Illinois § 9-6
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 9-6, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 9-6.
The proposition shall be in substantially the following form: - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Shall the sale at retail of alcoholic liquor (or alcoholic liquor other than beer containing YES not more than 4% of alcohol by weight) (or alcoholic liquor - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - containing more than 4% alcohol by weight in the original package and not for consumption on the NO premises) be prohibited in (or at) ....? - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - In a precinct referendum, the proposition ballot shall also contain a common description of the precinct in plain and nonlegal language, which may be prepared by the election official or adopted from the description on the petition, unless the election official responsible for conducting the election determines that a description cannot be included within the space limitations on the ballot to be used in the election. If the description is not to be included on the ballot, the election officials shall prepare large printed copies of the description of the precinct together with a notice of the proposition which shall be prominently displayed in the precinct polling place at the election. (Source: P.A. 86-861.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 9-6
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 9-6 cover?
Section 9-6 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 § 9-6?
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Is this the official text of Illinois law?
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How does Illinois § 9-6 apply to my situation?
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