Chapter 505, AGRICULTURE

(505 ILCS 45/2a) (from Ch. 5, par. 242a) Sec. 2a. Information and assistance. (a) The Cooperative Extension Service of the University of Illinois shall provide information and assistance to person who are timber growers and to persons who may be unaware of the economic and soil a…

(505 ILCS 45/2b) (from Ch. 5, par. 242b) Sec. 2b. The Cooperative Extension Service of the University of Illinois may establish a Rural Transition Program to be operated in cooperation with the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity to provide assessments, career counsel…

(505 ILCS 85/3) (from Ch. 5, par. 2453) Sec. 3. The Department of Agriculture may provide for and assist the University of Illinois, Illinois Crop Improvement Association, independent grain inspection agencies and other commercial firms in pilot projects which will demonstrate an…

(505 ILCS 40/3) (from Ch. 5, par. 703) Sec. 3. For the purpose of this Act, unless the context clearly requires otherwise: (a) "Corn" means and includes all kinds and varieties of corn (excluding popcorn and sweet corn) grown in this State and marketed and sold as corn by the pro…

(505 ILCS 80/3) (from Ch. 5, par. 55.3) Sec. 3. Definitions of words and terms. When used in this Act unless the context otherwise requires: "AAPFCO" means the Association of American Plant Food Control Officials. "Adulterated" shall apply to any fertilizer: (i) that contains any…

(505 ILCS 5/3) (from Ch. 5, par. 1003) Sec. 3. Definitions. As used in this Act, unless the context otherwise requires, the terms specified in Sections 3.01 through 3.08 have the meanings ascribed to them in those Sections. (Source: P.A. 81-1173.)

(505 ILCS 15/3) (from Ch. 5, par. 90d) Sec. 3. Each owner of farm land or his agent or tenant shall report the information sought by the Department of Agriculture pursuant to this Act. (Source: P.A. 81-188.)

(505 ILCS 30/3) (from Ch. 56 1/2, par. 66.3) Sec. 3. Definitions of words and terms. When used in this Act unless the context otherwise requires: (a) The term "person" means any individual, partnership, corporation and association. (b) The term "distribute" means to offer for sal…

(505 ILCS 45/3) (from Ch. 5, par. 243) Sec. 3. Definition of terms. Whenever used or referred to in this Act, unless a different meaning clearly appears from the context, (1) "Cooperative Extension Service" means the "Cooperative Extension Service of the College of Agriculture, o…

(505 ILCS 60/3) (from Ch. 5, par. 59) Sec. 3. When the owner of any farm, the name of which has been recorded as provided in this act, transfers by deed or otherwise the whole or portion of such farm, then and in that event the registered name shall not be transferred to the purc…

(505 ILCS 75/3) (from Ch. 5, par. 1303) Sec. 3. An Inter-Agency Committee on Farmland Preservation is created. The Directors or Chairpersons of the following agencies, or their representatives, shall serve as members of the Committee: (a) the Capital Development Board; (b) the De…

(505 ILCS 86/3) (was 720 ILCS 625/3) Sec. 3. Any person violating the provisions of this act, shall be guilty of a Class B misdemeanor, and shall also be liable for all damages sustained by any person injured by such violation. (Source: P.A. 77-2492.)

(505 ILCS 90/3) (from Ch. 5, par. 63) Sec. 3. The Department shall have authority to inspect any place which might become infested or infected with insect pests or diseases. It shall also have authority to inspect or reinspect at any time or place any nursery stock shipped into t…

(505 ILCS 100/3) (from Ch. 5, par. 953) Sec. 3. Every person shall control the spread of and eradicate noxious weeds on lands owned or controlled by him and use such methods for that purpose and at such times as are approved and adopted by the Director of the Department of Agricu…

(505 ILCS 110/3) (from Ch. 5, par. 403) Sec. 3. Department to administer Act - Rules and regulations - Guidance of Federal Seed Act. The Department shall promulgate rules and regulations governing the method of labeling, sampling, inspecting, analyzing, testing, and examining of …

(505 ILCS 115/3) (from Ch. 5, par. 1053) Sec. 3. For the purpose of this Act, unless the context clearly requires otherwise: (a) "Sheep" means any animal of the ovine species, regardless of age, produced or marketed in Illinois. (b) "Wool" means the natural fiber produced by shee…

