(225 ILCS 203/90)

(Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2027)

Sec. 90. Penalties. Any natural person who violates any of the following provisions shall be guilty of a Class A misdemeanor for the first offense and a corporation or other business entity that violates any of the following provision commits a business offense punishable by a fine of up to $1,000:

(1) Practicing or attempting to practice as a boiler and pressure vessel repairer without a license;

(2) Obtaining or attempting to obtain a license, practice or business, or any other thing of value by fraudulent representation;

(3) Permitting, directing, or authorizing any person in one's employ or under one's direction or supervision to work or serve as a licensee if that individual does not possess an appropriate valid license.

Whenever any person is punished as a repeat offender under this Section, the State Fire Marshal or the Board may proceed to obtain a permanent injunction against the person under Section 10.

If any person in making any oath or affidavit required by this Act swears falsely, such person is guilty of perjury and upon conviction thereof may be punished accordingly.

A natural person who violates any Section of this Act other than this Section shall be guilty of a Class A misdemeanor for the first offense, and a corporation or other business entity that violates any Section of this Act commits a business offense punishable by a fine of up to $1,000 for the first offense.

Second or subsequent offenses in violation of any Section of this Act, including this Section, are Class 4 felonies if committed by a natural person, or a business offense punishable by a fine of up to $5,000 if committed by a corporation or other business entity.

(Source: P.A. 100-863, eff. 8-14-18.)