Illinois § 17.5
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 17.5, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 17.5.
Suspension of license for failure to pay restitution. The Department, without further process or hearing, shall suspend the license or other authorization to practice of any person issued under this Act who has been certified by court order as not having paid restitution to a person under Section 8A-3.5 of the Illinois Public Aid Code or under Section 17-10.5 or 46-1 of the Criminal Code of 1961 or the Criminal Code of 2012. A person whose license or other authorization to practice is suspended under this Section is prohibited from practicing until the restitution is made in full. (Source: P.A. 96-1551, eff. 7-1-11; 97-1150, eff. 1-25-13.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 17.5
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 17.5 cover?
Section 17.5 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 § 17.5?
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Is this the official text of Illinois law?
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