Illinois § 5

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

§ 5.

(a) If, as the result of an investigation, the Department of Public Health determines that a public health hazard exists at a site due to mosquitoes or other vectors, it may order such remedial measures as it deems necessary. (b) The Department of Public Health may arrange for the cleanup of a site determined to be a public health hazard, or for the application of pesticides at such a site, if the person responsible for the site refuses to take timely appropriate action. The Department shall fine the person responsible for the site twice the amount of the cost of the Department's remedial measures. (c) If, as the result of an investigation, the Department of Public Health determines that the public interest, safety, or welfare imperatively requires emergency action to respond to an immediate public health hazard at a site due to mosquitoes or other vectors, the Director may issue an emergency order incorporating a finding to that effect; such order may require closure or isolation of the site, pending a hearing or other action which shall be promptly instituted and determined. (Source: P.A. 86-452.)

Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 5

What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 5 cover?

Section 5 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?

A common citation format is "Illinois Compiled Statutes § 5" (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 § 5 apply to my situation?

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