Chapter 20 — EXECUTIVE BRANCH

(20 ILCS 830/3-4) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 9703-4) Sec. 3-4. Impact evaluation. For each project action involving a wetland, State agencies shall follow a multi-step process to avoid and minimize adverse wetland impacts as the preferred course of action. An agency must document tha…

(20 ILCS 830/3-5) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 9703-5) Sec. 3-5. Value. Value shall include: Value for each compensation plan shall be established by the agency developing the compensation plan in consultation with the Department. (Source: P.A. 86-157.)

(20 ILCS 830/3-6) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 9703-6) Sec. 3-6. Compensation ratios. Wetland Compensation Plans must adhere to a schedule of increasing compensation ratios based upon the amount of adverse wetland impact and the location of compensation projects. (a) Compensation ratio…

(20 ILCS 830/4-1) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 9704-1) Sec. 4-1. Administration. The Department shall administer this Act and shall formulate rules and regulations necessary for its implementation. (Source: P.A. 86-157.)

(20 ILCS 835/0.01) (from Ch. 105, par. 464h) Sec. 0.01. Short title. This Act may be cited as the State Parks Act. (Source: P.A. 86-1324.)

(20 ILCS 835/1) (from Ch. 105, par. 465) Sec. 1. The Department of Natural Resources shall have the care, control, supervision and management of all State parks heretofore acquired by the State, or which may hereafter be acquired, and all easements appurtenant or contributory the…

(20 ILCS 835/2) (from Ch. 105, par. 466) Sec. 2. It shall be the policy of the State of Illinois to acquire a system of State parks which shall embody the following purposes and objectives: (1) To preserve the most important historic sites and events that are connected with the p…

(20 ILCS 835/2.5) Sec. 2.5. Eminent domain. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, any power granted under this Act to acquire property by condemnation or eminent domain is subject to, and shall be exercised in accordance with, the Eminent Domain Act. (Source: P.A. 94-1…

(20 ILCS 835/3) (from Ch. 105, par. 467) Sec. 3. (a) As used in this Section, "artificial landscaping" does not include any landscaping or other site modification or use resulting from any lease entered into by the Department of Natural Resources for the creation, operation, or m…

(20 ILCS 835/3a) (from Ch. 105, par. 467a) Sec. 3a. The Department of Natural Resources shall not dispose of any portion of a State park except as specifically authorized by law. This prohibition shall not restrict the Department from conveyance of easements, leases, and other le…

(20 ILCS 835/3b) Sec. 3b. Shabbona Lake and State Park; land management agreement. (a) The Department of Natural Resources may enter into a land management agreement with the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation and other necessary parties for the purpose of managing, maintaining, or o…

(20 ILCS 835/4) (from Ch. 105, par. 468) Sec. 4. The Department of Natural Resources has the power: (1) To make rules and regulations necessary to carry out its duties under this Act, including rules and regulations for the use, care, improvement, control and administration of la…

(20 ILCS 835/4a) (from Ch. 105, par. 468.1) Sec. 4a. It shall be the duty of the Governor and the Director of the Department in charge of the administration of this Act to cancel immediately the lease on any concession when the person holding the concession or an employee thereof…

(20 ILCS 835/4b) Sec. 4b. Products manufactured in the United States. Gift shops and concession areas within State parks and parkways shall set aside a booth or section for the sale of products manufactured in the United States. As used in this Section, "products manufactured in …

(20 ILCS 835/4c) (from Ch. 105, par. 468.3) Sec. 4c. All income realized from properties under the jurisdiction of the Department of Natural Resources shall be paid into the State Parks Fund, except that income realized from properties managed and operated principally as wildlife…

(20 ILCS 835/6) (from Ch. 105, par. 468b) Sec. 6. It is a violation of this Section for any person to do any of the following without approval by the Department of Natural Resources: (1) cut, break, injure, destroy, take or remove any tree, shrub, timber, plant, or natural object…

(20 ILCS 835/8) (from Ch. 105, par. 468b1) Sec. 8. If the property adjoining any State Park is used for farming purposes, fences shall be maintained between the park and such adjoining land in accordance with the Fence Act. The Department of Natural Resources shall construct and …

(20 ILCS 840/0.01) (from Ch. 105, par. 468f.9) Sec. 0.01. Short title. This Act may be cited as the State Parks Designation Act. (Source: P.A. 86-1324.)

