Illinois § 5-24013 Discontinuance of treatment

Illinois Statutes

§ 5-24013 — Discontinuance of treatment

Illinois § 5-24013

JurisdictionIllinois

TopicGOVERNMENT

Ch. 55COUNTIES

Act 55 ILCS 5/Counties Code.

Art.Article 5 - Powers And Duties Of County Boards

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Bluebook

55 Ill. Comp. Stat. 5-24013 (2026).

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Whenever a petition signed by 200 or more legal voters of a county which has adopted this Division, is presented to the county board, requesting the submission of a proposition whether or not the treatment of persons afflicted with cancer or tumor under the provisions of this Division be discontinued, the county board shall adopt a resolution providing for the submission of the proposition to the voters of the county in a similar manner as is hereinabove provided for the submission of the proposition for the adoption of the provisions of this Division. The county board shall certify the resolution and the proposition to the proper election officials, who shall submit the proposition at an election in accordance with the general election law. If a majority of the voters of the county voting

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Whenever a petition signed by 200 or more legal voters of a county which has adopted this Division, is presented to the county board, requesting the submission of a proposition whether or not the treatment of persons afflicted with cancer or tumor under the provisions of this Division be discontinued, the county board shall adopt a resolution providing for the submission of the proposition to the voters of the county in a similar manner as is hereinabove provided for the submission of the proposition for the adoption of the provisions of this Division. The county board shall certify the resolution and the proposition to the proper election officials, who shall submit the proposition at an election in accordance with the general election law. If a majority of the voters of the county voting upon the proposition are in favor thereof the proposition shall be deemed adopted and the treatment of persons afflicted with cancer or tumor and any tax levied therefor shall be discontinued in the county. If any funds remain to the credit of the Cancer and Tumor Fund, after such a tax has been discontinued, and no outstanding indebtedness exists against the county for the purpose of the treatment of persons afflicted with cancer or tumor, the remaining funds shall be paid into the general fund for county purposes in the county treasury.