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Illinois Statutes Chapter 720. Criminal Offenses § 5/12-4.5. Tampering with food, drugs or cosmetics

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

§ 12-4.5. Tampering with food, drugs or cosmetics.

(a) A person who knowingly puts any substance capable of causing death or great bodily harm to a human being into any food, drug or cosmetic offered for sale or consumption commits tampering with food, drugs or cosmetics.

(b) Sentence. Tampering with food, drugs or cosmetics is a Class 2 felony.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Illinois Statutes Chapter 720. Criminal Offenses § 5/12-4.5. Tampering with food, drugs or cosmetics - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/il/chapter-720-criminal-offenses/il-st-sect-720-5-12-4-5/

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