Illinois Administrative Code

Section 130.90 Check-in and Check-out Times a) Check-in times are normally from 7:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. Late check-in will be allowed provided camping space is available, when site staff is available or to help avert emergencies. Rent-A-Camp Cabins and Tents may not be availab…

Section 135.10 Purpose The establishment and maintenance of recreational trails that are open and accessible to the public is important for the promotion of recreation and conservation within the State of Illinois. For this purpose, the Department seeks to develop, operate, and m…

Section 135.20 Definitions As used in this Part: "All-terrain vehicle" or "ATV" means any motorized off-highway device designed to travel primarily off-highway, 50 inches or less in width, having a manufacturer's dry weight of 1,500 pounds or less, traveling on 3 or more non-high…

Section 135.30 Statewide Regulations Applicable All regulations set forth in 17 Ill. Adm. Code 110 and 17 Ill. Adm. Code 130 will apply to all Department properties used for OHV sites, unless specific regulations contained in this Part are more restrictive.

Section 135.40 Use of OHV Site Use of the recreational trails, routes, or areas within an OHV site is restricted for use by OHVs, ATVs, or OHMs only. Users must comply with the OHV site rules and all OHVs, ATVs, or OHMs must meet the standards set forth in this Part. All operator…

Section 135.50 Registration a) The owner or primary operator of a vehicle using the OHV site must register at the site by completing the Department's Registration Form and Release of Liability and Indemnity Agreement (Form) each time they obtain a Usage Permit. Failure to do so i…

Section 135.60 Season Dates and Hours of Operation The dates and hours of operation an OHV site will be open for use will be determined and established by the specific OHV site and published by the Department. Each OHV site shall publish the number of vehicles that will be allowe…

Section 135.70 Usage Permit and Fees a) Usage Permit All vehicles being operated at an OHV site must have a permit issued by the Department and attached to the vehicle at all times while using the OHV site. The permit must be displayed on the vehicle and be at all times visible f…

Section 135.80 OHV Site Rules a) Trail Usage 1) Right-of-Way. Vehicles traveling uphill shall have the right-of-way and all other vehicles shall move to the right side of the trail to make way. 2) Pedestrians. Pedestrian traffic is not permitted on OHV trails. 3) Stopping, Standi…

Section 135.90 Safety Requirements a) Restrictions for Vehicle Operators Under the Age of 18 on General Access Trails 1) Operators age 16-17 must have a valid driver's license and a signed waiver from a parent or legal guardian delivered to the Department before operating a vehic…

Section 140.10 Location Overnight barn stabling of horses on Department of Natural Resources' (Department) land will be allowed at major designated field trial areas and equestrian use areas when those areas have usable barns. (Source: Amended at 33 Ill. Reg. 5270, effective Marc…

Section 140.20 Non-Field Trial Areas Having Equestrian Use Areas With Horse Barns a) Equestrians using horse use areas at these sites may use the horse barns. The cost per horse for a barn stall is $2.00 per night paid daily for a maximum of 15 nights at a specific site in a 30 d…

Section 140.30 Major Designated Field Trial Areas a) During the dates of field trials authorized by the Department according to 17 Ill. Adm. Code 910 at field trial areas with horse barns, the horse barns shall be made available only to participants of field trials at no cost for…

Section 140.40 Horse Riding and Stable Leased Concessions This Part shall not affect authorized Department horse riding and stable leased concession operations provided through 17 Ill. Adm. Code 150 (Regulations for the Letting of Concessions, Farm Leases, Sale of Buildings and F…

Section 140.50 Denying Use − Removal − Field Trial Participants and/or Equestrians The site superintendent has the right to deny a field trial participant or equestrian the use of an overnight barn stall for his/her horse or to remove a field trial participant or equestrian from …

Section 150.10 Concessions a) Except as cited in subsection (b), concession leases may be made for a period of not more than 25 years. b) Concession leases on land where expansion of existing facilities or development will take place may be made for a period up to 99 years. c) Al…

Section 150.20 Agricultural Management Leases a) Agricultural management leases shall be for a period allowable under [20 ILCS 805/805-235]: b) Agricultural management leases are subject to the Illinois Procurement Code [30 ILCS 500] and its applicable administrative rules. c) Ag…

Section 150.30 Sale of Buildings and Facilities a) All sales of buildings and facilities shall be by public auction or sealed bid. b) Notice of proposed sale shall be placed in a local newspaper and the official State newspaper prior to actual sale. c) If the sale is held by seal…

Section 150.40 Demolition a) All contracts for demolitions shall be let by sealed bids. b) Notice of an informational meeting for interested bidders shall be placed in a local newspaper and the official State newspaper prior to bid letting. c) All informational meetings shall be …

Section 150.50 Criteria for Selection When the Department of Natural Resources is involved in granting concession and farm leases, sale of buildings and facilities or demolition, the criteria for making the decisions are weighted according to each situation and include the follow…

Section 170.10 Firewood Collection a) Firewood collection shall be allowed at all state forests under the control of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources by permit only. b) Firewood collection days and collection hours will be established at each State forest by the site …

Section 210.10 Safety Requirements All boats rented by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) or concessionaire will comply with the Boat Registration and Safety Act [625 ILCS 45] and U.S. Coast Guard approved personal flotation devices shall be used as required by the Boat Re…

Section 210.20 Rental Procedures a) All persons renting boats must complete a boat registration form CA-6 provided by DNR or a pre-numbered boat registration form provided by the concessionaire and approved by DNR at the time and location of the rental. The boat, when rented, is …

Section 210.30 Boat Rental Fees The fee for rental of boats by concessionaires shall be established through the periodic concession bidding process. During the periods when the concession is not in operation, the site manager may rent State owned boats and charge the same fee as …

Section 210.35 Docking Fees A docking fee on all State owned docks not operated under a concession agreement shall be $50.00 per season for all privately owned boats, except pontoon boats, for which the seasonal fee shall be $100.00, except this Section does not apply to North Po…

Section 210.40 Additional Information Further information on rental of boats may be obtained by contacting the Concessions Section, Division of Administrative Support, One Natural Resources Way, Springfield IL 62702-1271. (Source: Amended at 28 Ill. Reg. 6134, effective April 1, …

Section 220.10 Application and Scope This Part shall apply to the berthing of vessels and other activities and operations within the North Point Marina.

