Illinois § 4
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 4, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4.
Each contract for the construction, reconstruction, alteration, repair, improvement or maintenance of public works made by a public agency shall contain a provision that steel products used or supplied in the performance of that contract or any subcontract thereto shall be manufactured or produced in the United States. The provisions of this Section shall not apply: (1) Where the contract involves an expenditure of less than $500. (2) Where the executive head of the public agency certifies in writing that (a) the specified products are not manufactured or produced in the United States in sufficient quantities to meet the agency's requirements or cannot be manufactured or produced in the United States within the necessary time in sufficient quantities to meet the agency's requirements, or (b) obtaining the specified products, manufactured or produced in the United States would increase the cost of the contract by more than 10%. (3) When its application is not in the public interest. (Source: P.A. 83-1030.)
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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How does Illinois § 4 apply to my situation?
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