Illinois Smoking Ban
On January 1st, the State of Illinois goes Non-Smoking. All public places are to be non-smoking. Bars, restaurants, etc.This means there will be no smoking within 15 feet of entrances, windows, or ventilation intakes. The only exemptions are private residences and Retail Tobacco stores that derive at least 80% of their income from the sale of tobacco products.
Section 45. Violations.
(a) A person, corporation, partnership, association or
other entity who violates Section 15 of this Act shall be fined
pursuant to this Section. Each day that a violation occurs is a
separate violation.
(b) A person who smokes in an area where smoking is
prohibited under Section 15 of this Act shall be fined in an
amount that is not less than $100 and not more than $250. A
person who owns, operates, or otherwise controls a public place
or place of employment that violates Section 15 of this Act
shall be fined:
- (i) not less than $250 for the first violation
- (ii) not less than $500 for the second violation within one year after the first violation, and
- (iii) not less than $2,500for each additional violation within one year after the firstviolation.
