(a) The damages to which an owner of property is entitled under subsection (a) of Section 4 shall be based on the highest classification of offense prescribed under the Cannabis Control Act, the Illinois Controlled Substances Act, or the Methamphetamine Control and Community Protection Act that involves the nonconsensual use of his property in an amount as follows:
        (1) When the property is used to facilitate the
    
commission of a Class B or C misdemeanor, no less than $1,000.
        (2) When the property is used to facilitate the
    
commission of a Class A misdemeanor, no less than $1,500.
        (3) When the property is used to facilitate the
    
commission of a Class 4 felony, no less than $2,500.
        (4) When the property is used to facilitate the
    
commission of a Class 3 felony, no less than $5,000.
        (5) When the property is used to facilitate the
    
commission of a Class 2 felony, no less than $10,000.
        (6) When the property is used to facilitate the
    
commission of a Class 1 felony, no less than $15,000.
        (7) When the property is used to facilitate the
    
commission of a Class X felony, no less than $20,000.
    (b) The damages to which a parent or legal guardian is entitled under subsection (b) of Section 4 shall be based on the highest classification of offense prescribed under the Cannabis Control Act, the Illinois Controlled Substances Act, or the Methamphetamine Control and Community Protection Act committed by the person delivering the cannabis or controlled substance to the minor in an amount as follows:

Attorney's Note

Under the Illinois Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:
ClassPrisonFine
Class X felonybetween 6 and 30 yearsup to $25,000
Class 1 felonybetween 4 and 15 yearsup to $25,000
Class 2 felonybetween 3 and 7 yearsup to $25,000
Class 3 felonybetween 2 and 5 yearsup to $25,000
Class A misdemeanorup to 1 yearup to $2,500
For details, see § Ill. Comp. Stat. 730 ILCS 5/5-4.5-25, § Ill. Comp. Stat. 730 ILCS 5/5-4.5-30, § Ill. Comp. Stat. 730 ILCS 5/5-4.5-35, § Ill. Comp. Stat. 730 ILCS 5/5-4.5-40 and § Ill. Comp. Stat. 730 ILCS 5/5-4.5-55
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Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 740 ILCS 20/6

  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.

        (1) When the delivery is classified as a Class B or C
    
misdemeanor, no less than $1,500.
        (2) When the delivery is classified as a Class A
    
misdemeanor, no less than $2,500.
        (3) When the delivery is classified as a Class 4
    
felony, no less than $5,000.
        (4) When the delivery is classified as a Class 3
    
felony, no less than $10,000.
        (5) When the delivery is classified as a Class 2
    
felony, no less than $15,000.
        (6) When the delivery is classified as a Class 1
    
felony, no less than $20,000.
        (7) When the delivery is classified as a Class X
    
felony, no less than $25,000.
    (c) In addition to the amounts set forth in subsections (a) and (b), the owner of the property bringing a cause of action under subsection (a), other than a government or a governmental subdivision or agency, or the parent or legal guardian of the minor bringing a cause of action under subsection (b), may be entitled to receive punitive damages.
     (d) A party prevailing in a cause of action brought under this Act is entitled to reasonable attorneys fees in addition to damages awarded under subsections (a), (b), and (c) of this Section.
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