HB2379 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY
State of Illinois
2013 and 2014
HB2379

Introduced , by Rep. Luis Arroyo

SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:

410 ILCS 620/3.24 new

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.

FISCAL NOTE ACT MAY APPLY

A BILL FOR

AN ACT concerning public health.

Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois, represented in the General Assembly:

Section 5. The Illinois Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act is amended by adding Section 3.24 as follows:

(410 ILCS 620/3.24 new)

Sec. 3.24. Energy drinks. For the purpose of this Section, "energy drink" means any soft drink with a caffeine level of 6 mg or more per ounce. 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. In addition to any other remedies provided by law, the Director 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 any provision of this Section.