(210 ILCS 49/4-101)
Sec. 4-101. Licensure system. The Department shall be the sole agency responsible for licensure and shall establish a comprehensive system of licensure for facilities in accordance with this Act for the purpose of: (1) protecting the health, welfare, and safety of consumers; and (2) ensuring the accountability for reimbursed care provided in facilities. (Source: P.A. 98-104, eff. 7-22-13.)