Illinois § 5
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 5, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5.
Definitions. For the purposes of this Act: "Commission" means the Illinois Commerce Commission. "Construction contractor" means any entity responsible for the construction, installation, maintenance, or repair of electric transmission systems subject to this Act. "Electric transmission systems" means an electrical transmission system designed and constructed with the capability of being safely and reliably energized at 69 kilovolts or more, including transmission lines, transmission towers, conductors, insulators, foundations, grounding systems, access roads, and all associated transmission facilities, including transmission substations. "Electric transmission systems" does not include projects located on the electric generating facility's side of the facility's point of interconnection. "OSHA" means Occupational Safety and Health Administration. "Utility" has the meaning given to that term in Section 3-105 of the Public Utilities Act. (Source: P.A. 103-1066, eff. 2-20-25.)
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?
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Is this the official text of Illinois law?
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