Illinois § 12
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 12, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12.
(a) Any person that violates any provision of this Act shall be liable for a civil penalty not to exceed $5,000 for such violation; such penalty may, upon order of a court of competent jurisdiction, be made payable to the Solid Waste Management Fund, to be used in accordance with the provisions of the Illinois Solid Waste Management Act. (b) The State's Attorney or any person of the county in which the violation occurred, or the Attorney General, at the request of the Agency or on his own motion, may institute a civil action against any violator of this Act. The court may award costs and reasonable attorney fees to the State's Attorney, Attorney General, or any person who has prevailed against a person who has committed a willful, knowing or repeated violation of this Act. (c) Any funds collected under subsection (b) in which the Attorney General has prevailed shall be deposited in the Solid Waste Management Fund. (Source: P.A. 85-1198.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 12
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 12 cover?
Section 12 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 § 12?
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Is this the official text of Illinois law?
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How does Illinois § 12 apply to my situation?
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