Display of Tobacco Products Act.

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(720 ILCS 677/1)

Sec. 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the Display of Tobacco Products Act.

(Source: P.A. 93-886, eff. 1-1-05.)

 

(720 ILCS 677/5)

Sec. 5. Definitions. In this Act:

"Electronic cigarette" has the meaning ascribed to it in Section 1 of the Prevention of Tobacco Use by Persons under 21 Years of Age and Sale and Distribution of Tobacco Products Act.

"Alternative nicotine product" has the meaning ascribed to it in Section 1 of the Prevention of Tobacco Use by Persons under 21 Years of Age and Sale and Distribution of Tobacco Products Act.

"Line of sight" means visible to a cashier or other employee.

"Age restricted area" means a signed designated area in a retail establishment to which persons under 21 years of age are not permitted access unless accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

(Source: P.A. 101-2, eff. 7-1-19.)

 

(720 ILCS 677/10)

Sec. 10. Tobacco product displays. All single packs of cigarettes, and electronic cigarettes, and alternative nicotine products must be sold from behind the counter or in an age restricted area or in a sealed display case. Any other tobacco products must be sold in line of sight.

The restrictions described in this Section do not apply to a retail tobacco store that (i) derives at least 90% of its revenue from tobacco and tobacco related products; (ii) does not permit persons under the age of 21 to enter the premises unless accompanied by a parent or legal guardian; and (iii) posts a sign on the main entrance way stating that persons under the age of 21 are prohibited from entering unless accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

(Source: P.A. 101-2, eff. 7-1-19.)

 

(720 ILCS 677/15)

Sec. 15. Vending machines. This Act does not prohibit the sale of tobacco products, electronic cigarettes, or alternative nicotine products from vending machines if the location of the vending machines are in compliance with the provisions of Section 1 of the Prevention of Tobacco Use by Persons under 21 Years of Age and Sale and Distribution of Tobacco Products Act.

(Source: P.A. 101-2, eff. 7-1-19.)

 

(720 ILCS 677/20)

Sec. 20. Sentence. A violation of this Act is a petty offense for which the court shall impose a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $1,000.

(Source: P.A. 93-886, eff. 1-1-05.)

 

(720 ILCS 677/105)

Sec. 105. (Amendatory provisions; text omitted).

(Source: P.A. 93-886, eff. 1-1-05; text omitted.)

 

(720 ILCS 677/999)

Sec. 999. Effective date. This Act takes effect January 1, 2005.

(Source: P.A. 93-886, eff. 1-1-05.)


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