Chapter 505, AGRICULTURE

(505 ILCS 75/4) (from Ch. 5, par. 1304) Sec. 4. The Inter-Agency Committee on Farmland Preservation shall prepare policy statements and working agreements for each of the agencies named in Section 3 of this Act specifying the policy of that agency toward farmland preservation and…

(505 ILCS 40/4) (from Ch. 5, par. 704) Sec. 4. Any corn marketing program proposed or adopted under this Act shall include where applicable the following: (a) A definition of terms; (b) The purpose of the program; (c) The maximum assessment rates and equitable procedures for adju…

(505 ILCS 95/4) (from Ch. 5, par. 1904) Sec. 4. Any milk promotion program proposed or adopted under this Act shall include the following: a. A definition of terms; b. The purpose of the program; c. The assessment rate or rates not to exceed the statutory authority; d. Procedures…

(505 ILCS 115/4) (from Ch. 5, par. 1054) Sec. 4. Any sheep and wool production development and marketing program proposed or adopted under this Act shall include where applicable the following: (a) A definition of terms; (b) The purpose of the program; (c) The maximum assessment …

(505 ILCS 45/4) (from Ch. 5, par. 244) Sec. 4. County or multi-county extension councils. The Board of Trustees is authorized to provide for county extension councils or multi-county extension councils and may issue instructions and procedures regarding membership, officers to be…

(505 ILCS 85/4) (from Ch. 5, par. 2454) Sec. 4. The Department of Agriculture may make grants to the University of Illinois, on the basis of submitted proposals from the University, and use funds appropriated as necessary for research and analysis of measurements of grain quality…

(505 ILCS 60/4) (from Ch. 5, par. 60) Sec. 4. When the owner of any farm having a registered name desires to cancel the registered name thereof, he shall do so on the margin of the record of the register of such name by stating, "This name is cancelled and I hereby release all ri…

(505 ILCS 125/4) (from Ch. 5, par. 138d) Sec. 4. Upon the acceptance of each such plan by the Secretary of Agriculture and his approval thereof, the Department is authorized and empowered to accept and receive all grants of money made, pursuant to said Soil Conservation and Domes…

(505 ILCS 130/4) (from Ch. 5, par. 554) Sec. 4. Any marketing program proposed or adopted under this Act shall include where applicable the following: (a) a definition of terms; (b) the purpose of the program; (c) the maximum rates and equitable procedures for collection of any a…

(505 ILCS 5/4) (from Ch. 5, par. 1004) Sec. 4. Agricultural Areas Committee. A county board may establish a county committee which shall consist of four active farmers, no more than two of whom shall be of the same major political party, and a member of the county board. The comm…

(505 ILCS 110/4) (from Ch. 5, par. 404) Sec. 4. Label requirements. Each container of agricultural, vegetable or other seeds designated by the Department of Agriculture which is sold, offered for sale, or exposed for sale, or transported within this State for sowing purposes shal…

(505 ILCS 90/4) (from Ch. 5, par. 64) Sec. 4. Persons desiring to sell or give away nursery stock in this State, in conjunction with their business as nurserymen, shall make an initial application on forms furnished by the Department. Any person failing to comply with this Sectio…

(505 ILCS 110/4.1) (from Ch. 5, par. 404.1) Sec. 4.1. All seeds named and treated as defined in this Act (for which a separate label may be used) must be labeled with: (1) A word or statement indicating that the seed has been treated. (2) The commonly accepted, coined, chemical o…

(505 ILCS 110/4.2) (from Ch. 5, par. 404.2) Sec. 4.2. All agricultural seeds must be labeled with: (1) The name of the kind or kinds and variety for each agricultural seed component present in excess of 5% of the whole and the percentage by weight of each except as provided by re…

(505 ILCS 110/4.2a) (from Ch. 5, par. 404.2a) Sec. 4.2a. Agricultural seeds that are coated shall be labeled with: (1) Percentage of pure seeds with coating material removed. (2) Percentage of coating material shall be shown as a separate item in close association with the percen…

(505 ILCS 110/4.2b) (from Ch. 5, par. 404.2b) Sec. 4.2b. Labeling for seed mixtures for lawn or turf purposes shall include: (1) The word "Mixed" or "Mixture" shall be stated with the name of the mixture. (2) The heading "Pure Seed" and "Germination" shall be used in the proper p…

