Illinois § 26-2
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 26-2, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 26-2.
Interference with emergency communication. (a) A person commits interference with emergency communication when he or she knowingly, intentionally and without lawful justification interrupts, disrupts, impedes, or otherwise interferes with the transmission of a communication over a citizens band radio channel, the purpose of which communication is to inform or inquire about an emergency. (b) For the purpose of this Section, "emergency" means a condition or circumstance in which an individual is or is reasonably believed by the person transmitting the communication to be in imminent danger of serious bodily injury or in which property is or is reasonably believed by the person transmitting the communication to be in imminent danger of damage or destruction. (c) Sentence. (1) Interference with emergency communication is a Class B misdemeanor, except as otherwise provided in paragraph (2). (2) Interference with emergency communication, where serious bodily injury or property loss in excess of $1,000 results, is a Class A misdemeanor. (Source: P.A. 97-1108, eff. 1-1-13.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 26-2
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 26-2 cover?
Section 26-2 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 § 26-2?
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Is this the official text of Illinois law?
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