Section 2530.240  Points

a)         Unless otherwise specified in subsection (b), points shall be assessed by classification of offense as follows:

1)         For a petty offense – 3 points

2)         For a Class C Misdemeanor – 6 points

3)         For a Class B Misdemeanor – 9 points

4)         For a Class A Misdemeanor – 12 points

5)         For a Class 4 Felony – 24 points

6)         For a Class 3 Felony or Higher – 60 points

b)         Points for the following violations shall be assessed as follows:

1)         For any violation committed during a period of suspension – 60 points

2)         For offenses under the Timber Buyers Licensing Act:

A)        For any person previously suspended once under Group C (Timber Buyers Licensing Act), a minimum of 60 points and up to a maximum of 120 points shall be assessed for a second suspension.  The actual number of points and length of suspension shall be determined at a hearing or by the Hearing Officer in the event of a default, as defined in Section 2530.410.

B)        For any person previously suspended twice under Group C (Timber Buyers Licensing Act), a minimum of 120 points and up to a maximum of 900 points shall be assessed for a third or subsequent suspension.  The actual number of points and length of suspension shall be determined at a hearing or by the Hearing Officer in the event of a default, as defined in Section 2530.410.

3)         Federal offenses shall be assessed points based upon the classification of offense for the corresponding Illinois violation, rather than the federal classification of the offense.

4)         For any person found guilty of Section 2.33(cc) of the Wildlife Code − 13 points.

5)         For any person found guilty of Section 2.38 of the Wildlife Code − 13 points.

6)         For any person found guilty of Section 20-120(h) of the Fish and Aquatic Life Code – 13 points.

7)         For any person found guilty of Section 20-125(d) of the Fish and Aquatic Life Code – 13 points.

8)         For any person found guilty of Section 48-3(b)(9) or (b)(10) of the Criminal Code of 2012 – 13 points.

(Source:  Amended at 38 Ill. Reg. 17001, effective July 25, 2014)