Illinois Compiled Statutes 410 ILCS 54/85 – Public nuisance
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(a) The operation or maintenance of an establishment in violation of this Act or any rule adopted by the Department under this Act constitutes a public nuisance inimical to the public welfare.
(b) A person convicted of knowingly maintaining a public nuisance commits a Class A misdemeanor. Each subsequent offense under this Section is a Class 4 felony.
For details, see § Ill. Comp. Stat. 730 ILCS 5/5-4.5-55
(c) The Director, in the name of the people of the State and through the Attorney General or State’s Attorney of the county in which the establishment is located, may, in addition to the other remedies set forth in this Act, bring an action for an injunction to restrain the violation of this Act or to enjoin the future operation or maintenance of any establishment in violation of this Act.
(b) A person convicted of knowingly maintaining a public nuisance commits a Class A misdemeanor. Each subsequent offense under this Section is a Class 4 felony.
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 410 ILCS 54/85
- Injunction: An order of the court prohibiting (or compelling) the performance of a specific act to prevent irreparable damage or injury.
- 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) The Director, in the name of the people of the State and through the Attorney General or State’s Attorney of the county in which the establishment is located, may, in addition to the other remedies set forth in this Act, bring an action for an injunction to restrain the violation of this Act or to enjoin the future operation or maintenance of any establishment in violation of this Act.