Illinois § 17-9
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 17-9, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 17-9.
Public aid wire and mail fraud. (a) Whoever knowingly (i) makes or transmits any communication by means of telephone, wire, radio, or television or (ii) places any communication with the United States Postal Service, or with any private or other mail, package, or delivery service or system, such communication being made, transmitted, placed, or received within the State of Illinois, intending that such communication be made, transmitted, or delivered in furtherance of any plan, scheme, or design to obtain, unlawfully, any benefit or payment under the Illinois Public Aid Code, commits public aid wire and mail fraud. (b) Whoever knowingly directs or causes any communication to be (i) made or transmitted by means of telephone, wire, radio, or television or (ii) placed with the United States Postal Service, or with any private or other mail, package, or delivery service or system, intending that such communication be made, transmitted, or delivered in furtherance of any plan, scheme, or design to obtain, unlawfully, any benefit or payment under the Illinois Public Aid Code, commits public aid wire and mail fraud. (c) Sentence. A violation of this Section is a Class 4 felony. (Source: P.A. 96-1551, eff. 7-1-11.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 17-9
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 17-9 cover?
Section 17-9 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 § 17-9?
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Is this the official text of Illinois law?
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How does Illinois § 17-9 apply to my situation?
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