Illinois § 12
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 12, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12.
The Department is hereby authorized to cancel any permit or lease issued as provided herein for nonpayment of royalties or nonperformance by the permittee or lessee of any provision or requirement of the permit or lease: Provided, that before any such cancellation shall be made, the Department shall mail to the permittee or lessee by registered mail, addressed to the post office address of such permittee or lessee shown by the records of the office of the Department, a notice of intention to cancel such permit or lease specifying the default for which the permit or lease is subject to cancellation, and if, within thirty (30) days after the mailing of said notice to the permittee or lessee, he shall remedy the default specified in such notice, then no cancellation of the permit or lease shall be entered by the Department, but otherwise, the said cancellation shall be made and all rights of the permittee or lessee under the permit or lease shall thereupon automatically terminate: Provided, further, that failure to pay fees required under permits within the time prescribed therein shall automatically and without notice work a forfeiture of such permits and of all rights thereunder. (Source: Laws 1951, p. 1167.)
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?
A common citation format is "Illinois Compiled Statutes § 12" (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 § 12 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Illinois can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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