(a) If any unlicensed person engages in activities requiring licensure under this Act, the Secretary may, in the name of the people of the State of Illinois, through the Attorney General of the State of Illinois, or through the State’s Attorney of any county, petition for a court order enjoining such activities.
     (b) If it is established that such person has violated the order the court may punish the offender for contempt of court. Proceedings under this Section shall be in addition to, and not in lieu of, all other remedies and penalties provided under this Act. Any unlicensed person who engages in activities requiring licensure under this Act commits a Class A misdemeanor.

Attorney's Note

Under the Illinois Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:
ClassPrisonFine
Class A misdemeanorup to 1 yearup to $2,500
For details, see § Ill. Comp. Stat. 730 ILCS 5/5-4.5-55

Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 20 ILCS 301/45-35

  • 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