Illinois § 5-20.1
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 5-20.1, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5-20.1.
In districts where the county collector collects all drainage assessments provided for by this Act, it shall be the duty of the drainage district commissioners to cause an examination of county general tax records at least once each year to ascertain any changes in ownership of land within the district. Any assessment roll or certificate of levy of annual maintenance assessment filed pursuant to this Act shall be accompanied by an affidavit of the commissioners stating that the search required by this Section has been made during the preceding year and that information in the assessment roll as to tract descriptions and names and addresses of land owners or persons who last paid general taxes on lands coincides with information shown in the county general tax records. (Source: P.A. 85-489.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 5-20.1
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 5-20.1 cover?
Section 5-20.1 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.
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