(430 ILCS 68/5-85)
Sec. 5-85. Disciplinary sanctions. (a) For violations of this Act not penalized under Section
5-15, the Illinois State Police may
refuse to renew or
restore, or may reprimand, place on probation, suspend, revoke,
or take other disciplinary or non-disciplinary action against
any licensee, and may impose a fine commensurate with the severity of the violation not to exceed $10,000 for each
violation for any of the following, consistent with the Protection
of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act, 15 U.S.C. 7901 through 7903:
(1) Violations of this Act, or any law applicable to |
| the sale or transfer of firearms.
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(2) A pattern of practice or other behavior which
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| demonstrates incapacity or incompetency to practice under this Act.
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(3) Aiding or assisting another person in violating
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| any provision of this Act or rules adopted under this Act.
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(4) Failing, within 60 days, to provide information
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| in response to a written request made by the Illinois State Police.
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(5) Conviction of, plea of guilty to, or plea of nolo
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| contendere to any crime that disqualifies the person from obtaining a valid Firearm Owner's Identification Card.
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(6) Continued practice, although the person has
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| become unfit to practice due to any of the following:
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(A) Any circumstance that disqualifies the person
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| from obtaining a valid Firearm Owner's Identification Card or concealed carry license.
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(B) Habitual or excessive use or abuse of drugs
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| defined in law as controlled substances, alcohol, or any other substance that results in the inability to practice with reasonable judgment, skill, or safety.
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(7) Receiving, directly or indirectly, compensation
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| for any firearms sold or transferred illegally.
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(8) Discipline by another United States jurisdiction,
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| foreign nation, or governmental agency, if at least one of the grounds for the discipline is the same or substantially equivalent to those set forth in this Act.
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(9) Violation of any disciplinary order imposed on a
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| licensee by the Illinois State Police.
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(10) A finding by the Illinois State Police that the
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| licensee, after having his or her certified license placed on probationary status, has violated the terms of probation.
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(11) A fraudulent or material misstatement in the
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| completion of an affirmative obligation or inquiry by law enforcement.
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(b) All fines imposed under this Section shall be paid
within 90 days after the effective date of the final order imposing
the fine.
(Source: P.A. 102-538, eff. 8-20-21.)
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