Chapter 505 — AGRICULTURE

(505 ILCS 130/2) (from Ch. 5, par. 552) Sec. 2. This Act shall be known and may be cited as the "Soybean Marketing Act". (Source: P.A. 78-739.)

(505 ILCS 130/20) (from Ch. 5, par. 570) Sec. 20. Any due and payable assessment required under the provisions of any marketing program created under this Act constitutes a personal debt of every person so assessed or who otherwise owes such assessment. Such assessment is due and…

(505 ILCS 130/21) (from Ch. 5, par. 571) Sec. 21. Upon termination of any marketing program, all remaining unobligated funds shall be refunded on a pro rata basis to the persons from whom the funds were collected in the preceding 2 years. If the program operating board finds that…

(505 ILCS 130/22) (from Ch. 5, par. 572) Sec. 22. No person shall knowingly fail or refuse to comply with any requirement of this Act where obligated to comply by a duly approved marketing program. The program operating board may institute any action which is necessary to enforce…

(505 ILCS 130/23) (from Ch. 5, par. 573) Sec. 23. The operation of any marketing program or any part thereof may be temporarily suspended for any reasonable cause by the program operating board, for any period of time not to exceed one growing and marketing season. (Source: P.A. …

(505 ILCS 130/24) (from Ch. 5, par. 574) Sec. 24. If any provision of this Act or application thereof to any person or circumstances is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of this Act which can be given effect without the invalid applic…

(505 ILCS 130/25) (from Ch. 5, par. 575) Sec. 25. Sections 7 and 15 of this Act shall not be subject to Sections 5-35, 5-40, 5-100, 5-105, 5-110, 5-115, 5-120, 5-125, and 5-130 of the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act. (Source: P.A. 88-45.)

(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 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 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 130/6) (from Ch. 5, par. 556) Sec. 6. A marketing program proposal or a proposed amendment to an existing marketing program may be requested by petition to the Director by 2500 producers of soybeans, with at least 10 signers of such petition from each of 50 counties. (S…

(505 ILCS 130/7) (from Ch. 5, par. 557) Sec. 7. If any marketing program or amendment to an existing marketing program is proposed under Section 6 of this Act, the Director shall appoint a temporary operating committee consisting of 7 members who are soybean producers to develop …

(505 ILCS 130/8) (from Ch. 5, par. 558) Sec. 8. Within 90 days after final approval by the temporary operating committee of any proposed marketing program, the Director shall determine by referendum in accordance with this Section and Section 11 of this Act whether the affected p…

(505 ILCS 130/9) (from Ch. 5, par. 559) Sec. 9. Prior to the consideration of any proposed marketing program or amendment, the Director may require the applicants therefor to deposit with him such funds, not to exceed $5,000, as may be necessary to defray the expenses of preparin…

(505 ILCS 135/1) (from Ch. 5, par. 2651) Sec. 1. This Act shall be known and may be cited as the Sustainable Agriculture Act. (Source: P.A. 86-1022.)

(505 ILCS 135/2) (from Ch. 5, par. 2652) Sec. 2. Findings. It is the intent of this Act to provide for funding of the developmental research program that serves production agriculture in Illinois. Illinois is blessed with some of the richest agricultural soils and the most favora…

(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 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 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 135/6) (from Ch. 5, par. 2656) Sec. 6. (Repealed). (Source: P.A. 86-1022. Repealed by P.A. 92-110, eff. 7-20-01.)

(505 ILCS 140/0.01) (from Ch. 19, par. 128.01) Sec. 0.01. Short title. This Act may be cited as the Watershed Improvement Act. (Source: P.A. 86-1324.)

(505 ILCS 140/1) (from Ch. 19, par. 128.1) Sec. 1. The General Assembly of the State of Illinois finds that watershed protection offers a sound approach to flood prevention, provides proper management for surface water resources and for the maximum development of surface water st…

(505 ILCS 140/2) (from Ch. 19, par. 128.2) Sec. 2. When used in this Act: "Department" means the Department of Agriculture of the State of Illinois. "Local Watershed Organization" means and includes soil conservation districts, subdistricts of soil conservation districts, river c…

(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 145/1) Sec. 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the Wheat Development Act. (Source: P.A. 90-377, eff. 8-14-97.)

