Illinois Compiled Statutes 225 ILCS 6/80 – Powers and duties of the Department
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(a) The Department shall exercise the powers and duties prescribed by the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois for the administration of licensure Acts and shall exercise other powers and duties necessary for effectuating the purposes of this Act.
(b) The Department shall adopt rules to administer and enforce this Act, including, but not limited to, fees for original licensure and renewal and restoration of licenses, and may prescribe forms to be issued to implement this Act. At a minimum, the rules adopted by the Department shall include standards and criteria for licensure and for professional conduct and discipline. The Department may consult with the Board in adopting rules. The Department may at any time seek the advice and expert knowledge of the Board on any matter relating to the administration of this Act.
(c) Subject to the provisions of this Act, the Department shall:
(1) Authorize examinations to ascertain the
(b) The Department shall adopt rules to administer and enforce this Act, including, but not limited to, fees for original licensure and renewal and restoration of licenses, and may prescribe forms to be issued to implement this Act. At a minimum, the rules adopted by the Department shall include standards and criteria for licensure and for professional conduct and discipline. The Department may consult with the Board in adopting rules. The Department may at any time seek the advice and expert knowledge of the Board on any matter relating to the administration of this Act.
Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 225 ILCS 6/80
- Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
- Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
- State: when applied to different parts of the United States, may be construed to include the District of Columbia and the several territories, and the words "United States" may be construed to include the said district and territories. See Illinois Compiled Statutes 5 ILCS 70/1.14
- Subpoena: A command to a witness to appear and give testimony.
(c) Subject to the provisions of this Act, the Department shall:
(1) Authorize examinations to ascertain the
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qualifications and fitness of applicants for licensing as licensed behavior analysts or licensed assistant behavior analysts and pass upon the qualifications of applicants for licensure by endorsement.
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(2) Conduct hearings or proceedings to refuse to
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issue or renew or to revoke licenses or suspend, place on probation, censure, or reprimand or take any other disciplinary or nondisciplinary action with regard to a person licensed under this Act.
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(3) Adopt rules required for the administration of
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this Act.
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(4) Conduct investigations related to possible
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violations of this Act, and prescribe forms to be issued for the administration and enforcement of this Act consistent with and reflecting the requirements of this Act and rules adopted pursuant to this Act.
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(d) All information collected by the Department in the course of an examination or investigation of a licensee or applicant, including, but not limited to, any complaint against a licensee filed with the Department and information collected to investigate any complaint, shall be maintained for the confidential use of the Department and shall not be disclosed. The Department may not disclose the information to anyone other than law enforcement officials, other regulatory agencies that have an appropriate regulatory interest as determined by the Secretary, or to a party presenting a lawful subpoena to the Department. Information and documents disclosed to a federal, State, county, or local law enforcement agency shall not be disclosed by the agency for any purpose to any other agency or person. A formal complaint filed against a licensee by the Department or any order issued by the Department against a licensee or applicant shall be a public record, except as otherwise prohibited by law.