Illinois § 5-5
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 5-5, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5-5.
Redevelopment actions; validation. All actions taken before the effective date of this Law by any municipality pursuant to the Tax Increment Allocation Redevelopment Act for purposes of approving a redevelopment plan and redevelopment project, designating a redevelopment project area, and adopting tax increment allocation financing are validated, ratified, and confirmed as valid actions in full force and effect as of the date of adoption of the ordinance of the municipality approving the redevelopment plan and project, notwithstanding that an ordinance designating the redevelopment project area was not adopted on that date and an ordinance adopting tax increment allocation financing was not adopted on that date, provided that, no later than 180 days after the effective date of this Law, the governing body of the municipality adopts an ordinance designating the redevelopment project area and an ordinance adopting tax increment allocation financing for the redevelopment project area. (Source: P.A. 92-884, eff. 1-13-03.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 5-5
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 5-5 cover?
Section 5-5 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 § 5-5?
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Is this the official text of Illinois law?
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How does Illinois § 5-5 apply to my situation?
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