Illinois § 15-602
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 15-602, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 15-602.
Dormancy charge; escheat fee. (a) A holder may deduct a dormancy charge or an escheat fee from property required to be paid or delivered to the administrator if: (1) a valid contract between the holder and the apparent owner authorizes imposition of the charge for the apparent owner's failure to claim the property within a specified time; and (2) the holder regularly imposes the charge and regularly does not reverse or otherwise cancel the charge. (b) The amount of the deduction under subsection (a) is limited to an amount that is not unconscionable considering all relevant factors, including the marginal transactional costs incurred by the holder in maintaining the apparent owner's property and any services received by the apparent owner. (c) (Blank). (Source: P.A. 100-22, eff. 1-1-18; 100-566, eff. 1-1-18.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 15-602
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 15-602 cover?
Section 15-602 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.
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