Illinois Code § 8.70
Illinois Code § 8.70. Reproduced from the official Illinois Compiled Statutes, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.
§ 8.70.
Kickbacks, bribes, etc. -Liability of officers or directors. Any Corporate director or officer who commits commercial bribery or commercial bribe receiving as defined in Article 29A of the Criminal Code of 2012, shall be liable to the corporation which he or she serves as officer or director for treble damages, based on the aggregate amount given or received plus attorneys' fees. A conviction in a criminal proceeding for a commercial bribery or commercial bribe receiving shall be deemed prima facie evidence of the convicted director's or officer's liability under this Section. (Source: P.A. 97-1150, eff. 1-25-13.)
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- Citation: Illinois Compiled Statutes § 8.70
- Jurisdiction: Illinois
- Code: Illinois Compiled Statutes
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