SB 487 — REGULATION OF PROFESSIONS-TECH

(b) The types of business licenses issued pursuant to this Act are:

(1) Private detective agency.

(2) Private security contractor agency.

(3) Private alarm contractor agency.

(4) Locksmith agency.

(5) Agency branch office license.

(b) Application for a license by endorsement,endorsement without examination, shall be made in accordance with the provisions of Section 10-40.

(c) Every application for an original, renewal, or restored license shall include the applicant's Social SB487 Engrossed -10- LRB093 05120 AMC 05180 b Security number.

(a) The Department shall, upon the applicant's satisfactory completion of the requirements set forth in this Act and upon receipt of the fee, issue the license and wallet card indicating the name and business location of the licensee and the dates of issuance and expiration and containing a photograph of the licensee provided to the Department that is not more than one year old as of the date of applicationexpiration. for licensure and reflects any recent appearance changes.

(b) An applicant may, upon satisfactory completion of the requirements set forth in this Act and upon receipt of SB487 Enrolled -10- LRB093 05120 AMC 05180 b fees related to the application and testing for licensure, elect to defer the issuance of the applicant's initial license for a period not longer than 6 years.

Any license holder who notifies the Department on forms prescribed by the Department may place his or her license on inactive status for a period of not longer than 6 years and shall, subject to the rules of the Department, be excused from payment of renewal fees until the license holder notifies the SB487 Engrossed -11- LRB093 05120 AMC 05180 b Department, in writing, of an intention to resume active status.

(d)SB487 TheEnrolled Department-11- shallLRB093 by05120 ruleAMC provide05180 forb fees(d) Any permanent employee registration card expired for theless administrationthan andone enforcementyear ofmay thisbe Actrestored andupon suchpayment feesof arelapsed nonrefundable.renewal fees.

AllAny feespermanent shallemployee registration card expired for one year or more may be depositedrestored intoby themaking Generalapplication Professionsto Dedicatedthe FundDepartment and befiling appropriatedproof acceptable to the Department forof the ordinarylicensee's andfitness contingentto expenseshave the permanent employee registration card restored, including verification of fingerprint processing through the Department inof theState administrationPolice and enforcementFederal Bureau of thisInvestigation Act.and paying the restoration fee.

(3) To falsify the employee's statement required by SB487 Engrossed -12- LRB093 05120 AMC 05180 b this Act.

Section(4) 10-35.To have a badge, shoulder patch, or any other identification that contains the words "law enforcement".

In addition, no license holder or employee of a licensed agency shall in any manner imply that the person is an employee or agent of a governmental agency or display a badge or identification card, emblem, or uniform citing the words "police", "sheriff", "highway patrol trooper", or "law enforcement".

SB487 Enrolled -12- LRB093 05120 AMC 05180 b Section 10-35.

All applicants, except locksmith applicants, shall also be examined on subject matter related to this Act, the Constitutions of the United States and the State of Illinois, Illinois government, and the Criminal Code of 1961.

Licensure by endorsement;endorsement.

reciprocity.The Department shall promulgate rules for licensure by endorsement without examination and may license under this Act upon payment of the fee an applicant who is registered or licensed under the laws of another state, territory, or country if the requirements for registration or licensure in the jurisdiction in which the applicant was licensed or registered were, at the date of his or her registration or licensure, substantially equal to the requirements then in force in Illinois and that state or country has similar SB487 Enrolled -13- LRB093 05120 AMC 05180 b requirements for licensure or registration by endorsement.

The Department shall promulgate rules for licensure by endorsement without examination and may license under this Act upon payment of the fee an applicant who is registered or SB487 Engrossed -13- LRB093 05120 AMC 05180 b licensed under the laws of another state, territory, or country if the requirements for registration or licensure in the jurisdiction in which the applicant was licensed or registered were, at the date of his or her registration or licensure, substantially equal to the requirements then in force in Illinois and that state or country has similar requirements for licensure or registration by endorsement.

(1) An employee of the United States, Illinois, or a political subdivision of either while the employee is engaged in the performance of his or her official duties SB487 Engrossed -14- LRB093 05120 AMC 05180 b within the scope of his or her employment.

SB487 Enrolled -14- LRB093 05120 AMC 05180 b (2) A person, firm, or other entity engaged exclusively in tracing and compiling lineage or ancestry who does not hold himself or herself out to be a private detective.

(2) Has not been convicted of any felony in any jurisdiction or at least 10 years have elapsed since the SB487 Engrossed -15- LRB093 05120 AMC 05180 b time of full discharge from a sentence imposed for a felony conviction.

Conviction of crimes other than felonies may be used in determining moral character, but shall not constitute an absolute bar to SB487 Enrolled -15- LRB093 05120 AMC 05180 b licensure.

(7) Has not been dishonorably discharged from the armed forces of the United States or has not been SB487 Engrossed -16- LRB093 05120 AMC 05180 b discharged from a law enforcement agency of the United States or of any state or of any political subdivision thereof, which shall include a state's attorney's office, for reasons relating to his or her conduct as an employee of that law enforcement agency.

(8) Has passed an examination authorized by the SB487 Enrolled -16- LRB093 05120 AMC 05180 b Department.

(9) Submits his or her fingerprints, proof of having general liability insurance required under subsection (b), and the required license fee.

(10) Has not violated Section 10-5 of this Act.

(a) Upon receipt of the required fee and proof that the applicant has a full-time Illinois licensed private detective-in-charge, which is a continuing requirement for agency licensure, the Department shall issue,issue without examination, a license as a private detective agency to any of the following:

(3) A corporation or limited liability company doing business in Illinois that is authorized by its articles of incorporation or organization to engage in the business of conducting a private detective agency, provided at least one full-time executive employee is licensed as SB487 Engrossed -17- LRB093 05120 AMC 05180 b a private detective inunder Illinoisthis Act and all unlicensed officers and directors of the corporation or limited liability company are determined by the SB487 Enrolled -17- LRB093 05120 AMC 05180 b Department to be persons of good moral character.

No temporary permit shall be issued for a loss of the licensee-in-charge because of disciplinary action by the Department related to his or her conduct on behalf of the agency.

Training.Training;

private detective and employees.

The original form shall be given to the employee when SB487 Enrolled -18- LRB093 05120 AMC 05180 b his or her employment is terminated.

The employee shall not be required to repeat the SB487 Engrossed -18- LRB093 05120 AMC 05180 b required training once the employee has been issued the form.

(C) The owner of the trademark maintains and provides, upon the Department's request, proof of liability insurance for bodily injury or property damage from defective products of not less than SB487 Enrolled -19- LRB093 05120 AMC 05180 b $1,000,000 combined single limit.

