Illinois Code § 815 ILCS 406/10

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Sec. 10. 
Definition. 
For the purposes of this Act, "novelty lighter" means a mechanical or electrical device typically used for lighting cigarettes, cigars, or pipes that is designed to resemble a cartoon character, toy, gun, watch, musical instrument, vehicle,
animal, food or beverage, or similar articles, or that plays musical notes, or has flashing
lights, or has other entertaining features. A novelty lighter may operate on any fuel,
including butane, isobutene, or liquid fuel. "Novelty lighter" does not include any of the following:
 
 
(1) A lighter manufactured before January 1, 1980.
 
 
(2) A lighter incapable of being fueled or lacking a 
 
device necessary to produce combustion or a flame.
 
 
(3) Any mechanical or electrical device primarily 
 
used to ignite fuel for fireplaces or for charcoal or gas grills.
 
 
(4) Standard disposable and refillable lighters that 
 
are printed or decorated with logos, labels, decals, or artwork, or heat-shrinkable sleeves.

device necessary to produce combustion or a flame.
used to ignite fuel for fireplaces or for charcoal or gas grills.
are printed or decorated with logos, labels, decals, or artwork, or heat-shrinkable sleeves.

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