Illinois § 9-123
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 9-123, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 9-123.
No person, firm, corporation, or institution, public or private, shall discharge or empty any type of sewage, including the effluent from septic tanks or other sewage treatment devices, or any other domestic, commercial or industrial waste, or any putrescible liquids, or cause the same to be discharged or emptied in any manner into open ditches along any public street or highway, or into any drain or drainage structure installed solely for street or highway drainage purposes. Any person, firm, corporation, or institution, public or private, in violation of this Section, shall be guilty of a petty offense and in addition shall be fined $25 per day for each day such violation exists. The highway authority having jurisdiction over the public street or highway affected by such violation shall enter a complaint in the proper court against any violator of this Section. Upon the failure of any such highway authority to so act, any other person, may in the name of the political division or municipality, enter such complaint. (Source: P.A. 77-2238.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 9-123
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 9-123 cover?
Section 9-123 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 § 9-123?
A common citation format is "Illinois Compiled Statutes § 9-123" (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 § 9-123 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Illinois can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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