Illinois § 31
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 31, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 31.
Whenever the board of trustees of any sanitary district organized under this Act shall pass an ordinance for the making of any improvement authorized by this Act and shall provide that the same shall be paid for by special assessment, as provided in Section 28 of this Act, the making of which will require that private property shall be taken or damaged, the cost of acquiring the right to take or damage such property may be included in said assessment as a part of the cost of making such improvement. Such compensation shall be ascertained in the manner provided by Division 2 of Article 9 of the "Illinois Municipal Code", approved May 29, 1961, as heretofore and hereafter amended, and all proceedings relating to the taking or damaging of said property and levying such assessment shall be in accordance with said Division 2 of Article 9 of that Code. (Source: Laws 1963, p. 874.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 31
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 31 cover?
Section 31 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 § 31?
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Is this the official text of Illinois law?
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