Section 1230.90  Certification

At the time of acquisition of a firearm or firearm ammunition to be used by a law enforcement official in the performance of official duties, the law enforcement official may present a certified letter from the chief administrator or his designee of the employing law enforcement agency to the seller of the firearm or firearm ammunition in lieu of a Firearm Owner's Identification Card.  This letter must contain the following information:

a)         A statement that the officer is a law enforcement officer;

b)         A statement that the firearm or firearm ammunition described is intended for use in the performance of official law enforcement duties;

c)         The acquiring officer's signature and star, badge, or other numeric identifier;

d)         A description of the firearm and firearm ammunition to be acquired;

e)         The date, title/rank, and signature of the chief administrator or his designee;

f)          The name and address of the law enforcement agency; and

g)         A statement limiting the validity of the certification to 60 days from the date of issuance.

(Source:  Section 1230.90 renumbered from Section 1230.50 and amended at 17 Ill. Reg. 18856, effective October 18, 1993)