(505 ILCS 110/5.1) (from Ch. 5, par. 405.1)

Sec. 5.1. It is unlawful for any person within this State:

(1) To detach, alter, deface or destroy any label provided for in this Act or the rules and regulations made and promulgated thereunder, or to alter or substitute seed in a manner that may defeat the purpose of this Act.

(2) To disseminate any false or misleading advertisement concerning agricultural, vegetable or other seeds designated by the Department of Agriculture in any manner or by any means.

(3) To hinder or obstruct in any way, any authorized person in the performance of his duties under this Act.

(4) To fail to comply with a "stop sale" order or to move or otherwise handle or dispose of any lot of seed held under a "stop sale" order or tags attached thereto, except with express permission of the enforcing officer, and for the purpose specified thereby.

(5) To use the word "trace" as a substitute for any statement which is required.

(6) To use the word "type" in any labeling in connection with the name of any agricultural seed variety.

(Source: P.A. 77-1332.)