2014 Articles

On August 4, 2014, the Illinois Supreme Court held that section 5-615 of the Juvenile Court Act of 1987, 705 ILCS 405/5-615 ("the consent provision"), is constitutional.

On February 21, 2014, the Illinois Supreme Court held that the time limits for claims against attorneys arising out of the performance of professional services apply to actions by non-clients, resolving a split among the districts of the appellate court.

The Illinois Vehicle Code has been amended to require both new and used car dealers to pay a license renewal application fee to be determined by the amount of automobiles sold by the dealer in the prior year, as per the following scheme: for 25-200 automobiles sold, a fee of $150; for 200-300 automobiles sold, a fee of $300; and for 300 automobiles or more sold, a fee of $500.

The Wholesale Drug Distribution Licensing Act has been amended to require wholesale distributors of drugs in shortage to be specially licensed by the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.

Applicants seeking licensure as a private detective, private alarm contractor, private security contractor, fingerprint vendor, or locksmith must submit their applications within three years of receiving a passing license examination score. 68 Ill. Adm. Code 1240 (eff. March 25, 2014).

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services recently adopted amendments that alter the licensing standards for child welfare agencies, day care homes, and group day care homes. 89 Ill. Adm. Code 401, 406, 408 (eff. Nov. 30, 2013).

The Department of Agriculture ("DOA") adopted amendments to implement Pub. Act 98-0122, which creates a pilot program for the cultivation and distribution of medical cannabis. 8 Ill. Adm. Code 1000 (eff. July 25, 2014).

The General Not For Profit Corporation Act of 1986 has been amended to impose new requirements on nonprofit corporations organized for the ownership or administration of a residential cooperative property.

On September 18, 2014, the Illinois Supreme Court held that a woman who tripped on a sidewalk crack while looking ahead to her destination did not satisfy the distraction exception to the general rule that premises owners are not liable for harm caused by open and obvious dangerous conditions.

On January 1, 2014, the Tanning Facilities Code ("Code") took effect, prohibiting anyone under eighteen years old from using tanning equipment in tanning facilities.

The Nature Preserves Commission (the "Commission") recently developed policies that clarify the type of data inventoried and maintained by the Commission, assess fees on those accessing the data, and limit how natural heritage data may be used. 17 Ill. Adm. Code 4020 (eff. Jan. 10, 2014).