Illinois § 5
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 5, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5.
Institution of eminent domain proceedings and vesting of title. When the Governor has adopted the recommendation of the Board, he shall thereupon execute a declaration taking the site on behalf of the State of Illinois and estimating the compensation for the site. He shall then request the Attorney General to institute eminent domain proceedings to take the site, furnishing him with the declaration of taking and the sum estimated as compensation for the site. It shall thereupon become the duty of the Attorney General, within 60 days thereafter, to institute eminent domain proceedings, file the declaration of taking, and deposit the estimated compensation with the Clerk of the Court. Title to the site shall thereupon vest in the State of Illinois. (Source: Laws 1949, p. 994.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 5
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 5 cover?
Section 5 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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