Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 225 ILCS 235/12

  • 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
     Subject to the requirement for public hearings as hereinafter provided, the Department shall promulgate, publish, and adopt, and may from time to time after public hearing amend such rules and regulations as may be necessary for the proper enforcement of this Act, to protect the health and safety of the public and may, when necessary, utilize the services of any other state agencies to assist in carrying out the purposes of this Act. The Department shall hold a public hearing on all proposed rules and regulations.