Illinois § 16

Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 16, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 16.

Whenever a licensee refuses or neglects to make a required report or whenever it appears to the Comptroller from any report or examination that such licensee has committed a violation of law or that the care funds have not been administered properly or that it is unsafe or inexpedient for such licensee or the trustee of the care funds of such cemetery authority to continue to administer such funds or that any officer of such licensee or of the trustee of the care funds of such licensee has abused his trust or has been guilty of misconduct or malversation in his official position injurious to such licensee or that such licensee has suffered as to its care funds a serious loss by larceny, embezzlement, burglary, repudiation or otherwise, the Comptroller shall by an order direct the discontinuance of such illegal, unsafe or unauthorized practices and shall direct strict conformity with the requirements of the law and safety and security in its transactions, shall order all funds returned, and may apply to the Circuit Court of the county wherein such licensee is located to prevent any disbursements or expenditures by such licensee until the care funds are in such condition that it would not be jeopardized thereby and the Comptroller shall communicate the facts to the Attorney General of the State of Illinois who shall thereupon institute such proceedings against the licensee or its trustee or the officers of either or both as the nature of the case may require. (Source: P.A. 88-477.)

Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 16

What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 16 cover?

Section 16 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 § 16?

A common citation format is "Illinois Compiled Statutes § 16" (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 § 16 apply to my situation?

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