§ 10-1. Definitions.

(a) Criminal street gang.

"Criminal street gang" means any ongoing organization, association, or group of 3 or more persons, whether formal or informal:

(1) having as one of its primary activities the commission of 1 or more of the criminal acts enumerated in subsection (b);

(2) having a common name or common identifying sign or symbol; and

(3) comprised of members who individually or collectively engage in or have engaged in a pattern of criminal gang activity.

(b) Pattern of criminal gang activity.

"Pattern of criminal gang activity" means the commission or attempted commission of, or solicitation for, 2 or more of the following offenses within a period of 3 years, provided that the more recent commission or solicitation occurred after July 29, 1995:

(1) assault with intent to murder, ravish, or rob;

(2) robbery;

(3) murder or manslaughter;

(4) the sale, possession for sale, transportation, manufacture, offer for sale, or offer to manufacture controlled dangerous substances;

(5) unlawful wearing, carrying, or transporting a handgun; or

(6) arson.