Illinois · Criminal Code of 2012 (720 ILCS 5)
720 ILCS 5 § 49-2: Business use of military terms
What this law says, in plain English
Businesses cannot use military terms like 'Army,' 'Navy,' or 'PX' in their names or descriptions in ways implying products are government-made or surplus. Violations result in fines of $25–$500 for first offense, $500–$1,000 for repeat offenses.
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