(505 ILCS 125/3) (from Ch. 5, par. 138c) Sec. 3. The Department is hereby authorized and empowered and may, at its discretion, formulate and submit to the Secretary of Agriculture, in conformity with the provisions of said Soil Conservation and Domestic Allotment Act, a State pla…

(505 ILCS 130/3) (from Ch. 5, par. 553) Sec. 3. For the purpose of this Act, unless the context clearly requires otherwise: (a) "Soybean" means and includes all kinds and varieties of soybeans grown in this State and marketed and sold as soybeans by the producer. (b) "Person" mea…

(505 ILCS 135/3) (from Ch. 5, par. 2653) Sec. 3. There is hereby established in the Department of Agriculture a program to be known as the "Sustainable Agriculture Program". The purposes of the program are as follows: (1) To identify agricultural practices that maintain productiv…

(505 ILCS 140/3) (from Ch. 19, par. 128.3) Sec. 3. The Department of Agriculture is authorized to enter into agreements with any agency of the United States or with any local watershed organization or organizations as may be necessary to furnish surveys, engineering and assistanc…

(505 ILCS 25/3) (from Ch. 5, par. 1403) Sec. 3. Name and purposes. (a) The name of the program created and organized by this Act shall be the Illinois Beef Association Checkoff Division. (b) The purposes and objectives of the program shall include: (1) To promote the sale and use…

(505 ILCS 95/3) (from Ch. 5, par. 1903) Sec. 3. For the purposes of this Act, unless the context clearly requires otherwise: a. "Milk" means the whole lacteal secretion obtained from dairy cows. b. "Producer" means any individual, partnership, corporation or other business entity…

(505 ILCS 35/3-1) (from Ch. 5, par. 2403-1) Sec. 3-1. Policy. It is the policy of the State that fish, wildlife and their habitats are renewal natural resources to be conserved and enhanced through planned scientific management, protection and utilization. (Source: P.A. 85-960.)…

(505 ILCS 35/3-2) (from Ch. 5, par. 2403-2) Sec. 3-2. Natural resource management plans. (a) The Director of Natural Resources may prepare comprehensive natural resource management plans designed to accomplish the policy of Section 3-1. The comprehensive natural resource manageme…

(505 ILCS 5/3.01) (from Ch. 5, par. 1003.01) Sec. 3.01. "Agricultural Production" means the production for commercial purposes of crops, livestock and livestock and aquatic products, but not land or portions thereof used for processing of such crops, livestock or livestock or aqu…

(505 ILCS 90/3.01) (from Ch. 5, par. 63a) Sec. 3.01. A nurseryman and nursery dealer shall maintain for one year records of plant purchases, acquisitions, sales or other distributions, and make the records available upon request to the Director for inspection. It shall be unlawfu…

(505 ILCS 90/3.02) (from Ch. 5, par. 63b) Sec. 3.02. The Director is authorized when application is made to issue a permit for shipment into or within the State of injurious plant pests for research or diagnostic purposes. (Source: P.A. 85-324.)

(505 ILCS 5/3.02) (from Ch. 5, par. 1003.02) Sec. 3.02. "Crops, livestock and livestock and aquatic products" include but are not limited to the following: legume, hay, grain, fruit, and truck or vegetable crops, floriculture, horticulture, mushroom growing, nurseries, orchards, …

(505 ILCS 5/3.03) (from Ch. 5, par. 1003.03) Sec. 3.03. "Public Agency" means the State of Illinois or any political subdivision, or any agency, board, or department thereof, any special district, any municipality or any unit of local government. (Source: P.A. 81-1173.)

(505 ILCS 5/3.04) (from Ch. 5, par. 1003.04) Sec. 3.04. "Viable Farm Land" means land suitable for agricultural production and which will continue to be economically feasible for such use if real estate taxes, farm use restrictions, and speculative activities are limited to level…

(505 ILCS 5/3.05) (from Ch. 5, par. 1003.05) Sec. 3.05. "County Committee" means the County Agricultural Areas Committee. (Source: P.A. 81-1173.)

(505 ILCS 5/3.06) (from Ch. 5, par. 1003.06) Sec. 3.06. "Active Farmer" means any individual actively involved in the day-to-day operation or management of a farm and deriving at least 50% of his gross income from such management or operation. (Source: P.A. 81-1173.)

(505 ILCS 5/3.07) (from Ch. 5, par. 1003.07) Sec. 3.07. "County Board" means the county board of any county in this State except those counties with a population of 1 million or more. (Source: P.A. 81-1173.)

