Illinois § 65

Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 65, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 65.

Disciplinary actions. Licensees shall be subject to disciplinary action for any of the following: (1) obtaining or renewing a license by the use of fraud or material deception; (2) being professionally incompetent as manifested by poor standards of service; (3) engaging in dishonorable, unethical, or unprofessional conduct of a character likely to deceive, defraud, or harm the public in the course of professional services or activities; (4) being convicted of a crime that has a substantial relationship to his or her practice or an essential element of which is misstatement, fraud, or dishonesty, being convicted in this or another state of any crime that is a felony under the laws of Illinois or of that state, or being convicted of a felony in a federal court, unless the licensee demonstrates that he or she has been sufficiently rehabilitated to warrant the public trust; (5) performing any service in a grossly negligent manner or permitting any licensed employee to perform services in a grossly negligent manner, regardless of whether actual damage or damage to the public is established; (6) (blank); (7) willfully receiving compensation, directly or indirectly, for any professional service not actually rendered; (8) having disciplinary action taken against his or her license in another State; (9) contracting or assisting unlicensed persons to perform services for which a license is required under this Act; (10) permitting the use of his or her license to enable an unlicensed person or agency to operate as a licensee; (11) performing and charging for services without having authorization to do so from the member of the public being served; or (12) failing to comply with any provision of this Act or the rules adopted under this Act. (Source: P.A. 102-20, eff. 1-1-22.)

Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 65

What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 65 cover?

Section 65 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 § 65?

A common citation format is "Illinois Compiled Statutes § 65" (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 § 65 apply to my situation?

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