Chapter 740, CIVIL LIABILITIES

(740 ILCS 40/7) (from Ch. 100 1/2, par. 20) Sec. 7. The proceeds of the sale of the movable property shall be applied in payment of the costs of the proceeding, and the balance, if any, shall be forwarded by the clerk of the circuit court to the State Treasurer for deposit into t…

(740 ILCS 140/7) (from Ch. 70, par. 807) Sec. 7. Application. This Act applies only to causes of action arising on or after its effective date. (Source: P.A. 85-1254.)

(740 ILCS 160/7) (from Ch. 59, par. 107) Sec. 7. For the purposes of this Act: (a) a transfer is made: (1) with respect to an asset that is real property other than a fixture, but including the interest of a seller or purchaser under a contract for the sale of the asset, when the…

(740 ILCS 20/7) (from Ch. 70, par. 907) Sec. 7. The prosecuting attorney of any government or governmental subdivision or agency may move for a stay of any proceeding brought under this Act, to include all discovery, pending the completion of an investigation or prosecution of a …

(740 ILCS 110/7) (from Ch. 91 1/2, par. 807) Sec. 7. Review of therapist or agency; use of recipient's record. (a) When a therapist or agency which provides services is being reviewed for purposes of licensure, statistical compilation, research, evaluation, or other similar purpo…

(740 ILCS 170/7) (from Ch. 48, par. 39.7) Sec. 7. If any of the provisions of this Act are unconstitutional it is the intent of the General Assembly that so far as possible the remaining provisions of the Act be given effect. (Source: Laws 1935, p. 208.)

(740 ILCS 10/7) (from Ch. 38, par. 60-7) Sec. 7. The following civil actions and remedies are authorized under this Act: (1) The Attorney General, with such assistance as he may from time to time require of the State's Attorneys in the several counties, shall bring suit in the Ci…

(740 ILCS 175/7) (from Ch. 127, par. 4107) Sec. 7. Procedure. The Code of Civil Procedure shall apply to all proceedings under this Act, except when that Code is inconsistent with this Act. (Source: P.A. 87-662.)

(740 ILCS 105/7) (from Ch. 100 1/2, par. 7) Sec. 7. In case of the violation of any injunction or order of abatement issued under the provisions of this act, the court may summarily try and punish the offender for his contempt of court. The hearing may be had upon affidavits, or …

(740 ILCS 185/7) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 9407) Sec. 7. The provisions of this Act shall not apply to a supplier of electricity, natural gas or telephone service who may cut, or cause to be cut, any tree or timber which may impair that supplier's ability to provide safe and reliabl…

(740 ILCS 115/7) (from Ch. 70, par. 57) Sec. 7. Section 12-107 of the Code of Civil Procedure, as now or hereafter amended, is not applicable to judgments obtained under this Act. (Source: P.A. 82-783.)

(740 ILCS 90/7) (from Ch. 71, par. 4c) Sec. 7. The word "hotel" within the meaning of this act includes every building or structure kept, used, maintained, advertised, and held out to the public to be a place where lodging, or lodging and food, or apartments, or suites, or other …

(740 ILCS 5/7.1) Sec. 7.1. Abolition; effect of repeal. (a) This amendatory Act of the 99th General Assembly does not apply to any cause of action that accrued under Sections 1 through 7 of this Act before their repeal, and a timely action brought under those Sections shall be de…

(740 ILCS 45/7.1) (from Ch. 70, par. 77.1) (Text of Section before amendment by P.A. 104-563) Sec. 7.1. (a) The application shall set out: (1) the name and address of the victim; (2) if the victim is deceased, the name and address of the applicant and his or her relationship to t…

(740 ILCS 50/7.1) Sec. 7.1. Abolition; effect of repeal. (a) This amendatory Act of the 99th General Assembly does not apply to any cause of action that accrued under Sections 1 through 7 of this Act before their repeal, and a timely action brought under those Sections shall be d…

(740 ILCS 110/7.1) Sec. 7.1. Interagency disclosures. (a) Nothing in this Act shall be construed to prevent the interagency disclosure of the name, social security number, and information concerning services rendered, currently being rendered, or proposed to be rendered regarding…

