Illinois Compiled Statutes 770 ILCS 60/21.01 – Failure of contractor to pay sub-contractor; fraud; penalty
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Attorney's Note
Under the Illinois Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class A misdemeanor | up to 1 year | up to $2,500 |
Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 770 ILCS 60/21.01
- Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
- Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
- Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
Any contractor, or if the contractor is a corporation any officer or employee thereof, who with intent to defraud induces a subcontractor, as defined in Section 21, to execute and deliver a waiver of lien for the purpose of enabling the contractor to obtain payment under his contract and upon the representation that the contractor will, from such payment, pay the subcontractor the amount due the subcontractor, and who willfully fails to pay the subcontractor in full within 30 days after such payment shall be guilty of a Class A misdemeanor.