Illinois § 1.02
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 1.02, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1.02.
When an election is held to organize a fire protection district and the proposition fails, and the proposed district is wholly included in, or is coterminous with, a municipality, the cost of conducting the election shall be paid by the municipality. Where the proposed fire protection district being voted upon in an election does not fall entirely within one municipality and the proposition fails, the cost of conducting the election shall be paid by the county, and where the district includes territory in more than one county and the proposition fails, such costs shall be apportioned between or among the counties according to the number of precincts within each county which lie in the proposed district. Where the proposition prevails, the fire protection district shall pay the cost of the election. The court shall assess the cost of conducting the election and shall submit a bill for payment to such fire protection district, municipality, county, or counties. (Source: P.A. 80-314.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 1.02
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 1.02 cover?
Section 1.02 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 § 1.02?
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Is this the official text of Illinois law?
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