Chapter 225, PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS

(225 ILCS 732/1-95) Sec. 1-95. Plugging; restoration. (a) The permittee shall perform and complete plugging of the well and restoration of the well site in accordance with the Illinois Oil and Gas Act and any and all rules adopted thereunder. The permittee shall bear all costs re…

(225 ILCS 732/1-96) Sec. 1-96. Seismicity. (a) For purposes of this Section, "induced seismicity" means an earthquake event that is felt, recorded by the national seismic network, and attributable to a Class II injection well used for disposal of flowback and produced fluid from …

(225 ILCS 732/1-97) Sec. 1-97. Department mapping and reporting. On or before February 1, 2014, the Department shall, with the assistance of the Illinois State Geological Survey, submit a report to the General Assembly and Governor identifying the following in Illinois and includ…

(225 ILCS 732/1-98) Sec. 1-98. Hydraulic fracturing completion reporting. (a) For the purposes of this Section, "hydraulic fracturing operations" means all stages of a stimulation treatment of a horizontal well as defined by this Act by the pressurized application of more than 80…

(225 ILCS 732/1-99) Sec. 1-99. Task Force on Hydraulic Fracturing Regulation. (a) There is hereby created the Task Force on Hydraulic Fracturing Regulation. (b) The task force shall consist of the following members as follows: (1) Four legislators, appointed one each by the Presi…

(225 ILCS 705/1.01) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 251) Sec. 1.01. This Act may be cited as the Coal Mining Act. (Source: P.A. 86-1475.)

(225 ILCS 705/1.02) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 252) Sec. 1.02. As used in this Act, unless the context otherwise requires, the terms set out in this Article have the meanings ascribed to them in this Article. (Source: Laws 1953, p. 701.)

(225 ILCS 705/1.03) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 253) Sec. 1.03. "Mine" and "coal mine" mean any area of land and any structures, facilities, machinery, tools, equipment, shafts, slopes, tunnels, excavations, and other property, real or personal, placed upon, under or above the surface…

(225 ILCS 705/1.04) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 254) Sec. 1.04. "Excavation" and "workings" mean any or all parts of a mine excavated or being excavated, including shafts, slopes, tunnels, entries, rooms and working places, whether abandoned or in use. (Source: Laws 1953, p. 701.)…

(225 ILCS 705/1.05) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 255) Sec. 1.05. "Shaft" means any vertical opening through the strata which is or may be used for purposes of ventilation or escapement, or for the hoisting or lowering of men and material in connection with the mining of coal. (Source: …

(225 ILCS 705/1.06) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 256) Sec. 1.06. "Slope" means any inclined way in or to a seam of coal to be used for the same purposes as a shaft. (Source: Laws 1953, p. 701.)

(225 ILCS 705/1.07) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 257) Sec. 1.07. "Drift" means any practically horizontal way in or to a seam of coal to be used for the same purpose as a shaft. (Source: Laws 1953, p. 701.)

(225 ILCS 705/1.08) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 258) Sec. 1.08. "Operator" as applied to the party in control of a mine, signifies the person, firm or body corporate who or which is the immediate proprietor as owner or lessee of the plant and, as such, responsible for the condition an…

(225 ILCS 705/1.09) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 259) Sec. 1.09. "Mine Manager" is the person charged with the general direction of the underground work. (Source: Laws 1953, p. 701.)

(225 ILCS 705/1.10) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 260) Sec. 1.10. "Mine Examiner" is the person charged with the examination of the underground workings of the mine, under the supervision of the Mine Manager. (Source: Laws 1953, p. 701.)

(225 ILCS 705/1.11) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 261) Sec. 1.11. "Department" means the Department of Natural Resources of the State of Illinois. (Source: P.A. 89-445, eff. 2-7-96.)

(225 ILCS 705/1.12) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 262) Sec. 1.12. "Director" means the Director of Natural Resources. (Source: P.A. 89-445, eff. 2-7-96.)

