210 ILCS 9/135

(210 ILCS 9/135)

Sec. 135.

Civil penalties.

(a) The Department may assess a civil penalty not to  exceed $5,000 against
any establishment
subject to this Act for violations of this Act. Each day a violation continues
shall be deemed a separate
violation.

(b) Beginning 180 days after the adoption of rules  under this Act, the
Department may
assess  a civil penalty not to exceed $3,000 against any  establishment
subject to this Act
for caring for a resident who exceeds the care needs defined in this Act.  Each
day a violation continues shall
be deemed a separate violation.

(c) The Department is authorized to hold hearings in  contested cases
regarding appeals of the
penalties assessed  pursuant to this Section.

(Source: P.A. 91-656, eff. 1-1-01.)