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| | 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY
State of Illinois
2013 and 2014
HB2379 Introduced , by Rep. Luis Arroyo SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:
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Amends the Illinois Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act. Defines "energy drink" as any soft drink with a caffeine level of 6 mg or more per ounce. Provides that it is unlawful in this State for any person to sell, offer for sale, or deliver an energy drink to a person under 18 years of age. Provides that in addition to any other remedies provided by law, the Director of Public Health is
authorized to file a complaint and apply to the circuit court for, and such
court may upon hearing and for cause shown grant, a temporary restraining
order or preliminary or
permanent injunction restraining any person from violating the provision concerning energy drinks.
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| | HB2379 | | LRB098 02640 RPM 32645 b |
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| 1 | | AN ACT concerning public health.
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| 2 | | Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois,
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| 3 | | represented in the General Assembly:
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| 4 | | Section 5. The Illinois Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act is |
| 5 | | amended by adding Section 3.24 as follows:
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| 6 | | (410 ILCS 620/3.24 new) |
| 7 | | Sec. 3.24. Energy drinks. For the purpose of this Section, |
| 8 | | "energy drink" means any soft drink with a caffeine level of 6 |
| 9 | | mg or more per ounce. It is unlawful in this State for any |
| 10 | | person to sell, offer for sale, or deliver an energy drink to a |
| 11 | | person under 18 years of age. In addition to any other remedies |
| 12 | | provided by law, the Director is
authorized to file a complaint |
| 13 | | and apply to the circuit court for, and such
court may upon |
| 14 | | hearing and for cause shown grant, a temporary restraining
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| 15 | | order or preliminary or
permanent injunction restraining any |
| 16 | | person from violating any provision of
this Section.
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