Illinois § 15

Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 15, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 15.

Units of government eligible for reimbursement; amount of reimbursement. Each emergency response department and the Office of the State Fire Marshal responding to the fire resulting from an offense described in Section 10 shall be eligible for reimbursement. Reimbursement shall be based upon the actual cost to the department of the resources used, including but not limited to personnel and equipment, but shall be deemed to be not less than $1,000 nor more than $10,000 per department. When actual costs cannot be determined, the reimbursement shall be based on personnel and equipment costs as specified in Section 11f of the Fire Protection District Act. (Source: P.A. 96-400, eff. 8-13-09.)

Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 15

What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 15 cover?

Section 15 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 § 15?

A common citation format is "Illinois Compiled Statutes § 15" (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?

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How does Illinois § 15 apply to my situation?

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