Choke-Saving Methods Act

Sections covered

• 410 ILCS 10/1This Act shall be known and may be cited as the "Choke-Saving Methods Act"
• 410 ILCS 10/2As used in this Act, "food-service establishment" means any fixed or mobile establishment serving food to the public for consumption on the premises
• 410 ILCS 10/3The Department of Public Health shall determine methods which may be used safely and effectively in an emergency by laymen to remove food lodged in a person's throat and shall by regulation publish approved methods
• 410 ILCS 10/3.1The Department of Public Health shall design and distribute to food service establishments without charge placards containing instructions for applying the methods approved pursuant to Section 3
• 410 ILCS 10/3.2The Department of Public Health shall develop and publish guidelines for training programs that may be used on a voluntary basis by food service establishments to train employees in the first-aid procedures approved pursuant to Section 3
• 410 ILCS 10/4Each food-service establishment in this State shall have posted in a conspicuous location that is visible to patrons and employees on the premises, but which location need not be in the actual dining areas, instructions concerning at least one method of first aid assistance to choking persons
• 410 ILCS 10/5Liability for acts of omissions
• 410 ILCS 10/5.1The Illinois Administrative Procedure Act is hereby expressly adopted and incorporated herein as if all of the provisions of such Act were included in this Act
• 410 ILCS 10/6Any person who violates Section 4 of this Act is guilty of a business offense and shall be fined $500