Illinois Compiled Statutes 820 ILCS 205/19 – Whoever wilfully employs or permits or allows any minor to be …
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Attorney's Note
Under the Illinois Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class A misdemeanor | up to 1 year | up to $2,500 |
Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 820 ILCS 205/19
- Prosecute: To charge someone with a crime. A prosecutor tries a criminal case on behalf of the government.
- 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
Whoever wilfully employs or permits or allows any minor to be employed or to work in violation of this Act, or of any rule, regulation, order or ruling issued under the provisions of this Act, or whoever obstructs the Department of Labor, its inspectors or deputies, or any other person authorized to inspect places of employment under this Act, or whoever wilfully fails to comply with the provisions of Sections 5 and 6 of this Act, and whoever having under his, her or its control or custody any minor, wilfully permits or allows a minor to be employed or to work in violation of this Act, shall be guilty of a Class A misdemeanor. Each day during which any such violation of this Act continues shall constitute a separate and distinct offense, and such employment of any minor in violation of the Act shall, with respect to each minor so employed, constitute a separate and distinct offense. Whenever in the opinion of the Department of Labor such a violation of the Act has occurred it shall report said violation to the Attorney General of this State who shall prosecute all such violations reported.