Illinois § 15
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 15, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 15.
Inactive status. Any certified shorthand reporter who notifies the Department in writing on forms prescribed by the Department, may elect to place the reporter's certificate on an inactive status and shall, subject to rules of the Department, be excused from payment of renewal fees until the Department has been notified in writing of the certificate holder's desire to resume active status. Any certified shorthand reporter requesting restoration from inactive status shall be required to pay the current renewal fee and shall be required to restore the reporter's certificate, as provided in Section 14. Any certified shorthand reporter whose certificate is in an inactive status shall not practice shorthand reporting in the State of Illinois. (Source: P.A. 103-816, eff. 8-9-24.)
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?
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