Illinois § 40
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 40, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 40.
Termination or alteration of contracts. (a) A contractor may not provide, offer, or execute a production contract that allows the contractor to unilaterally terminate the contract unless (i) the termination is the result of a legitimate force majeure as applied to the contractor or (ii) the producer breaches a material term of the contract or voluntarily abandons the contractual relationship. (b) A contractor may not alter the quality, quantity, or delivery times of contract inputs provided to the producer, unless agreed to by the producer. (c) Any cancellation or termination provisions must include specific causes for the cancellation or termination and any circumstances under which the commodity produced under the contract might be rejected in whole or part by the contractor. (d) Any circumstances in which the compensation to be paid by a producer may be discounted or increased shall include specific causes to be clearly and concisely stated. (Source: P.A. 93-522, eff. 1-1-05.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 40
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 40 cover?
Section 40 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 § 40?
A common citation format is "Illinois Compiled Statutes § 40" (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 § 40 apply to my situation?
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