Illinois § 4
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 4, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4.
There is hereby granted to the Commission and the commissioners thereof all the powers provided for in the said Compact and all the powers necessary or incidental to the carrying out of said Compact in every particular. All officers of the State of Illinois are hereby authorized and directed to do all things falling within their respective provinces and jurisdiction necessary to or incidental to the carrying out of said Compact in every particular; it being hereby declared to be the policy of the State of Illinois to perform and carry out the said Compact and to accomplish the purposes thereof. All officers, bureaus, departments and persons of and in the state government or administration of the State of Illinois are hereby authorized and directed at convenient times and upon request of the said Commission to furnish the said Commission with information and data possessed by them or any of them and to aid said Commission by loan of personnel or other means lying within their legal powers respectively. The Circuit Courts of the State of Illinois are hereby granted the jurisdiction specified in Article IX of said Compact, and the office of the Attorney General or any other law enforcing officer of the State of Illinois is hereby granted the power to institute any action for the enforcement of the orders of the Commission as specified in said Article IX of the Compact. (Source: Laws 1939, p. 310.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 4
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 4 cover?
Section 4 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 § 4?
A common citation format is "Illinois Compiled Statutes § 4" (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 § 4 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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