Illinois § 5
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 5, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5.
No cemetery authority, nor any agent, servant, or employee of it, nor any other person, shall advertise, represent, guarantee, promise, or contract that perpetual care, permanent care, perpetual or permanent maintenance, care forever, continuous care, eternal care, everlasting care, or any similar or equivalent care, or care for any number of years of any cemetery or of any lot, grave, crypt or niche, or of any family mausoleum, memorial, marker, or monument, will be furnished: Provided, however, that any cemetery authority may advertise, represent, guarantee, promise or contract that care will be furnished from the net income only derived from funds held in trust as provided in Section 3 of this Act; and may advertise, represent, guarantee, promise or contract that care will be given any lot, grave, crypt, or niche, or any family mausoleum, memorial, marker, or monument for any definite number of years, such care to be furnished under a contract providing that the principal of the amount paid under the contract shall be used to furnish the care and further providing specifically the care to be given and the number of years for which it is to be given. (Source: Laws 1947, p. 338.)
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?
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 § 5 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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