Illinois § 5-7
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 5-7, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5-7.
Temporary liquor license fee deferral. A liquor license holder whose business or business operations have been suspended in any capacity due to any executive order issued on or after March 16, 2020 or any subsequent rule established by the Department of Public Health or any other agency of the State as a result of COVID-19 shall be allowed to defer liquor license fees under this Section. The liquor license holder shall be allowed to defer the payment of liquor license fees for 6 months after whichever of the following dates occurs the latest: (1) the day on which the region in which the liquor licensee is located enters Phase 4 of the Governor's Restore Illinois Plan as issued on May 5, 2020; (2) the day after the expiration of the latest executive order that limits or interrupts the business or business operations as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic; or (3) the day after the expiration of any rules established by the Department of Public Health or any other agency of the State that limit or interrupt the business or business operations as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. (Source: P.A. 101-631, eff. 6-2-20.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 5-7
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 5-7 cover?
Section 5-7 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 § 5-7?
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Is this the official text of Illinois law?
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