(b) The damages to which a parent or legal guardian is entitled under
subsection (b) of Section 4 shall be based on the highest classification of
offense prescribed under the Cannabis Control Act, the Illinois Controlled
Substances Act, or the Methamphetamine Control and Community Protection Act committed by the person delivering the cannabis or
controlled substance to the minor in an amount as follows:
(1) When the delivery is classified as a Class B or C misdemeanor, no less than $1,500.
(2) When the delivery is classified as a Class A misdemeanor, no less than $2,500.
(3) When the delivery is classified as a Class 4 felony, no less than $5,000.
(4) When the delivery is classified as a Class 3 felony, no less than $10,000.
(5) When the delivery is classified as a Class 2 felony, no less than $15,000.
(6) When the delivery is classified as a Class 1 felony, no less than $20,000.
(7) When the delivery is classified as a Class X felony, no less than $25,000.
(c) In addition to the amounts set forth in subsections (a) and (b), the
owner of the property bringing a cause of action under subsection (a),
other than a government or a governmental subdivision or agency, or the
parent or legal guardian of the minor bringing a cause of action under
subsection (b), may be entitled to receive punitive damages.
(d) A party prevailing in a cause of action brought under this
Act is entitled to reasonable attorneys fees in addition to
damages awarded under subsections (a), (b), and (c) of this Section.
(Source: P.A. 94-556, eff. 9-11-05.)
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