"Administrative law judge" or "hearing officer" means any attorney licensed to practice law in Illinois and authorized by the Director to preside at an administrative hearing.
"Alleged violator" means a person or entity issued a citation under the Smoke Free Illinois Act.
"Business Day" means any day when the Department's offices are open.
"Citation" means a document alleging a violation of the Smoke Free Illinois Act.
"Contested case" has the meaning ascribed to it in Section 1-30 of the IAPA and shall include hearings pursuant to the Smoke Free Illinois Act (SFIA).
"Day" means a calendar day, unless otherwise specified.
"Default" or "default judgment" means a written order entered after due process requirements of adequate notice and opportunity for hearing have been provided and the respondent fails to appear, defend, or answer; or a written order entered as an ultimate sanction for improper conduct. This order is considered a final order.
"Department" means the Illinois Department of Public Health.
"Director" means the Director or the designee of the Director of the Department of Public Health.
"Dismissal for Want of Prosecution" means any instance where a Complainant fails to actively participate in a case which they have initiated.
"Electronic mail" means a communication by electronic means which is automatically retained and stored and may be readily accessed or retrieved.
"Enforcing agency" has the meaning ascribed to it in Section 40 of the Smoke Free Illinois Act.
"Final order" or "final decision" means a written order that disposes of a case or action, either with or without the imposition of a penalty, sanction, or other action.
"License" has the meaning ascribed to it in Section 1-35 of the IAPA.
"Licensing" has the meaning ascribed to it in Section 1-40 of the IAPA.
"Person" has the meaning ascribed to it in Section 1-60 of the IAPA.
"Personal information" includes any Social Security, Medicaid, Medicare, or health insurance numbers.
"Video conferencing application" refers to video conferencing applications such as WebEx, Zoom, Skype, etc.
The following federal laws, State laws and rules, and Illinois Supreme Court Rules are referenced in this Part:
Ill. Admin. Code tit. 77, § 100.2
Amended at 34 Ill. Reg. 11768, effective July 30, 2010