Illinois § 20-60
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 20-60, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 20-60.
Hearings. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), the Department may take an enforcement action only after notice and opportunity for a hearing as appropriate in the circumstances. All hearings provided for in this Act shall be conducted in accordance with Title 38, Part 100 of the Illinois Administrative Code, and the Secretary shall have all the powers granted therein. (b)(1)(A) The Department may take an enforcement action, other than the imposition of a civil penalty under Section 20-70, without notice if the circumstances require action before notice can be given. (B) A person subject to an enforcement action pursuant to this subsection shall have the right to an expedited post-action hearing by the Department unless the person has waived the hearing. (2)(A) The Department may take an enforcement action, other than the imposition of a civil penalty under Section 20-70, after notice and without a prior hearing if the circumstances require action before a hearing can be held. (B) A person subject to an enforcement action pursuant to this subsection shall have the right to an expedited post-action hearing by the Department unless the person has waived the hearing. (3) The Department may take an enforcement action after notice and without a hearing if the person subject to the enforcement action does not timely request a hearing. (Source: P.A. 104-428, eff. 8-18-25.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 20-60
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 20-60 cover?
Section 20-60 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.
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