Illinois § 601
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 601, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 601.
Maintenance of bond. Every invention developer rendering or offering to render invention development services in this State shall maintain a bond issued by a surety company admitted to do business in this State. The principal sum of the bond shall be 5 percent of the invention developer's gross income from the invention development business in this State during the invention developer's last fiscal year, except that the principal sum of the bond shall not be less than $25,000 in the first or any subsequent year of operations. A copy of such bond shall be filed with the Secretary of State prior to the time the invention developer first commences business in this State. The invention developer shall have 90 days after the end of each fiscal year within which to change the bond as may be necessary to conform to the requirements of this Section. (Source: P.A. 81-542.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 601
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 601 cover?
Section 601 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 § 601?
A common citation format is "Illinois Compiled Statutes § 601" (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?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Illinois official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Illinois attorney.
How does Illinois § 601 apply to my situation?
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