Bill Text: IL SB1166 | 2019-2020 | 101st General Assembly | Chaptered


Bill Title: Amends the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that, except as otherwise provided by law, no department shall deny an occupational or professional license based solely on the applicant's citizenship status or immigration status. Amends the Illinois Explosives Act to allow a person admitted for permanent residence to qualify for licensure. Amends the Illinois Plumbing License Law, the Water Well and Pump Installation Contractor's License Act, the Illinois Horse Meat Act, the Liquor Control Act of 1934, and the Safety Deposit License Act to remove references to United States citizenship as a prerequisite for licensure. Amends the Coal Mining Act to remove references to United States citizenship as a prerequisite and references to the ability to speak and understand the American Language. Makes other changes.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 63-0)

Status: (Passed) 2019-08-23 - Public Act . . . . . . . . . 101-0541 [SB1166 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2019-SB1166-Chaptered.html



Public Act 101-0541
SB1166 EnrolledLRB101 06039 JRG 51060 b
AN ACT concerning regulation.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois,
represented in the General Assembly:
Section 5. The Civil Administrative Code of Illinois is
amended by adding Section 5-725 as follows:
(20 ILCS 5/5-725 new)
Sec. 5-725. Licensure; immigration status. Except as
otherwise provided by law, no department may deny an
occupational or professional license based solely on the
applicant's citizenship status or immigration status. The
General Assembly finds and declares that this Section is a
State law within the meaning of subsection (d) of Section 1621
of Title 8 of the United States Code. Nothing in this Section
shall affect the requirements to obtain a license that are not
directly related to citizenship status or immigration status.
Nothing in this Section shall be construed to grant eligibility
for obtaining any public benefit other than a license.
Section 10. The Illinois Explosives Act is amended by
changing Section 2005 as follows:
(225 ILCS 210/2005) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 1-2005)
Sec. 2005. Qualifications for licensure.
(a) No person shall qualify to hold a license who:
(1) is under 21 years of age;
(2) has been convicted in any court of a crime
punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year;
(3) is under indictment for a crime punishable by
imprisonment for a term exceeding one year;
(4) is a fugitive from justice;
(5) is an unlawful user of or addicted to any
controlled substance as defined in Section 102 of the
federal Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. Sec. 802 et
seq.);
(6) has been adjudicated a person with a mental
disability as defined in Section 1.1 of the Firearm Owners
Identification Card Act; or
(7) is not a legal citizen of the United States or
lawfully admitted for permanent residence.
(b) A person who has been granted a "relief from
disabilities" regarding criminal convictions and indictments,
pursuant to the federal Safe Explosives Act (18 U.S.C. Sec.
845) may receive a license provided all other qualifications
under this Act are met.
(Source: P.A. 98-63, eff. 7-9-13; 99-143, eff. 7-27-15.)
Section 15. The Illinois Plumbing License Law is amended by
changing Sections 10 and 17 as follows:
(225 ILCS 320/10) (from Ch. 111, par. 1109)
Sec. 10. (1) An applicant for a plumber's license shall
file a written application in the office of the Department on
the form designated by the Department at least 30 days before
the date set by the Department for the examination.
(2) The Director shall promptly approve the application for
examination if:
(a) the required application fee has been paid, and
(b) (blank), and the applicant has submitted evidence
that he or she is a citizen of the United States or has
declared his or her intention to become a citizen, and
(c) the applicant has submitted evidence that he or she
has completed at least a 2 year course of study in a high
school, or an equivalent course of study, and
(d) the applicant has been employed as an Illinois
licensed apprentice plumber under supervision in
accordance with this Act for at least 4 years preceding the
date of application and has submitted evidence that he or
she has worked at the plumbing trade in accordance with
this Act for the 4 year Illinois licensed apprentice
plumber apprenticeship period, or
(e) the applicant has submitted evidence that he or she
has successfully completed an approved course of
instruction in plumbing supervised directly by an Illinois
licensed plumber in colleges, universities, or trade
schools.
(3) If the application for examination is approved, the
Department shall promptly notify the applicant in writing of
such approval and of the place and time of the examination. If
the application is disapproved, the Department shall promptly
notify the applicant in writing of such disapproval, stating
the reasons for disapproval.
(4) If an applicant neglects, fails or refuses to take an
examination for license under this Act, the application is
denied. However, such applicant may submit a new application
for examination, accompanied by the required application fee.
