Illinois § 2-40
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 2-40, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2-40.
Inspection of records by the Department; subpoena power, contempt. The Department shall have the power to require any operator, producer, transporter, or person purchasing any oil or gas severed from the earth or water to furnish any additional information deemed to be necessary for the purpose of computing the amount of the tax, and for such purpose to examine the meter and other charts, books, records, and all files of such person, and for such purpose the Department shall have the power to issue subpoenas and examine witnesses under oath, and if any witness shall fail or refuse to appear at the request of the Director, or refuses access to books, records, and files, the circuit court of the proper county, or the judge thereof, on application of the Department, shall compel obedience by proceedings for contempt, as in the case of disobedience of the requirements of a subpoena issued from such court or a refusal to testify therein. (Source: P.A. 98-22, eff. 6-17-13.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 2-40
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 2-40 cover?
Section 2-40 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 § 2-40?
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Is this the official text of Illinois law?
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How does Illinois § 2-40 apply to my situation?
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