Illinois § 11-1-3
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 11-1-3, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 11-1-3.
The corporate authorities of any city or village containing less than 500,000 inhabitants may levy, annually, a tax not to exceed .075% of the value, as equalized or assessed by the Department of Revenue, of all taxable property therein, to provide revenue for the purpose of police protection in that municipality. This tax shall be in addition to and in excess of all taxes authorized by law to be levied and collected in that city or village and shall be in addition to and in excess of the amount authorized to be levied for general purposes as provided by Section 8-3-1. However, municipalities authorized to levy this tax on July 1, 1967 shall have a rate limitation of .15% or the rate limitation in effect on July 31, 1969, whichever is greater. (Source: P.A. 81-1509.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 11-1-3
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 11-1-3 cover?
Section 11-1-3 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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