Application fees for examination for a plumber's license are
not refundable.
(Source: P.A. 99-504, eff. 1-1-17.)
(225 ILCS 320/17) (from Ch. 111, par. 1116)
Sec. 17. (a) Upon the payment of the required fee, an
applicant who is a plumber, registered or licensed in another
state, or municipality, may, without examination, be granted a
license as a licensed plumber by the Department provided:
(1) that the applicant is at least twenty-one years of
age and is a citizen of the United States, or has declared
his intention to become a citizen, and
(2) that the Board finds that the requirements for the
registration or licensing of plumbers in such other state
or municipality, were, at the date of the registration or
license, substantially equal to the requirements then in
force in this State, and provided that the same privilege
of registration is accorded by said state or municipality,
to licensed plumbers in the State of Illinois.
(b) A plumber licensed or registered as a plumber by
another state or municipality, whose license requirements are
substantially equal to the requirements for an Illinois
Plumber's license, and such governmental unit, does not have a
reciprocal agreement with the State of Illinois, may apply for
and be issued an Illinois Plumber's license provided that the
applicant successfully passes the Illinois plumber's
examination and pays the required fees.
(Source: P.A. 79-1000.)
Section 20. The Water Well and Pump Installation
Contractor's License Act is amended by changing Section 9 as
follows:
(225 ILCS 345/9) (from Ch. 111, par. 7110)
(Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2022)
Sec. 9. Applications for a license, or for renewal thereof,
and applications for examination shall be made to the
Department in writing and under oath or affirmation, upon forms
prescribed and furnished by the Department. Such applications
shall contain such information as the Department deems
necessary in order to carry out the provisions of this Act.
The Department shall issue a Water Well Contractor's
license, a Water Well Pump Installation Contractor's license,
or a Water Well and Pump Installation Contractor's license to
any applicant therefor who:
(a) is at least 18 years of age,
(b) (blank), is a citizen of the United States or has
declared his intention to become a citizen of the United
States,
(c) possesses a good moral character,
(d) has had the required experience as follows:
(1) an applicant for a water well contractor's
license shall have worked two years under the
supervision of a licensed water well contractor,
(2) an applicant for a water well pump installation
contractor's license shall have worked two years under
the supervision of a licensed water well pump
installation contractor or in the case of those
applicants whose experience was gained prior to
January 1, 1972, under the supervision of a contractor
who was engaged in water well pump installation,
(3) an applicant for a water well and pump
installation contractor's license shall have worked
two years for a licensed water well and pump
installation contractor and the applicant shall show
evidence satisfactory to the Department that he was
engaged in both water well contracting and pump
installing during the two year period. For those
applicants who gained their experience prior to
January 1, 1972, it shall be sufficient for them to
show that they worked under the supervision of a
licensed water well contractor who was engaged in pump
installation and that they did work in both fields.
(e) has made a satisfactory grade on the examination
for the particular license for which he is applying.
(f) has paid the fee provided by statute.
Such licenses shall be serially numbered, shall be signed
by the Director and issued under the seal of the Department.
(Source: P.A. 81-791.)
Section 25. The Illinois Horse Meat Act is amended by
changing Section 3.2 as follows:
(225 ILCS 635/3.2) (from Ch. 56 1/2, par. 242.2)
Sec. 3.2. The following persons are ineligible for
licenses:
a. A person who is not a resident of the city, village
or county in which the premises covered by the license are
located; except in case of railroad or boat licenses.
b. A person who is not of good character and reputation
in the community in which he resides.
c. (Blank). A person who is not a citizen of the United
States.
d. A person with a prior conviction of a felony or a
misdemeanor that is directly related to the practice of the
profession where such conviction will impair the person's
ability to engage in the licensed position.
e. (Blank).
f. A person whose license issued under this Act has
been revoked for cause.
g. A person who at the time of application for renewal
of any license issued hereunder would not be eligible for
such license upon a first application.
h. A co-partnership, unless all of the members of such
co-partnership shall be qualified to obtain a license.
i. A corporation, if any officer, manager or director
thereof or any stockholder or stockholders owning in the
aggregate more than five percent (5%) of the stock of such
corporation, would not be eligible to receive a license
hereunder for any reason other than citizenship and
residence within the political subdivision.
j. A person whose place of business is conducted by a
manager or agent unless said manager or agent possesses the
same qualifications required of the licensee.