(2) A person who sells, installs, maintains, or SB487 Engrossed -19- LRB093 05120 AMC 05180 b repairs automobile alarm systems.

(b) Persons who have no access to confidential or security information and who otherwise do not provide traditional security services are exempt from employee registration.

Conviction of crimes other than felonies may be used in determining moral character, but shall not constitute an SB487 Enrolled -20- LRB093 05120 AMC 05180 b absolute bar to licensure.

(4) Has not been declared by any court of competent jurisdiction to be incompetent by reason of mental or SB487 Engrossed -20- LRB093 05120 AMC 05180 b physical defect or disease, unless a court has subsequently declared him or her to be competent.

(9) Submits thehis photographs,or her fingerprints, proof of having general liability insurance required under subsection (b),(c), and the required license fee.

(10) Has not violated Section 5-510-5 of this Act.

(b) ItA person is thequalified responsibilityto ofreceive thea applicantlicense toas obtaina generalprivate liabilityalarm insurancecontractor inwithout anmeeting amountthe andrequirement coverageof appropriateitem for(8) theof applicant'ssubsection circumstances(a) asif determinedhe byor rule.she:

(1) applies for a license between September 2, 2003 and September 5, 2003 in writing on forms supplied by the Department;

SB487 Enrolled -21- LRB093 05120 AMC 05180 b (2) provides proof of ownership of a licensed alarm contractor agency;

and (3) provides proof of at least 7 years of experience in the installation, design, sales, repair, maintenance, alteration, or service of alarm systems or any other low voltage electronic systems.

(c) It is the responsibility of the applicant to obtain general liability insurance in an amount and coverage appropriate for the applicant's circumstances as determined by rule.

SB487 Engrossed -21- LRB093 05120 AMC 05180 b Section 20-15.

(a) Upon receipt of the required fee and proof that the applicant has a full-time Illinois licensed private alarm contractor-in-charge, which is a continuing requirement for agency licensure, the Department shall issue,issue without examination, a license as a private alarm contractor agency to any of the following:

(3) A corporation or limited liability company doing business in Illinois that is authorized by its articles of incorporation or organization to engage in the business of conducting a private alarm contractor agency if at least one executive employee is licensed as a private alarm contractor under this Act and all unlicensed officers and directors of the corporation or SB487 Enrolled -22- LRB093 05120 AMC 05180 b limited liability company are determined by the Department to be persons of good moral character.

Not more than 2 SB487 Engrossed -22- LRB093 05120 AMC 05180 b extensions may be granted to any agency.

No temporary permit shall be issued for loss of the licensee-in-charge because of disciplinary action by the Department related to his or her conduct on behalf of the agency.

Training.Training;

(a) Registered employees of the private alarm contractor agency who carry a firearm and respondemployees. to alarm systems shall complete, within 30 days of their employment, a minimum of 20 hours of classroom training provided by a qualified instructor and shall include all of the following subjects:

(a) Registered employees of the private alarm contractor agency who carry a firearm and respond to alarm systems shall complete, within 30 days of their employment, a minimum of 20 SB487 Enrolled -23- LRB093 05120 AMC 05180 b hours of classroom training provided by a qualified instructor and shall include all of the following subjects:

(3) The use of force.force, including but not limited to the use of nonlethal force (i.e., disabling spray, baton, stungun, or similar weapon).

(8) TheCivil proceduresrights for service of process and forpublic reportrelations. writing.

(9)(b) CivilAll rightsother andemployees publicof relations.a private alarm contractor agency shall complete a minimum of 20 hours of training provided by a qualified instructor within 30 days of their employment.

SB487 Engrossed -23- LRB093 05120 AMC 05180 b (b) All other employees of a private alarm contractor agency shall complete a minimum of 20 hours of training provided by a qualified instructor within 30 days of their employment.

(c) It is the responsibility of the employer to certify, on aforms form provided by the Department, that the employee has successfully completed the training.

The form shall be a permanent record of training completed by the employee and shall be placed in the employee's file with the employer for the periodterm the employee remainsis withretained by the employer.

The original form shall be givenreturned to the employee when his or her employment is terminated.

Failure to return the original form to the employee is grounds for disciplinarySB487 action.Enrolled -24- LRB093 05120 AMC 05180 b discipline.

The employee shall not be required to repeatcomplete the training required trainingunder this Act once the employee has been issued thea form.

An(d) Nothing in this Act prevents any employer mayfrom provideproviding or requirerequiring additional training.training beyond the required 20 hours that the employer feels is necessary and appropriate for competent job performance.

(d)(e) Any certification of completion of the 20-hour basic training issued under the Private Detective, Private Alarm, Private Security, and Locksmith Act of 1993 or any prior Act shall be accepted as proof of training under this Act.

However, any SB487 Engrossed -24- LRB093 05120 AMC 05180 b such person who offers his or her services as a private security contractor or uses a similar title when these services are performed for compensation or other consideration, whether received directly or indirectly, is subject to this Act.

(3) A person, watchman, or proprietary security SB487 Enrolled -25- LRB093 05120 AMC 05180 b officer employed exclusively by only one employer in connection with the exclusive activities of that employer.

(4) Has not been declared by any court of competent jurisdiction to be incompetent by reason of mental or SB487 Engrossed -25- LRB093 05120 AMC 05180 b physical defect or disease, unless a court has subsequently declared him or her to be competent.

(6) Has a minimum of 3 years experience of the 5 years immediately preceding application working as a full-time manager for a licensed private security contractor agency or a manager of a proprietary security force of 30 or more persons registered with the Department or with 3 years experience of the 5 years immediately preceding his or her application employed as a full-time supervisor in a law enforcement agency of a federal or state political subdivision, which shall SB487 Enrolled -26- LRB093 05120 AMC 05180 b include a state's attorney's office or public defender's office.

(9) Submits his or her fingerprints, proof of having general liability insurance required under subsection (b), and the required license fee.

(10) Has not violated Section 10-5 of this Act.

Failure to maintain general liability insurance and to provide the SB487 Engrossed -26- LRB093 05120 AMC 05180 b Department with written proof of the insurance shall result in cancellation of the license.

(a) Upon receipt of the required fee and proof that the applicant has a full-time Illinois licensed private security contractor-in-charge, which is a continuing requirement for agency licensure, the Department shall issue,issue without examination, a license as a SB487 Enrolled -27- LRB093 05120 AMC 05180 b private security contractor agency to any of the following:

(3) A corporation or limited liability company doing business in Illinois that is authorized by its articles of incorporation or organization to engage in the business of conducting a private security contractor agency if at least one officer or executive employee is licensed as a private security contractor byunder this Act and all unlicensed officers and directors of the corporation or limited liability company are determined by the Department to be persons of good moral character.

