205 ILCS 731/20-70

(205 ILCS 731/20-70)

Sec. 20-70. Civil penalties.

(a) If a person other than a registrant has engaged, is engaging, or is about to engage in digital asset business activity with or on behalf of a resident in violation of this Act, the Department may assess a civil penalty against the person in an amount not to exceed $100,000 for each day the person is in violation of this Act.

(b) If a person violates a provision of this Act, the Department may assess a civil penalty in an amount not to exceed $25,000 for each day of violation or for each act or omission in violation, except that a fine may be imposed not to exceed $75,000 for each day of violation or for each act or omission in violation related to fraud, misrepresentation, deceit, or negligence.

(c) A civil penalty under this Section continues to accrue until the date the violation ceases.

(d) A civil penalty under this Section is cumulative to any civil penalties enforceable by the Department under any other law.

(Source: P.A. 104-428, eff. 8-18-25.)