(225 ILCS 705/1.13) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 263) Sec. 1.13. "Permissible" means any explosive or mechanical device, or chemical-mechanical device, which will not cause the ignition of mixtures of methane and air when detonated or operated. (Source: Laws 1953, p. 701.)

(225 ILCS 705/1.14) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 264) Sec. 1.14. "State Mine Inspector" is the person charged with the inspection of mines under the State Mining Board. (Source: Laws 1953, p. 701.)

(225 ILCS 705/1.15) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 265) Sec. 1.15. "Mining Board" or "Board" means the State Mining Board in the Department of Natural Resources, Office of Mines and Minerals, created by Section 5-155 of the Departments of State Government Law (20 ILCS 5/5-155). (Source: …

(225 ILCS 705/1.16) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 266) Sec. 1.16. "Surface Mining Facility" means surface and auger coal mines, preparation plants, central repair shops and coal loading docks for deep or surface mines including the construction of such facilities wherever located. (Sour…

(225 ILCS 705/1.17) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 267) Sec. 1.17. "Contractor" means any person, firm or corporation who or which performs construction work at any mine or facility as defined in Sections 1.03 and 1.16 of this Act. (Source: P.A. 80-296.)

(225 ILCS 705/1.18) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 268) Sec. 1.18. Words or phrases as used in this Act that import the masculine gender shall be construed to import also the feminine gender, unless such construction would be inconsistent with the manifest intention of the context. (Sour…

(225 ILCS 705/1.19) Sec. 1.19. "Lifeline cord" means a fire-retardant, nylon line of at least one quarter inch thickness, with cone-shaped directional indicators incorporated into it, that is permanently installed in an escape way and gives a clear indication of the direction out…

(225 ILCS 705/1.20) Sec. 1.20. "Self-contained self-rescue (SCSR) device" means a breathing apparatus that contains a minimum of one hour of oxygen for one person and is approved by the Mine Safety and Health Administration of the U.S. Department of Labor and the Mining Board. (S…

(225 ILCS 705/1.21) Sec. 1.21. "Surface supervisor of an underground mine" means a certified supervisor at a mine whose duties do not include the extraction of coal, but do include other activities resulting in the preparation of coal, supervision of construction or demolition of…

(225 ILCS 705/1.22) Sec. 1.22. "Tag-line" means a nylon line of at least one quarter inch thickness that has mechanical clips or other suitable connecting devices incorporated therein that are spaced between 3 feet and 5 feet apart that allow a group of persons underground to att…

(225 ILCS 705/1.23) Sec. 1.23. "Rescue chamber" means a chamber within a mine that is properly constructed to protect against potential hazards in case of an emergency and is properly equipped with first aid materials, an oxygen-generating device capable of providing a minimum of…

(225 ILCS 705/1.24) Sec. 1.24. "Cache" means a storage facility within a mine that is properly constructed to store SCSR devices in case of an emergency for use by persons underground in emergency situations, as determined by the Mining Board. (Source: P.A. 94-1041, eff. 7-24-06.…

(225 ILCS 705/1.25) Sec. 1.25. Recorder. "Recorder" means a person with a mine manager certification or mine examiner certification who is trained and designated by the operator as the individual responsible for recording the mine examiner's examination of the underground working…

(225 ILCS 705/1.26) Sec. 1.26. "State mine rescue station" means a facility maintained by the Department for the sole purpose of responding to and preparing for emergencies in the coal mines of Illinois. (Source: P.A. 103-739, eff. 1-1-25.)

(225 ILCS 705/1.27) Sec. 1.27. "Mine rescue team" means a group of miners trained to serve as emergency responders during a mine emergency. (Source: P.A. 103-739, eff. 1-1-25.)

(225 ILCS 705/1.28) Sec. 1.28. "Mine complex rescue team" means a mine rescue team comprised of individuals from 2 or more operating mines, owned by the same operator, that are within a 5-mile radius of each other when measured portal to portal. (Source: P.A. 103-739, eff. 1-1-25…

(225 ILCS 705/1.29) Sec. 1.29. "State mine rescue team" means a mine rescue team or mine complex rescue team assigned to a State mine rescue station. (Source: P.A. 103-739, eff. 1-1-25.)

