Illinois § 5
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 5, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5.
Definitions. As used in this Act: "Authorized insurer" means an insurer that is authorized by the Department of Insurance to write insurance under a certificate of authority issued by the Department of Insurance to transact insurance in this State. "Department" means the Department of Insurance. "National Flood Insurance Program" means the program of flood insurance coverage and floodplain management administered under the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 4001 et seq.) and applicable federal regulations promulgated in Title 44 of the Code of Federal Regulations. "Primary residential flood insurance" means an insurance policy covering losses from flood to residential property, other than commercial property insurance, written in this State by any insurer authorized to do business that is not written to apply coverage in excess of the coverage provided under another flood insurance policy, whether issued by a private insurer or the National Flood Insurance Program. (Source: P.A. 102-720, eff. 1-1-23.)
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?
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How does Illinois § 5 apply to my situation?
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