(Source: P.A. 100-286, eff. 1-1-18.)
Section 30. The Coal Mining Act is amended by changing
Sections 4.01, 5.01, 6.01, 7.02, 7.04, 27.01, 27.02, 32.02, and
32.03 as follows:
(225 ILCS 705/4.01) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 401)
Sec. 4.01. Each applicant for a certificate of competency
as State Mine Inspector shall produce evidence satisfactory to
the Mining Board that he is a resident citizen of this State,
at least thirty years of age; that he has had a practical
mining experience of ten years, of which at least two years
shall have been in the State of Illinois, and that he is a man
of good repute and temperate habits; and that he has a first
class mine manager's certificate. He shall pass an examination
as to his practical and technological knowledge of mine
appliances; of the proper development and operation of coal
mines; of ventilation in mines; of the nature and properties of
mine gases; of first aid to the injured and of mine rescue
methods and appliances, as prescribed by the Department of
Natural Resources; of the geology of coal measures in this
State; and of the laws of this State relating to coal mines.
(Source: P.A. 89-445, eff. 2-7-96.)
(225 ILCS 705/5.01) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 501)
Sec. 5.01. Each applicant for a certificate of competency
as mine manager shall produce evidence satisfactory of the
Mining Board that he is a citizen of the United States or
lawfully admitted for permanent residence, at least 23 years of
age; that he has had at least 4 years' practical underground
mining experience; has been issued a Certificate of Competency
as Mine Examiner, or its equivalent issued by another state;
and that he has satisfactorily completed a course of
instruction in first aid to the injured and mine rescue methods
and appliances prescribed by the Department; and that he is a
man of good repute and temperate habits. He shall also pass
such examination as to his experience in mines and in the
management of men; his knowledge of mine machinery and
appliances; the use of surveying and other instruments used in
mining; the properties of mine gases; the principles of
ventilation; and the legal duties and responsibilities of mine
managers, as shall be prescribed by the rules of the Mining
Board.
Persons who have graduated and hold a degree in engineering
or an approved 4-year program in coal mining technology from an
accredited school, college or university are required to have
only 2 years' practical underground mining experience to
qualify for the examination for a Certificate of Competency.
Persons who have graduated and hold a two-year Associate in
Applied Science Degree in Coal Mining Technology from an
accredited school, college or university are required to have
only 3 years' practical underground mining experience to
qualify for the examination for a Certificate of Competency.
(Source: P.A. 79-876.)
(225 ILCS 705/6.01) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 601)
Sec. 6.01. Each applicant for a certificate of competency
as mine examiner shall produce evidence satisfactory to the
Mining Board that he is a citizen of the United States or
lawfully admitted for permanent residence, at least 21 years of
age and of good repute and temperate habits and that he has had
at least 4 years practical underground mining experience, and
has been issued a First Class Certificate of Competency by the
Department of Natural Resources. He shall pass an examination
as to his experience in mines generating dangerous gases, his
practical and technological knowledge of the nature and
properties of mine gases, the laws of ventilation, the
structures and use of multi-gas detectors, and the laws of this
State relating to safeguards against fires from any source in
mines. He shall also submit to the Mining Board satisfactory
evidence that he has completed a course of training in first
aid to the injured and mine rescue methods and appliances
prescribed by the Department. Persons who have graduated and
hold a degree in engineering or an approved 4-year program in
coal mining technology from an accredited school, college, or
university, are required to have only 2 years of practical
underground mining experience to qualify for the examination
for a certificate of competency.
Persons who have graduated and hold a two-year Associate in
Applied Science Degree in Coal Mining Technology from an
accredited school, college or university are required to have
only 3 years' practical underground mining experience to
qualify for the examination for a Certificate of Competency as
a Mine Examiner.
(Source: P.A. 99-538, eff. 1-1-17.)
(225 ILCS 705/7.02) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 702)
Sec. 7.02. Each applicant for a certificate of competency
as electrical hoisting engineer shall produce evidence
satisfactory to the Mining Board that he is a citizen of the
United States or lawfully admitted for permanent residence, at
least 21 years of age, that he has had two years' experience
with electrical hoisting equipment, or has completed a training
course in operation and maintenance of electrical hoisting
machinery approved by the Mining Board and is of good repute
and temperate habits. He shall pass an examination as to his
practical and technical knowledge of the construction of same,
the care and adjustment of electrical hoisting engines, the
management and efficiency of electric pumps, ropes and winding
apparatus and as to his knowledge of the laws of this State in
relation to signals and the hoisting and lowering of men at
mines.
