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IL HB4120

IL HB4120
NITROUS OXIDE RESTRICTIONS


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Introduced
08/14/2023
In Committee
10/18/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2025

Introduced Session

103rd General Assembly

Bill Summary

Creates the Whipped Cream Charger Sales Restriction Act. Provides that no person, corporation, partnership, limited liability company, firm, or any other business entity doing business in the State shall sell or offer for sale a whipped cream charger to any person under the age of 21. Provides that any person, corporation, partnership, limited liability company, firm, or other business entity doing business in the State selling, offering for sale, or distributing whipped cream chargers shall require proof of legal age prior to allowing an individual to purchase or receive a shipment of whipped cream chargers. Provides that identification is not required of any individual who reasonably appears to be at least 25 years of age. Provides that an individual's appearance shall not constitute a defense in any proceeding alleging the sale or distribution of whipped cream chargers to an individual under 21 years of age. Provides that the Attorney General may impose a civil penalty after notice to the person, corporation, partnership, limited liability company, firm, or any other business accused of violating the Act and an opportunity for that person to be heard in the matter. Provides that the Attorney General may file a civil action in the circuit court to recover any penalty imposed under the Act. Provides that any person, corporation, partnership, limited liability company, firm, or any other business entity that violates the Act shall be subject to a civil penalty of not more than $250 for an initial offense and not more than $500 for the second and each subsequent offense.

AI Summary

This bill, the Whipped Cream Charger Sales Restriction Act, prohibits the sale of whipped cream chargers (steel cylinders filled with nitrous oxide) to anyone under the age of 21 in the state. It requires businesses to verify the legal age of customers before allowing them to purchase or receive these chargers, though identification is not required for individuals who appear to be at least 25 years old. The bill also authorizes the Attorney General to impose civil penalties of up to $250 for a first offense and $500 for subsequent offenses for any business that violates these sales restrictions.

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Session Sine Die (on 01/07/2025)

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