Chapter 20 — EXECUTIVE BRANCH

(20 ILCS 205/205-445) Sec. 205-445. Indirect cost reimbursements. Indirect cost reimbursements applied for by the Department of Agriculture may be allocated as State matching funds. Any indirect cost reimbursement applied for and received by the Department shall be deposited into…

(20 ILCS 205/205-45) (was 20 ILCS 205/40.36) Sec. 205-45. "Illinois Product" label program. The Department has the power to administer the "Illinois Product" label program, whereby a label with the words "Illinois Product" on it may be placed on food and agribusiness commodities …

(20 ILCS 205/205-450) Sec. 205-450. (Repealed). (Source: P.A. 94-553, eff. 8-12-05. Repealed by P.A. 100-844, eff. 8-14-18.)

(20 ILCS 205/205-46) Sec. 205-46. (Repealed). (Source: P.A. 96-579, eff. 8-18-09. Repealed by P.A. 100-844, eff. 8-14-18.)

(20 ILCS 205/205-47) Sec. 205-47. (Repealed). (Source: P.A. 91-560, eff. 8-14-99; 92-16, eff. 6-28-01. Repealed by P.A. 92-346, eff. 8-14-01.)

(20 ILCS 205/205-5) Sec. 205-5. Definition. In this Law, "Department" means the Department of Agriculture. (Source: P.A. 91-239, eff. 1-1-00.)

(20 ILCS 205/205-50) (was 20 ILCS 205/40.40) Sec. 205-50. Ginseng marketing program. The Department has the power to develop a ginseng marketing program for domestic and international markets. (Source: P.A. 91-239, eff. 1-1-00.)

(20 ILCS 205/205-55) (was 20 ILCS 205/40.27) Sec. 205-55. Gasohol and other alcohol fuels promotion. The Department has the power to promote the use of gasohol and other alcohol fuels and to promote the utilization of agricultural crops for the production of alcohol fuels, partic…

(20 ILCS 205/205-60) (was 20 ILCS 205/40.35) Sec. 205-60. (Repealed). (Source: P.A. 92-16, eff. 6-28-01. Repealed by P.A. 102-555, eff. 1-1-22.)

(20 ILCS 205/205-62) Sec. 205-62. State agriculture planning agency. The Department is the State agriculture planning agency. The Department may accept and use planning grants or other financial assistance from the federal government (i) for statewide comprehensive planning work,…

(20 ILCS 205/205-65) Sec. 205-65. Municipal Urban Agricultural Areas. The Department shall adopt rules consistent with the purposes of Division 15.4 of the Illinois Municipal Code. The Department shall adopt, at a minimum, rules defining "small or medium sized farmer", "beginning…

(20 ILCS 210/1) (from Ch. 127, par. 1701) Sec. 1. This Act shall be known and may be cited as the "State Fair Act". (Source: P.A. 81-853.)

(20 ILCS 210/10) (from Ch. 127, par. 1710) Sec. 10. The Department may enter into contracts with other government agencies to assist them in the operation of each State Fair and the State Fairgrounds as well as the requirements set forth in Section 9 of this Act. The Department m…

(20 ILCS 210/11) (from Ch. 127, par. 1711) Sec. 11. The Department shall develop and adopt a plan for the operation of each State Fair and the State Fairgrounds and its facilities. This plan shall include operational factors as well as an evaluation of present structures, the mai…

(20 ILCS 210/11.1) (from Ch. 127, par. 1711.1) Sec. 11.1. The Department shall establish and promote contests and exhibitions of various classes of livestock to be known as the "Land of Lincoln Breeders Awards for Purebred or Registered Livestock" and to be conducted at the State…

(20 ILCS 210/11.2) Sec. 11.2. Farm Safety Course. The General Assembly finds that numerous agricultural related accidents occur each year and that often a family member is the only person able to help in these crises until professional help arrives. The Department may establish, …

(20 ILCS 210/12) (from Ch. 127, par. 1712) Sec. 12. The Department shall have the power to promulgate rules and regulations, pursuant to the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act, governing the holding of each State Fair, the operation of the State Fairgrounds, the conditions und…

