Illinois § 48
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 48, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 48.
Violations; penalties. Any person who neglects, refuses, or fails to perform or discharge the duties or responsibilities imposed and required to be performed or discharged by any Section, clause, provisions, or rule of this Act, or who does any act or thing declared to be unlawful or prohibited by any such Section, clause, provision, or rule, or who violates any provision or requirement of this Act, shall be deemed guilty of a Class B misdemeanor. The circuit courts of all counties within this State shall have and exercise within the limits of their respective districts, jurisdiction over all offenses and proceedings under this Act. All fines and penalties imposed or payable under this Act may be recovered by distress and sale of any mining or other personal property of the offender. It shall be the duty of the Attorney General and State's attorneys to prosecute all violations of this Act, or all cases of neglect, refusal, or failure to perform or discharge the duties or responsibilities imposed and required to be performed or discharged by said Act. It shall also be the duty of such Attorney General or State's attorneys upon request made, to assist the inspector of mines in obtaining compliance with this Act, or any provisions thereof, by the institution of appropriate legal proceedings and to represent such inspector in any and all legal proceedings brought against him or her in his or her official capacity. (Source: P.A. 87-1133.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 48
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 48 cover?
Section 48 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 § 48?
A common citation format is "Illinois Compiled Statutes § 48" (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 § 48 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Illinois can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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