Illinois § 13
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 13, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13.
Mandamus or injunction. Where public safety or the preservation of uninterrupted, necessary facilities service is endangered by any excavator in a negligent or unsafe manner which has resulted in or is likely to result in damage to facilities or proposing to use procedures for excavation or demolition which are likely to result in damage to facilities, or where the underground utility facility owner or operator endangers an excavator by willfully failing to respond to a notice, the underground utility facility owner or operator or the excavator or the State's Attorney or the Illinois Commerce Commission at the request of the underground utility facility owner or operator or the excavator may commence an action in the circuit court for the county in which the excavation or demolition is occurring or is to occur, or in which the person or entity complained of has its principal place of business or resides, for the purpose of having such negligent or unsafe excavation or demolition stopped and prevented or to compel the marking of facilities, either by mandamus or injunction. (Source: P.A. 103-614, eff. 1-1-25.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 13
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 13 cover?
Section 13 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 § 13?
A common citation format is "Illinois Compiled Statutes § 13" (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 § 13 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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