Illinois § 9-4-1
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 9-4-1, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 9-4-1.
Property not within the corporate limits but contiguous to any local improvement made by a municipality pursuant to the provisions of this Article may be charged by the corporate authorities of the municipality in an amount not greater than the benefit conferred by the local improvement on such property. This Division 4 shall apply only to municipalities of less than 500,000 inhabitants and shall not be exercised with respect to any contiguous property where such property is included within the corporate limits of another municipality. (Source: Laws 1965, p. 668.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 9-4-1
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 9-4-1 cover?
Section 9-4-1 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.
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