Illinois Compiled Statutes 225 ILCS 655 — Slaughter Livestock Buyers Act.

This Act shall be known and may be cited as the "Slaughter Livestock Buyers Act"

This Act shall be known and may be cited as the "Slaughter Livestock Buyers Act". (Source: P.A. 78-794.)

As used in this Act, unless the context otherwise requires, words and phrases have the meaning ascribed to them as follows: "Department" means the Illinois Department of Agriculture

As used in this Act, unless the context otherwise requires, words and phrases have the meaning ascribed to them as follows: "Department" means the Illinois Department of Agriculture. "Director" means the Director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture. "Animals" or "livestock" means cattle, goats, sheep, swine, or a…

No person shall engage in the business of buying or brokering slaughter livestock in the State after January 1, 1974, unless they are registered with the Department as provided for by this Act

No person shall engage in the business of buying or brokering slaughter livestock in the State after January 1, 1974, unless they are registered with the Department as provided for by this Act. (Source: P.A. 78-794.)

Application for registration - Financial statement - Surety bond

Application for registration - Financial statement - Surety bond. An application for registration shall be made in writing to the Department, on forms prescribed by the Department. Any such application shall require such information, including a financial statement, as in the judgment of the Department will enable the…

The Director shall be named as trustee on any bond required of any person subject to the Packers and Stockyards Act of 1921, as amended in 1976, if the home office or headquarters of that person is located within this State. The Director shall have the authorities granted him in Section 205-410 of the Department of Agr…

and the rules adopted pursuant thereto

and the rules adopted pursuant thereto. (Source: P.A. 91-239, eff. 1-1-00.)

Non-resident applicants for registration - Consent to filing of actions - Consent to service

Non-resident applicants for registration - Consent to filing of actions - Consent to service. Each non-resident applicant for registration shall file with the Department an irrevocable consent that actions against the applicant may be filed in the circuit court of the county where the plaintiff resides or where some pa…

A certificate of registration must be prominently displayed at each place of business of the registrant

A certificate of registration must be prominently displayed at each place of business of the registrant. Where the registrant conducts business at more than one address, duplicate certificates shall be issued. Each certificate shall be signed by the Director and be issued under the seal of the Department. (Source: P.A.…

The Department may refuse to issue or may suspend or revoke a certificate of registration on any of the following grounds: a

The Department may refuse to issue or may suspend or revoke a certificate of registration on any of the following grounds: a. material misstatement in the application for original registration; b. wilful disregard or violation of this Act or of any regulation or rule issued pursuant thereto; c. wilfully aiding or abett…

Applicant convictions

Applicant convictions. (a) The Department shall not require applicants to report the following information and shall not consider the following criminal history records in connection with an application for a certificate of registration or license under this Act: (1) Juvenile adjudications of delinquent minors as defin…

Suspension

Suspension. The Director may suspend a license pursuant to Section 7 and require the licensee to cease doing business. The Director shall issue a written order of suspension setting forth the reasons for the suspension and for requiring the registrant to cease the purchasing or brokering of slaughter livestock until a…

Administrative penalties

Administrative penalties. Any person violating or aiding in or abetting the violation of any provision of this Act, or any provision of any rule of the Department issued under this Act, may be ordered, following an administrative hearing, to pay the following administrative penalties: (1) $300 for a first violation; (2…

Investigation and hearing

Investigation and hearing. The Department may, upon its own motion, and shall, upon the complaint in writing of any person setting forth facts which if proved would constitute grounds under Section 7, investigate the actions of any applicant, registrant or any person claiming to be registered under this Act. At least 1…

Hearing rules

Hearing rules. The Illinois Administrative Procedure Act and the Illinois Department of Agriculture rules adopted under that Act apply to hearings under this Act. (Source: P.A. 89-154, eff. 7-19-95.)

Judicial review

Judicial review. All final administrative decisions of the Department are subject to judicial review under Article III of the Code of Civil Procedure and its rules. The term "administrative decision" is defined as in Section 3-101 of the Code of Civil Procedure. Proceedings for judicial review shall be commenced in the…

Upon the revocation or suspension of any registration, the registrant shall forthwith surrender all certificates of registration issued under this Act to the Department

Upon the revocation or suspension of any registration, the registrant shall forthwith surrender all certificates of registration issued under this Act to the Department. If the registrant fails to surrender the certificates, the Department has the right to seize the same. (Source: P.A. 78-794.)

The Director may issue regulations, consistent with the provisions of this Act, for the administration and enforcement thereof and may prescribe forms for use in connection therewith

The Director may issue regulations, consistent with the provisions of this Act, for the administration and enforcement thereof and may prescribe forms for use in connection therewith. (Source: P.A. 78-794.)

Each registrant shall maintain records of each transaction under this Act, including a description of slaughter livestock, the name and address of the seller, the purchase price and the date of purchase. These records shall be retained for a period of 2 years. Each registrant shall, upon proper request during ordinary…

Each registrant shall, before the close of the next business day following the day of the purchase of livestock and the determination of the amount of the purchase price, transmit or deliver to the seller, or his duly authorized agent, the full amount of the purchase price, unless otherwise expressly agreed between the…

Each registrant whose records are kept on a calendar year basis shall file annually with the Department a report on prescribed forms not later than April 15 or, if the records are kept on a fiscal year basis, not later than 90 days after the close of the fiscal year. The Director on good cause shown, or on his own moti…

Each registrant shall give to the Director, or to the Director's authorized representatives, and under oath or affirmation if requested by such representatives, any information concerning the business of the registrant which may be required in order to carry out the provisions of this Act and any regulations promulgate…

Each registrant may, upon written request to the Department, obtain an agent's card for any person whom he wishes to represent him

Each registrant may, upon written request to the Department, obtain an agent's card for any person whom he wishes to represent him. The Department may refuse to issue or renew or may suspend or revoke an agent's permit on the same grounds as are specified in this Act for refusal to issue, renew, suspend, or revoke a ce…

If any provision of this Act or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, such invalidity does not affect other provisions or applications of this Act which can be given effect without the invalid application or provision, and to this end the provisions of this Act are declared to be severa…

This Act takes effect January 1, 1974

This Act takes effect January 1, 1974. (Source: P.A. 78-794.)