No temporary certificate of authority shall be valid for more SB487 Engrossed -27- LRB093 05120 AMC 05180 b than 90 days.

No temporary permit shall be issued for loss of the licensee-in-charge because of disciplinary action by the Department related to his or her conduct on behalf of the agency.

Training.Training;

(a) Registered employees of the private security contractor agencyand whoSB487 provideEnrolled traditional-28- guardingLRB093 or05120 otherAMC private05180 securityb relatedemployees. functions or who respond to alarm systems shall complete, within 30 days of their employment, a minimum of 20 hours of classroom training provided by a qualified instructor, which shall include the following subjects:

(a) Registered employees of the private security contractor agency who provide traditional guarding or other private security related functions or who respond to alarm systems shall complete, within 30 days of their employment, a minimum of 20 hours of classroom basic training provided by a qualified instructor, which shall include the following subjects:

(3) The use of force.force, including but not limited to the use of nonlethal force (i.e., disabling spray, baton, stungun or similar weapon).

SB487(c) EngrossedRegistered -28-employees LRB093of 05120the AMCprivate 05180security bcontractor (c)agency Registeredwho employeesprovide ofguarding theor other private security contractorrelated shallfunctions, complete,in addition to the classroom SB487 Enrolled -29- LRB093 05120 AMC 05180 b training required under subsection (a), within 6 months of the start of their employment, shall complete an additional 8 hours of on-the-jobtraining training.on subjects to be determined by the employer, which training may be site-specific and may be conducted on the job.

(d) RegisteredIn employeesaddition ofto athe privatebasic securitytraining contractorprovided agency,for within asubsections minimum(a) ofand one(c), yearregistered employees of employment,the private security contractor agency who provide traditional guarding or other private security related functions,functions shall complete an additional 8 hours of refresher training on ansubjects annualto be determined by the employer each calendar year basiscommencing awith minimumthe ofcalendar 8year hoursfollowing ofthe on-the-jobemployee's first employment anniversary date, which refresher training tomay meetbe sitesite-specific specificand requirements.may be conducted on the job.

The(e) foregoingIt on-the-jobis trainingthe isresponsibility inof additionthe employer to certify, on a form provided by the basicDepartment, trainingthat requiredthe underemployee thishas Section.successfully completed the basic and refresher training.

(e) It is the responsibility of the employer to certify, on a form provided by the Department, that the employee has successfully completed the training.

SB487 Enrolled -30- LRB093 05120 AMC 05180 b Section 25-30.

(a) No licensee under this Act or any employee of a licensed agency shall wear or display a badge, shoulder patch SB487 Engrossed -29- LRB093 05120 AMC 05180 b or other identification that contains the words "law enforcement".

(b) All fullmilitary-style uniforms, if worn, by employees of a licensed private security contractor agency, must bear the name of the private security contractor agency, which shall be plainly visible on a patch, badge, or other insignia.

(2) Police officersofficers, firefighters, or municipal employees who open a lock onin an emergency dispatch situation.

(3) A retail merchant selling locks or similar security accessories, duplicating keys, or installing, programming, repairing, maintaining, reprogramming, rebuilding, or servicing electronic garage door devices.

SB487 Enrolled -31- LRB093 05120 AMC 05180 b (5) An employee of a towing service, repossessor, or automobile club opening automotive locks in the normal course of his or her duties.

Additionally, this Act shall not prohibit an employee of a towing service from opening motor vehicles to enable a vehicle to be moved without SB487 Engrossed -30- LRB093 05120 AMC 05180 b towing, provided the towing service does not hold itself out to the public, by directory advertisement, through a sign at the facilities of the towing service, or by any other form of advertisement, as a locksmith.

(a) A person is qualified for licensure as a locksmith SB487 Enrolled -32- LRB093 05120 AMC 05180 b if he or she meets all of the following requirements:

(2) Has not been convicted of any felony in any jurisdiction or at least 10 years have elapsed since the time of full discharge from a sentence imposed for a SB487 Engrossed -31- LRB093 05120 AMC 05180 b felony conviction.

(8) Submits thehis photographs,or theher fingerprints, proof of having general liability insurance required under subsection (b), and the required license fee.

A locksmith employed by a licensed locksmith agency or employed by a private concern SB487 Enrolled -33- LRB093 05120 AMC 05180 b may provide proof that his or her actions as a locksmith are covered by the liability insurance of his or her employer.

SB487 Engrossed -32- LRB093 05120 AMC 05180 b (a) Upon receipt of the required fee and proof that the applicant is an Illinois licensed locksmith who shall assume responsibility for the operation of the agency and the directed actions of the agency's employees, which is a continuing requirement for agency licensure, the Department shall issue,issue without examination, a license as a locksmith agency to any of the following:

(b) An individual licensed as a locksmith operating under a business name registered with the Department other than the licensed locksmith's own name shall not be required to obtain a locksmith agency license if that licensed locksmith does not employ any persons to engage in the practice of locksmithing.

(c) AnNo applicant for licensure as a locksmith agencymay shallbe submit to the Departmentlocksmith prooflicensee ofin-charge general liability insurance sufficient for themore agency'sthan businessone circumstances.locksmith agency.

TheUpon Departmentwritten shall,request by rule,a specifyrepresentative of the minimumagency, generalwithin liability10 insurancedays requirements.after the loss SB487 Enrolled -34- LRB093 05120 AMC 05180 b of a locksmith-in-charge of an agency because of the death of that individual or because of the termination of the employment of that individual, the Department shall issue a temporary certificate of authority allowing the continuing operation of the licensed agency.

Failure to maintain the general liability insurance shall result in cancellation of the license.

SB487 Engrossed -33- LRB093 05120 AMC 05180 b (d) No locksmith may be the locksmith licensee-in-charge for more than one locksmith agency.

Upon written request by a representative of the agency, within 10 days after the loss of a locksmith-in-charge of an agency because of the death of that individual or because of the termination of the employment of that individual, the Department shall issue a temporary certificate of authority allowing the continuing operation of the licensed agency.

No temporary permit shall be issued for loss of the licensee-in-charge because of disciplinary action by the Department related to his or her conduct on behalf of the agency.

Training.Training;

locksmith and employees.

An agency may place a notarized copy of the Department form in lieu of the original into the PERCpermanent employee registration card file.

