(225 ILCS 401/25)
Sec. 25. Restrictions and limitations.
(a) No person without a license under this Act or who is otherwise exempt from this Act shall: (i) in any manner hold himself or herself out to the public as a licensed athlete agent; (ii) attach the title "licensed athlete agent" to his or her name; or (iii) render or offer to render to any individual, athlete or other person or entity any services or activities constituting the practice of an athlete agent as defined in this Act.
(b) A person shall be construed to practice, render or offer to practice as an athlete agent, within the meaning and intent of this Act, if that person: (i) by verbal claim, sign, advertisement, letterhead, card, or any other means, represents himself or herself to be an athlete agent or through the use of some title implies that he or she is an athlete agent or is licensed under this Act; (ii) holds himself or herself out as able to perform or does perform services or work defined in this Act as the practice of an athlete agent; or (iii) provides services as an athlete agent as set forth in this Act.
Individuals practicing as an athlete agent in Illinois as of the effective date of this Act may continue to practice as provided in this Act until the Department has adopted rules implementing this Act. To continue practicing as an athlete agent after the adoption of rules, individuals shall apply for licensure within 90 days after the effective date of the rules. If an application is received during the 90-day period, then the individual may continue to practice until the Department acts to grant or deny licensure. If an application is not filed within the 90-day period, then the individual must cease practice as an athlete agent at the conclusion of the 90-day period and until the Department acts to grant a license to the individual.
(Source: P.A. 96-1030, eff. 1-1-11.)
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