Illinois § 8.09
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 8.09, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8.09.
Unlicensed or uncertified facilities. No public official, agent, or employee may place any person in or with, or recommend that any person be placed in or with, or directly or indirectly cause any person to be placed in or with any unlicensed or uncertified: (i) board and care home as defined in the Board and Care Home Act and licensed under the Assisted Living and Shared Housing Act; (ii) assisted living or shared housing establishment as defined in the Assisted Living and Shared Housing Act; (iii) facility licensed under the Nursing Home Care Act; (iv) supportive living facility as described in Section 5-5.01a of the Illinois Public Aid Code; (v) free-standing hospice residence licensed under the Hospice Program Licensing Act; or (vi) home services agency licensed under the Home Health, Home Services, and Home Nursing Agency Licensing Act if licensure or certification is required. No public official, agent, or employee may place the name of such a facility on a list of facilities to be circulated to the public, unless the facility is licensed or certified. Use of the Department of Public Health's annual list of licensed facilities shall satisfy compliance with this Section for all facilities licensed or certified by the Illinois Department of Public Health. (Source: P.A. 99-78, eff. 7-20-15.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 8.09
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 8.09 cover?
Section 8.09 is part of the Illinois Compiled Statutes, the codified statutory law of Illinois. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Illinois § 8.09?
A common citation format is "Illinois Compiled Statutes § 8.09" (Illinois). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Illinois law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Illinois official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Illinois attorney.
How does Illinois § 8.09 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Illinois can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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