Chapter 225 — PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS

(225 ILCS 320/29) (from Ch. 111, par. 1128) Sec. 29. (1) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b.5) of Section 5 of this Act, any person violating any provision of this Act or of a rule or regulation or a plumbing code promulgated thereunder including the minimum code of pl…

(225 ILCS 320/29.5) Sec. 29.5. Unlicensed and unregistered practice; violation; civil penalties. (a) A person who practices, offers to practice, attempts to practice, or holds himself or herself out to practice as a plumber or plumbing contractor without being licensed or registe…

(225 ILCS 320/3) (from Ch. 111, par. 1103) Sec. 3. (1) All planning and designing of plumbing systems and all plumbing shall be performed only by plumbers licensed under the provisions of this Act hereinafter called "licensed plumbers" and "licensed apprentice plumbers". The insp…

(225 ILCS 320/30) (from Ch. 111, par. 1129) Sec. 30. (1) The Department shall, by rule, establish a schedule of fees for examination, registration, and licensure sufficient to offset a portion of the costs of administration and enforcement of this Act. (2) The Department may, by …

(225 ILCS 320/31) Sec. 31. Retired plumber's license. The Department may establish by rule a retired plumber's license for any licensed plumber who is at least 62 years old, is physically unable to perform the responsibilities of a plumber, or any other licensed plumber as prescr…

(225 ILCS 320/32) (from Ch. 111, par. 1130) Sec. 32. The judicial determination that any section, paragraph, provision or part of this Act is unconstitutional, shall not in any way affect the constitutionality of any other provision, paragraph, section or part hereof. (Source: La…

(225 ILCS 320/35) (from Ch. 111, par. 1133) Sec. 35. The Department shall promulgate and publish and may from time to time amend a minimum code of standards for plumbing and the fixtures, materials, design and installation methods of plumbing systems based upon the findings of th…

(225 ILCS 320/35.5) Sec. 35.5. Lead in drinking water prevention. (a) The General Assembly finds that lead has been detected in the drinking water of schools in this State. The General Assembly also finds that infants and young children may suffer adverse health effects and devel…

(225 ILCS 320/36) (from Ch. 111, par. 1134) Sec. 36. Governmental units which are authorized to regulate plumbing and the fixtures, materials, design and installation methods of plumbing systems may adopt a minimum code of standards pursuant to local ordinance at least as stringe…

(225 ILCS 320/37) (from Ch. 111, par. 1135) Sec. 37. Each governmental unit which is authorized to adopt and has adopted any ordinance or resolution regulating plumbing may provide for its administration and enforcement by requiring permits for any plumbing system installation, t…

(225 ILCS 320/38) (from Ch. 111, par. 1136) Sec. 38. The Department shall furnish advisory service to officials of governmental units with respect to the adoption, administration and enforcement of a minimum code of standards regulating plumbing and the fixtures, materials, desig…

(225 ILCS 320/39) (from Ch. 111, par. 1137) Sec. 39. The Governor shall appoint a Plumbing Code Advisory Council to consult with and advise the Department. The Council shall be composed of the Director or his or her authorized representative, who shall serve as chairman ex-offici…

(225 ILCS 320/4) Sec. 4. (Repealed). (Source: P.A. 91-35, eff. 6-10-99. Repealed internally, eff. 12-3-99.)

(225 ILCS 320/40) (from Ch. 111, par. 1138) Sec. 40. All persons engaged in plumbing as defined in this Act shall comply with the minimum code of standards for plumbing and the fixtures, materials, design and installation methods of plumbing systems published by the Department an…

(225 ILCS 320/40.5) Sec. 40.5. Bottle filling stations. (a) For the purposes of this Section, "bottle filling station" means a plumbing fixture connected to the potable water distribution system and sanitary drainage system that is designed and intended for filling personal use d…

(225 ILCS 320/41) (from Ch. 111, par. 1139) Sec. 41. The Department is authorized and directed to make inspections necessary to determine compliance with this Act and the plumbing code promulgated hereunder. Subject to constitutional limitation, the Department, by its representat…

