Illinois Code § 740 ILCS 120/2

For the purpose of this Act, unless the context clearly requires otherwise:
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(1) "Illegal drug" means (i) any substance as defined and included in
the Schedules of Article II of the Illinois Controlled Substances Act, (ii)
any cannabis as defined in Section 3 of the Cannabis Control Act, or (iii) any
drug as defined in paragraph (b) of Section 3 of the Pharmacy Practice Act
 which is obtained without a prescription or otherwise in violation
of the law.

 
(2) "Minor" means a person who has not attained age 18.

 
(3) "Legal guardian" means a person appointed guardian, or given
custody, of a minor by a circuit court of this State, but does not include
a person appointed guardian, or given custody, of a minor under the
Juvenile Court Act or the Juvenile Court Act of 1987.

 
(4) "Parent" means any natural or adoptive parent of a minor.

 
(5) "Person" means any natural person, corporation, association,
partnership, or other organization.

 
(6) "Prescription" means any order for drugs,
written or verbal, by a physician, dentist, veterinarian, or other person
authorized to prescribe drugs within the limits of his or her
license, containing the following: (1) name of the patient; (2) date when
prescription was given; (3) name and strength of drug
prescribed; (4) quantity, directions for use, prescriber's
name, address and signature, and the United States Drug Enforcement Administration 
number where required, for controlled substances.

 
(7) "Sale or transfer" means the actual or constructive transfer of
possession of an illegal drug, with or without consideration, whether
directly or through an agent.

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