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225 ILCS 310/25

(225 ILCS 310/25) (from Ch. 111, par. 8225)

(Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2027)
Sec. 25. Injunctions.

The use of the title "registered interior designer", as defined in Section 3, by any person not
holding a valid and current registration under this Act is declared to be
inimical to the public welfare, to constitute a public nuisance, and to cause
irreparable harm to the public welfare. The Director, the Attorney General,
the State's Attorney of any county in the State, or any person may
maintain an action in the name of the People of the State of Illinois, and
may apply for an injunction in the circuit court to enjoin any such person
from engaging in the unlawful use of the title "registered interior designer". Upon the filing of a verified petition, the
court or any judge, if satisfied by affidavit or otherwise that such person has
been engaged in such use without a valid and current registration, may issue a
temporary injunction without notice or bond, enjoining the defendant from any
such further use. Only the showing of the person's lack of registration, by
affidavit or otherwise, is necessary in order for a temporary injunction to
issue. A copy of the verified complaint shall be served upon the defendant
and the proceedings shall be conducted as in other civil cases except as
modified by this Section. If it is established that the defendant has been
or is engaged in any such unlawful use, the court or any judge may enter an
order or judgment perpetually enjoining the defendant from further such
use. In all proceedings under this Section, the court, in its discretion,
may apportion the costs among the parties interested in the suit, including
cost of filing the complaint, service of process, witness fees and
expenses, court reporter charges and reasonable attorney's fees. In case of
violation of any injunction issued under this Section, the court or any
judge may summarily try and punish the offender for contempt of court. Such
injunction proceedings are in addition to, and not in lieu of, all
penalties and other remedies provided in this Act.

(Source: P.A. 95-1023, eff. 6-1-09; 96-1334, eff. 7-27-10.)