(205 ILCS 740/1a) (was 225 ILCS 425/1a)
(Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2026)
Sec. 1a.
Declaration of public policy.
The practice as a collection
agency by any entity in the State of Illinois is hereby declared to affect
the public health, safety and welfare and to be subject to regulation and
control in the public interest. It is further declared to be a matter of
public interest and concern that the collection agency profession merit and
receive the confidence of the public and that only qualified entities be
permitted to practice as a collection agency in the State of Illinois.
This Act shall be liberally construed to carry out these objects and purposes.
It is further declared to be the public policy of this State to protect
consumers against debt collection abuse.
(Source: P.A. 89-387, eff. 1-1-96.)
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