(225 ILCS 320/42) Sec. 42. Home rule. Pursuant to paragraph (h) of Section 6 of Article VII of the Illinois Constitution of 1970 the power to regulate the licensing of plumbers, to promulgate a minimum plumbing code of standards, and to regulate the registration of irrigation con…

(225 ILCS 320/43) (from Ch. 111, par. 1141) Sec. 43. Plumbing Licensure and Program Fund. There is created in the State Treasury a special fund to be known as the Plumbing Licensure and Program Fund. All fees collected under Section 30 of this Act and interest accrued thereon sha…

(225 ILCS 320/5) (from Ch. 111, par. 1104) Sec. 5. Advertising. (a) Persons who advertise plumbing services shall, at their place of business, display the licensed plumber's license of at least one member of the firm, partnership or officer of the corporation and shall maintain a…

(225 ILCS 320/6) (from Ch. 111, par. 1105) Sec. 6. No municipal corporation or political subdivision shall engage in plumbing unless such plumbing is performed by one or more licensed plumbers, or licensed apprentice plumbers under supervision in accordance with this Act, provide…

(225 ILCS 320/7) (from Ch. 111, par. 1106) Sec. 7. (1) There is created an Illinois State Board of Plumbing Examiners which shall exercise its duties provided in this Act under the supervision of the Department. The Board shall consist of 9 licensed plumbers designated from time …

(225 ILCS 320/8) (from Ch. 111, par. 1107) Sec. 8. The Director shall: (1) Prepare forms for application for examination for a plumber's license. (2) Prepare and issue licenses as provided in this Act. (3) With the aid of the Board prescribe rules and regulations for examination …

(225 ILCS 320/9) (from Ch. 111, par. 1108) Sec. 9. The Department shall hold examinations for applicants for plumbers' licenses at least once every three months in some place in this State. (Source: P.A. 83-878.)

(225 ILCS 325/1) (from Ch. 111, par. 5201) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2030) Sec. 1. Declaration of public policy. The practice of professional engineering in the State of Illinois is hereby declared to affect the public health, safety, and welfare and to be s…

(225 ILCS 325/10) (from Ch. 111, par. 5210) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2030) Sec. 10. Minimum standards for licensure as professional engineer. (a) To qualify for licensure as a professional engineer, each applicant shall be: (1) a graduate of an approved eng…

(225 ILCS 325/11) (from Ch. 111, par. 5211) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2030) Sec. 11. Minimum standards for examination for enrollment as engineer intern. Each of the following is considered a minimum standard that an applicant must satisfy to qualify for enr…

(225 ILCS 325/12) (from Ch. 111, par. 5212) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2030) Sec. 12. Educational credits or teaching as equivalent of experience. (a) After earning an acceptable baccalaureate degree as required by paragraph (1) or (2) of subsection (a) of Se…

(225 ILCS 325/13) (from Ch. 111, par. 5213) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2030) Sec. 13. After graduation courses. To complete acceptable educational requirements, an applicant may use course work successfully taken after the applicant's non-approved engineering…

(225 ILCS 325/14) (from Ch. 111, par. 5214) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2030) Sec. 14. Seal. Every professional engineer shall have a reproducible seal, which may be computer generated, the imprint of which shall contain the name of the professional engineer, …

(225 ILCS 325/15) (from Ch. 111, par. 5215) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2030) Sec. 15. Technical submissions. (a) Technical submissions are the designs, drawings, and specifications that establish the scope of the professional engineering project, the standard…

(225 ILCS 325/16) (from Ch. 111, par. 5216) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2030) Sec. 16. Display of license. Every holder of a license under this Act shall display the license in a conspicuous place in his or her principal office, place of business, or place of …

(225 ILCS 325/17) (from Ch. 111, par. 5217) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2030) Sec. 17. Renewal, reinstatement, or restoration of license; persons in military service. (a) The expiration date and renewal period for each professional engineer license issued unde…

