Illinois § 3.1
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 3.1, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3.1.
Requests for commercial purposes. (a) A public body shall respond to a request for records to be used for a commercial purpose within 21 working days after receipt. The response shall (i) provide to the requester an estimate of the time required by the public body to provide the records requested and an estimate of the fees to be charged, which the public body may require the person to pay in full before copying the requested documents, (ii) deny the request pursuant to one or more of the exemptions set out in this Act, (iii) notify the requester that the request is unduly burdensome and extend an opportunity to the requester to attempt to reduce the request to manageable proportions, or (iv) provide the records requested. (b) Unless the records are exempt from disclosure, a public body shall comply with a request within a reasonable period considering the size and complexity of the request, and giving priority to records requested for non-commercial purposes. (c) It is a violation of this Act for a person to knowingly obtain a public record for a commercial purpose without disclosing that it is for a commercial purpose, if requested to do so by the public body. (Source: P.A. 96-542, eff. 1-1-10.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 3.1
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 3.1 cover?
Section 3.1 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 § 3.1?
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Is this the official text of Illinois law?
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How does Illinois § 3.1 apply to my situation?
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