225 ILCS 106/100 — Illinois Code / Chapter 225 / Act 106 / Section 100
Section 100
Status: in_force

(225 ILCS 106/100) (Text of Section before amendment by P.A. 104-152) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2031) Sec. 100. Violations; injunctions; cease and desist order. (a) If a person violates any provision of this Act, the Secretary may, in the name of the People of the State of Illinois, through the Attorney General, petition for an order enjoining the violation or an order enforcing compliance with this Act. Upon the filling of a verified petition, the court with appropriate jurisdiction may issue a temporary restraining order without notice or bond and may preliminarily and permanently enjoin the violation. If it is established that the person has violated or is violating the injunction, the court may punish the offender for contempt of court. Proceedings under this Section are in addition to all other remedies and penalties provided by this Act. (b) If a person holds himself or herself out as being a respiratory care practitioner under this Act and is not licensed to do so, then any licensed respiratory care practitioner, interested party, or injured person may petition for relief as provided in subsection (a) of this Section. (c) Whenever, in the opinion of the Department, a person violates any provision of this Act, the Department may issue a rule to show cause why an order to cease and desist should not be entered against that person. The rule shall clearly set forth the grounds relied upon by the Department and shall allow at least 7 days from the date of the rule to file an answer satisfactory to the Department. Failure to answer to the satisfaction of the Department shall cause an order to cease and desist to be issued. (Source: P.A. 99-230, eff. 8-3-15.) (Text of Section after amendment by P.A. 104-152) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2031) Sec. 100. Violations; injunctions; cease and desist order. (a) If a person violates any provision of this Act, the Secretary may, in the name of the People of the State of Illinois, through the Attorney General, petition for an order enjoining the violation or an order enforcing compliance with this Act. Upon the filling of a verified petition, the court with appropriate jurisdiction may issue a temporary restraining order without notice or bond and may preliminarily and permanently enjoin the violation. If it is established that the person has violated or is violating the injunction, the court may punish the offender for contempt of court. Proceedings under this Section are in addition to all other remedies and penalties provided by this Act. (b) If a person holds oneself out as being a respiratory care practitioner under this Act and is not licensed to do so, then any licensed respiratory care practitioner, interested party, or injured person may petition for relief as provided in subsection (a) of this Section. (c) Whenever, in the opinion of the Department, a person violates any provision of this Act, the Department may issue a rule to show cause why an order to cease and desist should not be entered against that person. The rule shall clearly set forth the grounds relied upon by the Department and shall allow at least 7 days from the date of the rule to file an answer satisfactory to the Department. Failure to answer to the satisfaction of the Department shall cause an order to cease and desist to be issued. (Source: P.A. 104-152, eff. 1-1-26.)