(c) Any certification of completion of the 20-hour basic training issued under the Private Detective, Private Alarm, SB487 EngrossedEnrolled -34--35- LRB093 05120 AMC 05180 b Private Security and Locksmith Act of 1993 or any prior Act shall be accepted as proof of training under this Act.

ThisA documentationcopy of the work order form shall be retainedkept by the licensed locksmith for ata leastperiod of 2 years and shall beinclude availablethe forname inspectionand uponlicense writtennumber requestof madethe atlocksmith leastor 3the daysname inand advanceidentification bynumber aof lawthe enforcementregistered agency.employee who performed the services.

Work order forms required to be kept under this Section shall be available for inspection upon written request made 3 days in advance by a law enforcement agency.

DocumentationA copy of the work order form shall be retainedkept by the licensed locksmith for ata leastperiod of 2 years and shall beinclude availablethe forname inspectionand uponlicense writtennumber requestof madethe atlocksmith leastor 3the daysname inand advanceidentification bynumber aof lawthe enforcementregistered agency.employee who performed the services.

ARTICLEWork 35.order forms required to be kept under this Section shall be available for inspection upon written request made 3 days in advance by a law enforcement agency.

SB487 Enrolled -36- LRB093 05120 AMC 05180 b ARTICLE 35.

A licensee-in-charge is required to post his or her license only at the agency office.

Each licensee SB487 Engrossed -35- LRB093 05120 AMC 05180 b shall permit his or her office facilities and registered employee files to be audited or inspected at reasonable times and in a reasonable manner upon 24 hours notice by the Department.

In addition to the penalties and remedies provided in this SB487 Enrolled -37- LRB093 05120 AMC 05180 b Section, a licensee who violates any provision of this Section shall be subject to the disciplinary action, fines, and civil penalty provisions of this Act.

(a) As a condition of renewal of a license, each licensee shall report to the Department information pertaining to the licensee's business location, status as active or inactive, proof of continued general liability insurance coverage, and any other data as determined by rule to be reasonably related SB487 Engrossed -36- LRB093 05120 AMC 05180 b to the administration of this Act.

The holder of an agency SB487 Enrolled -38- LRB093 05120 AMC 05180 b license issued under this Act, known in this Section as "employer", may employ in the conduct of his or her business employees under the following provisions:

(C) Has been determined by the Department to be unfit by reason of conviction of an offense in this or SB487 Engrossed -37- LRB093 05120 AMC 05180 b another state, other than a traffic offense.

(D) Has had a license or permanent employee registration card denied, suspended, or revoked under this Act (i) within theone previousyear 12before monthsthe fromdate the dateperson's ofapplication thefor denial,permanent suspension,employee orregistration revocation.card is received by the Department;

and (ii) that refusal, denial, suspension, or revocation was based on any provision of this Act other than Section 40-50, item (6) or (8) of subsection (a) of Section 15-10, subsection (b) of Section 15-10, item (6) or (8) of subsection (a) of Section 20-10, subsection (b) of Section 20-10, item (6) or (8) of subsection (a) of Section 25-10, subsection (b) of Section 25-10, item (7) of subsection (a) of Section 30-10, subsection (b) of Section 30-10, or Section 10-40.

SB487 Enrolled -39- LRB093 05120 AMC 05180 b (2) No person may be employed by a private detective agency, private security contractor agency, private alarm contractor agency, or locksmith agency under this Section until he or she has executed and furnished to the employer, on forms furnished by the Department, a verified statement to be known as "Employee's Statement" setting forth:

(C) That the person has not had a license or employee registration denied, revoked, or suspended under this Act.Act (i) within one year before the date the person's application for permanent employee registration card is received by the Department;

and (ii) that refusal, denial, suspension, or revocation was based on any provision of this Act other than Section 40-50, item (6) or (8) of subsection (a) of Section 15-10, subsection (b) of Section 15-10, item (6) or (8) of subsection (a) of Section 20-10, subsection (b) of Section 20-10, item (6) or (8) of subsection (a) of Section 25-10, subsection (b) of Section 25-10, item (7) of subsection (a) of Section 30-10, subsection (b) of Section 30-10, or Section 10-40.

(F) Any dishonorable discharge from the armed SB487 Enrolled -40- LRB093 05120 AMC 05180 b services of the United States.

(G) Any other information as may be required by any SB487 Engrossed -38- LRB093 05120 AMC 05180 b rule of the Department to show the good character, competency, and integrity of the person executing the statement.

The Department of State Police shall furnishfurnish, pursuant to positive identification, records of Illinois convictions to the Department.

The Department, atin its discretion, may allow an applicant who does not have reasonable access to a designated vendor to provide his or her fingerprints in anotheran alternative manner.

The Department, atin its discretion, may also use other procedures in performing or obtaining criminal background checks of applicants.

Also, an individual who has retired as a peace officer within 12 months of application may submit verification, on forms provided by the Department and signed by his or her employer, of his or her previous full-time employment as a peace SB487 Enrolled -41- LRB093 05120 AMC 05180 b officer.

(d) The Department shall issue a permanent employee registration card, in a form the Department prescribes, to SB487 Engrossed -39- LRB093 05120 AMC 05180 b all qualified applicants.

The Department shall notify the submitting licensed agency within 10 days upon the issuance of or intent to deny the permanent employee registration card.

Armed employee files shall contain a copy of an active firearm owner's identification card and a copy of SB487 EngrossedEnrolled -40--42- LRB093 05120 AMC 05180 b an active firearm authorization card.

It is unlawful for an applicant for registered employment to file with the Department the fingerprints of a person other than SB487 EngrossedEnrolled -41--43- LRB093 05120 AMC 05180 b himself or herself.

Rosters are to be SB487 EngrossedEnrolled -42--44- LRB093 05120 AMC 05180 b maintained by the agency for a period of at least 24 months.

The Department may adopt rules to implement this SB487 Engrossed -43- LRB093 05120 AMC 05180 b subsection (k).

SB487 Enrolled -45- LRB093 05120 AMC 05180 b (l) No person may be employed under this Section in any capacity if:

(a) No person shall perform duties that include the use, carrying, or possession of a firearm in the performance of SB487 Engrossed -44- LRB093 05120 AMC 05180 b those duties without complying with the provisions of this SB487 Enrolled -46- LRB093 05120 AMC 05180 b Section and having been issued a valid firearm authorization card by the Department.

The firearm authorization card shall be issued by the Department and shall identify the person holding it and SB487 Engrossed -45- LRB093 05120 AMC 05180 b the name of the course where the employee received firearm SB487 Enrolled -47- LRB093 05120 AMC 05180 b instruction and shall specify the type of weapon or weapons the person is authorized by the Department to carry and for which the person has been trained.

