Illinois § 20
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 20, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 20.
The item "equipment," when used in an appropriation act, shall mean and include all expenditures for library books, and expenditures, having a unit value exceeding $100, for the acquisition, replacement or increase of visible tangible personal property of a non-consumable nature, including livestock, whether by purchase, lease-purchase or installment purchase contract. In addition, the "option price" under a bona fide lease with option to purchase is properly payable from the item "equipment". The item "equipment" does not include expenditures pursuant to multi-year lease, lease-purchase or installment purchase contracts for duplicating equipment authorized by Section 5.1 of "The Illinois Purchasing Act", approved July 11, 1957, as now or hereafter amended, and does not include any expenditure in connection with the repair, maintenance or improvement of real property. (Source: P.A. 84-428.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 20
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 20 cover?
Section 20 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 § 20?
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Is this the official text of Illinois law?
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