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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
§ 1. As used in this Act unless the context otherwise requires:
“Controlled Substances” means any substance as defined and included in the Schedules of Article II of the “Illinois Controlled Substances Act,” 1 and cannabis as defined in the “Cannabis Control Act” enacted by the 77th General Assembly. 2
“Place” means any store, shop, warehouse, dwelling house, building, apartment or any place whatever.
“Nuisance” means any place at which or in which controlled substances are unlawfully sold, possessed, served, stored, delivered, manufactured, cultivated, given away or used more than once within a period of one year.
“Person” means any corporation, association, partner, or one or more individuals.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Illinois Statutes Chapter 740. Civil Liabilities § 40/1. Definitions - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/il/chapter-740-civil-liabilities/il-st-sect-740-40-1/
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