Illinois § 15
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 15, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 15.
To enforce this Act and other Acts dealing with weights and measures and enforceable by him, the Director is vested with special police powers, and may without formal warrant both arrest any violator of such Acts and seize for use as evidence incorrect or unsealed weights and measures or amounts or packages of commodity found to be used, retained, offered or exposed for sale or sold in violation of law. In performance of his official duties, the Director may enter and go into or upon any structure or premises without formal warrant and may stop any person and require him to proceed, with or without any vehicle of which he may be in control, to a place specified by the Director. (Source: P.A. 96-1333, eff. 7-27-10.)
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?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Illinois official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Illinois attorney.
How does Illinois § 15 apply to my situation?
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