Illinois § 5-27003
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 5-27003, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5-27003.
Expenses paid by county. The expenses of such burial and headstone shall be paid by the county in which such veteran or his or her mother, father, husband, wife, widow, widower or minor children resided at the time of such death; and the county board in such counties under township organization, or county commissioners in such counties not under township organization, is authorized and directed to audit the account, and pay the said expenses in a similar manner as other accounts against such county are audited and paid: Provided, that nothing in this Division contained shall apply to the burial of veterans who are residents of the Veterans' Home at the time of their death. (Source: P.A. 86-962.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 5-27003
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 5-27003 cover?
Section 5-27003 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 § 5-27003?
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Is this the official text of Illinois law?
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