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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
§ 20. Local government restrictions.
(a) A unit of local government shall not:
(1) impose any tax or fee on the use of a blockchain or smart contract by any person or entity;
(2) require any person or entity to obtain from the unit of local government any certificate, license, or permit to use a blockchain or smart contract; or
(3) impose any other requirement relating to the use of a blockchain or smart contract by any person or entity.
(b) Nothing in this Section prohibits a unit of local government from using a blockchain or smart contract in the performance of its powers or duties in a manner not inconsistent with the provisions of this Act.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Illinois Statutes Chapter 205. Financial Regulation § 730/20. Local government restrictions - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/il/chapter-205-financial-regulation/il-st-sect-205-730-20/
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