Illinois Sanctions for Violation of Alcohol Control Statutes

235 Illinois Compiled Statutes 5/6-20

• Class A Misdemeanor – unlawful use of a identification card
• Class 4 Felony – fictitious or unlawfully altered identification card
• Class 4 Felony – fraudulent identification card
• Class B Misdemeanor to possess or sell alcohol if you are under 21*
• Class A Misdemeanor to see, give, or deliver alcohol to individuals under 21 years of age.Local ordinances may also be enforced.

Class A Misdemeanors are punishable with a fine of $1 to $2,500 and up to one-year in the county jail.

Class B Misdemeanors are punishable with a fine of $1 to $1,500 and up to six-months in the county jail.

• These violations may also result in one's driver's license being administratively revoked or suspended by the Illinois Secretary of State's office.