In the name and by the authority of the People of the State of Illinois, , hereinafter called the complainant, on oath charges that at or about the hour of .M on or about the day of 20 in said County and State, , hereinafter called the defendant, committed the offense of:

NOTE A: For purposes of this Section, "identification document" includes, but is not limited to, an authorization to participate in the Illinois Department of Public Health Special Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) or a card or other document that identifies a person as being entitled to benefits in the Illinois Department of Public Health Special Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC).

NOTE B: When possession is the essence of the offense, knowledge is the mental state that must be alleged. People v. Smith (1960), 20 Ill. 2d 345 and People v. Farmer (1995), 165 Ill. 2d 194.

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Legislative History: Created - P.A. 88-680 (Eff: 1-1-95). Re-Enacted: 91-155

CHARGE: Felony (Class 1)
BOND: Must be Set by Judge