HB 1921

Abstract

Creates the Disposable Lighter Surcharge Act. Requires each wholesaler of disposable cigarette lighters to be sold and delivered in Illinois to collect a surcharge of $0.25 per lighter and pay the collected surcharge to the Department of Revenue. Requires each wholesaler of disposable cigarette lighters to make a monthly return to the Department. Requires the Department to deposit the surcharge proceeds into the Fire Truck Revolving Loan Fund, the Ambulance Revolving Loan Fund, and the Fire Service and Small Equipment Fund. Sets forth procedures for the administration of the surcharge. Provides that any wholesaler that violates the Act is guilty of a Class 4 felony. Provides that the Act is repealed on June 30, 2013. Amends the State Fire Marshal Act and the State Finance Act. Requires the Office of the State Fire Marshal to establish and administer a program to award grants to fire departments and fire protection districts for the purchase of small fire-fighting equipment. Creates the Fire Service and Small Equipment Fund. Effective July 1, 2007.