(a) Definitions. For purposes of this section, the following definitions apply:
(1) "Senior Living Center" means:
(A) any elderly housing unit as defined in Section 17-17-0250;
(B) any adult family care center that is owned or rented for the purpose of providing care for three or more adults, ages 55 or older, as defined in Section 4-6-080;
(C) any assisted living establishment where sleeping accommodations are provided for at least three unrelated adults, at least 80 percent of whom are 55 years of age or older, as defined in Section 4-6-090;
(D) any supportive living facility for persons who are 65 years of age or older as defined in Title 89 III. Adm. Code 146, Subpart 8.
(2) "Nursing Home" means any long-term care facility as that term is defined in the Illinois Nursing Home Care Act, 210 ILCS 45.
(3) "Senior and Nursing Home Safety Zone" means:
(A) the premises comprising a Senior Living Center or Nursing Home; or
(B) within 500 feet of the property line of any building, real property, or parking area, controlled by a Senior Living Center or Nursing Home.
(b) Penalties.
(A) the penalty for a first offense shall be a fine of not less than $1,000.00 nor more than $5,000.00, and incarceration for a term not less than 120 days nor more than six months;
(B) the penalty for a second offense shall be a fine of not less than $5,000.00 nor more than $15,000.00, and incarceration for a term not less than 150 days nor more than six months; and
(C) the penalty for a third or subsequent offense shall be a fine of not less than $10,000.00 nor more than $20,000.00, and incarceration for a term of six months.
(2) The following enhanced penalties shall apply to violations of Section 8-20-060 of this Code that occur in senior and nursing home safety zones:
(A) the penalty for a first offense shall be a fine of not less than $1,000.00 nor more than $5,000.00, and incarceration for a term not less than 30 days nor more than six months;
(B) the penalty for a second offense shall be a fine of not less than $5,000.00 nor more than $15,000.00, and incarceration for a term not less than 90 days nor more than six months; and
(C) the penalty for a third or subsequent offense shall be a fine of not less than $10,000.00 nor more than $20,000.00, and incarceration for a term of six months.
(3) The following enhanced penalties shall apply to violations of Section 8-24-020 of this Code that occur in senior and nursing home safety zones:
(A) the penalty for a first offense shall be a fine of not less than $500.00 nor more than $1,000.00, and incarceration for a term not less than 30 days nor more than six months;
(B) the penalty for a second offense shall be a fine of not less than $1,000.00 nor more than $2,000.00, and incarceration for a term not less than 90 days nor more than six months; and
(C) the penalty for a third or subsequent offense shall be a fine of not less than $2,000.00 nor more than $5,000.00, and incarceration for a term of six months.
(Added Coun. J. 5-25-18, p. 77907, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 4-10-19, p. 100029, Art. II, § 93)