(505 ILCS 110/4.4) (from Ch. 5, par. 404.4) Sec. 4.4. Labeling for vegetable seeds in packets as prepared for use in home gardens or household plantings or vegetable seeds in preplanted containers, mats, tapes, or other planting devices shall include: (1) Name of kind and variety…

(505 ILCS 110/4.5) (from Ch. 5, par. 404.5) Sec. 4.5. Labeling for vegetable seeds in containers other than packets prepared for use in home gardens or household plantings and other than preplanted containers, mats, tapes, or other planting devices shall include: (1) The name of …

(505 ILCS 17/40) Sec. 40. Termination or alteration of contracts. (a) A contractor may not provide, offer, or execute a production contract that allows the contractor to unilaterally terminate the contract unless (i) the termination is the result of a legitimate force majeure as …

(505 ILCS 145/40) Sec. 40. Voting; polling places; qualifications. In a referendum under this Act, voting shall be by ballot cast by eligible voters in a manner, as determined by the Director, that will make it easy to vote throughout the State. A producer who is qualified under …

(505 ILCS 92/40) Sec. 40. Construction. This Act is necessary for the welfare of this State and must be liberally construed to effectuate its purposes. The Department may adopt rules that are consistent with and necessary for the implementation and administration of this Act. (So…

(505 ILCS 120/40) (from Ch. 5, par. 2801-40) Sec. 40. Stop sale; use or removal order. (a) Whenever the Director has reason to believe a soil amendment is being distributed in violation of this Act or its rules, he or she may issue and serve a written order to stop sale, stop use…

(505 ILCS 120/45) (from Ch. 5, par. 2801-45) Sec. 45. Rules. (a) The Director shall, after due notice and opportunity for public hearing according to the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act, adopt any rules necessary to administer, implement, and enforce this Act, including but…

(505 ILCS 145/45) Sec. 45. Duration of program; termination. A wheat development program established under this Act shall remain in effect for 5 years. Thereafter, the program shall automatically be extended from year to year unless a referendum for continued approval is required…

(505 ILCS 17/45) Sec. 45. Investment requirements. (a) This Section applies to all production contracts that have capital investment requirements. (b) Except as provided in subsection (c), a contractor shall not take action to terminate or cancel a production contract until the c…

(505 ILCS 92/5) Sec. 5. Definitions. In this Act: "Department" means the Department of Agriculture. "Director" means the Director of Agriculture. "Fund" means the Local Food Infrastructure Grant Fund. "Grant administrator" means the Department or a nonprofit organization that is …

(505 ILCS 40/5) (from Ch. 5, par. 705) Sec. 5. Any corn marketing program proposed or adopted under this Act may include any of the following: (a) Market development and research programs; (b) Market promotion, education and public relations programs; (c) Market information servi…

(505 ILCS 72/5) Sec. 5. Legislative findings. This State recognizes the importance of investing in the long-term prosperity of our food and farming system, beginning with farmers. It is the intent of the General Assembly that the Director of Agriculture should support socially di…

(505 ILCS 75/5) (from Ch. 5, par. 1305) Sec. 5. Except as provided in the working agreement between the Director of Agriculture and each State agency listed in Section 3 of this Act, when any State agency participates in a State funded capital project which will lead to conversio…

(505 ILCS 100/5) (from Ch. 5, par. 955) Sec. 5. The Director is authorized to investigate the subject of noxious weeds; to require information and reports from any Control Authority as to the presence of noxious weeds and other information relative to noxious weeds and the contro…

(505 ILCS 120/5) (from Ch. 5, par. 2801-5) Sec. 5. Authority. This Act shall be administered by the Department of Agriculture. (Source: P.A. 87-394.)

