2005 Illinois Code - Chapter 720 Criminal Offenses 720 ILCS 350/ Sale Price Ad Act.
(720 ILCS 350/0.01)(from Ch. 121 1/2, par. 850) Sec. 0.01. Short title. This Act may be cited as the
Sale Price Ad Act. (Source: P.A. 86‑1324.)
(720 ILCS 350/1)(from Ch. 121 1/2, par. 851) Sec. 1. As used in this Act: "Seller" means any person or legal entity that is in the
business of selling consumer goods to the public. "Consumer goods" means any machine, appliance, clothing, or like
product bought for personal, family or household purposes. "Advertise" or "Advertising" means a notice in a newspaper,
magazine, pamphlet or flyer; an announcement on television, cable
television, or radio; and any other method of communicating
to the public. (Source: P.A. 79‑732.)
(720 ILCS 350/2)(from Ch. 121 1/2, par. 852) Sec. 2. Whenever a seller advertises that consumer
goods are for sale and that advertisement states the price of the
consumer goods, the stated price must include all services incidental
to the proper use of the goods by the purchaser, or the ad must state
clearly that such services will be furnished at extra cost. (Source: P.A. 91‑357, eff. 7‑29‑99.)
(720 ILCS 350/3)(from Ch. 121 1/2, par. 853) Sec. 3. Whenever a seller advertises that consumer goods
are for sale without stating a price, but with words such as "prices
reduced", "1/3 off", "50% off" or words of similar meaning, such ad
shall clearly state whether services incidental to the proper use of the
goods will require an extra charge. (Source: P.A. 79‑732.)
(720 ILCS 350/4)(from Ch. 121 1/2, par. 854) Sec. 4. Violation of this Act is a business offense with
a fine not to exceed $25. (Source: P.A. 79‑732.)
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