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Chapter 720 ILCS 690 – Use of Intoxicating Compounds Act

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Posted by Christopher Combs on April 7, 2026

Illinois Chapter 720 ILCS 690 – Use of Intoxicating Compounds Act

Illinois Chapter 720 ILCS 690 restricts the usage of certain chemical compounds as drugs. Using them to get high or selling them to someone for that purpose is made illegal. Penalties depend on the specific action and the type of substance involved.

What Chapter 690 Covers

  • Selling or delivering certain chemicals
  • Using these substances to get high
  • Exceptions and when they can apply

Use the links below to review the individual statutes, explained in plain English.

Chapter 690 Statutes Explained

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