(g) TheNotwithstanding Departmentany shallother promulgateprovision rules for the expedited issuance of firearmthis authorizationAct cards to registeredthe employeescontrary, whoall holdrequirements arelating validto firearmfirearms authorization cardcards anddo onnot whoseapply behalf another agency is applying due to a changepeace inofficer. employment by the registered employee.

The firearm training course shall be conducted by entities, by a SB487 Engrossed -46- LRB093 05120 AMC 05180 b licensee, or by an agency licensed by this Act, provided the course is approved by the Department.

SB487 Enrolled -48- LRB093 05120 AMC 05180 b (1) 40 hours of training, 20 hours of which shall be as described in Sections 15-20, 20-20, or 25-20, as applicable, and 20 hours of which shall include all of the following:

Successful completion shall be determined by the Department.

(a) All financial institutions that employ one or more armed securityemployees guards and all commercial or industrial operations that employ 5 or more persons as armed securityemployees SB487 Engrossed -47- LRB093 05120 AMC 05180 b guards shall register their security forces with the Department on forms SB487 Enrolled -49- LRB093 05120 AMC 05180 b provided by the Department.

(b) All armed security employees of the registered proprietary security force must complete a 20-hour basic training course and 20-hour firearm training.

The practice of a private detective, private security contractor, private alarm contractor, locksmith, private detective agency, private security contractor agency, private alarm contractor agency, or locksmith agency by any person, firm, corporation, or other legal entity that has not been issued a license by the Department or whose license has been suspended, revoked, or not renewed is hereby declared to be inimical to the public safety and welfare and to constitute a public nuisance.

Upon the filing of a verified petition in court, if satisfied by affidavit or otherwise that the person, firm, corporation, or other legal entity is or has been conducting activities in violation of this Act, the court may enter a temporary restraining order or preliminary injunction, without bond, enjoining the defendant from further activity.

A copy of the SB487 Engrossed -48- LRB093 05120 AMC 05180 b verified complaint shall be served upon the defendant and the SB487 Enrolled -50- LRB093 05120 AMC 05180 b proceedings shall be conducted as in civil cases.

(5) Performing any services in a grossly negligent manner or permitting any of a licensee's employees to perform services in a grossly negligent manner, regardless of whether actual damage to the public is SB487 Engrossed -49- LRB093 05120 AMC 05180 b established.

SB487 Enrolled -51- LRB093 05120 AMC 05180 b (6) Continued practice, although the licenseeperson has become unfit to practice due to any of the following:

(B) Mental disability demonstrated by the entry of an order or judgment by a court that a licenseeperson is in need of mental treatment or is incompetent.

If the Department has reasonable cause to believe that a licenseeperson is addicted to or dependent on alcohol or drugs that may endanger the public, the Department may require the licenseeperson to undergo an examination to determine the extent of the addiction or dependency.

(9) Failing to account for or remit any moneys or documents illegally coming into the licensee's possession that belong to another person or entity.

(10) Discipline by aanother federalUnited States jurisdiction or foreign nation, if at least one of the grounds for the discipline is the same or substantially equivalent to those set forth in this Act.

SB487 Engrossed -50- LRB093 05120 AMC 05180 b (12) Engaging in false or misleading advertising.

(13) Aiding, assisting, or willingly permitting SB487 Enrolled -52- LRB093 05120 AMC 05180 b another person to violate this Act or rules promulgated under it.

(24) ThePurporting Department shall seek to be consistenta inlicensee-in-charge SB487of Engrossedan -51-agency LRB093without 05120active AMCparticipation 05180in b the applicationagency. of disciplinary sanctions.

(b) The Department shall seek to be consistent in the SB487 Enrolled -53- LRB093 05120 AMC 05180 b application of disciplinary sanctions.

Any individual who violates this Section or who files false papers or reports to his or her employer ismay guiltybe ofdisciplined aunder ClassSection A40-10 misdemeanor.of this Act.

Section 40-30.40-25.

SB487 EngrossedEnrolled -52--54- LRB093 05120 AMC 05180 b Section 40-35.40-30.

The Department shall notify the person,person by certifiedfirst mailclass returnmail receipt requested, that his or her check or payment was returned and that the person shall pay to the Department by certified check or money order the amount of the returned check plus a $50 penalty within 30 calendar days after the date of the notification.

Section 40-40.40-35.

The Department may issue a license or renewal if the person has established a satisfactory repayment record as determined by the Illinois Student SB487 EngrossedEnrolled -53--55- LRB093 05120 AMC 05180 b Assistance Commission or other appropriate governmental agency of this State.

Section 40-45.40-40.

Section 40-50.40-45.

The Department may refuse to issue or may suspend the license of any person, firm, or other entity that fails to file a tax return, to pay a tax, penalty, or interest shown in a filed return, or to pay any final assessment of a tax, penalty, or SB487 EngrossedEnrolled -54--56- LRB093 05120 AMC 05180 b interest, as required by any law administered by the Department of Revenue until the requirements of the law are satisfied or a repayment agreement with the Department of Revenue has been entered into.

Section 40-50.

Statute of limitations.

No action may be taken under this Act against a person or entity licensed under this Act unless the action is commenced within 5 years after the occurrence of the alleged violations.

A continuing violation shall be deemed to have occurred on the date when the circumstances last existed that give rise to the alleged violation.

INVESTIGATION AND HEARING PROVISIONS.PROVISIONS Section 45-10.

Section 45-10.

Service shall be considered to have been given if the notice was personally received by the licensee or if the notice was mailed by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the licensee at SB487 Enrolled -57- LRB093 05120 AMC 05180 b the licensee's address on file with the Department.

(3) That the licensee may produce witnesses and evidence on his or her behalf and has the right to SB487cross- Engrossedexamine -55- LRB093 05120 AMC 05180 b cross-examine witnesses and evidence produced against him or her.

(6) That a hearing officer authorized by the Department shall conduct the hearing and, following the conclusion of that hearing, shall make findings of fact, conclusions of law, and recommendations, separately stated, to the DirectorBoard as to what disciplinary action, if any, should be imposed on the licensee.

(7) That the licensee shall file a written answer to the Board under oath within 20 days after the service of the noticenotice, and that if the licensee fails to file an answer,answer default will be taken and the license or certificate may be reprimanded, suspended, revoked, or placed on probationary status, or other disciplinary action may be taken, including limiting the scope, nature, or extent of practice, as the Director may deemconsider appropriate.proper.

