Illinois § 35-15
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 35-15, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 35-15.
Advertisements; penalties. (a) No licensee providing services regulated by this Act may knowingly advertise those services without including the licensee's license number in the advertisement. The publisher of the advertising, however, is not required to verify the accuracy of the advertisement or the license number. (b) A licensee who advertises services regulated by this Act who knowingly (i) fails to display the licensee's license at the licensee's place of business, (ii) fails to provide the publisher with the current license number, or (iii) provides the publisher with a false license number or a license number other than that of the person or agency doing the advertising or a licensee who knowingly allows the licensee's license number to be displayed or used by another person or agency to circumvent any provision of this subsection, is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor. Each day an advertisement is published or a licensee allows the licensee's license to be used in violation of this Section constitutes a separate offense. In addition to the penalties and remedies provided in this Section, a licensee who violates any provision of this Section shall be subject to the disciplinary action, fines, and civil penalty provisions of this Act. (Source: P.A. 103-309, eff. 1-1-24.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 35-15
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 35-15 cover?
Section 35-15 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 § 35-15?
A common citation format is "Illinois Compiled Statutes § 35-15" (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?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Illinois official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Illinois attorney.
How does Illinois § 35-15 apply to my situation?
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