(215 ILCS 5/121-13) (from Ch. 73, par. 733-13)
Sec. 121-13.
Definitions.) As used in this Article:
(a) "Reciprocal state" means any State or territory of the United States
and the laws of which contain procedures substantially similar to those
specified in this Article for the enforcement of judgments or orders issued
by courts located in other States or territories of the
United States, against an insurer incorporated or authorized to do business
in that State or territory.
(b) "Foreign judgment" means any judgment or order relating to fraudulent
claims practices, false and deceptive advertising, unfair methods of
transacting business, or payment of taxes, of a court located in
a "reciprocal state", including a court of the United States located
therein, against any insurer incorporated or authorized to do business in
this State.
(c) "Qualified party" means a state regulatory agency acting in its
capacity to enforce the insurance laws of this State.
(Source: P.A. 79-1362.)
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