In this Act:
     “Certified licensee” means a licensee that has previously certified its license with the Illinois State Police under this Act.

Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 430 ILCS 68/5-5

  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • individual: shall include every infant member of the species homo sapiens who is born alive at any stage of development. See Illinois Compiled Statutes 5 ILCS 70/1.36
  • 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

     “Director” means the Director of the Illinois State Police.
     “Entity” means any person, firm, corporation, group of individuals, or other legal entity.
     “Inventory” means firearms in the possession of an individual or entity for the purpose of sale or transfer.
     “License” means a Federal Firearms License authorizing a person or entity to engage in the business of dealing firearms.
     “Licensee” means a person, firm, corporation, or other entity who has been given, and is currently in possession of, a valid Federal Firearms License.
     “Retail location” means a store open to the public from which a certified licensee engages in the business of selling, transferring, or facilitating a sale or transfer of a firearm. For purposes of this Act, the World Shooting and Recreational Complex, a gun show, or a similar event at which a certified licensee engages in business from time to time is not a retail location.