Illinois Statutes Chapter 720. Criminal Offenses §.1 5/24.8-0.1. Definitions

§ 24.8-0.1. Definitions. As used in this Article:

“Air rifle” means and includes any air gun, air pistol, spring gun, spring pistol, B-B gun, paint ball gun, pellet gun or any implement that is not a firearm which impels a breakable paint ball containing washable marking colors or, a pellet constructed of hard plastic, steel, lead or other hard materials with a force that reasonably is expected to cause bodily harm.

“Dealer” means any person, copartnership, association or corporation engaged in the business of selling at retail or renting any of the articles included in the definition of “air rifle”.

“Municipalities” include cities, villages, incorporated towns and townships.