Illinois Code § 15
Illinois Code § 15. Reproduced from the official Illinois Compiled Statutes, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.
§ 15.
Forfeiture of political contribution. Whenever any person pleads guilty to, or is found guilty of, any offense under subsection (a) of Section 10 of this Act, or is convicted of a violation of any of the following Sections of Title 18 of the United States Code: (i) Section 872 (extortion); (ii) Section 880 (receiving the proceeds of extortion); (iii) Section 201 (bribery); or (iv) Section 874 (kickbacks), in addition to any other penalty imposed by the court, all contributions (as defined by Section 9-1.4 of the Election Code) or other receipts held at the time of forfeiture by a political committee (as defined by Section 9-1.8 of the Election Code), which is controlled by that person, shall be paid to the State within 30 days from the date of the entry of the guilty plea or conviction. Payments received by the State pursuant to this Section shall be deposited into the General Revenue Fund. (Source: P.A. 96-1019, eff. 1-1-11.)
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- Citation: Illinois Compiled Statutes § 15
- Jurisdiction: Illinois
- Code: Illinois Compiled Statutes
- Text: transcribed from the official source (verify below)
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