(Source: P.A. 79-876.)
(225 ILCS 705/7.04) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 704)
Sec. 7.04. The Mining Board may grant a permit to operate a
second motion engine, or internal combustion engine, at any
mine employing not more than 10 men, to any person recommended
to the Mining Board by the State Mine Inspector of the
district. The applicant for such permit shall have filed with
the Mining Board satisfactory evidence that he is a citizen of
the United States or lawfully admitted for permanent residence,
that he has had at least one year of experience in operating a
steam engine, steam boiler, or internal combustion engine and
understands the handling and care of the same. Such application
shall be accompanied by a statement from at least three persons
who will testify from their personal knowledge of the applicant
that he is a man of good repute and personal habits, and that
he has, in their judgment, a knowledge of and experience in
handling boilers and engines as required in this section. Such
permit shall apply only to the mine for which it was issued,
and for a period not to exceed one year, except such permit,
when it expires, may be renewed by the Mining Board from year
to year if the person holding same requests renewal, and
certifies by sworn statement that all the circumstances and
conditions are the same as when said permit was originally
issued.
(Source: Laws 1957, p. 2413.)
(225 ILCS 705/27.01) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 2701)
Sec. 27.01. In all mines in this State which are classified
as gassy by the State Mine Inspector, and where coal is broken
down by the use of explosives, a sufficient number of first
class miners, who are citizens of the United States or lawfully
admitted for permanent residence and able to speak and
understand the American Language, shall be designated and
employed as drillers and shooters or shot firers. The duties of
the drillers and shooters or shot firers shall be to prepare
permissible explosives for breaking down coal in a safe,
practical and workmanlike manner, and to fire or detonate the
same.
(Source: Laws 1953, p. 701.)
(225 ILCS 705/27.02) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 2702)
Sec. 27.02. In all mines in this State which are classified
as non-gassy by the State Mine Inspector, and where coal is
broken down by the use of explosives, a sufficient number of
first-class miners, who are citizens of the United States or
lawfully admitted for permanent residence and able to speak and
understand the American language, shall be designated and
employed as drillers and shooters or as shot firers. The duties
of the drillers and shooters or shot firers shall be to prepare
permissible explosives for breaking down coal in a safe,
practical and workmanlike manner, and to fire or detonate the
same.
(Source: Laws 1953, p. 701.)
(225 ILCS 705/32.02) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 3202)
Sec. 32.02. The person authorized to weigh the coal and
keep the record thereof shall be a citizen of the United States
or lawfully admitted for permanent residence, and shall, before
entering upon his duties, make and subscribe to an oath before
some person duly authorized to administer oaths, that he will
accurately weigh and carefully keep a true record of all coal
weighed, and such affidavit shall be kept conspicuously posted
at the place of weighing.
(Source: Laws 1953, p. 701.)
(225 ILCS 705/32.03) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 3203)
Sec. 32.03. The miners at work in any coal mine may employ
a check weighman at their option and at their own expense,
whose duty it shall be to balance the scales and see that the
coal is properly weighed, and that a correct account of the
same is kept, and for this purpose he shall have access at all
times to the beam box of the scales, and be afforded every
facility for verifying the weights while the weighing is being
done. The check weighman so employed by the miners shall be a
citizen of the United States or lawfully admitted for permanent
residence , and, before entering upon his duties, shall make and
subscribe to an oath, before some person duly authorized to
administer oaths, that he will faithfully discharge his duties
as check weighman, and such oath shall be kept conspicuously
posted at the place of weighing.
(Source: Laws 1953, p. 701.)
Section 35. The Liquor Control Act of 1934 is amended by
changing Section 6-2 as follows:
(235 ILCS 5/6-2) (from Ch. 43, par. 120)
Sec. 6-2. Issuance of licenses to certain persons
prohibited.
(a) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b) of this
Section and in paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of Section 3-12,
no license of any kind issued by the State Commission or any
local commission shall be issued to:
(1) A person who is not a resident of any city, village
or county in which the premises covered by the license are
located; except in case of railroad or boat licenses.
(2) A person who is not of good character and
reputation in the community in which he resides.
(3) (Blank). A person who is not a citizen of the
United States.
