505 ILCS 110/2.136

"Sell" when applied to agricultural seed, vegetable seed, lawn seed, or screenings, includes the act of transferring ownership, offering or exposing for sale, exchange, distribution, giving away, or transportation in this State, storing, carrying or handling in aid of traffic therein, whether done in person or through an agent, employee, or others, and receiving, accepting, or holding on consignment for sale.