Chicago, Ill., Mun. Code ch. 7-28 § 7-28-650
Offensive bombs in public places – Violation – Penalty (Chicago Health Nuisances Ordinance)
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It shall be unlawful for any person to cast, throw, deposit, or place any stink ball, fire ball, or bomb, described in Section 7-28-630 hereof, or to cast, deposit or place any substance described in Section 7-28-640 hereof, from, upon, or to any public way or public place in the city, or at, upon, or within any public conveyance, or upon the floor or within any restaurant, theater, hall, assembly room or public building, or at, upon, or within any automobile or other vehicle within the city. Any person violating any provision of this section shall be fined not less than $50.00 nor more than $200.00 for each offense. (Prior code § 99-55)
Under Chicago, Ill., Mun. Code ch. 7-28 § 7-28-650, it is unlawful for any person to cast, throw, deposit, or place stink balls, fire balls, bombs, or other offensive substances in or on public ways, public places, public conveyances, restaurants, theaters, assembly rooms, public buildings, or vehicles within the city. The rule applies to anyone in Chicago, regardless of their role or status. Violations carry a fine ranging from $50 to $200 for each offense.
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Property owners and managers operating venues such as restaurants, theaters, halls, or assembly rooms in Chicago should be aware that Chicago, Ill., Mun. Code ch. 7-28 § 7-28-650 prohibits the introduction of stink balls, fire balls, bombs, or similar offensive substances into those spaces. Compliant operators typically maintain clear policies against such items on their premises and train staff to recognize and report potential violations. Documenting any incidents and cooperating with city enforcement authorities are practices consistent with operating under this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Chicago, Ill., Mun. Code ch. 7-28 § 7-28-650 establishes that individuals are prohibited from deploying offensive bombs or similar substances in public spaces, public transit, restaurants, theaters, or other public buildings throughout the city. Tenants and residents who witness such conduct in or around their housing or common areas may report incidents to local authorities or the Chicago Department of Housing. Those who believe they have been wrongly cited under this provision may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid resource familiar with Chicago municipal code enforcement.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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