Chapter 225 — PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS

(225 ILCS 732/1-77) Sec. 1-77. Chemical disclosure; trade secret protection. (a) If the chemical disclosure information required by paragraph (8) of subsection (b) of Section 1-35 of this Act is not submitted at the time of permit application, then the permittee, applicant, or pe…

(225 ILCS 732/1-80) Sec. 1-80. Water quality monitoring. (a) Each applicant for a high volume horizontal hydraulic fracturing permit shall provide the Department with a work plan to ensure accurate and complete sampling and testing as required under this Section. The work plan sh…

(225 ILCS 732/1-83) Sec. 1-83. Order authority. (a) Any person who has reason to believe the person has incurred pollution or diminution of a water source as a result of a high volume horizontal hydraulic fracturing treatment of a well may notify the Department and request that a…

(225 ILCS 732/1-85) Sec. 1-85. Presumption of pollution or diminution. (a) This Section establishes a rebuttable presumption for the purposes of evidence and liability under State law regarding claims of pollution or diminution of a water source and for use regarding the investig…

(225 ILCS 732/1-87) Sec. 1-87. Water quality investigation and enforcement. (a) No person shall cause or allow high volume horizontal hydraulic fracturing operations permitted under this Act to violate Section 12 of the Illinois Environmental Protection Act or surface water or gr…

(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 732/99-999) Sec. 99-999. Effective date. This Act takes effect upon becoming law. (Source: P.A. 98-22, eff. 6-17-13.)

(225 ILCS 735/1) (from Ch. 111, par. 701) Sec. 1. This Act may be known and cited as the "Timber Buyers Licensing Act". (Source: P.A. 76-1307.)

(225 ILCS 735/10) (from Ch. 111, par. 710) Sec. 10. Rulemaking. The Department may make such administrative rules and regulations as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act in accordance with the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act. (Source: P.A. 103-218, eff. …

(225 ILCS 735/11) (from Ch. 111, par. 711) Sec. 11. Penalties and fines. All fines and penalties associated with violations of this Act or administrative rules thereunder, except as otherwise provided in this Act, are payable 50% to the Department's Conservation Police Operations…

(225 ILCS 735/12) (from Ch. 111, par. 712) Sec. 12. Default. No certificate of license or timber buyer identification card shall be issued to any person who is in default to the people of the State for moneys due under this Act. (Source: P.A. 103-218, eff. 1-1-24.)

(225 ILCS 735/13) (from Ch. 111, par. 713) Sec. 13. License revocation. (a) The Department may revoke the license of any person who violates the provisions of this Act and may refuse to issue any permit or license to any person who is in violation of this Act for a period of time…

(225 ILCS 735/14) (from Ch. 111, par. 714) Sec. 14. The Department may, by application to any circuit court or to a judge thereof, obtain an injunction restraining any person who engages in the business of timber buyer in this State without a certificate of license (either becaus…

(225 ILCS 735/16) (from Ch. 111, par. 716) Sec. 16. Forfeiture and seizure. Any timber, forestry, or wood cutting device or equipment, including vehicles and conveyances used or operated in violation of this Act, including administrative rules, or attempted to be used in violatio…

(225 ILCS 735/2) (from Ch. 111, par. 702) Sec. 2. Definitions. When used in this Act, unless the context otherwise requires, the term: "Agent" means any person acting on behalf of a timber buyer, employed by a timber buyer, or under an agreement, whether oral or written, with a t…

(225 ILCS 735/3) (from Ch. 111, par. 703) Sec. 3. License required. Every person before engaging in the business of a timber buyer shall obtain a license for such purpose from the Department. Application for such license shall be filed with the Department and shall set forth the …

(225 ILCS 735/4) (from Ch. 111, par. 704) Sec. 4. Liability insurance. Every person licensed as a timber buyer shall file with the Department a certificate of liability insurance. No such liability insurance policy shall be effective under this Section unless issued by an insuran…

(225 ILCS 735/5) (from Ch. 111, par. 705) Sec. 5. Prohibitions. It shall be unlawful and a violation of this Act: (a) For any person to knowingly: (1) cut, cause to be cut, take, or caused to be taken, any timber without the consent of the timber grower; or (2) enter into an agre…

(225 ILCS 735/7) (from Ch. 111, par. 707) Sec. 7. License; issuance, validity, and renewal; certificate. All persons buying timber under this Act must possess a valid timber buyer's license. Licenses authorized under this Act shall be prepared by the Department and be in such for…

(225 ILCS 735/8) (from Ch. 111, par. 708) Sec. 8. Application fee. The application for a resident license to operate as a timber buyer, or a renewal thereof, shall be accompanied by a non-refundable filing fee of $125. The application for a non-resident license to operate as a ti…

(225 ILCS 735/9) (from Ch. 111, par. 709) Sec. 9. Records and inspection. The Department or any law enforcement agency may inspect any premises used by any timber buyer in the conduct of the buyer's business during normal business hours, and such inspection may include, but is no…

(225 ILCS 735/9a) (from Ch. 111, par. 709a) Sec. 9a. Reporting a harvest fee. (a) When a timber buyer buys timber in this State, the timber buyer and timber grower shall determine the amount to be paid for such timber, or the value of items to be bartered for such timber, and the…

(225 ILCS 740/1) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 6901) Sec. 1. This Act shall be known and may be cited as the Timber Transportation Act. (Source: P.A. 104-419, eff. 1-1-26.)

