Chapter 225 — PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS

(225 ILCS 705/36.01) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 3601) Sec. 36.01. The violation of any provision of this Act for which a penalty is not herein specifically provided is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor. (Source: P.A. 77-2718.)

(225 ILCS 705/37.01) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 3701) Sec. 37.01. If any provision of this Act is held unconstitutional, such invalidity shall not affect the validity of any other provision which can be given effect without the invalid part. (Source: Laws 1953, p. 701.)

(225 ILCS 705/37.02) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 3702) Sec. 37.02. Any provision of this Act, insofar as it is the same as or substantially the same as any provision of a statute repealed herein, shall be construed as a continuation of such prior provisions and not as a new enactment.…

(225 ILCS 705/37.03) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 3703) Sec. 37.03. Any certificate of competency or qualification issued pursuant to the provisions of any Act which is repealed by this Act and which was valid immediately prior to the taking effect of this Act shall be deemed a certifi…

(225 ILCS 705/37.04) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 3704) Sec. 37.04. The repeal of Acts herein provided shall not affect any offense committed, any act done, any proceeding or prosecution pending, nor any claim, right or remedy accrued under any of such repealed Acts. (Source: Laws 1953…

(225 ILCS 705/38.1) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 3801) Sec. 38.1. Adoption of regulations - scope. This Article sets forth mandatory safety standards for bituminous, anthracite and lignite surface coal mines, including open pit and auger mines, preparation facilities and to other surfa…

(225 ILCS 705/38.2) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 3802) Sec. 38.2. Regulations. On or before January 1, 1976, the Mining Board shall adopt regulations pursuant to the provisions of Section 2.12 of this Act to govern the operation of surface mining facilities affecting the health and saf…

(225 ILCS 705/38.3) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 3803) Sec. 38.3. Surface mine supervisor. On or after September 1, 1977, it shall be unlawful for any operator of a surface coal mine to employ, in a supervisory capacity listed below any person who does not hold a certificate of compete…

(225 ILCS 705/38.4) Sec. 38.4. General surface supervisor of an underground mine. On or after July 1, 2006, it shall be unlawful for an operator of an underground coal mine surface facility or a coal preparation plant or a contractor engaged in the construction, demolition, or di…

(225 ILCS 705/38.5) Sec. 38.5. Independent contractor supervisor. On or after July 1, 2006, it shall be unlawful for an operator of an underground coal mine surface facility or a surface coal mine facility to employ an independent contractor who does not have an independent contr…

(225 ILCS 705/39.1) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 3901) Sec. 39.1. Right of miner to refuse to operate unsafe equipment. It shall be unlawful to require an employee to work under conditions which he has reasonable grounds to believe to be immediately dangerous to himself beyond the norm…

(225 ILCS 705/4.01) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 401) Sec. 4.01. Each applicant for a certificate of competency as State Mine Inspector shall produce evidence satisfactory to the Mining Board that he is a resident of this State, at least thirty years of age; that he has had a practical…

(225 ILCS 705/4.02) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 402) Sec. 4.02. At the close of each examination for State Mine Inspectors the Mining Board shall prepare a list containing the names of all candidates who have received a rating above the minimum fixed by rules of the Mining Board as be…

(225 ILCS 705/4.03) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 403) Sec. 4.03. From the names appearing on the list on file in the office of the Mining Board, the Mining Board shall select and appoint one State Mine Inspector for each of the inspection districts provided for in this Act, and two add…

(225 ILCS 705/4.04) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 404) Sec. 4.04. (Repealed). (Source: Laws 1953, p. 701. Repealed by P.A. 92-85, eff. 7-12-01.)

