Illinois § 15-304
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 15-304, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 15-304.
Holder domiciled in this State. (a) Except as in subsection (b) or Section 15-302 or 15-303, the administrator may take custody of property presumed abandoned, whether located in this State, another state, or a foreign country, if the holder is domiciled in this State or is this State or a governmental subdivision, agency, or instrumentality of this State, and (1) another state or foreign country is not entitled to the property because there is no last-known address of the apparent owner or other person entitled to the property in the records of the holder; or (2) the state or foreign country of the last-known address of the apparent owner or other person entitled to the property does not provide for custodial taking of the property. (b) Property is not subject to custody of the administrator under subsection (a) if the property is specifically exempt from custodial taking under the law of this State or the state or foreign country of the last-known address of the apparent owner. (c) If a holder's state of domicile has changed since the time property was presumed abandoned, the holder's state of domicile under this Section is deemed to be the state where the holder was domiciled at the time the property was presumed abandoned. (Source: P.A. 100-22, eff. 1-1-18.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 15-304
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 15-304 cover?
Section 15-304 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 § 15-304?
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Is this the official text of Illinois law?
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How does Illinois § 15-304 apply to my situation?
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