(4) A person who has been convicted of a felony under
any Federal or State law, unless the Commission determines
that such person will not be impaired by the conviction in
engaging in the licensed practice after considering
matters set forth in such person's application in
accordance with Section 6-2.5 of this Act and the
Commission's investigation.
(5) A person who has been convicted of keeping a place
of prostitution or keeping a place of juvenile
prostitution, promoting prostitution that involves keeping
a place of prostitution, or promoting juvenile
prostitution that involves keeping a place of juvenile
prostitution.
(6) A person who has been convicted of pandering.
(7) A person whose license issued under this Act has
been revoked for cause.
(8) A person who at the time of application for renewal
of any license issued hereunder would not be eligible for
such license upon a first application.
(9) A copartnership, if any general partnership
thereof, or any limited partnership thereof, owning more
than 5% of the aggregate limited partner interest in such
copartnership would not be eligible to receive a license
hereunder for any reason other than residence within the
political subdivision, unless residency is required by
local ordinance.
(10) A corporation or limited liability company, if any
member, officer, manager or director thereof, or any
stockholder or stockholders owning in the aggregate more
than 5% of the stock of such corporation, would not be
eligible to receive a license hereunder for any reason
other than citizenship and residence within the political
subdivision.
(10a) A corporation or limited liability company
unless it is incorporated or organized in Illinois, or
unless it is a foreign corporation or foreign limited
liability company which is qualified under the Business
Corporation Act of 1983 or the Limited Liability Company
Act to transact business in Illinois. The Commission shall
permit and accept from an applicant for a license under
this Act proof prepared from the Secretary of State's
website that the corporation or limited liability company
is in good standing and is qualified under the Business
Corporation Act of 1983 or the Limited Liability Company
Act to transact business in Illinois.
(11) A person whose place of business is conducted by a
manager or agent unless the manager or agent possesses the
same qualifications required by the licensee.
(12) A person who has been convicted of a violation of
any Federal or State law concerning the manufacture,
possession or sale of alcoholic liquor, subsequent to the
passage of this Act or has forfeited his bond to appear in
court to answer charges for any such violation, unless the
Commission determines, in accordance with Section 6-2.5 of
this Act, that the person will not be impaired by the
conviction in engaging in the licensed practice.
(13) A person who does not beneficially own the
premises for which a license is sought, or does not have a
lease thereon for the full period for which the license is
to be issued.
(14) Any law enforcing public official, including
members of local liquor control commissions, any mayor,
alderman, or member of the city council or commission, any
president of the village board of trustees, any member of a
village board of trustees, or any president or member of a
county board; and no such official shall have a direct
interest in the manufacture, sale, or distribution of
alcoholic liquor, except that a license may be granted to
such official in relation to premises that are not located
within the territory subject to the jurisdiction of that
official if the issuance of such license is approved by the
State Liquor Control Commission and except that a license
may be granted, in a city or village with a population of
55,000 or less, to any alderman, member of a city council,
or member of a village board of trustees in relation to
premises that are located within the territory subject to
the jurisdiction of that official if (i) the sale of
alcoholic liquor pursuant to the license is incidental to
the selling of food, (ii) the issuance of the license is
approved by the State Commission, (iii) the issuance of the
license is in accordance with all applicable local
ordinances in effect where the premises are located, and
(iv) the official granted a license does not vote on
alcoholic liquor issues pending before the board or council
to which the license holder is elected. Notwithstanding any
provision of this paragraph (14) to the contrary, an
alderman or member of a city council or commission, a
member of a village board of trustees other than the
president of the village board of trustees, or a member of
a county board other than the president of a county board
may have a direct interest in the manufacture, sale, or
distribution of alcoholic liquor as long as he or she is
not a law enforcing public official, a mayor, a village
board president, or president of a county board. To prevent
any conflict of interest, the elected official with the
direct interest in the manufacture, sale, or distribution
of alcoholic liquor shall not participate in any meetings,
hearings, or decisions on matters impacting the
manufacture, sale, or distribution of alcoholic liquor.
Furthermore, the mayor of a city with a population of
55,000 or less or the president of a village with a
population of 55,000 or less may have an interest in the
manufacture, sale, or distribution of alcoholic liquor as
long as the council or board over which he or she presides
has made a local liquor control commissioner appointment
that complies with the requirements of Section 4-2 of this
Act.
(15) A person who is not a beneficial owner of the
business to be operated by the licensee.
