(210 ILCS 49/4-101)

Sec. 4-101. Licensure system. The Department shall be the sole agency responsible for licensure and shall establish a comprehensive system of licensure for facilities in accordance with this Act for the purpose of:

(1) protecting the health, welfare, and safety of consumers; and

(2) ensuring the accountability for reimbursed care provided in facilities.

(Source: P.A. 98-104, eff. 7-22-13.)