(225 ILCS 705/4.05) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 405) Sec. 4.05. The Mining Board shall furnish to each State Mine Inspector an anemometer, a safety lamp, blank books, stationery, printing, and such other instruments and supplies as may be required by the State Mine Inspector in the di…

(225 ILCS 705/4.06) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 406) Sec. 4.06. State Mine Inspectors shall devote their whole time and attention to the duties of their office. State Mine Inspectors shall make a personal examination at least once every month, or more often if necessary, of each mine …

(225 ILCS 705/4.07) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 407) Sec. 4.07. Every State Mine Inspector in his regular examination of mines shall measure with an anemometer the amount of air passing in the last crosscut in each pair of entries. He shall also investigate the condition of ventilatio…

(225 ILCS 705/4.08) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 408) Sec. 4.08. State Mine Inspectors shall require that every precaution be taken to insure the health and safety of the workers employed in the mines; and that every provision of all the State laws relative to mining are obeyed. (Sourc…

(225 ILCS 705/4.09) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 409) Sec. 4.09. State Mine Inspectors shall render written reports of mine inspection made by them to the Mining Board in such form and manner as shall be required by the Mining Board. (Source: Laws 1953, p. 701.)

(225 ILCS 705/4.10) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 410) Sec. 4.10. State Mine Inspectors shall take prompt action for the enforcement of the penalties provided for violation of this Act. (Source: Laws 1953, p. 701.)

(225 ILCS 705/4.11) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 411) Sec. 4.11. It is lawful for State Mine Inspectors to enter, examine, and inspect any and all coal mines and the machinery belonging thereto, at all reasonable times, by day or by night, but so as not to unreasonably obstruct, or hin…

(225 ILCS 705/4.12) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 412) Sec. 4.12. If any owner, operator or agent refuses to permit the State Mine Inspector to make an inspection or to furnish the necessary facilities for making such examination and inspection, the State Mine Inspector shall file his a…

(225 ILCS 705/4.13) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 413) Sec. 4.13. The State Mine Inspector shall post in some conspicuous place at the top of each mine inspected by him, a plain statement showing what in his judgment is necessary for the better protection of the lives and health of pers…

(225 ILCS 705/4.14) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 414) Sec. 4.14. The State Mine Inspector shall post a notice at the landing used by the men, stating the number of men permitted to ride on the cage at one time, and the rate of speed at which men may be hoisted and lowered on the cages.…

(225 ILCS 705/4.15) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 415) Sec. 4.15. (Repealed). (Source: P.A. 90-372, eff. 7-1-98. Repealed internally, eff. 7-1-98.)

(225 ILCS 705/4.16) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 416) Sec. 4.16. (Repealed). (Source: P.A. 90-372, eff. 7-1-98. Repealed internally, eff. 7-1-98.)

(225 ILCS 705/4.17) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 417) Sec. 4.17. Each State Mine Inspector shall, within 60 days after December 31 of each year, prepare and forward to the Mining Board a formal report of his acts during the year in the discharge of his duties, with any recommendations …

(225 ILCS 705/4.18) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 418) Sec. 4.18. On the receipt of each State Mine Inspector's report the Mining Board shall compile and summarize the data to be included in the report of the Mining Board, known as the Annual Coal Report, which shall within four months …

(225 ILCS 705/4.19) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 419) Sec. 4.19. Every coal operator shall, within 20 days after December 31 of each year, furnish to the State Mine Inspector of the district, on blanks furnished by him prior to said December 31, statistics of the wages and conditions o…

(225 ILCS 705/4.20) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 420) Sec. 4.20. No State Mine Inspector shall solicit or accept any political campaign contribution or gratuity of any kind or character, from any mine operator or his agent; from any coal sales company, or their agents or representative…

(225 ILCS 705/4.21) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 421) Sec. 4.21. No official or employee of the Department of Natural Resources shall solicit, or request any State Mine Inspector of the State of Illinois to solicit, political campaign contributions or a gratuity of any kind or characte…

(225 ILCS 705/4.22) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 422) Sec. 4.22. Any person found guilty of violating any of the provisions of Sections 4.20 or 4.21 is guilty of a Class 4 felony. (Source: P.A. 77-2718.)

