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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
§ 15-46. Civil penalties; civil action.
(a) In addition to any other penalty provided by law, any person, sole proprietorship, professional service corporation, limited liability company, partnership, or other entity that violates Section 1-15 or 1-20 of this Code shall forfeit and pay to the General Professions Dedicated Fund a civil penalty in an amount determined by the Department not to exceed $10,000 for each violation. The penalty shall be assessed in proceedings as provided in Sections 15-10 through 15-41 of this Code.
(b) In addition to the other penalties and remedies provided in this Code, the Department may bring a civil action in the county in which the funeral establishment is located against a licensee or any other person to enjoin any violation or threatened violation of this Code.
(c) Unless the amount of the penalty is paid within 60 days after the order becomes final, the order shall constitute a judgment and shall be filed and execution issued thereon in the same manner as the judgment of a court of record.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Illinois Statutes Chapter 225. Professions,Occupations and Business Operations § 41/15-46. Civil penalties; civil action - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/il/chapter-225-professionsoccupations-and-business-operations/il-st-sect-225-41-15-46/
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