House Sponsors: LAWFER. Short description: IDPH-FOOD-PENLTY-PRMIT-LOC GOV Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Illinois Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act. Adopts federal regulations concerning food. Authorizes the Department of Public Health to establish and assess civil monetary penalties for violations of the Act. Provides for the issuance of licenses to food manufacturers, processors, packers, and warehouses and for the issuance of certain certificates. Preempts home rule units from regulating certain food-related entities. Makes these changes apply on and after July 1, 2002. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: JAN-07-2003 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status