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§ 3. Fires of nonmembers or nonsubscribers; fees. (a) A volunteer fire protection association may respond to any fire within its area regardless of whether the property owner is a member of or subscriber to the association.
(b) In responding to fires of nonmembers or nonsubscribers of the association, the association and its firefighters shall be subject to the same liabilities for claims for death or injury to persons or property as those the association or firefighters are subject to when responding to fires of members or subscribers.
(c) In responding to fires of nonmembers or nonsubscribers, the volunteer fire protection association may charge up to the following fees:
(1) One hundred dollars for responding to a fire call or alarm;
(2) Five hundred dollars for each hour or a proportional sum for each quarter hour spent in combatting a fire; plus
(3) An amount equal to one year's subscription or membership fees.
No property owner shall be liable for fees or charges under this subsection if said property owner notifies the volunteer fire protection association in writing, prior to the occurrence of a fire, not to respond to a fire on his property.
(d) Upon payment of the charges and fees set forth in subsection (c) of this Section, the property owner shall be deemed to be a member or subscriber in good standing until membership or subscriber payments are again due as prescribed by association rules and regulations.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Illinois Statutes Chapter 425. Fire Safety § 70/3. Fires of nonmembers or nonsubscribers; fees - last updated January 01, 2022 | https://codes.findlaw.com/il/chapter-425-fire-safety/il-st-sect-425-70-3/
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