Illinois § 30-140
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 30-140, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 30-140.
Regulation of certain occupations. In counties with a population of less than 3,000,000, the electors may regulate hawkers, peddlers, pawnbrokers, itinerant merchants, and transient vendors of merchandise. The township board in those counties may require that any such person register his or her name and the name of any firm he or she represents with the township clerk and may make reasonable restrictions of the hours during which he or she may engage in door-to-door solicitation. The township board in those counties also may prohibit the activities of any categories of persons as it determines to be in the best interest of township residents. Any regulation under this Section shall not apply within the boundaries of a city, village, or incorporated town. (Source: P.A. 84-822; 88-62.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 30-140
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 30-140 cover?
Section 30-140 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.
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