(505 ILCS 115/5) (from Ch. 5, par. 1055) Sec. 5. Any sheep and wool production development or marketing program proposed or adopted under this Act may include any of the following: (a) Expansion of production of sheep and wool; (b) Market development and research programs; (c) Ma…

(505 ILCS 125/5) (from Ch. 5, par. 138e) Sec. 5. In carrying out the provisions of this Act and of each such plan, the Department shall have power to designate administrative areas; to provide for the selection or election of local and county committees of persons participating o…

(505 ILCS 130/5) (from Ch. 5, par. 555) Sec. 5. Any marketing program proposed or adopted under this Act may include any of the following: (a) market development and research programs; (b) market promotion, education and public relations programs; (c) market information services;…

(505 ILCS 5/5) (from Ch. 5, par. 1005) Sec. 5. Agricultural Areas; Creation. Any owner or owners of land may submit a proposal to the county board for the creation of an agricultural area within such county. An agricultural area, at the creation of any such area, shall not be les…

(505 ILCS 90/5) (from Ch. 5, par. 65) Sec. 5. The Department shall inspect at least once each year all nurseries in the State of Illinois as to whether they are infested with insect pests or infected with plant diseases. The Department has authority to collect specimens of plant …

(505 ILCS 87/5) Sec. 5. Purpose. The Act's purpose is to encourage and protect the sustainable cultivation of fresh produce at all levels of production, including on residential property for personal consumption or non-commercial sharing. (Source: P.A. 102-180, eff. 1-1-22.)…

(505 ILCS 10/5) Sec. 5. Agricultural experiences. (a) In this Section, "agricultural experience" means any agriculture-related activity, as a secondary use in conjunction with agricultural production, on a farm which activity is open to the public with the intended purpose of pro…

(505 ILCS 82/5) Sec. 5. Findings. It is the intent of this Act to provide a solid base of State funding for public food and agricultural research programs in Illinois while fostering public confidence in this research through public participation. Blessed with rich agricultural s…

(505 ILCS 17/5) Sec. 5. Definitions. As used in this Act, unless the context otherwise requires: "Capital investment" means a purchase or lease of any of the following: (1) A structure used for producing or storing a commodity required to be provided by the producer under the ter…

(505 ILCS 135/5) (from Ch. 5, par. 2655) Sec. 5. There is hereby created the Sustainable Agriculture Committee which shall consist of 7 members as follows: one member representing and appointed by the Governor; one member representing and appointed by the Board of Higher Educatio…

(505 ILCS 80/5) (from Ch. 5, par. 55.5) Sec. 5. Labeling. (a) Any fertilizer or custom blend distributed in this State in non-bulk containers shall have placed on or affixed to the container a label setting forth in clearly legible form the following information: (1) net weight; …

(505 ILCS 145/5) Sec. 5. Legislative purpose. The following is declared to be the legislative policy of this Act: (1) to foster development of new markets for wheat and wheat products; (2) to provide research needed to improve the efficiency of the wheat production, marketing and…

(505 ILCS 106/5) Sec. 5. Program established. The Department of Agriculture shall establish the Illinois Rivers-Friendly Farmer Program to recognize farmers helping to protect and enhance the State's rivers. (Source: P.A. 91-570, eff. 1-1-00.)

(505 ILCS 57/5) Sec. 5. Family farmer. "Family farmer" means an individual who is a resident of Illinois and owns or leases land in Illinois that is used as a farm as that term is defined in Section 1-60 of the Property Tax Code. (Source: P.A. 91-191, eff. 7-20-99.)

(505 ILCS 147/5) Sec. 5. Purpose. The primary purpose of this Act is to promote the State's welfare by protecting landowners during the construction and deconstruction of commercial renewable energy facilities. (Source: P.A. 99-132, eff. 7-24-15; 100-598, eff. 6-29-18.)

(505 ILCS 95/5) (from Ch. 5, par. 1905) Sec. 5. Any milk promotion program proposed or adopted under this Act may include any of the following: a. Market development and research programs; b. Market promotion, education and public relations programs; c. Market information service…

(505 ILCS 150/5) Sec. 5. State agency webpage requirements. (a) Each State agency that maintains an Internet website may, subject to appropriation, include hypertext links to websites containing information on ethanol and biodiesel fuels. These hypertext links shall include any w…

(505 ILCS 30/5) (from Ch. 56 1/2, par. 66.5) Sec. 5. Labeling. (a) Any commercial feed, except customer-formula feed, distributed in this State shall be accompanied by a legible label bearing the following information: (1) The net weight. (2) The product and brand name, if any, u…

(505 ILCS 110/5) (from Ch. 5, par. 405) Sec. 5. Prohibitions. It is unlawful for any person to sell, offer for sale, expose for sale or transport for sale any agricultural, vegetable or other seeds designated by the Department of Agriculture within this State: (1) Without an annu…