Illinois § 26b
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 26b, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 26b.
The Department of Natural Resources may make such investigations and conduct such hearings as may be necessary to the performance of its duties under this Act. In making any investigation or conducting any hearing the Department may issue subpoenas for the attendance of witnesses, and may administer oaths. Any person who shall be served with a subpoena to appear and testify, or to produce books and papers, and who shall refuse or neglect to appear or to testify, or to produce books and papers relevant to such investigation, as commanded in such subpoena, shall be guilty of a Class B misdemeanor. Any circuit court of this State, upon application of the Department, may compel the attendance of witnesses, the production of books and papers and the giving of testimony before said Department by attachment for contempt as in other cases for refusal to obey the process and order of the court. (Source: P.A. 89-445, eff. 2-7-96.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 26b
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 26b cover?
Section 26b 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 § 26b?
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Is this the official text of Illinois law?
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How does Illinois § 26b apply to my situation?
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