30 ILCS 167/5

Current through Public Act 103-593
Section 30 ILCS 167/5 - Findings; purpose

The General Assembly finds that violations of the Tobacco Product Manufacturers' Escrow Act threaten the integrity of the tobacco Master Settlement Agreement, the fiscal soundness of the State, and the public health. The General Assembly finds that enacting procedural enhancements will help prevent violations and aid the enforcement of the Tobacco Product Manufacturers' Escrow Act and thereby safeguard the Master Settlement Agreement, the fiscal soundness of the State, and the public health. The provisions of this Act are not intended to and shall not be interpreted to amend the Tobacco Product Manufacturers' Escrow Act.

30 ILCS 167/5

Added by P.A. 093-0446, § 5, eff. 1/1/2004.