Illinois § 5-1

Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 5-1, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 5-1.

License required. (a) A person may not engage in the business of money transmission or advertise, solicit, or hold oneself out as providing money transmission unless the person is licensed under this Act. (b) Subsection (a) does not apply to: (1) A person who is an authorized delegate of a person licensed under this Act acting within the scope of authority conferred by a written contract with the licensee; or (2) A person who is exempt pursuant to Section 3-1 and does not engage in money transmission outside the scope of such exemption. (c) A license issued under Section 5-5 is not transferable or assignable. (Source: P.A. 103-991, eff. 8-9-24.)

Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 5-1

What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 5-1 cover?

Section 5-1 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 § 5-1?

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Is this the official text of Illinois law?

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How does Illinois § 5-1 apply to my situation?

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