Illinois § 2004
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 2004, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2004.
Investigation; Examination of applicant. Upon receipt of an application, the Department shall investigate the eligibility of the applicant. The Department has authority to request and receive from any federal, state or local governmental agency such information and assistance as will enable the Department to carry out its powers and duties under this Act. The Illinois State Police shall cause the fingerprint based data or other state of the art criminal identification data of each applicant to be compared with the fingerprint based data or other state of the art criminal identification data of criminals now or hereafter filed with the Illinois State Police and with federal law enforcement agencies maintaining official criminal identification files. The investigation shall include, but is not limited to, an oral examination and a written examination as to the applicant's knowledge and ability regarding basic safety, possession, handling, use, storage, disposal and transportation of explosives. Passage of these examinations is prerequisite to being considered for license issuance. Such examinations may be administered by any person designated by the Department. (Source: P.A. 96-1194, eff. 1-1-11.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 2004
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 2004 cover?
Section 2004 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 § 2004?
A common citation format is "Illinois Compiled Statutes § 2004" (Illinois). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Illinois law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Illinois official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Illinois attorney.
How does Illinois § 2004 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Illinois can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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