Illinois § 7-12
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 7-12, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7-12.
Minor Subdistricts. Minor subdistricts may be organized in such particular localities or separate areas within subdistricts as may require more minute or complete drainage or protection than is provided by the drainage system of the subdistrict. The proceedings for the organization of minor subdistricts shall be carried on in like manner and with like effect as is herein provided for the organization of subdistricts. The commissioners and other officers of the main district, ex officio, shall be commissioners and officers of minor subdistricts, and they shall have the same powers and duties as are provided in this Act for commissioners and other officers of main districts but they shall keep a separate record of their acts and doings affecting each minor subdistrict. The funds of a minor subdistrict shall not be commingled with the funds of the main district, any subdistrict or any other minor subdistrict. (Source: Laws 1955, p. 512.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 7-12
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 7-12 cover?
Section 7-12 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 § 7-12?
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Is this the official text of Illinois law?
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