Illinois § 56.1
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 56.1, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 56.1.
Administrative penalties; judicial review. When an administrative hearing is held, the hearing officer, upon determination of any violation of any Section of this Act shall levy the following administrative monetary penalties: (A) A penalty of $500 for a first violation. (B) A penalty of $1,500 for a second violation at the same location within 2 years of the first violation. (C) A penalty of $2,500 for a third or subsequent violation at the same location within 2 years of the second violation. The penalty so levied shall be collected by the Department. Any penalty of $2,500 or greater not paid within 120 days of issuance of notice from the Department shall be submitted to the Department of Revenue for collection as provided under the Illinois State Collection Act of 1986. The Department may prohibit any person from using a commercial weighing or measuring device for failure to pay an administrative monetary penalty within 60 days of issuance of notice from the Department. All final administrative decisions of the Department are subject to judicial review under the Administrative Review Law. The term "administrative decision" is defined as in Section 3-101 of the Code of Civil Procedure. (Source: P.A. 100-155, eff. 8-18-17.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 56.1
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 56.1 cover?
Section 56.1 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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Is this the official text of Illinois law?
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