(20 ILCS 210/13) (from Ch. 127, par. 1713) Sec. 13. Vendors, concessionaires, and persons renting space or using facilities at the State Fairgrounds who violate this Act, or any provision of any rule of the Department issued under this Act, may be prohibited from utilizing the St…

(20 ILCS 210/13.10) Sec. 13.10. Subpoena. The Department, over the signature of the Director, is authorized to subpoena and bring before the Department any person or persons in this State and to take testimony either orally or by deposition or by exhibit, with the same fees and m…

(20 ILCS 210/13.15) Sec. 13.15. Judicial review. All final administrative decisions of the Department are subject to judicial review under Article III of the Code of Civil Procedure and its rules. The term "administrative decision" is defined as in Section 3-101 of the Code of Ci…

(20 ILCS 210/13.5) Sec. 13.5. Hearings. The Illinois Administrative Procedure Act, the Illinois Department of Agriculture rules adopted under the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act, and the rules and regulations adopted under this Act apply to hearings under this Act. (Source:…

(20 ILCS 210/2) (from Ch. 127, par. 1702) Sec. 2. As used in this Act, unless the context otherwise requires, the term: "Department" means the Department of Agriculture of the State of Illinois. "Director" means the Director of Agriculture. "State Fair" means the annual event at …

(20 ILCS 210/3) (from Ch. 127, par. 1703) Sec. 3. It is the policy of this State that the Department operate the Illinois State Fair and the DuQuoin State Fair as a showcase for the nation and world to view Illinois agriculture, to provide for industrial, cultural, educational, t…

(20 ILCS 210/5) (from Ch. 127, par. 1705) Sec. 5. The Department shall annually hold a State Fair at Springfield and DuQuoin to promote agriculture, the agriculture industry, and provide for exhibits and activities in the fields of industry, education, the arts and crafts, labor,…

(20 ILCS 210/6) (from Ch. 127, par. 1706) Sec. 6. Policies, procedures, and powers concerning the operation of fairs. (a) Policies. The Department shall, pursuant to the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act, establish by rule: (1) the policy for the operation of the Illinois Sta…

(20 ILCS 210/7) (from Ch. 127, par. 1707) Sec. 7. During the period when each State Fairgrounds is not used for the annual State Fair, the Department shall make all efforts to promote its use by the public for purposes that the facilities can accommodate. The Department may charg…

(20 ILCS 210/7.1) (Section scheduled to be repealed on July 1, 2028) Sec. 7.1. Procurement for artistic or musical services, performances, events, or productions on the State Fairgrounds. (a) Procurement expenditures necessary to provide artistic or musical services, performances…

(20 ILCS 210/8) (from Ch. 127, par. 1708) Sec. 8. There is created a Board of State Fair Advisors consisting of the Director, 4 ex-officio members as hereafter named, and up to 15 persons appointed by the Governor. The Chairman and minority spokesman of the House Agriculture and …

(20 ILCS 210/9) (from Ch. 127, par. 1709) Sec. 9. The Department shall provide for the protection of the State Fairgrounds, maintain and preserve order and protect the facilities and contents from destruction by fire. The Department is authorized to regulate vehicle traffic as we…

(20 ILCS 220/0.01) (from Ch. 127, par. 42a2.9) Sec. 0.01. Short title. This Act may be cited as the Rural Rehabilitation Corporation Act. (Source: P.A. 86-1324.)

(20 ILCS 220/1) (from Ch. 127, par. 42a3) Sec. 1. The Director of Agriculture of the State of Illinois is hereby designated as the state official of Illinois to make application to and receive from the Secretary of Agriculture of the United States or any other proper federal offi…

(20 ILCS 220/2) (from Ch. 127, par. 42a4) Sec. 2. The Director of Agriculture of the State of Illinois is authorized and directed to enter into agreements with the Secretary of Agriculture of the United States pursuant to section 2 (f) of the aforesaid Act of the Congress of the …

(20 ILCS 220/3) (from Ch. 127, par. 42a5) Sec. 3. The Secretary of Agriculture of the United States in administering the assets of the Illinois Rural Rehabilitation Corporation in accordance with Section 2 of this Act shall be authorized and empowered to: (a) Collect, compromise,…

