(225 ILCS 447/50-15)

(Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2029)

Sec. 50-15. Powers and duties of the Department. Subject to the provisions of this Act, the Department may exercise the following powers and duties:

(1) Prescribe forms to be issued for the administration and enforcement of this Act.

(2) Authorize examinations to ascertain the qualifications and fitness of applicants for licensing as a locksmith, private alarm contractor, private detective, or private security contractor and pass upon the qualifications of applicants for licensure.

(3) Examine the records of licensees or investigate any other aspect of fingerprint vending, locksmithing, private alarm contracting, private security contracting, or practicing as a private detective that is relevant to the Department's investigation or hearing.

(4) Conduct hearings on proceedings to refuse to issue or renew licenses or to revoke, suspend, place on probation, reprimand, or otherwise discipline a license under this Act or take other non-disciplinary action.

(5) Adopt rules required for the administration of this Act.

(6) (Blank).

(Source: P.A. 103-309, eff. 1-1-24.)