(225 ILCS 705/1.30) Sec. 1.30. "Mine rescue services" means services or work to search for, rescue, or transport a person or persons endangered, trapped, injured, or killed in a mine disaster or emergency situation. "Mine rescue services" includes any firefighting or rehabilitati…

(225 ILCS 705/1.31) Sec. 1.31. "Mine rescue station superintendent" means the person or persons charged with the responsibility of supervising State mine rescue station operations. (Source: P.A. 103-739, eff. 1-1-25.)

(225 ILCS 210/1001) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 1-1001) Sec. 1001. Short Title. This Act shall be known and may be cited as the Illinois Explosives Act. (Source: P.A. 86-364.)

(225 ILCS 210/1002) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 1-1002) Sec. 1002. Legislative Declaration. It is hereby declared to be the policy of this State that safety and security are primary considerations in the storage, use, acquisition, possession, disposal and transfer of explosive materia…

(225 ILCS 210/1003) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 1-1003) Sec. 1003. Definitions. As used in this Act: (a) "Person" means any individual, corporation, company, association, partnership, or other legal entity. (b) "Explosive materials" means explosives, blasting agents, water gels, deton…

(225 ILCS 210/1004) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 1-1004) Sec. 1004. Scope. This Act is intended to supplement the requirements of any federal or State laws and regulations and shall apply to all acquisition, storage, use, possession, transfer and disposal of explosive materials, except…

(225 ILCS 210/1005) Sec. 1005. Exemptions. (a) This Act does not apply to any aspect of the transporting of explosive materials via railroad, water, highway, or air that is regulated by the United States Department of Transportation and agencies thereof, or state agencies with si…

(225 ILCS 705/2.01) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 301) Sec. 2.01. The Mining Board in the Department of Natural Resources shall administer this Act. (Source: P.A. 102-937, eff. 5-27-22.)

(225 ILCS 705/2.02) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 302) Sec. 2.02. The Mining Board shall be authorized, empowered and required to make formal inquiry into and pass upon the practical and technological qualifications and personal fitness of men seeking appointment as State Mine Inspector…

(225 ILCS 705/2.03) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 303) Sec. 2.03. One of the coal miner members of the Mining Board shall be elected as secretary. The Board may appoint a chief clerk and may employ such other persons as may be necessary for the proper discharge of its powers and duties;…

(225 ILCS 705/2.04) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 304) Sec. 2.04. The Board shall hold such meetings from time to time as may be necessary for the proper discharge of its duties. The Board shall meet once during each year, the date and place to be fixed by said Board, for the purpose of…

(225 ILCS 705/2.05) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 305) Sec. 2.05. For the examination of persons seeking certificates of competency as mine managers, hoisting engineers, and mine examiners, the Board shall hold meetings at such times and places within the State as shall, in the judgment…

(225 ILCS 705/2.06) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 306) Sec. 2.06. Public notice shall be given through the press or otherwise, not less than 10 days in advance, announcing the time and place at which any examinations provided for by this Article are to be held. (Source: Laws 1953, p. 70…

(225 ILCS 705/2.07) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 307) Sec. 2.07. The examinations provided for by this Article shall be conducted under rules, conditions and regulations prescribed by the Board. Such rules shall be made a part of the permanent record of the Board, and such of them as r…

(225 ILCS 705/2.08) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 308) Sec. 2.08. The Director of the Office of Mines and Minerals within the Department of Natural Resources shall be the executive officer of the Mining Board and shall execute the orders, rules and regulations made and promulgated by th…

(225 ILCS 705/2.09) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 309) Sec. 2.09. Three members of the Mining Board, or the Director may call a meeting of the Mining Board at any time and at any place within the State. Four members of the Mining Board and the executive officer shall constitute a quorum…