(740 ILCS 10/7.1) (from Ch. 38, par. 60-7.1) Sec. 7.1. Personal service of any process in an action under this Act may be made upon any person outside the State if such person has engaged in conduct in violation of this Act in this State. Such persons shall be deemed to have ther…

(740 ILCS 10/7.2) (from Ch. 38, par. 60-7.2) Sec. 7.2. (1) Whenever it appears to the Attorney General that any person has engaged in, is engaging in, or is about to engage in any act or practice prohibited by this Act, or that any person has assisted or participated in any agree…

(740 ILCS 10/7.2a) (Text of Section before amendment by P.A. 104-782) Sec. 7.2a. Notification to the Attorney General. (a) As used in this Section: "Acquisition" means an agreement, arrangement, or activity the consummation of which results in a person acquiring directly or indir…

(740 ILCS 10/7.3) (from Ch. 38, par. 60-7.3) Sec. 7.3. Service of a subpoena of the Attorney General as provided herein may be made by (a) Delivery of a duly executed copy thereof to the person served, or if a person is not a natural person, to the principal place of business of …

(740 ILCS 10/7.4) (from Ch. 38, par. 60-7.4) Sec. 7.4. The examination of all witnesses under this section shall be conducted by the Attorney General or by an assistant attorney general designated by him before an officer authorized to administer oaths in this State. The testimon…

(740 ILCS 10/7.5) (from Ch. 38, par. 60-7.5) Sec. 7.5. Fees for witnesses; document production. (1) All persons served with a subpoena by the Attorney General under this Act shall be paid the same fees and mileage as paid witnesses in the courts of this State. (2) Where a subpoen…

(740 ILCS 10/7.6) (from Ch. 38, par. 60-7.6) Sec. 7.6. In the event a witness served with a subpoena by the Attorney General under this Act fails or refuses to obey same or produce documentary material or interrogatory answers as provided herein, or to give testimony, relevant or…

(740 ILCS 10/7.7) (from Ch. 38, par. 60-7.7) Sec. 7.7. In any investigation brought by the Attorney General pursuant to this Act, no individual shall be excused from attending, testifying or producing documentary material, objects or tangible things in obedience to a subpoena or …

(740 ILCS 10/7.8) (from Ch. 38, par. 60-7.8) Sec. 7.8. The Attorney General may bring an action on behalf of this State, counties, municipalities, townships and other political subdivisions organized under the authority of this State in Federal Court to recover damages provided f…

(740 ILCS 10/7.9) (from Ch. 38, par. 60-7.9) Sec. 7.9. No action under this Act shall be barred on the grounds that the activities or conduct complained of in any way affects or involves interstate or foreign commerce. (Source: P.A. 76-208.)

(740 ILCS 57/70) Sec. 70. Statute of limitations. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this Section, a claim under this Act shall not be brought more than 2 years after the cause of action accrues. A cause of action accrues under this Act when a person who may recover has reason t…

(740 ILCS 21/70) Sec. 70. Hearings. (a) A petition for a stalking no contact order shall be treated as an expedited proceeding, and no court may transfer or otherwise decline to decide all or part of such petition. Nothing in this Section shall prevent the court from reserving is…

(740 ILCS 21/75) Sec. 75. Continuances. (a) Petitions for emergency remedies shall be granted or denied in accordance with the standards of Section 100, regardless of the respondent's appearance or presence in court. (b) Any action for a stalking no contact order is an expedited …

(740 ILCS 57/75) Sec. 75. Stay of action. On motion by a governmental agency involved in a drug investigation or prosecution, an action brought under this Act shall be stayed until the completion of the criminal investigation or prosecution that gave rise to the motion for a stay…

(740 ILCS 175/8) (from Ch. 127, par. 4108) Sec. 8. Funds; Grants. (a) There is hereby created the State Whistleblower Reward and Protection Fund to be held outside of the State Treasury with the State Treasurer as custodian. All proceeds of an action or settlement of a claim brou…

(740 ILCS 80/8) (from Ch. 59, par. 8) Sec. 8. This act shall not extend to any estate or interest in any lands, goods or chattels, or any rents, common or profit, out of the same, which shall be upon good consideration, and bona fide lawfully conveyed or assured to any person, bo…

(740 ILCS 20/8) (from Ch. 70, par. 908) Sec. 8. Other remedies. The remedies provided by this Act are in addition to any other remedies allowed by law. (Source: P.A. 87-544.)