(20 ILCS 840/1) (from Ch. 105, par. 468g) Sec. 1. The following described areas are designated State Parks. Sites are designated as such by exhibiting exceptional scenic and natural features and terrain that warrant State level significance and that offer a wide range of recreati…

(20 ILCS 840/10) (from Ch. 105, par. 468k-5) Sec. 10. The Department of Natural Resources is authorized to enter into and carry out agreements with any federal, state or local agencies, or with any other persons, and to acquire any property or interest in property and make improv…

(20 ILCS 840/11) Sec. 11. Leasing property. (a) Notwithstanding any provision of this Act or any other law to the contrary, property located within Pyramid State Park and described in subsection (b) of this Section shall no longer be designated part of Pyramid State Park and the …

(20 ILCS 840/2) (from Ch. 105, par. 468h) Sec. 2. The following described areas are designated State Memorials and shall have the names herein ascribed to them, to wit: Fort Edwards State Memorial, in Hancock County; Lincoln Trail Homestead State Memorial, in Macon County; Lowden…

(20 ILCS 840/3) (from Ch. 105, par. 468i) Sec. 3. The following described areas are designated State Fish and Wildlife Areas (SFWAs) and sites are designated as such by their purpose to reserve land and water areas for production and conservation of fish or wildlife and to provid…

(20 ILCS 840/3.3) Sec. 3.3. State natural areas. State natural areas (SNAs) are areas of land in public ownership which, either retains or has recovered to a substantial degree its original natural or primeval character, though it need not be completely undisturbed, or has floral…

(20 ILCS 840/3.4) Sec. 3.4. State habitat areas. State Habitat Areas (SHAs) are described as areas defined by a primary purpose to manage, protect, and perpetuate specific species, habitats, and natural communities and to make them available for defined public use. The following …

(20 ILCS 840/3.5) Sec. 3.5. Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish and Wildlife Area. The area that has been commonly known as the Site M Fish and Wildlife Area in Cass County is designated a State Conservation Area and shall be known as the Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish and Wil…

(20 ILCS 840/3.8) Sec. 3.8. Visitor Center and Arena at Giant City State Park. (a) The visitor center located in Giant City State Park shall be known as the Bob Kristoff Visitor Center. (b) The arena located at Giant City Stables in Giant City State Park shall be known as the Ric…

(20 ILCS 840/4) (from Ch. 105, par. 468j) Sec. 4. The following described real estate is added to and made a part of Pere Marquette State Park, to wit: All that area in Sections 5 and 8, T. 6N, R. 12 W. of the 3rd P.M., Jersey County, Illinois, bequeathed to the State of Illinois…

(20 ILCS 840/5) (from Ch. 105, par. 468k) Sec. 5. All State Parks, Memorials, Parkways, Boating Access Areas, Recreational Areas and Conservation Areas mentioned in this Act shall be under the care, control, supervision and management of the Department of Natural Resources. (Sour…

(20 ILCS 840/6) (from Ch. 105, par. 468k-1) Sec. 6. The following described areas are designated State Recreational Areas (SRAs) and are characterized as areas that can be used for a wide diversity of outdoor recreational pursuits, accommodating large numbers of people and shall …

(20 ILCS 840/7) (from Ch. 105, par. 468k-2) Sec. 7. The following described areas are designated State Boating Access Areas and defined public boat launching sites that provide public access to rivers and lakes which are judged to be suitable for water-based outdoor recreation an…

(20 ILCS 840/8) (from Ch. 105, par. 468k-3) Sec. 8. The Sanganois-Knapp Island Conservation Area. The Department of Natural Resources is authorized to enter into and carry out agreements with any agency of the United States Government to insure the performance of the items of non…

(20 ILCS 840/9) (from Ch. 105, par. 468k-4) Sec. 9. The Department of Natural Resources (formerly designated the Department of Conservation), is authorized to lease, in whole or in part, to the City of Kankakee, or its successors or assigns, for a period not to exceed 60 years, t…

(20 ILCS 845/0.01) (from Ch. 105, par. 489.9) Sec. 0.01. Short title. This Act may be cited as the State Park Audit Act. (Source: P.A. 86-1324.)

