(740 ILCS 57/20)
Sec. 20.
Liability for participation in the illegal drug market.
(a) A person who knowingly participates in the illegal drug market within
this State is liable for civil damages as provided in this Act. A person may
recover damages under this Act for injury resulting from an individual's use of
an illegal drug.
(b) A law enforcement officer or agency, the State, or a person acting at
the direction of a law enforcement officer or agency or the State is not liable
for participating in the illegal drug market if the participation is in
furtherance of an official investigation.
(Source: P.A. 89-293, eff. 1-1-96.)
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