(B) Nothing in this chapter shall limit the lawful authority granted to:
(1) Persons who are authorized by the Illinois Cannabis Control Act to deal with cannabis;
(2) Persons registered under federal law to conduct research with cannabis;
(3) Persons authorized by the Illinois Controlled Substance Act to deal with controlled substances;
(4) Authority granted by the Medical Practice Act, the Illinois Nursing Act, or the Pharmacy Practice Act; and/or
(5) Authorized law enforcement personnel while in the course of their duties.
(C) Except as otherwise provided for in division (A) above, any person violating the provisions of this chapter shall be fined pursuant to § 10.99 for each offense, and a separate offense shall be deemed committed on each day during or on which a violation occurs or continues.
(Ord. 82-387, passed 4-22-1982; Ord. 20-1236, passed 5-28-2020)