(20 ILCS 845/1) (from Ch. 105, par. 490) Sec. 1. The State agency charged with the operation and management of State parks shall require of the concessionaires, accurate and current accounting and reporting, with appropriate internal controls, and shall make such records availabl…

(20 ILCS 850/0.01) (from Ch. 105, par. 491.01) Sec. 0.01. Short title. This Act may be cited as the Illinois and Michigan Canal State Park Act. (Source: P.A. 86-1324.)

(20 ILCS 850/1) (from Ch. 105, par. 491.1) Sec. 1. The jurisdiction over and the control and management of the Illinois and Michigan Canal is transferred from the Department of Transportation to the Department of Natural Resources (formerly designated the Department of Conservati…

(20 ILCS 850/2) (from Ch. 105, par. 491.2) Sec. 2. The Department of Natural Resources shall administer the Illinois and Michigan Canal as a State Park, subject to the Acts amended by Sections 5 through 9 of this Act. (Source: P.A. 89-445, eff. 2-7-96.)

(20 ILCS 850/3) (from Ch. 105, par. 491.3) Sec. 3. All books, records, equipment, and other property, whether real, personal or mixed, and all personnel held, maintained or employed by the Department of Transportation on December 31, 1973 in the performance of its functions direc…

(20 ILCS 850/4) (from Ch. 105, par. 491.4) Sec. 4. Nothing in this Act affects the validity of any contract or lease affecting the Illinois and Michigan Canal in effect on December 31, 1973 nor of any action taken by the Department of Transportation or by the Department of Public…

(20 ILCS 855/0.01) (from Ch. 105, par. 491.90) Sec. 0.01. Short title. This Act may be cited as the Wild or Scenic River Area Act. (Source: P.A. 86-1324.)

(20 ILCS 855/1) (from Ch. 105, par. 492) Sec. 1. The Director of the Department of Natural Resources on behalf of the State of Illinois is authorized to cooperate with appropriate federal agencies, including but not limited to the Departments of Interior and Agriculture, in accor…

(20 ILCS 855/2) (from Ch. 105, par. 493) Sec. 2. The Department of Natural Resources is authorized to accept funds directly from the Congress or from agencies of the Federal Government which may make funds available, either through appropriation or otherwise, for acquisition of l…

(20 ILCS 860/0.01) (from Ch. 105, par. 530) Sec. 0.01. Short title. This Act may be cited as the Outdoor Recreation Resources Act. (Source: P.A. 86-1324.)

(20 ILCS 860/1) (from Ch. 105, par. 531) Sec. 1. The General Assembly finds that the State of Illinois and its political subdivisions should enjoy the benefits of Federal assistance programs for the survey, planning and development of the outdoor recreation resources and the hist…

(20 ILCS 860/2) (from Ch. 105, par. 532) Sec. 2. The Department of Natural Resources is authorized to have prepared and to maintain and keep up to date a comprehensive plan for the development of the outdoor recreation resources of the State. (Source: P.A. 102-1071, eff. 6-10-22.…

(20 ILCS 860/2a) (from Ch. 105, par. 532a) Sec. 2a. The Department of Natural Resources is authorized to have prepared and to maintain and keep up to date a comprehensive plan for the preservation of the historically significant properties and interests of the State. (Source: P.A…

(20 ILCS 860/3) (from Ch. 105, par. 533) Sec. 3. The Department of Natural Resources is authorized to survey, design, develop, operate, and maintain outdoor recreation areas and facilities of the State; and to acquire land, waters, structures, and interests in land, waters and st…

(20 ILCS 860/3a) (from Ch. 105, par. 533a) Sec. 3a. The Department of Natural Resources is authorized to survey, design, develop, operate, and maintain historically significant properties and interests of the State; and to acquire land, waters, structures, and interests in land, …

(20 ILCS 860/4) (from Ch. 105, par. 534) Sec. 4. The Department of Natural Resources is authorized to receive federal monies for the survey, acquisition, planning and development of outdoor recreation resources. Monies so received shall be placed in special trust funds outside th…