Illinois § 3.05
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 3.05, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3.05.
Purposes. Corporations for profit may be organized under this Act for any lawful purpose or purposes, except for the purpose of banking or insurance; provided, however, that corporations may be organized under this Act for the purpose of buying, selling, or otherwise dealing in notes (not including the discounting of bills and notes and not including the buying and selling of bills of exchange), open accounts, and other similar evidences of debt, for the purpose of carrying on the business of a syndicate or limited syndicate under Article V-1/2 of the Illinois Insurance Code, or for the purpose of carrying on business as a member of a group including incorporated and individual unincorporated underwriters when the Director of Insurance finds that the group meets the requirements of subsection (3) of Section 86 of the Illinois Insurance Code and the corporations, if insolvent, are subject to liquidation by the Director of Insurance under Article XIII of the Illinois Insurance Code. Medical corporations, as authorized by the Medical Corporation Act, may be organized under this Act. Professional Service Corporations, as authorized by the Professional Service Corporation Act, may be organized under this Act. (Source: P.A. 88-535.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 3.05
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 3.05 cover?
Section 3.05 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 § 3.05?
A common citation format is "Illinois Compiled Statutes § 3.05" (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?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Illinois official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Illinois attorney.
How does Illinois § 3.05 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Illinois can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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