Illinois § 22
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 22, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 22.
No corporation or association hereafter organized or doing business for profit in this State shall be entitled to use the term "Co-operative" as a part of its corporate or other business name or title unless it has complied with the provisions of this Act, except (1) a corporation organized under the Business Corporation Act of 1983 for the purpose of ownership or administration of residential property on a cooperative basis, (2) a cooperative corporation organized under the General Not For Profit Corporation Act of 1986 or its predecessor or successor statutes, or (3) a limited worker cooperative association organized under the Limited Worker Cooperative Association Act. Any corporation or association violating the provision of this Section may be enjoined from doing business under such name at the instance of any shareholder of any association or corporation organized under this Act. (Source: P.A. 101-292, eff. 1-1-20.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 22
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 22 cover?
Section 22 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 § 22?
A common citation format is "Illinois Compiled Statutes § 22" (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 § 22 apply to my situation?
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