Illinois § 135

§ 135.

Violations; injunctions; cease and desist order. (a) If any person or entity violates a provision of this Act, then the Commission may, in the name of the People of the State of Illinois, through the Attorney General of the State of Illinois, petition for an order enjoining the violation or for an order enforcing compliance with this Act. Upon the filing of a verified petition in court, the court may issue a temporary restraining order, without notice or bond, and may preliminarily and permanently enjoin the violation. If it is established that the person or entity has violated or is violating the injunction, the court may punish the offender for contempt of court. Proceedings under this Section are in addition to, and not in lieu of, all other remedies and penalties provided by this Act. (b) If any person or entity practices as a repossession agency or a recovery manager or holds himself, herself, or itself out as such without having a valid license or recovery permit under this Act, then any license holder or recovery permit holder, any person injured thereby, or any resident of or legal entity within the State may, in addition to the Commission, petition for relief as provided in subsection (a) of this Section. (c) Whenever, in the opinion of the Commission, any person or entity violates any provision of this Act, the Commission may issue a rule to show cause why an order to cease and desist should not be entered against that person or entity. The rule shall clearly set forth the grounds relied upon by the Commission and shall provide a period of 7 days from the date of the rule to file an answer to the satisfaction of the Commission. Failure to answer to the satisfaction of the Commission shall cause an order to cease and desist to be issued immediately. (Source: P.A. 97-576, eff. 7-1-12.)