(16) A person who has been convicted of a gambling
offense as proscribed by any of subsections (a) (3) through
(a) (11) of Section 28-1 of, or as proscribed by Section
28-1.1 or 28-3 of, the Criminal Code of 1961 or the
Criminal Code of 2012, or as proscribed by a statute
replaced by any of the aforesaid statutory provisions.
(17) A person or entity to whom a federal wagering
stamp has been issued by the federal government, unless the
person or entity is eligible to be issued a license under
the Raffles and Poker Runs Act or the Illinois Pull Tabs
and Jar Games Act.
(18) A person who intends to sell alcoholic liquors for
use or consumption on his or her licensed retail premises
who does not have liquor liability insurance coverage for
that premises in an amount that is at least equal to the
maximum liability amounts set out in subsection (a) of
Section 6-21.
(19) A person who is licensed by any licensing
authority as a manufacturer of beer, or any partnership,
corporation, limited liability company, or trust or any
subsidiary, affiliate, or agent thereof, or any other form
of business enterprise licensed as a manufacturer of beer,
having any legal, equitable, or beneficial interest,
directly or indirectly, in a person licensed in this State
as a distributor or importing distributor. For purposes of
this paragraph (19), a person who is licensed by any
licensing authority as a "manufacturer of beer" shall also
mean a brewer and a non-resident dealer who is also a
manufacturer of beer, including a partnership,
corporation, limited liability company, or trust or any
subsidiary, affiliate, or agent thereof, or any other form
of business enterprise licensed as a manufacturer of beer.
(20) A person who is licensed in this State as a
distributor or importing distributor, or any partnership,
corporation, limited liability company, or trust or any
subsidiary, affiliate, or agent thereof, or any other form
of business enterprise licensed in this State as a
distributor or importing distributor having any legal,
equitable, or beneficial interest, directly or indirectly,
in a person licensed as a manufacturer of beer by any
licensing authority, or any partnership, corporation,
limited liability company, or trust or any subsidiary,
affiliate, or agent thereof, or any other form of business
enterprise, except for a person who owns, on or after the
effective date of this amendatory Act of the 98th General
Assembly, no more than 5% of the outstanding shares of a
manufacturer of beer whose shares are publicly traded on an
exchange within the meaning of the Securities Exchange Act
of 1934. For the purposes of this paragraph (20), a person
who is licensed by any licensing authority as a
"manufacturer of beer" shall also mean a brewer and a
non-resident dealer who is also a manufacturer of beer,
including a partnership, corporation, limited liability
company, or trust or any subsidiary, affiliate, or agent
thereof, or any other form of business enterprise licensed
as a manufacturer of beer.
(b) A criminal conviction of a corporation is not grounds
for the denial, suspension, or revocation of a license applied
for or held by the corporation if the criminal conviction was
not the result of a violation of any federal or State law
concerning the manufacture, possession or sale of alcoholic
liquor, the offense that led to the conviction did not result
in any financial gain to the corporation and the corporation
has terminated its relationship with each director, officer,
employee, or controlling shareholder whose actions directly
contributed to the conviction of the corporation. The
Commission shall determine if all provisions of this subsection
(b) have been met before any action on the corporation's
license is initiated.
(Source: P.A. 100-286, eff. 1-1-18.)
Section 40. The Safety Deposit License Act is amended by
changing Section 19 as follows:
(240 ILCS 5/19) (from Ch. 17, par. 1469)
Sec. 19. No applicant shall be issued a license who:
1. (Blank); Is not a citizen of the United States;
2. Has been convicted of a felony;
3. Has not provided a burglar alarm system for the
safe, vault, and other fixtures;
4. Has not provided a time lock for the safe, vault or
other fixtures;
5. Has not provided one or more combination locked
steel doors (one in front of the other and no door less
than one inch thick) aggregating at least 3 1/2 inches in
thickness; or one combination locked round or square steel
door not less than 3 1/2 inches in thickness;
6. Has not provided vault construction (walls, ceiling
and floor) of equal resistance to the door;
7. Has not placed in a conspicuous place in the
location, a sign in large print, telling the depositor what
types of protection are being furnished by the licensee;
8. Has advertised or advertises that the facilities
furnished by him are approved by the Director.
Any of the requirements set forth in this section which are
not capable of fulfillment because of wartime restrictions may
during the war time emergency, be waived by the Director.
(Source: Laws 1967, p. 1668.)
Section 99. Effective date. This Act takes effect upon
becoming law.
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