In case the licensee, after receiving notice, fails to file an answer, that person's license or certificate may, in the discretion of the Director, having received first the recommendation of the Board, be suspended, revoked, or placed on probationary status;

or the Director may take whatever disciplinary action is SB487 Enrolled -58- LRB093 05120 AMC 05180 b considered under this Act, including limiting the scope, nature, or extent of the person's practice, without a hearing, if the act or acts charged constitute sufficient grounds for the action under this Act.

(c) The Director, following the time allowed for filing SB487 Engrossed -56- LRB093 05120 AMC 05180 b a motion for rehearing or reconsideration, shall review the Board's findings of fact, conclusions of law and recommendations and any subsequently filed motions.

The Director shall promptly provide the Board with a written explanation of any deviation and shall specify the reasons for the action.

SB487 Enrolled -59- LRB093 05120 AMC 05180 b (d) All proceedings under this Section are matters of public record and shall be preserved.

If the Director temporarily suspends a license without a hearing, a hearing by the Department shall be held within 30 days after the suspension has occurredoccurred. or the temporary suspension shall be rescinded.

Disposition may be made of any formal charge by consent order between the SB487 Engrossed -57- LRB093 05120 AMC 05180 b Department and the licensee.

The Board shall be apprised of the consent order at its next meetingmeeting. and shall promptly submit its view of the consent order to the Department.

The Department shall reinstate any license to good standing uponunder athis recommendationAct byupon therecommendation Board to the DirectorDirector, after a hearing before the Board or a hearing officer authorized by the Department.

The Department shall be satisfied that the applicant's renewed practice is not contrary to the public interest.

Whenever the Department believeshas reason to believe a person, firm, corporation, or other legal entity has violated any provision of Section 10-5, the Department may issue a rule to show cause why an order to cease and desist should not be entered against that SB487 Enrolled -60- LRB093 05120 AMC 05180 b person, firm, corporation, or other legal entity.

The rule shall clearly set forth the grounds relied upon by the Department and shall provide a period of 7 days from the date of the rule to file an answer to the satisfaction of the Department.

TheFailure respondentto shallanswer beto giventhe 21satisfaction daysof from the dateDepartment ofshall mailingcause ofan theorder ruleto cease and desist to respond.be issued immediately.

The failure by the respondent to respond to a rule to show cause may result in an order to cease and desist to be issued by the Director immediately.

All final administrative decisions of the Department,Department as defined in the Code of Civil Procedure, are subject to judicial review under Article III of the Code of Civil Procedure.

The proceedingsterm for"administrative judicialdecision" reviewis shalldefined beas commenced in theSection circuit3-101 court of the countyCode inof whichCivil theProcedure. party applying for review resides.

IfThe theproceedings partyfor isjudicial notreview ashall residentbe ofcommenced Illinois,in the venuecircuit shallcourt beof the county in Sangamonwhich County.the party applying for review resides;

Thebut Departmentif shall not be required to certify any record to the courtparty or to file any answer in court or otherwise appear in any court in a judicial review proceeding, unless there is filednot in the court with the complaint, a receiptresident from the Department acknowledging SB487 Engrossed -58- LRB093 05120 AMC 05180 b payment of theIllinois, costs of furnishing and certifying the record,venue computedshall atbe thein costSangamon ofCounty. preparing the record.

The Department shall not be required to certify any record to the court or file any answer in court or otherwise appear in any court in a judicial review proceeding, unless there is filed in the court with the complaint a receipt from the Department acknowledging payment of the costs of furnishing and certifying the record.

Costs shall be computed at the cost of preparing the record.

Failure byon the part of the applicant or licensee to file a receipt in court is grounds for dismissal of the action.

During all judicial proceedings relatingincident to a disciplinary action, the sanctionsanctions imposed upon a licensee by the Department shall remain in effect, unless the court determines justice requires a stay of the order.

An order of revocation or suspension or placing a license on probationary status or other disciplinary action as the Department may consider SB487 Enrolled -61- LRB093 05120 AMC 05180 b proper or a certified copy thereof, over the seal of the Department and purporting to be signed by the Director, is prima facie proof that:

(3) The obtaining of or the attempt to obtain any SB487 Engrossed -59- LRB093 05120 AMC 05180 b license or authorization issued under this Act by fraudulent misrepresentation.

The individual shall not be eligible for licensure under this Act until at least 10 years have elapsed since the time of full discharge from any sentence imposed for a felony conviction.

If any person in SB487 Enrolled -62- LRB093 05120 AMC 05180 b making any oath or affidavit required by this Act swears falsely, the person is guilty of perjury and may be punished accordingly.

(b) Any circuit court, upon the application of the licenseelicensee, the Department, or Departmentthe Board, may petitionorder athe circuitattendance courtof forwitnesses enforcementand the production of relevant books and papers before the subpoena.Board in any hearing under this Act.

The circuit court may compel obedience to its order forby enforcementproceedings offor thecontempt. subpoena as in other civil matters.

Notwithstanding any other statute or Department rule to the contrary, all requests for testimony, production of documents or records shall be strictly in SB487 Engrossed -60- LRB093 05120 AMC 05180 b accordance with this Act.

The notice of hearing, the complaint, all other documents in the nature of pleadings and written motions filed in the proceedings, the transcript of testimony, the report of the Board, and the orders of the SB487 Enrolled -63- LRB093 05120 AMC 05180 b Department shall constitute the record of the proceedings.

ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS.PROVISIONS Section 50-5.

Section 50-5.

The Director shall employ, pursuant to the Personnel Code, personnel, on a full-time or part-time basis, for the effective enforcement of this Act.

SB487 Engrossed -61- LRB093 05120 AMC 05180 b Section 50-10.

The Private Detective, Private Security,Alarm, Private Alarm,Security, and Locksmith Board.

(a) The Private Detective, Private Security,Alarm, Private Alarm,Security, and Locksmith Board shall consist of 11 members appointed by the Director and comprised of 2 licensed private detectives, 3 licensed private security contractors, 2 licensed private alarm contractors, 2 licensed locksmiths, one public member who is not licensed or registered under this Act and who has no connection with a business licensed SB487 Enrolled -64- LRB093 05120 AMC 05180 b under this Act, and one member representing the employees registered under this Act.

(b) Members shall serve 4-year4 year terms and may serve until their successors are appointed.

SB487 Engrossed -62- LRB093 05120 AMC 05180 b (d) Members shall receive compensation as set by law.

(g) Board members are not liable for their acts, SB487 Enrolled -65- LRB093 05120 AMC 05180 b omissions, decisions, or other conduct in connection with their duties on the Board, except those determined to be willful, wanton, or intentional misconduct.

SB487 Engrossed -63- LRB093 05120 AMC 05180 b Section 50-25.

