Chapter 225, PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS

(225 ILCS 705/21.12) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 2112) Sec. 21.12. When a mine disaster occurs the proper State authorities shall be notified promptly. (Source: Laws 1953, p. 701.)

(225 ILCS 705/21.13) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 2113) Sec. 21.13. After a major disaster, an inspection of the entire mine shall be made by the State Mine Inspectors, and the mine shall not operate until approved by the State Mining Board. (Source: Laws 1953, p. 701.)

(225 ILCS 705/21.14) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 2114) Sec. 21.14. The drilling and sealing of oil and gas wells penetrating coal beds or underground workings of mines shall be done in compliance with State statutes. (Source: Laws 1953, p. 701.)

(225 ILCS 705/22.01) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 2201) Sec. 22.01. Track switches, except room and entry development switches, shall be provided with properly installed throws and bridle bars. (Source: Laws 1953, p. 701.)

(225 ILCS 705/22.02) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 2202) Sec. 22.02. (a) Track haulage roads in entries, rooms, and crosscuts, developed or extended from their terminus as of July 1, 1957, shall have a continuous clearance on one side of at least 24 inches, and at least 6 inches on the …

(225 ILCS 705/22.03) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 2203) Sec. 22.03. Nonpermissible internal-combustion engines or other machinery which gives off noxious fumes shall not be permitted underground in any coal mines. (Source: Laws 1953, p. 701.)

(225 ILCS 705/22.04) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 2204) Sec. 22.04. An audible warning device and headlights shall be provided on each locomotive and shuttle car. (Source: Laws 1955, p. 2012.)

(225 ILCS 705/22.05) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 2205) Sec. 22.05. A trip-light or reflecting signal shall be used on the rear of trips pulled or pushed by a locomotive, also on the front of trips lowered into slopes. Trip-lights need not be used during gathering operations at working…

(225 ILCS 705/22.06) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 2206) Sec. 22.06. Other than the motorman and trip rider, no person shall ride on a locomotive unless authorized by the mine foreman, and no person shall ride on loaded cars or between cars of any trip, except that the trip rider may ri…

(225 ILCS 705/22.07) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 2207) Sec. 22.07. All trips and all traffic equipment shall come to a complete stop before couplings are made by hand. (Source: Laws 1953, p. 701.)

(225 ILCS 705/22.08) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 2208) Sec. 22.08. Standing cars on any track, unless held effectively by brakes, shall be properly blocked or spragged. (Source: Laws 1953, p. 701.)

(225 ILCS 705/22.09) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 2209) Sec. 22.09. Material being hauled inside the mine shall be so loaded and protected that there is no danger to persons handling the trip from sliding of equipment and material. (Source: Laws 1953, p. 701.)

(225 ILCS 705/22.10) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 2210) Sec. 22.10. When there is an open hook coupling on either end of the car, the hook and links must be attached so that when hanging down, the coupling will be clear of the ties and rail. (Source: Laws 1953, p. 701.)

(225 ILCS 705/22.11) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 2211) Sec. 22.11. All mine cars shall be equipped with a bumper or bumpers on each end, which shall project from beyond the end of the car not less than 4 inches. (Source: Laws 1953, p. 701.)

(225 ILCS 705/22.12) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 2212) Sec. 22.12. Man trips shall not be run in excess of the speed determined by the State Mine Inspector nor shall more men ride in any one car than the number ordered by the State Mine Inspector except in an emergency. (Source: Laws …

(225 ILCS 705/22.13) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 2213) Sec. 22.13. Each man-trip shall be under the charge of a responsible person, and it shall be operated independently of any loaded trip of coal or other material. (Source: Laws 1953, p. 701.)

(225 ILCS 705/22.14) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 2214) Sec. 22.14. No material or tools shall be transported in the same car with men on any man-trip, except tools may be transported in suitable enclosed and secured tool compartments located outside the man-trip and all persons shall …

(225 ILCS 705/22.15) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 2215) Sec. 22.15. Trolley and power wires shall be guarded at man-trip stations where there is a possibility of any person coming in contact with energized electric wiring while loading or unloading from the man-trip. (Source: Laws 1953…

(225 ILCS 705/22.16) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 2216) Sec. 22.16. Where belts are used for transporting men, a minimum clearance of 18 inches shall be maintained. (Source: Laws 1953, p. 701.)

(225 ILCS 705/22.17) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 2217) Sec. 22.17. The belt speed while men are loading, unloading, or being transported shall not be excessive. (Source: Laws 1953, p. 701.)

(225 ILCS 705/22.18) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 2218) Sec. 22.18. Vehicle for transporting workforce and injured persons. A vehicle suitable for transporting all persons underground working on a unit and injured persons shall be maintained in each underground working section. (Source…

(225 ILCS 705/23.01) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 2301) Sec. 23.01. Refuge places shall be provided along haulage entries. The refuge places shall be spaced not more than 60 feet apart. Except where a trolley wire is 6 feet or more above the rail or guarded effectively at the refuge pl…

(225 ILCS 705/23.02) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 2302) Sec. 23.02. Except as otherwise provided herein, refuge places shall be at least 3 feet in depth, not more than 4 feet in width, and 5 feet in height. Room necks and crosscuts may be used as refuge places. (Source: Laws 1953, p. 7…

(225 ILCS 705/23.03) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 2303) Sec. 23.03. Refuge places shall be kept clear of refuse and other obstructions. (Source: Laws 1953, p. 701.)

