(a) A financial institution, and a partner, director, officer or employee of a financial institution, willfully violating Section 4 or Section 5 of this Act or a rule or regulation prescribed thereunder is liable to the State of Illinois for a civil penalty of not more than the greater of the amount (not to exceed $100,000) involved in the transaction (if any) or $25,000.
     (b) A financial institution which negligently violates Section 4 or Section 5 of this Act or a rule or regulation prescribed thereunder is liable to the State of Illinois for a civil penalty of not more than $1,000.

Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 205 ILCS 685/9

  • 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

     (c) A civil action for money may be brought under this Act notwithstanding the fact that a criminal penalty is imposed with respect to the same violation.