Illinois Compiled Statutes 210 ILCS 115/19 – Violations; penalties
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(a) Whoever violates any provision of this Act, shall, except as otherwise provided, be guilty of a Class B misdemeanor. Each day’s violation shall constitute a separate offense. The State‘s Attorney of the county in which the violation occurred, or the Attorney General shall bring such actions in the name of the people of the State of Illinois, or may, in addition to other remedies provided in this Act, bring action for an injunction to restrain such violation, or to enjoin the operation of any such mobile home park.
(b) The Department may also impose an administrative monetary penalty against a person who operates a mobile home park in violation of this Act or the rules adopted under the authority of this Act. The Department shall establish the amount of the penalties by rule. The Department must provide the person with written notification of the alleged violation. The Department shall adopt rules defining classes of violations and allowing a minimum number of days for correction of each class of alleged violation.
For details, see § Ill. Comp. Stat. 730 ILCS 5/5-4.5-60
In addition, before imposing an administrative monetary penalty under this subsection, the Department must provide the following to the person operating the mobile home park:
(1) Written notice of the person’s right to request
(b) The Department may also impose an administrative monetary penalty against a person who operates a mobile home park in violation of this Act or the rules adopted under the authority of this Act. The Department shall establish the amount of the penalties by rule. The Department must provide the person with written notification of the alleged violation. The Department shall adopt rules defining classes of violations and allowing a minimum number of days for correction of each class of alleged violation.
Attorney's Note
Under the Illinois Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class B misdemeanor | up to 6 months | up to $1,500 |
Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 210 ILCS 115/19
- Appropriation: The provision of funds, through an annual appropriations act or a permanent law, for federal agencies to make payments out of the Treasury for specified purposes. The formal federal spending process consists of two sequential steps: authorization
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- Injunction: An order of the court prohibiting (or compelling) the performance of a specific act to prevent irreparable damage or injury.
- State: when applied to different parts of the United States, may be construed to include the District of Columbia and the several territories, and the words "United States" may be construed to include the said district and territories. See Illinois Compiled Statutes 5 ILCS 70/1.14
In addition, before imposing an administrative monetary penalty under this subsection, the Department must provide the following to the person operating the mobile home park:
(1) Written notice of the person’s right to request
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an administrative hearing on the question of the alleged violation.
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(2) An opportunity to present evidence, orally or in
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writing or both, on the question of the alleged violation before an impartial hearing examiner appointed by the Director of Public Health.
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(3) A written decision from the Director of Public
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Health, based on the evidence introduced at the hearing and the hearing examiner’s recommendations, finding that the person violated this Act.
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The Attorney General may bring an action in the circuit court to enforce the collection of an administrative monetary penalty imposed under this subsection.
The Department shall deposit all administrative monetary penalties collected under this subsection into the Facility Licensing Fund. Subject to appropriation, moneys in the Fund shall be used for the enforcement of this Act.
The Department shall deposit all administrative monetary penalties collected under this subsection into the Facility Licensing Fund. Subject to appropriation, moneys in the Fund shall be used for the enforcement of this Act.