(225 ILCS 705/23.04) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 2304) Sec. 23.04. A refuge place for men coming out at the close of the day's work shall be provided off the main bottom of the cage room in shaft mines, at a place and of such size as shall be approved by the State Mine Inspector. The …

(225 ILCS 705/23.05) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 2305) Sec. 23.05. Where man trips are operated there shall be on one side of the man trips, where men get on and off, a refuge place at least 3 feet from the rail and free from all obstructions for the full distance of the man trips. (S…

(225 ILCS 705/24.01) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 2401) Sec. 24.01. Coal dust and other combustible materials shall not be permitted to accumulate in dangerous quantities in active underground workings of a mine. (Source: Laws 1953, p. 701.)

(225 ILCS 705/24.02) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 2402) Sec. 24.02. Where underground mining operations raise an excessive amount of dust into the air, water or water with a wetting agent added to it, or other effective methods, shall be used to allay the dust at its source. (Source: L…

(225 ILCS 705/24.03) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 2403) Sec. 24.03. All underground mines, except those mines or areas of mines in which the dust is too wet or too high in incombustible content to propagate an explosion, shall be rock-dusted to within 40 feet of all faces. (Source: Law…

(225 ILCS 705/24.04) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 2404) Sec. 24.04. In mines partially rock-dusted or in mines that are required to start rock-dusting, haulage ways and parallel entries connected thereto by open crosscuts, shall be rock-dusted. Back entries shall be rock-dusted for at …

(225 ILCS 705/24.05) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 2405) Sec. 24.05. Where rock dust is applied, it shall be distributed upon the top, floor and sides of all open places and maintained in such quantity that the incombustible content of the combined coal dust, rock dust and other dust wi…

(225 ILCS 705/24.06) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 2406) Sec. 24.06. All rock dust used shall meet the following specifications: 1. All of the dust shall pass through a 20 mesh sieve, and at least 70% shall pass through a 200 mesh sieve. 2. The dust shall not contain more than 5% combus…

(225 ILCS 407/20-105) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2030) Sec. 20-105. No private right of action. Except as otherwise expressly provided for in this Act, nothing in this Act shall be construed to grant to any person a private right of action to enforce the prov…

(225 ILCS 407/20-110) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2030) Sec. 20-110. Cease and desist orders. The Department may issue a cease and desist order to a person who engages in activities prohibited by this Act. Any person in violation of a cease and desist order is…

(225 ILCS 407/20-115) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2030) Sec. 20-115. Statute of limitations. No action may be taken under this Act against a person or entity licensed under this Act unless the action is commenced within 5 years after the occurrence of the alle…

(225 ILCS 454/25-10) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2030) Sec. 25-10. Real Estate Administration and Disciplinary Board; duties. There is created the Real Estate Administration and Disciplinary Board. The Board shall be composed of 15 persons appointed by the Gov…

(225 ILCS 458/25-10) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2032) Sec. 25-10. Real Estate Appraisal Administration and Disciplinary Board; appointment. (a) There is hereby created the Real Estate Appraisal Administration and Disciplinary Board. The Board shall be compose…

(225 ILCS 447/25-10) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2029) Sec. 25-10. Qualifications for licensure as a private security contractor. (a) A person is qualified for licensure as a private security contractor if the person meets all of the following requirements: (1…

(225 ILCS 411/25-10) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2032) Sec. 25-10. Grounds for disciplinary action. (a) The Department may refuse to issue or renew a license or may revoke, suspend, place on probation, reprimand, or take other disciplinary or non-disciplinary …

(225 ILCS 411/25-105) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2032) Sec. 25-105. Unlicensed practice; violations; civil penalty. (a) Any person who practices, offers to practice, attempts to practice, or hold himself or herself out as a cemetery manager or customer servic…

(225 ILCS 407/25-110) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2030) Sec. 25-110. Licensing of auction schools. (a) Only an auction school licensed by the Department may provide the continuing education courses required for licensure under this Act. (b) An auction school m…

(225 ILCS 411/25-115) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2032) Sec. 25-115. Illinois Administrative Procedure Act; application. The Illinois Administrative Procedure Act is expressly adopted and incorporated in this Act as if all of the provisions of that Act were in…

(225 ILCS 407/25-115) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2030) Sec. 25-115. Course approval. (a) Only courses that are approved by the Department and offered by licensed auction schools shall be used to meet the requirements of this Act and rules. (b) An auction scho…

(225 ILCS 454/25-13) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2030) Sec. 25-13. Rules. The Department, after notifying and considering the recommendations of the Board, if any, shall adopt, promulgate, and issue any rules that may be necessary for the implementation and en…

(225 ILCS 411/25-14) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2032) Sec. 25-14. Mandatory reports. (a) If a cemetery authority receives a consumer complaint that is not resolved to the satisfaction of the consumer within 60 days of the complaint, the cemetery authority sha…

(225 ILCS 411/25-14.5) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2032) Sec. 25-14.5. Comptroller report. The Comptroller shall annually provide a report to the Department with the total amount of trust funds reported by a cemetery authority licensed under the Cemetery Care …

(225 ILCS 454/25-15) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2030) Sec. 25-15. Real Estate Coordinator; duties. There shall be in the Department a Real Estate Coordinator, appointed by the Secretary, who shall hold a currently valid broker's license, which shall be transf…

(225 ILCS 447/25-15) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2029) Sec. 25-15. Qualifications for licensure as a private security contractor agency. (a) Upon receipt of the required fee and proof that the applicant has a full-time Illinois licensed private security licens…

(225 ILCS 441/25-15) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2032) Sec. 25-15. Liaison; duties. The Secretary shall appoint an employee of the Department to: (1) (blank); (2) be the direct liaison between the Department, the profession, home inspectors, and related indust…

(225 ILCS 411/25-15) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2032) Sec. 25-15. Injunction; cease and desist order. (a) If any person or entity violates a provision of this Act, the Secretary may, in the name of the People of the State of Illinois, through the Attorney Gen…