SB487 Enrolled -66- LRB093 05120 AMC 05180 b Section 50-30.

DepositFees; of fees and fines.

Alldeposit of the fees and finesfines. collected under this Act shall be deposited into the General Professions Dedicated Fund.

The Department shall by rule provide for fees for the administration and enforcement of this Act, and those fees are nonrefundable.

All of the fees and fines collected under this Act shall be deposited into the General Professions Dedicated Fund and be appropriated to the Department for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Department in the administration and enforcement of this Act.

All licenses issued under the Private Detective, Private Alarm, Private Security, and Locksmith Act of 1993 are valid and are subject to the same authority of the Department to revoke or suspend them as licenses issued under this Act.

SB487 Enrolled -67- LRB093 05120 AMC 05180 b Section 90-5.

The Regulatory Sunset Act is amended by SB487 Engrossed -64- LRB093 05120 AMC 05180 b changing Sections 4.14 and 4.24 as follows:

(a) The following ____i____t____ -------- repealed December 31, 2003:

-----------------e----------------------,------------------------------t-----------------------a------------ -e-------------------- The Illinois Occupational Therapy Practice Act.

_h______________________P_____________________t______________h_____________________e______________________a_____________ _____o_____________________ (Source:

(a) The Department may furnish, pursuant to positive identification, records of convictions to the Department of Professional Regulation for the purpose of meeting registration or licensure requirements under The Private Detective, Private Alarm, __________e_____________ SB487 EngrossedEnrolled -65--68- LRB093 05120 AMC 05180 b Private Detective, Private Alarm, __________e_____________ _____m________________ ----P----------------------f------.

A service contract provider who is the manufacturer or a wholly-owned subsidiary of the manufacturer of the product or the builder, seller, or lessor of the product that is the SB487 Enrolled -69- LRB093 05120 AMC 05180 b subject of the service contract is required to comply only SB487 Engrossed -66- LRB093 05120 AMC 05180 b with Sections 30, 35, 45, and 50 of this Act;

Contracts for the repair and monitoring of private alarm or private security systems regulated under the Private Detective, Private Alarm, Private Security, and Locksmith Act of 2________ -----9--- are not required to comply with this Act and are not subject to any provision of the Illinois Insurance Code.

The Secretary shall require any such applicant for services to pay for the costs of furnishing such services and SB487 Enrolled -70- LRB093 05120 AMC 05180 b the use of the equipment involved, and in addition is SB487 Engrossed -67- LRB093 05120 AMC 05180 b empowered to establish prices and charges for the services so furnished and for the use of the electronic equipment utilized.

Each list of registered vehicles shall be arranged serially according to the registration numbers assigned to registered vehicles and SB487 Enrolled -71- LRB093 05120 AMC 05180 b shall contain in addition the names and addresses of SB487 Engrossed -68- LRB093 05120 AMC 05180 b registered owners and a brief description of each vehicle including the serial or other identifying number thereof.

Certification shall be made SB487 Enrolled -72- LRB093 05120 AMC 05180 b under the signature of the Secretary of State and shall be SB487 Engrossed -69- LRB093 05120 AMC 05180 b authenticated by Seal of the Secretary of State.

Any misrepresentation made by a requestor of title or vehicle information shall be punishable as a petty offense, except in the case of persons licensed as a private detective or firms licensed as a private detective agency which shall be subject to disciplinary sanctions under Section 4 _____ -- -----5------ of the Private Detective, Private Alarm, P______________ _____i_____________________t______________i_____________________c__________ ------------S-------------------------S------------ -----8--.

(f-5) The Secretary of State shall not disclose or otherwise make available to any person or entity any personally identifying information obtained by the Secretary of State in connection with a driver's license, vehicle, or title registration record unless the information is disclosed SB487 Enrolled -73- LRB093 05120 AMC 05180 b for one of the following purposes:

SB487 Engrossed -70- LRB093 05120 AMC 05180 b (1) For use by any government agency, including any court or law enforcement agency, in carrying out its functions, or any private person or entity acting on behalf of a federal, State, or local agency in carrying out its functions.

(5) For use in connection with any civil, criminal, administrative, or arbitral proceeding in any federal, State, or local court or agency or before any self-regulatory body, including the service of process, investigationSB487 inEnrolled anticipation-74- ofLRB093 litigation,05120 andAMC the05180 SB487b Engrossedinvestigation -71-in LRB093anticipation 05120of AMClitigation, 05180and bthe execution or enforcement of judgments and orders, or pursuant to an order of a federal, State, or local court.

current driver's license issuance information, except that the information on judicialSB487 drivingEnrolled permits-75- shallLRB093 be05120 availableAMC only05180 asb SB487judicial Engrosseddriving -72-permits LRB093shall 05120be AMCavailable 05180only bas otherwise provided by this Code;

This 10 day period shall not apply to requests for information made by law enforcement officials, government agencies, financial institutions, attorneys, insurers, employers, automobile associated businesses, persons licensed as a private detective or firms licensed as a private detective agency under the Private Detective, Private Alarm, _______ _e_____________________t_______________e_____________________h_____________ -------v---------------------a------------- -c----------,-c-----------, who are employed by or are acting on behalf of law enforcement officials, government agencies, financial institutions, attorneys, insurers, employers, SB487 EngrossedEnrolled -73--76- LRB093 05120 AMC 05180 b financial institutions, attorneys, insurers, employers, automobile associated businesses, and other business entities for purposes consistent with the Illinois Vehicle Code, the affected driver or other entities as the Secretary may exempt by rule and regulation.

Any misrepresentation made by a requestor of driver information shall be punishable as a petty offense, except in the case of persons licensed as a private detective or firms licensed as a private detective agency which shall be subject to disciplinary sanctions under Section _____4_____ -------5--------- of the Private Detective, Private Alarm, P_______________y______________________o______________________i______________________t_________ --- -r---------------------f------.

Except as otherwise provided in this Section, the Secretary of State may furnish, without fee, information from an individual driver's record on file, if a written request therefor is submitted by any public transit system or authority, public defender, law enforcement agency, a state or federal agency, or an Illinois local intergovernmental association, if the request is for the purpose of a background check of applicants for employment with the requesting agency, or for the purpose of an official investigation conducted by SB487 Enrolled -77- LRB093 05120 AMC 05180 b the agency, or to determine a current address for the SB487 Engrossed -74- LRB093 05120 AMC 05180 b driver so public funds can be recovered or paid to the driver, or for any other purpose set forth in subsection (f-5) of this Section.

