Illinois Compiled Statutes 755 ILCS 50/5-50 – Payment for anatomical gift
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(a) Except as provided in subsection (b), any person who knowingly pays or offers to pay any financial consideration to a donor or to any of the persons listed in subsection (b) of Section 5-5 for making or authorizing an anatomical gift shall be guilty of a Class A misdemeanor for the first conviction and a Class 4 felony for subsequent convictions.
(b) This Section does not prohibit reimbursement for reasonable costs associated with the removal, processing, preservation, quality control, storage, transportation, implantation, or disposal of a human body or part thereof pursuant to an anatomical gift executed pursuant to this Act.
(b) This Section does not prohibit reimbursement for reasonable costs associated with the removal, processing, preservation, quality control, storage, transportation, implantation, or disposal of a human body or part thereof pursuant to an anatomical gift executed pursuant to this Act.
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 755 ILCS 50/5-50
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
- Donor: The person who makes a gift.
- Gift: A voluntary transfer or conveyance of property without consideration, or for less than full and adequate consideration based on fair market value.