Illinois § 11
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 11, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 11.
Whenever it shall appear that any person is violating or threatening to violate any provision of this Act, or any rule or final administrative order made hereunder, the Department, through the Attorney General, who may call to his or her assistance the State's Attorney of the county in which an action is instituted, shall bring an action in the name of the People of the State of Illinois against such person in the circuit court of the county wherein any part of the land or any activity which is the subject matter of such action is located, or a final administrative order was entered, to restrain such person from continuing such violation or from carrying out the threat of violation. In such action the Department, in the name of the People of the State of Illinois, may obtain such injunctions, prohibitory and mandatory, including temporary restraining orders and preliminary injunctions, or other enforcement orders as the facts may warrant. All remedies and penalties provided for in this Act shall be cumulative in effect and, accordingly, proceedings under this Section are in addition to, and not in lieu of, other remedies and penalties provided for in this Act. (Source: P.A. 86-205; 86-364; 86-1028.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 11
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 11 cover?
Section 11 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?
A common citation format is "Illinois Compiled Statutes § 11" (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 § 11 apply to my situation?
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