The term "ton" means a unit of 2,000 pounds avoirdupois weight. The term "cord", when used in connection with wood intended for fuel purposes, means the amount of wood contained in a space of 128 cubic feet when the wood is ranked and well stowed.
225 ILCS 470/4
The term "barrel", when used in connection with fermented liquor, means a unit of 31 gallons
Known as the Weights and Measures Act
The act spans §§ 225-470-1 to 225-470-9 (59 sections).
Laws 1963, p. 3433.
Official source: Illinois General Assembly. Reproduced from public-domain Illinois statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.