, accelerate the maturity of any part or all of the amount owing there…

(815 ILCS 375/13) (from Ch. 121 1/2, par. 573) Sec. 13. The seller shall deliver to the buyer a copy of the retail installment contract signed by the seller. Any acknowledgment by the buyer of delivery of a copy of the contract must be printed or written in a size equal to at lea…