Illinois § 1-2001
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 1-2001, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1-2001.
Petition for transfer of territory. When a majority of the legal voters, residing upon any territory, not less than half of one congressional township, shall petition the county board of their own county, and also of the county to which they desire such territory to be transferred, for leave to have such territory transferred to such county, it shall be the duty of the several county boards so petitioned to certify the proposition to the proper election officials, who shall submit the question at a referendum in their respective counties in accordance with the general election law. (Source: P.A. 86-962.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 1-2001
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 1-2001 cover?
Section 1-2001 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.
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