(225 ILCS 325/17.5) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2030) Sec. 17.5. Continuing education. The Department may adopt rules of continuing education for persons licensed under this Act. The Department shall consider the recommendations of the Board in establishing th…

(225 ILCS 325/18) (from Ch. 111, par. 5218) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2030) Sec. 18. Inactive status. A person licensed under this Act who notifies the Department, in writing on forms prescribed by the Department, may place his or her license on inactive sta…

(225 ILCS 325/19) (from Ch. 111, par. 5219) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2030) Sec. 19. Endorsement. (a) The Department may, upon application in writing on forms or electronically accompanied by the required fee, issue a license as a professional engineer to an…

(225 ILCS 325/2) (from Ch. 111, par. 5202) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2030) Sec. 2. Short title. This Act shall be known and may be cited as the Professional Engineering Practice Act of 1989. (Source: P.A. 86-667.)

(225 ILCS 325/20) (from Ch. 111, par. 5220) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2030) Sec. 20. Fees. (a) The Department shall provide by rule for a schedule of fees to be paid for licenses by all applicants. All fees are not refundable. (b) The fees for the administra…

(225 ILCS 325/20.10) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2030) Sec. 20.10. Unlicensed practice; violation; civil penalty. (a) Any person who practices, offers to practice, attempts to practice, or holds himself or herself out to practice as a professional engineer or …

(225 ILCS 325/20.5) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2030) Sec. 20.5. Returned checks; fines. Any person who delivers a check or other payment to the Department that is returned to the Department unpaid by the financial institution upon which it is drawn shall pay …

(225 ILCS 325/21) Sec. 21. (Repealed). (Source: P.A. 96-626, eff. 8-24-09. Repealed by P.A. 101-310, eff. 8-9-19.)

(225 ILCS 325/22) (from Ch. 111, par. 5222) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2030) Sec. 22. Advertising. Any person licensed under this Act may advertise the availability of professional services in the media or on the premises where such professional services are …

(225 ILCS 325/23) (from Ch. 111, par. 5223) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2030) Sec. 23. Professional design firm registration. (a) Nothing in this Act shall prohibit the formation, under the provisions of the Professional Service Corporation Act, of a corporati…

(225 ILCS 325/24) (from Ch. 111, par. 5224) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2030) Sec. 24. Grounds for disciplinary action. (a) The Department may refuse to issue or renew a license or registration, or may revoke, suspend, place on probation, reprimand, or take ot…

(225 ILCS 325/25) (from Ch. 111, par. 5225) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2030) Sec. 25. Injunction; cease and desist order. (a) If any person or entity violates the provisions of this Act, the Secretary, in the name of the People of the State of Illinois, throu…

(225 ILCS 325/26) (from Ch. 111, par. 5226) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2030) Sec. 26. Investigations; notice and hearing. (a) The Department may investigate the actions of any applicant or of any person or entity holding or claiming to hold a license or regis…

(225 ILCS 325/27) (from Ch. 111, par. 5227) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2030) Sec. 27. Record of proceedings. (a) The Department, at its expense, shall provide a certified shorthand reporter to take down the testimony and preserve a record of all proceedings a…

(225 ILCS 325/27.5) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2030) Sec. 27.5. Subpoenas; depositions; oaths. (a) The Department has the power to subpoena documents, books, records, or other materials, to bring before it any person, and to take testimony either orally or by…

(225 ILCS 325/28) (from Ch. 111, par. 5228) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2030) Sec. 28. Compelling testimony. Any circuit court may, upon application of the Department or its designee or of the applicant or registrant against whom proceedings under Section 26 o…

(225 ILCS 325/29) (from Ch. 111, par. 5229) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2030) Sec. 29. Hearing; motion for rehearing. (a) The Board or hearing officer appointed by the Secretary shall hear evidence in support of the formal charges and evidence produced by the …

(225 ILCS 325/3) (from Ch. 111, par. 5203) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2030) Sec. 3. Application of Act; exemptions. (a) Nothing in this Act shall be construed to prevent the practice of structural engineering as defined in the Structural Engineering Practice …