Illinois · Criminal Code of 2012 (720 ILCS 5)

720 ILCS 5 § 21-7: Criminal trespass to restricted areas and restricted landing areas at airports; aggravated criminal trespass to restricted areas and restricted landing areas at airports

Misdemeanor

What this law says, in plain English

Criminal trespass occurs when someone enters or remains in airport restricted areas after being forbidden, using false documents, or impersonating airport personnel. Aggravated criminal trespass involves the same conduct while possessing a weapon, replica weapon, or ammunition.

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