(225 ILCS 740/10) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 6917) Sec. 10. The Department of Natural Resources may promulgate such rules and regulations as may be necessary or desirable to effectuate the purposes of this Act. (Source: P.A. 92-805, eff. 8-21-02.)

(225 ILCS 740/11) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 6918) Sec. 11. The Department of Natural Resources shall enforce this Act. Any law enforcement officer employed by the State or by any county or municipality within the State has the authority to apprehend persons violating any provision o…

(225 ILCS 740/12) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 6919) Sec. 12. Except as otherwise provided under this Act, any person violating any provision of this Act, including administrative rules, shall be guilty of a Class B misdemeanor. (Source: P.A. 85-294.)

(225 ILCS 740/13) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 6920) Sec. 13. It shall be unlawful for any person to resist or obstruct any officer, employee or agent of the Department in the discharge of his duties under the provisions of this Act. Violations of this Act or any administrative rules a…

(225 ILCS 740/14) Sec. 14. Any timber or wood cutting device or equipment, including vehicles and conveyances used or operated in violation of this Act or rules adopted under this Act or attempted to be used in violation of this Act or rules adopted under this Act shall be deemed…

(225 ILCS 740/2) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 6902) Sec. 2. As used in this Act, unless the context otherwise requires: "Christmas tree" means a coniferous evergreen species of tree, such as spruce, pine, or fir, that is intended to be used solely for holiday decoration. "Commercial tr…

(225 ILCS 740/2.01) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 6903) Sec. 2.01. "Department" means the Department of Natural Resources. (Source: P.A. 89-445, eff. 2-7-96.)

(225 ILCS 740/2.02) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 6904) Sec. 2.02. (Repealed). (Source: P.A. 101-81, eff. 7-12-19. Repealed by P.A. 104-419, eff. 1-1-26.)

(225 ILCS 740/2.03) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 6905) Sec. 2.03. (Repealed). (Source: P.A. 77-2801. Repealed by P.A. 104-419, eff. 1-1-26.)

(225 ILCS 740/2.04) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 6906) Sec. 2.04. (Repealed). (Source: P.A. 77-2801. Repealed by P.A. 104-419, eff. 1-1-26.)

(225 ILCS 740/2.05) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 6907) Sec. 2.05. (Repealed). (Source: P.A. 77-2801. Repealed by P.A. 104-419, eff. 1-1-26.)

(225 ILCS 740/2.06) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 6908) Sec. 2.06. (Repealed). (Source: P.A. 92-805, eff. 8-21-02. Repealed by P.A. 104-419, eff. 1-1-26.)

(225 ILCS 740/2.07) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 6909) Sec. 2.07. (Repealed). (Source: P.A. 77-2801. Repealed by P.A. 104-419, eff. 1-1-26.)

(225 ILCS 740/3) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 6910) Sec. 3. Nothing in this Act affects the rights of the owners of trees nor imposes any duties or liabilities on them not otherwise imposed by law. This Act is, rather, intended to protect the rights of the owners of trees, identify the…

(225 ILCS 740/4) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 6911) Sec. 4. (Repealed). (Source: P.A. 77-2801. Repealed by P.A. 92-805, eff. 8-21-02.)

(225 ILCS 740/5) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 6912) Sec. 5. (Repealed). (Source: P.A. 85-294. Repealed by P.A. 104-419, eff. 1-1-26.)

(225 ILCS 740/6) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 6913) Sec. 6. Any person hauling or transporting timber that is subject to the Timber Buyers Licensing Act on any highway in this State shall be required to show proof of ownership as defined in this Act, except that interstate transporters…

(225 ILCS 740/6.5) Sec. 6.5. Inspection. The Department or any law enforcement agency may inspect any vehicle or conveyance hauling or transporting timber on any road or highway in this State to determine if the transportation of the timber complies with this Act. If an officer o…

(225 ILCS 740/6.8) Sec. 6.8. Violations. (a) A person's proof of ownership shall be available for inspection at all times and shall be kept with the person's vehicle or other conveyance load. (b) No person shall willfully fail or refuse to comply with any lawful order or directio…

(225 ILCS 740/7) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 6914) Sec. 7. (Repealed). (Source: P.A. 77-2801. Repealed by P.A. 92-805, eff. 8-21-02.)

(225 ILCS 740/8) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 6915) Sec. 8. (Repealed). (Source: P.A. 77-2801. Repealed by P.A. 92-805, eff. 8-21-02.)

(225 ILCS 740/9) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 6916) Sec. 9. This Act does not apply to the removal of any trees or parts of trees or to their hauling or transportation by the federal government, the State of Illinois or by any unit of local government within the State of Illinois. (Sou…

(225 ILCS 745/1) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2031) Sec. 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the Professional Geologist Licensing Act. (Source: P.A. 89-366, eff. 7-1-96.)