(505 ILCS 5/3.08) (from Ch. 5, par. 1003.08) Sec. 3.08. "County Appointing Authority" means a group comprised of the county board chairman, the county agricultural extension advisor and the chairman of the county soil and water conservation district which appoints persons to serv…

(505 ILCS 120/30) (from Ch. 5, par. 2801-30) Sec. 30. Inspection, sampling analysis. (a) The Director shall inspect, sample, and make analyses or test soil amendments distributed within this State at any time and place, and to the extent deemed necessary, to determine that soil a…

(505 ILCS 92/30) Sec. 30. Liability. The Director, the grant administrator, the Local Food Infrastructure Steering Committee, Department employees, and any persons authorized to execute grants are not personally liable on account of the grants made under this Act and are not subj…

(505 ILCS 145/30) Sec. 30. Referenda; petitions. Within 90 days after final approval of any proposed wheat development program by the temporary wheat development program committee, the Director shall determine by referendum whether the affected producers assent to the proposed wh…

(505 ILCS 90/30) (from Ch. 5, par. 87a.02) Sec. 30. The Director may issue rules and regulations and orders as may be needed to carry out this Act. Further, the Director may establish by regulation fees for the inspection and certification of nurseries, nursery stock dealers, gre…

(505 ILCS 17/30) Sec. 30. Confidentiality clauses. A production contract may include a confidentiality provision, but communications with any of the following shall not be considered a breach of any such provision: (i) a producer's spouse; (ii) a producer's parents, siblings, and…

(505 ILCS 106/30) Sec. 30. Processing Fee. Any local Soil and Water Conservation District that chooses to review a written application for the "Rivers-Friendly Farmer" designation may collect a reasonable fee for services rendered. The Department of Agriculture may collect an adm…

(505 ILCS 120/35) (from Ch. 5, par. 2801-35) Sec. 35. Misbranding or adulteration. (a) A soil amendment is misbranded if: (1) its labeling is misleading or false in any particular; (2) it is an imitation of or is distributed under the name of another soil amendment; (3) it is not…

(505 ILCS 17/35) Sec. 35. Special provisions. If a production contract requires any special production or handling guidelines required by the producer, these provisions must be fully explained in the contract. These provisions include, but are not limited to, disease protocols fo…

(505 ILCS 92/35) Sec. 35. Default or termination of grant agreement. (a) If the recipient of a grant violates any of the terms of the grant agreement, the grant administrator shall send a written notice to the recipient that the recipient is in default, and the recipient shall be…

(505 ILCS 145/35) Sec. 35. Wheat Commodity Trust Fund; expenses; reimbursements. Before considering any proposed wheat development program or amendment, the Director may require the sponsors to deposit an amount not to exceed $5,000 to defray the expenses of preparing, holding he…

(505 ILCS 90/35) Sec. 35. Importation of firewood. Within 9 months after the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 95th General Assembly, the Department of Agriculture shall promulgate rules concerning the control of firewood importation into the State with special attenti…

(505 ILCS 30/4) (from Ch. 56 1/2, par. 66.4) Sec. 4. Product Registration and Firm License. (a) No person who manufactures feed in this State or whose name appears on the label shall distribute a commercial feed unless the person has secured a license under this Act on forms prov…

(505 ILCS 135/4) (from Ch. 5, par. 2654) Sec. 4. As administrator of the Sustainable Agriculture Program, the Department of Agriculture shall: (a) determine what production agriculture research projects currently being conducted fit into the purposes of this Act; (b) encourage pu…

(505 ILCS 100/4) (from Ch. 5, par. 954) Sec. 4. The duty of enforcing this Act and carrying out its provisions is vested in the Director, and the authorities designated in this Act acting under the supervision and direction of the Director. If a Control Authority fails to carry o…

(505 ILCS 80/4) (from Ch. 5, par. 55.4) Sec. 4. License and product registration. (a) Each brand and grade of fertilizer shall be registered by the entity whose name appears upon the label before being distributed in this State. The application for registration shall be submitted…

(505 ILCS 25/4) (from Ch. 5, par. 1404) Sec. 4. Governing board. With a favorable vote of beef producers in the State of Illinois to support an assessment/deduction rate, as determined by referendum, per head of cattle sold in Illinois to finance the intent and purpose of this Ac…