(740 ILCS 110/8) (from Ch. 91 1/2, par. 808) (Text of Section before amendment by P.A. 104-465) Sec. 8. In the course of an investigation, or in the course of monitoring issues concerning the rights of recipients or the services provided to recipients as authorized by subsection …

(740 ILCS 105/8) (from Ch. 100 1/2, par. 8) Sec. 8. If the owner of such building or apartment, or such place appears and pays all costs which may have been assessed, and files a bond with sureties to be approved by the clerk, in the penal sum of not less than $1,000 nor more tha…

(740 ILCS 160/8) (from Ch. 59, par. 108) Sec. 8. (a) In an action for relief against a transfer or obligation under this Act, a creditor, subject to the limitations in Section 9, may obtain: (1) avoidance of the transfer or obligation to the extent necessary to satisfy the credit…

(740 ILCS 40/8) (from Ch. 100 1/2, par. 21) Sec. 8. In case of the violation of any injunction or order of abatement issued under the provisions of this Act, the court may summarily try and punish the offender for his contempt of court. The hearing may be had upon affidavits, or …

(740 ILCS 10/8) (from Ch. 38, par. 60-8) Sec. 8. A final judgment or order rendered in any civil or criminal proceeding brought by the Attorney General under this Act to the effect that a defendant has violated this Act shall be prima facie evidence against such defendant in any …

(740 ILCS 90/8) (from Ch. 71, par. 4d) Sec. 8. All acts or parts of acts inconsistent with the foregoing are hereby repealed. If any provision of this Act is held invalid, the remainder of the Act shall not be affected thereby. (Source: Laws 1939, p. 678.)

(740 ILCS 170/8) (from Ch. 48, par. 39.8) Sec. 8. Nothing herein contained shall be construed as making invalid any assignment of wages executed prior to July 1, 1935. (Source: Laws 1935, p. 208.)

(740 ILCS 110/8.1) (from Ch. 91 1/2, par. 808.1) (Text of Section before amendment by P.A. 104-465) Sec. 8.1. The agency designated by the Governor under Section 1 of "An Act in relation to the protection and advocacy of the rights of persons with developmental disabilities, and …

(740 ILCS 45/8.1) (from Ch. 70, par. 78.1) (Text of Section before amendment by P.A. 104-563) Sec. 8.1. If an applicant does not submit all materials substantiating his or her claim as requested of him or her by the Attorney General, the Attorney General shall notify the applican…

(740 ILCS 128/80) Sec. 80. (Amendatory provisions; text omitted). (Source: P.A. 94-998, eff. 7-3-06; text omitted.)

(740 ILCS 57/80) Sec. 80. Effect on existing laws. The provisions of this Act are not intended to alter the law regarding intrafamily tort immunity. (Source: P.A. 89-293, eff. 1-1-96.)

(740 ILCS 21/80) Sec. 80. Stalking no contact orders; remedies. (a) If the court finds that the petitioner has been a victim of stalking, a stalking no contact order shall issue; provided that the petitioner must also satisfy the requirements of Section 95 on emergency orders or …

(740 ILCS 21/85) Sec. 85. Mutual stalking no contact orders are prohibited. Correlative separate orders undermine the purposes of this Act. If separate orders are sought, both must comply with all provisions of this Act. (Source: P.A. 96-246, eff. 1-1-10.)

(740 ILCS 57/85) Sec. 85. Severability. The provisions of this Act are severable under Section 1.31 of the Statute on Statutes. (Source: P.A. 89-293, eff. 1-1-96.)

(740 ILCS 10/9) (from Ch. 38, par. 60-9) Sec. 9. No contract, combination, conspiracy, or other act which violates this Act shall constitute or be deemed a conspiracy at common law. (Source: Laws 1965, p. 1943.)

(740 ILCS 105/9) (from Ch. 100 1/2, par. 9) Sec. 9. Whenever a fine or costs shall be assessed under the provisions of this act against the owner of any property herein declared to be a public nuisance, such fine or costs shall constitute a lien upon such property to the extent o…

(740 ILCS 40/9) (from Ch. 100 1/2, par. 22) Sec. 9. If the owner of the place has not been guilty of any contempt of court in the proceedings, and appears and pays all costs, fees, and allowances that are a lien on the place and files a bond in the full value of the property, to …