Illinois § 4

Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 4, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 4.

The State Comptroller shall prescribe a uniform form and system of receipts for use when money is received for or on behalf of the State and it is the duty of all officers, boards, commissions, commissioners, departments, institutions, arms or agencies of the State government which are subject to the provisions of this Act to use only the uniform form and system of receipts so prescribed. The Comptroller shall at all times have the right to examine such of the books, documents, memoranda, files, papers and records of any officer, board, commission, commissioner, department or institution, receiving moneys as aforesaid as are necessary to verify the accuracy of the account required by Section 2 of this Act to be kept. (Source: P.A. 78-592.)

Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 4

What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 4 cover?

Section 4 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 § 4?

A common citation format is "Illinois Compiled Statutes § 4" (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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