(20 ILCS 220/3.1) (from Ch. 127, par. 42a5.1) Sec. 3.1. The Director of Agriculture of the State of Illinois subject to the applicable provisions of this Act and of the Rural Rehabilitation Corporation Trust Liquidation Act (40 U.S.C. 440) may: (1) Use the assets transferred to t…

(20 ILCS 220/4) (from Ch. 127, par. 42a6) Sec. 4. The United States and the Secretary of Agriculture thereof shall be free from liability by virtue of any transfer of the assets of the Illinois Rural Rehabilitation Corporation pursuant to this Act. (Source: Laws 1951, p. 25.)

(20 ILCS 220/5) (from Ch. 127, par. 42a7) Sec. 5. If any provision of this Act, or the application thereof to any person or circumstances, is held invalid, the remainder of this Act, and the application of such provision to other persons or circumstances, shall not be affected th…

(20 ILCS 220/7) (from Ch. 127, par. 42a8) Sec. 7. Trust assets transferred by the Secretary of Agriculture of the United States to the State of Illinois under Section 2 or any other assets, funds, or monies received pertaining to the administration of this Act shall be deposited …

(20 ILCS 230/1) Sec. 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the Biotechnology Sector Development Act. (Source: P.A. 88-584, eff. 8-12-94.)

(20 ILCS 230/10) Sec. 10. Sector program. The Department of Agriculture, in cooperation with the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, shall establish a targeted sector program in the area of biotechnology. In fulfillment of this purpose, the Department of Agriculture …

(20 ILCS 230/15) Sec. 15. (Repealed). (Source: P.A. 88-584, eff. 8-12-94. Repealed by P.A. 92-850, eff. 8-26-02.)

(20 ILCS 230/20) Sec. 20. (Repealed). (Source: P.A. 88-584, eff. 8-12-94. Repealed by P.A. 92-850, eff. 8-26-02.)

(20 ILCS 230/5) Sec. 5. Purpose. The General Assembly declares that: (a) A need exists to promote the economic development of the State by supporting, attracting, and retaining biotechnology jobs and businesses in Illinois; (b) A need exists to increase industry competitiveness b…

(20 ILCS 230/99) Sec. 99. This Act takes effect upon becoming law. (Source: P.A. 88-584, eff. 8-12-94.)

(20 ILCS 235/1) Sec. 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the Illinois AgrAbility Act. (Source: P.A. 94-216, eff. 7-14-05.)

(20 ILCS 235/10) Sec. 10. Definitions. As used in this Act: "AgrAbility Unlimited" means the joint program of the University of Illinois Extension and the Easter Seals of Central Illinois established in accordance with the AgrAbility Program established by the U.S. Department of …

(20 ILCS 235/15) Sec. 15. Illinois AgrAbility Program established. (a) Subject to appropriation, the Department, in cooperation with the University of Illinois Extension, shall contract with a non-profit disability service provider or other entity that assists farmers with disabi…

(20 ILCS 235/20) Sec. 20. Eligibility. To be eligible to receive assistance under this Act, an individual must meet all of the following: (1) Be a resident of Illinois. (2) Derive at least a portion of his or her income from production agriculture. (3) Be affected by a disability…

(20 ILCS 235/25) Sec. 25. The Illinois AgrAbility Fund. (a) The Illinois AgrAbility Fund is created as a special appropriated fund within the State treasury. The Director shall also accept and deposit into the Fund all gifts, grants, transfers, and other amounts from any legal so…

(20 ILCS 235/30) Sec. 30. Reports. Unless otherwise required by federal law, the University of Illinois Extension must provide the Department with a copy of any report or other document that it provides to the U.S. Department of Agriculture concerning AgrAbility Unlimited. The no…

(20 ILCS 235/5) Sec. 5. Findings. The General Assembly finds the following: (1) Illinois is one of the leading agricultural-producing states in the nation. By being involved in such a diverse and highly mechanized industry, the more than 500,000 agricultural workers in Illinois a…