720 ILCS 5/4-9

Current through Public Act 103-585
Section 720 ILCS 5/4-9 - Absolute liability

A person may be guilty of an offense without having, as to each element thereof, one of the mental states described in Sections 4-4 through 4-7 if the offense is a misdemeanor which is not punishable by incarceration or by a fine exceeding $1,000 , or the statute defining the offense clearly indicates a legislative purpose to impose absolute liability for the conduct described.

720 ILCS 5/4-9

Amended by P.A. 096-1198,§ 5, eff. 1/1/2011.
Laws 1961, p. 1983.