Illinois Chapter 720 ILCS 600 – Drug Paraphernalia Control Act
Illinois Chapter 720 ILCS 600 discusses the sale and gift of drug items. The penalty depends on the person who drug item is given to, but is often a felony.
What Chapter 600 Covers
Chapter 600 discusses the distribution of drug paraphernalia. This applies to both individuals and stores, which can be shut down for violating the law. It also covers court actions that can be taken to stop the distribution of drug paraphernalia.
You can read more (including an explanation in plain English) below:
Chapter 600 Statute Explained
Facing Drug Paraphernalia Accusations in Illinois?
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720 ILCS 600/2 Definitions
This section explains what certain words mean in the Illinois drug laws.
(a) “Cannabis” means marijuana or other plants that can make people high.
(b) “Controlled substance” means any drug or chemical that is illegal to have or use without permission.
(c) “Deliver” or “delivery” means giving or trying to give drugs to another person, whether you get paid or not.
(d) “Drug paraphernalia” means any tools or items meant to make, test, store, or use illegal drugs. This can include things like pipes, spoons, or kits used to prepare or take drugs. It does not include items used to test for fentanyl or harmful drug mixtures.
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