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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
§ 10. Definitions. In this Act:
(a) “Children's product” means a product, including, but not limited to, a full-size crib, non-full-size crib, toddler bed, bed, car seat, chair, high chair, booster chair, hook-on chair, bath seat, gate or other enclosure for confining a child, play yard, stationary activity center, carrier, stroller, walker, swing, or toy or play equipment, that meets the following criteria:
(i) the product is designed or intended for the care of, or use by, any child under age 12; and
(ii) the product is designed or intended to come into contact with the child while the product is used.
Notwithstanding any other provision of this Section, a product is not a “children's product” for purposes of this Act if:
(I) it may be used by or for the care of a child under age 9, but it is designed or intended for use by the general population or segments of the general population and not solely or primarily for use by or the care of a child; or
(II) it is a medication, drug, or food or is intended to be ingested.
(b) “Commercial dealer” means any person who deals in children's products or who otherwise by one's occupation holds oneself out as having knowledge or skill peculiar to children's products, or any person who is in the business of remanufacturing, retrofitting, selling, leasing, subletting, or otherwise placing in the stream of commerce children's products.
(b-5) “Manufacturer” means any person who makes and places into the stream of commerce a children's product as defined by this Act.
(b-10) “Importer” means any person who brings into this country and places into the stream of commerce a children's product.
(b-15) “Distributor” and “wholesaler” means any person, other than a manufacturer or retailer, who sells or resells or otherwise places into the stream of commerce a children's product.
(b-20) “Retailer” means any person other than a manufacturer, distributor, or wholesaler who sells, leases, or sublets children's products.
(b-25) “First seller” means any retailer selling a children's product that has not been used or has not previously been owned. A first seller does not include an entity such as a second-hand or resale store.
(c) “Person” means a natural person, firm, corporation, limited liability company, or association, or an employee or agent of a natural person or an entity included in this definition.
(d) “Infant” means any person less than 35 inches tall and less than 3 years of age.
(e) “Crib” means a bed or containment designed to accommodate an infant.
(f) “Full-size crib” means a full-size crib as defined in Section 1508.3 of Title 16 of the Code of Federal Regulations regarding the requirements for full-size cribs.
(g) “Non-full-size crib” means a non-full-size crib as defined in Section 1509.2 of Title 16 of the Code of Federal Regulations regarding the requirements for non-full-size cribs.
(h) “End consumer” means a person who purchases a children's product for any purpose other than resale.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Illinois Statutes Chapter 430. Public Safety § 125/10. Definitions - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/il/chapter-430-public-safety/il-st-sect-430-125-10/
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