Illinois State Sign Regulations

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Our Illinois State-Specific Signs Compliance – Resource Bulletin will help you understand a variety of signage rules, regulations and requirements enacted in the state. Topics include:

  • No smoking signs
  • Swimming pool signs
  • Concealed weapon signs
  • Cell phone signs
  • Baby surrender signs

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Bulletin Overview

No Smoking Signs

The State of Illinois prohibits smoking in public places, places of employment, and governmental vehicles. The Smoke Free Illinois Act became law on 1/1/2008 and requires posting of signs enforcing the law at various locations.

Swimming Pool Signs

Title 77, Chapter 1, Part 820 of the Illinois Swimming Facility Code, Department of Public Health, stipulates rules governing the use of public swimming pools and spas. The code became effective on 7/15/2000 and requires the posting of signs at public swimming pools and spas.

Concealed Weapon Signs

The State of Illinois allows citizens to carry a concealed firearm (CCW) provided they possess a license issued by the Illinois State Police. Among the requirements for issuing the license are, the applicant must be at least 21 years old, possess a Firearms Owners Identification Card (FOID), submit to a background check, provide a full set of fingerprints, and complete a firearms training program. It is unlawful to carry a concealed weapon, even with a FOID card in courthouses, law enforcement facilities, airports and schools, etc. Illinois does not honor the CCW permits of any other state. The law went into effect on 7/9/2013 (430 ILCS 66).

Cell Phone Signs

Illinois has state wide bans pertaining to hand held cell phones and text messaging with hand held communication devices. These bans were put into effect starting in 2008 and were expanded in 2010.

Baby Surrender Signs

Since the first baby surrender (safe-haven) law was enacted in Texas in 1999, all U.S. states, as well as the District of Columbia, have passed safe-haven legislation. The laws allow an unharmed infant to be relinquished to the proper authorities.