Illinois § 17-8.3
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 17-8.3, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 17-8.3.
False information on an application for employment with certain public or private agencies; use of false academic degree. (a) It is unlawful for an applicant for employment with a public or private agency that provides State funded services to persons with mental illness or developmental disabilities to knowingly furnish false information regarding professional certification, licensing, criminal background, or employment history for the 5 years immediately preceding the date of application on an application for employment with the agency if the position of employment requires or provides opportunity for contact with persons with mental illness or developmental disabilities. (b) It is unlawful for a person to knowingly use a false academic degree for the purpose of obtaining employment or admission to an institution of higher learning or admission to an advanced degree program at an institution of higher learning or for the purpose of obtaining a promotion or higher compensation in employment. (c) Sentence. A violation of this Section is a Class A misdemeanor. (Source: P.A. 96-1551, eff. 7-1-11.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 17-8.3
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 17-8.3 cover?
Section 17-8.3 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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