Illinois § 15-140
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 15-140, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 15-140.
Citations. The Department may issue nondisciplinary citations for minor violations. Any such citation issued by the Department may be accompanied by a fee. The fee shall not exceed $20,000 per violation. The citation shall be issued to the licensee and shall contain the licensee's name and address, the licensee's license number, a brief factual statement, the Sections of the law allegedly violated, and the fee, if any, imposed. The citation must clearly state that the licensee may choose, in lieu of accepting the citation, to request a hearing. If the licensee does not dispute the matter in the citation with the Department within 30 days after the citation is served, then the citation shall become final and not subject to appeal. The penalty shall be a fee or other conditions as established by rule. (Source: P.A. 101-27, eff. 6-25-19.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 15-140
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 15-140 cover?
Section 15-140 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 § 15-140?
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Is this the official text of Illinois law?
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