(225 ILCS 705/4.23) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 423) Sec. 4.23. The State shall be divided into not to exceed 22 inspection districts, the division to be made by the Mining Board. The Mining Board may change the boundaries of the districts from time to time in order to more equally di…

(225 ILCS 705/4.24) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 424) Sec. 4.24. Upon a petition signed by not less than three coal operators, or 10 coal miners, or by the Director of the Office of Mines and Minerals, setting forth that any State Mine Inspector neglects his duties, or that he is incom…

(225 ILCS 705/4.25) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 425) Sec. 4.25. Each State Mine Inspector shall collect samples of mine atmospheres and mine dusts for analysis by the Departmental Analytical Laboratory. All such samples shall be collected in accordance with the rules of the Mining Boa…

(225 ILCS 705/4.26) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 426) Sec. 4.26. Any State Mine Inspector who discovers that any section of this Act, or part thereof, is being neglected or violated, shall order immediate compliance therewith, and, in case of failure to comply shall have power to stop …

(225 ILCS 705/4.30) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 430) Sec. 4.30. If any State Mine Inspector finds that any provision of this Act is being violated, he shall file a sworn complaint before the circuit court, stating the facts within his knowledge in such case and asking that the person …

(225 ILCS 705/4.33) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 433) Sec. 4.33. If any State Mine Inspector willfully fails, neglects or refuses to file a complaint as herein required, or willfully disregards the duties required of him by the provisions of this Act, a sworn complaint may be filed by …

(225 ILCS 705/4.34) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 434) Sec. 4.34. Upon final conviction for nonfeasance in office under the provisions of this Act of any State Mine Inspector his certificate of qualification or of competency, as the case may be, shall be thereby invalidated and he shall…

(225 ILCS 705/4.35) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 435) Sec. 4.35. (Repealed). (Source: P.A. 90-372, eff. 7-1-98. Repealed internally, eff. 7-1-98.)

(225 ILCS 705/4.36) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 436) Sec. 4.36. On each visit to a mine, the State Mine Inspector shall notify a representative of the miners that he is there to make an inspection. The miners' representative may elect to accompany the Inspector during his inspection a…

(225 ILCS 705/40.1) Sec. 40.1. Mine electrician. Each applicant for a certificate of competency as mine electrician shall produce evidence of at least one year of experience in performing electrical work in a coal mine or acceptable related industry. The applicant shall pass an e…

(225 ILCS 705/40.2) Sec. 40.2. Electrical equipment and systems; examination, testing, and maintenance. All electrical equipment and systems shall be frequently examined and tested and properly maintained by a mine electrician to ensure safe operating conditions. When a potential…

(225 ILCS 705/5.01) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 501) Sec. 5.01. Each applicant for a certificate of competency as mine manager shall produce evidence satisfactory of the Mining Board that he is a citizen of the United States or lawfully admitted for permanent residence, at least 23 ye…

(225 ILCS 705/5.03) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 503) Sec. 5.03. It shall be unlawful for any operator to operate an underground coal mine without the services of a mine manager. Further, it is unlawful for the operator of any coal mine to have in his service as mine manager at his min…

(225 ILCS 705/5.04) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 504) Sec. 5.04. The certificate of any mine manager may be cancelled and revoked by the Mining Board upon notice and hearing as provided by this Act, if it shall be established in the judgment of said Mining Board that the holder thereof…

(225 ILCS 705/5.05) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 505) Sec. 5.05. Effective on or after January 1, 1977, it shall be unlawful for the operator of any underground mine to employ as a superintendent any person who does not hold a certificate of competency as a mine manager issued by the M…

(225 ILCS 705/5.06) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 506) Sec. 5.06. The mine manager shall be responsible for the performance of all the functions and duties prescribed in Sections 5.07 to 5.25, both inclusive. The mine manager may not perform the duties of a mine examiner while serving i…

(225 ILCS 705/5.07) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 507) Sec. 5.07. Visit each working place in the mine at least once in every two weeks and require his assistants or the Face Bosses to go into all working places in their territory or sections regularly during each working shift. (Source…