Illinois Compiled Statutes 225 ILCS 745/160 – Violations
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(a) Using or attempting to use an expired license is a Class A misdemeanor.
(b) Each of the following acts is a Class A misdemeanor for the first offense and a Class 4 felony for a second or subsequent offense:
For details, see § Ill. Comp. Stat. 730 ILCS 5/5-4.5-55
(1) A violation of any provision of this Act or its
(b) Each of the following acts is a Class A misdemeanor for the first offense and a Class 4 felony for a second or subsequent offense:
Attorney's Note
Under the Illinois Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class A misdemeanor | up to 1 year | up to $2,500 |
Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 225 ILCS 745/160
- Oath: A promise to tell the truth.
- oath: shall be deemed to include an affirmation, and the word "sworn" shall be construed to include the word "affirmed. See Illinois Compiled Statutes 5 ILCS 70/1.12
- State: when applied to different parts of the United States, may be construed to include the District of Columbia and the several territories, and the words "United States" may be construed to include the said district and territories. See Illinois Compiled Statutes 5 ILCS 70/1.14
(1) A violation of any provision of this Act or its
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rules, except as noted in subsection (a) of this Section.
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(2) The making of any wilfully false oath or
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affirmation in any matter or proceeding where an oath or affirmation is required by this Act.
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(3) Using or attempting to use an inactive,
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suspended, or revoked license or the license or seal of another, or impersonating another licensee, or practicing geology as a Licensed Professional Geologist in Illinois while one’s license is inactive, suspended, or revoked.
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(4) The practice, attempt to practice, or offer to
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practice professional geology in Illinois without a license as a Licensed Professional Geologist. Each day of practicing professional geology or attempting to practice professional geology, and each instance of offering to practice professional geology, without a license as a Licensed Professional Geologist constitutes a separate offense.
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(5) Advertising or displaying any sign or card or
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other device that might indicate to the public that the person or entity is entitled to practice as a Licensed Professional Geologist, unless that person holds an active license as a Licensed Professional Geologist in the State of Illinois.
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(6) Obtaining or attempting to obtain a license by
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fraud.
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