Illinois § 7-5-3
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 7-5-3, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7-5-3.
A copy of the ordinance specified in Section 7-5-2 and an accurate map of the property shall be certified by the mayor or president of the municipality, as the case may be, or by the trustees of the land held as a common, and shall be filed with the recorder in the county where the acquired real estate is situated. When this ordinance and map are so certified and filed, the acquired real estate, whether actually adjoining the former site or territory or not, shall be a part of that municipality or territory, and the inhabitants of the acquired real estate shall be entitled to all the corporate rights, powers, annuities, commons, benefits, and franchises, which the inhabitants of that municipality or territory originally possessed, or to which they were entitled. (Source: P.A. 83-358.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 7-5-3
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 7-5-3 cover?
Section 7-5-3 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 § 7-5-3?
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