Illinois § 5-1
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 5-1, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5-1.
Organization. (a) One or more persons, other than natural persons under 18 years of age, may organize a limited liability company by executing and delivering articles of organization to the Secretary of State as specified in Sections 5-5 and 5-45. The organizers need not be members of the limited liability company. Each organizer of a limited liability company organized to engage in the practice of medicine shall be a licensed physician of this State or an attorney licensed to practice law in this State. The execution of the articles of organization constitutes an affirmation by the person, under penalty of perjury, that the facts stated therein are true. (b) A limited liability company shall have one or more members. (c) A limited liability company is a legal entity distinct from its members. (Source: P.A. 93-59, eff. 7-1-03.)
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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