Illinois § 11-112-3
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 11-112-3, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 11-112-3.
Subject to the provisions of Section 11-112-7, every municipality, whether incorporated under general law or special charter, which is subject to overflow or inundation from a river or other sources may construct, widen, raise, strengthen, improve, and maintain levees, protective embankments and structures and has the power for any of these purposes to levy and collect annually a tax of not exceeding .1666% of the value, as equalized or assessed by the Department of Revenue, of all the taxable property within its corporate limits. The foregoing limitation upon tax rate may be increased or decreased according to the referendum provisions of the General Revenue Law of Illinois. (Source: P.A. 81-1509.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 11-112-3
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 11-112-3 cover?
Section 11-112-3 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.
How do I cite Illinois § 11-112-3?
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