100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY
State of Illinois
2017 and 2018
HB3477
 
Introduced , by Rep. Mark Batinick
 
SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:
 

 
720 ILCS 5/26-8 new

     Amends the Criminal Code of 2012.  Creates the offense of kindling a fire on a public way.  Provides that a person commits the offense  when he or she knowingly lights, kindles, or burns a fire on the surface of a road, street, or other public way. Provides exemptions.  Provides that a violation is a petty offense for which a fine not exceeding $1,000 may be imposed.
  


LRB100 10911 RLC 21147 b

 
 
A BILL FOR
 

  
HB3477LRB100 10911 RLC 21147 b


  
1    AN ACT concerning criminal law.
  
 
2    Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois,
 
3represented in the General Assembly:
  
 
 
4    Section 5. The Criminal Code of 2012 is amended  by adding 
5Section 26-8 as follows:
 
6    (720 ILCS 5/26-8 new)
7    Sec. 26-8. Kindling a fire on a public way.
8    (a) A person commits kindling a fire on a public way when 
9he or she knowingly lights, kindles, or burns a fire on the 
10surface of a road, street, or other public way.
11    (b)  This Section does not apply to:
12        (1) persons engaged in construction work in a 
13    construction or maintenance speed zone as defined in 
14    Section 11-605.1 of the Illinois Vehicle Code; 
15        (2) the use of a flare by emergency personnel; or
16        (3) the use of a flare to signal approaching traffic of 
17    an emergency or disabled vehicle.
18    (c)  Sentence.  Kindling a fire on a public way is a petty 
19offense for which a fine not exceeding $1,000 may be imposed.