For the purposes of this Act, "novelty lighter" means a mechanical or electrical device typically used for lighting cigarettes, cigars, or pipes that is designed to resemble a cartoon character, toy, gun, watch, musical instrument, vehicle, animal, food or beverage, or similar articles, or that plays musical notes, or has flashing lights, or has other entertaining features. A novelty lighter may operate on any fuel, including butane, isobutene, or liquid fuel. "Novelty lighter" does not include any of the following:

1. (1) A lighter manufactured before January 1, 1980.
2. (2) A lighter incapable of being fueled or lacking a device necessary to produce combustion or a flame.
3. (3) Any mechanical or electrical device primarily used to ignite fuel for fireplaces or for charcoal or gas grills.
4. (4) Standard disposable and refillable lighters that are printed or decorated with logos, labels, decals, or artwork, or heat-shrinkable sleeves.

(was 720 ILCS 668/10)

(Source: P.A. 96-1174, eff. 7-22-10.)