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§ 10. Application and home rule preemption. The limitations provided by this Act shall take precedence over any provision of any tax ordinance imposed by a unit of local government, as defined in this Act, in Illinois, including without limitation any tax authorized under Section 8-11-2 of the Illinois Municipal Code.
Consistent with the limitations provided by this Act, a municipality, other than a municipality having a population greater than 1,000,000, may not impose any penalty with respect to a tax authorized by Section 8-11-2 of the Illinois Municipal Code or with respect to an audit authorized by Section 8-11-2.5 of the Illinois Municipal Code, except as specified in Sections 50, 55, and 60 of this Act.
This Act is a denial and limitation of home rule powers and functions under subsection (g) of Section 6 of Article VII of the Illinois Constitution.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Illinois Statutes Chapter 50. Local Government § 45/10. Application and home rule preemption - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/il/chapter-50-local-government/il-st-sect-50-45-10/
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