Illinois § 5-40

Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 5-40, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 5-40.

Revocation or suspension of certification. (a) A contracting municipality or county shall refuse to provide any information, including financial information, to any third party who violates this Act or rules adopted pursuant to this Act or the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act or rules adopted pursuant to the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act. (b) The Department may, after notice and a hearing, revoke or suspend the certificate of registration of any third party for a violation of any provision of this Act, for noncompliance with any provision contained in this Act, or because the Department determines that the third party is ineligible for a certificate of registration for any one or more of the reasons provided for in Section 5-35 of this Act. The decision whether to suspend or revoke and, if a suspension is in order, the duration of the suspension shall be made by taking into account factors that include but are not limited to, the registrant's previous history of compliance with the Act as of its creation, the number, seriousness, and duration of the violations, and the registrant's cooperation in discontinuing and correcting violations. (Source: P.A. 101-628, eff. 6-1-20.)

Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 5-40

What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 5-40 cover?

Section 5-40 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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