Section 220.20 Compliance Based upon the nature of the violation (see Section 220.30(a)(10)(A)), failure to comply with this Part may result in cancellation of the slip permit, in addition to the penalty prescribed by Section 6 of the State Parks Act [20 ILCS 835/6]. (Source: Ame…

Section 220.30 Marina Slip Acquisition a) Permit Conditions and Procedures 1) All vessels assigned slips must be registered in accordance with the Boat Registration and Safety Act [625 ILCS 45]. 2) No permit will be granted in the name of an organization. Permittee must be an ind…

Section 220.40 Slip Use a) Vessel Length Limitations 1) Vessel length (length over all – LOA) includes all appendages (swim platform, bowsprit, anchor chock, etc.). Vessels may be measured by Marina staff in the slip after occupancy. No vessel having a vessel length (LOA) exceedi…

Section 220.50 Vessel Condition and Movement a) Inspections Any individual applying for a permit or having a permit issued thereby impliedly agrees that the Department may examine his or her vessel at any time without prior notice at reasonable hours for the purpose of verifying …

Section 220.60 Fees and Charges a) All fees and charges may be paid in the form of cash, check, money order or credit card. Transient rentals only may be paid by approved credit card. b) Slip Rental – Seasonal 1) Slip rental fees will be based upon slip length or overall length o…

Section 220.70 Other Regulations a) Quiet Hours: Quiet hours from 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. shall be observed in the Marina. During this period, no loud noise or instrument producing or reproducing sound shall be used in such a manner as to disturb the peace, quiet and comfort of t…

Section 220.80 Emergency Boarding of Vessels Emergency Boarding of Vessels: The Department reserves the right to board any vessel in the Marina in the case of an emergency. The Department reserves the right to determine emergency situations, based upon threat to persons, property…

Section 220.90 Waiver of Claims The Department of Natural Resources is not responsible for personal injury or property damage incurred by guests, licensees, invitees or trespassers unless caused by gross negligence on the part of the Department.

Section 230.10 Definitions a) Department – Illinois Department of Natural Resources and its agents or employees. b) Employees – Persons working for a vendor, including the vendor himself. c) Marina – North Point Marina Complex, including its roads, buildings, grounds, docks and w…

Section 230.20 Vendor Authorization Each vendor: a) must be authorized by the Department prior to performing work or providing service within the Marina; b) will be required to pay an annual license fee of $300 prior to authorization to perform work or provide service within the …

Section 230.30 Access and Work Requirements Upon arrival at the Marina: a) Licensed vendors will be issued a vendor code at the beginning of the season. This code will provide access to the docks and parking gates. Vendor's vehicles must be identified. The vendor name should be c…

Section 230.40 Miscellaneous a) Any commercial use of the public boat launching ramp will result in a fee charged by the Department, based upon the type of activity. The Marina office must be notified in advance of any commercial use. Commercial use of the public boat ramps is pr…

Section 230.50 Penalties In addition to any specific penalties prescribed in this Part, violators of any of the provisions of this Part are subject to loss of privilege to vend their goods and/or services at the Marina for up to 5 years, in accordance with the standards expressed…

Section 370.10 Purpose This article provides essential definitions and guidelines to land managers and the public so that protection of Department of Natural Resources managed archaeological resources can be improved through the judicious and rational enforcement of the Archaelog…

Section 370.20 Definitions a) "Archaeological resource" refers to any material remains of past human life or activities that are of archaeological interest and at least forty (40) years of age, as well as the physical site, location, or context in which those remains are found. b…

Section 370.30 Prohibitions No person shall: a) Excavate or remove any archaeological resource located on Department of Natural Resources lands; i.e., lands owned, managed, licensed, or leased by the Department except as provided for in a permit issued jointly by the Department o…

Section 390.10 Purpose This article sets forth the conditions under which archaeological research by organizations and individuals outside of the Department (who are not operating as "agents" of the Department) may be permitted.

Section 390.20 Application In order to obtain permission from the Department of Natural Resources to undertake archaeological investigations on Department managed lands the proposer of the research must apply to the Division of Resource Review and Coordination, Cultural Resource …

Section 390.30 Review Criteria The research proposal will be reviewed by the Cultural Resource Coordinator who shall not recommend the approval of an archaeological investigation to the DNR director if: a) The Department of Natural Resources field management personnel (affected S…

Section 390.40 Conditional Permit Issuance a) All permits for archaeological investigations issued by the Department of Natural Resources are conditional on the applicant demonstrating to the Cultural Resource Coordinator, at least 30 days before initiation of fieldwork, that the…

Section 390.50 Suspension or Revocation of Permits a) Suspension of Permits. The Director of the Department of Natural Resources shall suspend a permit, until conditions leading to the suspension are rectified, if there are indications that: 1) Any facts in the proposal were misr…

Section 390.60 Hearings and Appeals Hearings and appeals will be dealt with following standard departmental procedures as set forth in 17 Ill. Adm. Code 2530.

Section 510.10 General Site Regulations a) Regulations 1) All the regulations cited in this Part apply to all Department species rules, unless the species rule is more restrictive. 2) The legal possession of a concealed firearm by a validly licensed concealed carry licensee (see …