Illinois § 39
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 39, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 39.
Violations. (a) Any person who shall violate any of the provisions of, or who fails to perform any duty imposed by this Act, or who violates any determination or order of the Department of Nuclear Safety or its successor agency, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency, promulgated pursuant to this Act, is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor; provided each day during which a violation continues shall constitute a separate offense; and in addition thereto, such person may be enjoined from continuing such violation as hereinafter provided. (b) (1) A person who knowingly makes a false material statement to a Department of Nuclear Safety or Agency employee during the course of official Department or Agency business or in an application for accreditation, certification, registration, or licensure under this Act is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor for a first offense and is guilty of a Class 4 felony for a second or subsequent offense. (2) A person who knowingly alters a credential, certificate, registration, or license issued by the Department of Nuclear Safety or its successor agency, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency, for the purpose of evading a requirement of this Act is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor for a first offense and is guilty of a Class 4 felony for a second or subsequent offense. (c) The penalties provided herein shall be recoverable in an action brought in the name of the People of the State of Illinois by the Attorney General. (Source: P.A. 94-104, eff. 7-1-05.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 39
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 39 cover?
Section 39 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 § 39?
A common citation format is "Illinois Compiled Statutes § 39" (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?
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How does Illinois § 39 apply to my situation?
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