Illinois § 1-15
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 1-15, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1-15.
Districts established under prior laws. (a) Any library district established or formed under any prior law, including those formed under "An Act authorizing the creation of public library districts", approved May 26, 1943, "An Act in relation to the creation of public library districts", approved May 16, 1957, or the Illinois Public Library District Act, shall be deemed to have been established or formed under this Act, notwithstanding the fact that the library district does not meet all of the qualifications for the establishment or formation of library districts set forth in this Act, and shall be subject to the provisions of this Act. No further referendum need be held to authorize the levy of the annual public library tax up to the limitation of Section 35-5. (b) The trustees elected or appointed under this Act shall be the successors to the trustees of districts established under any prior law repealed by this Act or set forth in subsection (a), and all right, title and interest in and to property of any type, and all rights and causes of action existing or vested in trustees of districts created under any prior law, fully vests in the trustees elected or appointed under this Act. (Source: P.A. 87-1277.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 1-15
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 1-15 cover?
Section 1-15 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 § 1-15?
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Is this the official text of Illinois law?
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How does Illinois § 1-15 apply to my situation?
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