Illinois § 18
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 18, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 18.
Board; powers. The Board shall have the following powers: (a) To conduct hearings, by or through its duly authorized administrative hearing officer, on protests filed under Sections 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10.1, 11, and 12 of this Act. (b) To make reasonable regulations that are necessary to carry out and effect its official duties and such further rules as necessary relating to the time, place, and manner of conducting hearings as provided for in this Act. (c) To advise the Secretary of State upon appointments. (d) To advise the Secretary of State on legislation proposed to amend this Act or any related Act. The changes to this Section made by this amendatory Act of the 92nd General Assembly (i) apply only to causes of action accruing on or after its effective date and (ii) are intended to provide only an additional venue for dispute resolution without changing any substantive rights under this Act. (Source: P.A. 92-272, eff. 1-1-02.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 18
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 18 cover?
Section 18 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 § 18?
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Is this the official text of Illinois law?
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