Such SB487 Enrolled -78- LRB093 05120 AMC 05180 b record shall contain all the information referred to in SB487 Engrossed -75- LRB093 05120 AMC 05180 b paragraph 1 of this subsection (g) plus:

No confidential information may be open to public inspection or the contents disclosed to anyone, except officers and employees of the Secretary who have a need to know the information contained in the medical reports and the Driver SB487 Enrolled -79- LRB093 05120 AMC 05180 b License Medical Advisory Board, unless so directed by an SB487 Engrossed -76- LRB093 05120 AMC 05180 b order of a court of competent jurisdiction.

(p) The Secretary of State is empowered to adopt rules SB487 Enrolled -80- LRB093 05120 AMC 05180 b to effectuate this Section.

SB487 Engrossed -77- LRB093 05120 AMC 05180 b (Source:

(5) Persons licensed as private security SB487 EngrossedEnrolled -78--81- LRB093 05120 AMC 05180 b (5) Persons licensed as private security contractors, private detectives, or private alarm contractors, or employed by an agency certified by the Department of Professional Regulation, if their duties include the carrying of a weapon under the provisions of the Private Detective, Private Alarm, P____a__________________t_____________ _n_____________________0____n_____________________f_______ ------------------r---------------------------c------------- -9---, while actually engaged in the performance of the duties of their employment or commuting between their homes and places of employment, provided that such commuting is accomplished within one hour from departure from home or place of employment, as the case may be.

Persons exempted under this subdivision (a)(5) shall be required to have completed a course of study in firearms handling and training approved and supervised by the Department of Professional Regulation as prescribed by Section 28 of the Private Detective, Private Alarm, _r_____________________d______________________4__r_____________________L_____________________ ----------------------- -e-------------------, prior to becoming eligible for this exemption.

provided that such securitySB487 guardEnrolled has-82- successfullyLRB093 completed05120 aAMC course05180 ofb SB487security Engrossedguard -79-has LRB093successfully 05120completed AMCa 05180course bof study, approved by and supervised by the Department of Professional Regulation, consisting of not less than 40 hours of training that includes the theory of law enforcement, liability for acts, and the handling of weapons.

Conditions for the renewal of firearm authorization cards issued under the provisions of this Section shall be the same as for those cards issued under the provisions of the Private Detective, Private Alarm,Alarm_ __r_____________________d______________________4_ _r_____________________L_____________________----------- -------------e-------------------. -e---------------------3-.

(8) Persons employed by a financial institution for the protection of other employees and property related to such financial institution, while actually engaged in the performance of their duties, commuting between their homes and places of employment, or traveling between sites or properties owned or operated by such financial institution, provided that any person so employed has successfully completed a course of study, approved by and supervised by the Department of Professional Regulation, consisting of not less than 40 hours of training which includes theory of law enforcement, liability for acts, SB487 Enrolled -83- LRB093 05120 AMC 05180 b and the handling of weapons.

A person shall be considered SB487 Engrossed -80- LRB093 05120 AMC 05180 b to be eligible for this exemption if he or she has completed the required 20 hours of training for a security officer and 20 hours of required firearm training, and has been issued a firearm authorization card by the Department of Professional Regulation.

Conditions for renewal of firearm authorization cards issued under the provisions of this Section shall be the same as for those issued under the provisions of the Private Detective, Private Alarm,Alarm,__________S_____________ ____________e______________o____________________ _o_____________________4_a----------------------c------------. ---------------------A-----------.

SB487 Enrolled -84- LRB093 05120 AMC 05180 b (13.5) A person employed as an armed security guard SB487 Engrossed -81- LRB093 05120 AMC 05180 b at a nuclear energy, storage, weapons or development site or facility regulated by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission who has completed the background screening and training mandated by the rules and regulations of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

(3) Members of the Armed Services or Reserve Forces SB487 Enrolled -85- LRB093 05120 AMC 05180 b of the United States or the Illinois National Guard, SB487 Engrossed -82- LRB093 05120 AMC 05180 b while in the performance of their official duty.

(6) The manufacture, transport, testing, delivery, transfer or sale, and all lawful commercial or experimental activities necessary thereto, of rifles, shotguns, and weapons made from rifles or shotguns, or ammunition for such rifles, shotguns or weapons, where engaged in by a person operating as a contractor or subcontractor pursuant to a contract or subcontract for the development and supply of such rifles, shotguns, weapons or ammunition to the United States government or SB487 Enrolled -86- LRB093 05120 AMC 05180 b any branch of the Armed Forces of the United States, when SB487 Engrossed -83- LRB093 05120 AMC 05180 b such activities are necessary and incident to fulfilling the terms of such contract.

(4) Commerce, preparation, assembly or possession ofSB487 explosiveEnrolled bullets-87- byLRB093 manufacturers05120 ofAMC ammunition05180 SB487b Engrossedof -84-explosive LRB093bullets 05120by AMCmanufacturers 05180of bammunition licensed by the federal government, in connection with the supply of those organizations and persons exempted by subdivision (g)(1) of this Section, or like organizations and persons outside this State, or the transportation of explosive bullets to any organization or person exempted in this Section by a common carrier or by a vehicle owned or leased by an exempted manufacturer.

2-202) SB487 Enrolled -88- LRB093 05120 AMC 05180 b Sec.

Place of SB487 Engrossed -85- LRB093 05120 AMC 05180 b service;

In counties with a population of less than 1,000,000, process may be served, without special appointment, by a person who is licensed or registered as a private detective under the Private Detective, Private Alarm, Private Security, and Locksmith Act of 2________ ------9-- or by a registered employee of a private detective agency certified under that Act.

(a-5) Upon motion and in its discretion, the court may appoint as a special process server a private detective agency certified under the Private Detective, Private Alarm, Private Security, and Locksmith Act of 2____2 ---3-.____ ----.

The motion and the order of appointment must contain the number of the certificate issued to the private detective agency by the Department of Professional Regulation under the Private Detective, Private Alarm, Private Security, and Locksmith Act SB487 Enrolled -89- LRB093 05120 AMC 05180 b of __0__ ----.

SB487 Engrossed -86- LRB093 05120 AMC 05180 b (b) Summons may be served upon the defendants wherever they may be found in the State, by any person authorized to serve process.

(f) In counties with a population of 3,000,000 or more, process may be served, with special appointment by the court, by a private process server or a law enforcement agency other SB487 Enrolled -90- LRB093 05120 AMC 05180 b than the county sheriff in proceedings instituted under the SB487 Engrossed -87- LRB093 05120 AMC 05180 b Forcible Entry and Detainer Article of this Code as a result of a lessor or lessor's assignee declaring a lease void pursuant to Section 11 of the Controlled Substance and Cannabis Nuisance Act.