(a) For violations of this Act not penalized under Section 5-15, the Illinois State Police may refuse to renew or restore, or may reprimand, place on probation, suspend, revoke, or take other disciplinary or non-disciplinary action against any licensee, and may impose a fine commensurate with the severity of the violation not to exceed $10,000 for each violation for any of the following, consistent with the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act, 15 U.S.C. § 7901 through 7903:
         (1) Violations of this Act, or any law applicable to
    
the sale or transfer of firearms.
        (2) A pattern of practice or other behavior which
    
demonstrates incapacity or incompetency to practice under this Act.
        (3) Aiding or assisting another person in violating
    
any provision of this Act or rules adopted under this Act.
        (4) Failing, within 60 days, to provide information
    
in response to a written request made by the Illinois State Police.
        (5) Conviction of, plea of guilty to, or plea of nolo
    
contendere to any crime that disqualifies the person from obtaining a valid Firearm Owner’s Identification Card.
        (6) Continued practice, although the person has
    
become unfit to practice due to any of the following:
            (A) Any circumstance that disqualifies the person
        
from obtaining a valid Firearm Owner’s Identification Card or concealed carry license.
            (B) Habitual or excessive use or abuse of drugs
        
defined in law as controlled substances, alcohol, or any other substance that results in the inability to practice with reasonable judgment, skill, or safety.
        (7) Receiving, directly or indirectly, compensation
    
for any firearms sold or transferred illegally.
        (8) Discipline by another United States jurisdiction,
    
foreign nation, or governmental agency, if at least one of the grounds for the discipline is the same or substantially equivalent to those set forth in this Act.
        (9) Violation of any disciplinary order imposed on a
    
licensee by the Illinois State Police.
        (10) A finding by the Illinois State Police that the
    
licensee, after having his or her certified license placed on probationary status, has violated the terms of probation.
        (11) A fraudulent or material misstatement in the
    
completion of an affirmative obligation or inquiry by law enforcement.
    (b) All fines imposed under this Section shall be paid within 90 days after the effective date of the final order imposing the fine.
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Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 430 ILCS 68/5-85

  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Obligation: An order placed, contract awarded, service received, or similar transaction during a given period that will require payments during the same or a future period.
  • Plea: In a criminal case, the defendant's statement pleading "guilty" or "not guilty" in answer to the charges, a declaration made in open court.
  • Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
  • State: when applied to different parts of the United States, may be construed to include the District of Columbia and the several territories, and the words "United States" may be construed to include the said district and territories. See Illinois Compiled Statutes 5 ILCS 70/1.14
  • United States: may be construed to include the said district and territories. See Illinois Compiled Statutes 5 ILCS 70/1.14
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