Illinois § 2UUU
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 2UUU, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2UUU.
Sec. 2UUU. Non-disparagement clauses in consumer contracts. (a) A contract or a proposed contract for the sale or lease of consumer merchandise or services may not include a provision waiving the consumer's right to make any statement regarding the seller or lessor or the employees or agents of the seller or lessor or concerning the merchandise or services. (b) It is an unlawful practice to threaten or to seek to enforce a provision made unlawful under this Section or to otherwise penalize a consumer for making any statement protected under this Section. (c) Any waiver of the provisions of this Section is contrary to public policy and is void and unenforceable. (d) This Section may not be construed to prohibit or limit a person or business that hosts online consumer reviews or comments from removing a statement that is otherwise lawful to remove. (Source: P.A. 100-240, eff. 1-1-18; 100-863, eff. 8-14-18.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 2UUU
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 2UUU cover?
Section 2UUU 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 § 2UUU?
A common citation format is "Illinois Compiled Statutes § 2UUU" (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?
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How does Illinois § 2UUU apply to my situation?
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