Illinois § 6-509

Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 6-509, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 6-509.

Whenever damages have been allowed for roads or ditches, the highway commissioner may draw orders on the treasurer, payable only out of the tax to be levied for such roads or ditches, when the money shall be collected or received, which orders shall bear interest at the rate of 6% per annum from the date on which they are issued and may be disposed of by the highway commissioner in anticipation of the tax to be levied to pay same, provided that such orders shall not be disposed of at a discount. The highway commissioner, as soon as the tax levied for the payment of such orders is collected, shall notify the holder or holders thereof to offer same for payment; and such orders shall cease to draw any interest from and after the time that any holder thereof is notified that funds available for the payment of same is in the hands of the treasurer. (Source: Laws 1959, p. 196.)

Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 6-509

What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 6-509 cover?

Section 6-509 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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