(505 ILCS 145/10) Sec. 10. Definitions. For the purpose of this Act, unless the context clearly requires otherwise: "Bushel" means 60 pounds of wheat by weight. "Department" means the Department of Agriculture. "Director" means the Director of Agriculture. "Eligible voter" means …

(505 ILCS 145/100) Sec. 100. Amendments; hearings; referendum. A proposed amendment to an existing wheat development program may be requested by petition to the Director by 5% of the affected producers from across the State or by a two-thirds majority vote of the wheat developmen…

(505 ILCS 145/105) Sec. 105. Suspension of program. The operation of a wheat development program or any part thereof may be temporarily suspended for any reasonable cause by the wheat development board, for any period of time not to exceed one growing and marketing season. (Sourc…

(505 ILCS 145/110) Sec. 110. Administrative Procedure Act; application. Sections 25 and 30 of this Act shall not be subject to Sections 5-35, 5-40, 5-100, 5-105, 5-110, 5-115, 5-120, 5-125, and 5-130 of the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act. (Source: P.A. 90-377, eff. 8-14-97…

(505 ILCS 145/15) Sec. 15. Wheat development programs; requirements. A wheat development program proposed or adopted under this Act shall include where applicable the following: (1) a definition of terms; (2) the purpose of the program; (3) the maximum assessment rates and equita…

(505 ILCS 145/199) Sec. 199. Effective date. This Act takes effect upon becoming law. (Source: P.A. 90-377, eff. 8-14-97.)

(505 ILCS 145/20) Sec. 20. Optional programs; contracts; political activities. A wheat development program proposed or adopted under this Act may include any of the following: (1) Wheat development and research programs. (2) Wheat promotion, education and public relations program…

(505 ILCS 145/25) Sec. 25. Temporary program committee; proposals; procedures. After the effective date of this Act if there are sponsors willing and able to meet the requirements of Section 35, the Director shall appoint a temporary wheat development program committee consisting…

(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 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 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 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 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 145/50) Sec. 50. Wheat Development board; officers; expenses. A wheat development program established under this Act shall provide for a wheat development board consisting of at least one member from each district which will be charged with the administration of the pro…

(505 ILCS 145/55) Sec. 55. Elections; candidates; vacancies. For the initial board any wheat producer may be elected only if he first has his name placed on the ballot by filing with the Director a petition containing a number of signatures equal to the lesser of 50 or 5% of thos…

(505 ILCS 145/60) Sec. 60. Duties. The duties and responsibilities of the wheat development board shall be prescribed in the authority for each wheat development program and to the extent applicable shall include the following: (1) to develop and direct the wheat development prog…

(505 ILCS 145/65) Sec. 65. Director; duties. For any wheat development program approved by referendum under this Act the Director shall: (1) take steps to insure that adequate and proper records are kept and that an annual audit summary is available to all program participants; (…

(505 ILCS 145/70) Sec. 70. Assessments. A properly qualified wheat development program shall provide for assessments against producers of the affected commodity to defray the costs of the activities provided for in the wheat development program. Assessments authorized in a wheat …

(505 ILCS 145/75) Sec. 75. Refunds. A producer who has sold wheat and has an assessment deducted from the sale price may, by application in writing to the board, secure a refund in the amount deducted. The refund shall be payable only if the application has been made to the board…

(505 ILCS 145/80) Sec. 80. Collection of assessments; penalties; actions. Persons who collect wheat development program assessment funds pursuant to Section 70 of this Act shall remit those funds to the wheat development board which shall deposit the funds in an account to be use…

(505 ILCS 145/85) Sec. 85. Reports; audit. The wheat development board shall publish annually an activity and financial report for the wheat development program. The report shall be available to all of the affected producers of the wheat development program. All expenditures unde…

(505 ILCS 145/90) Sec. 90. Termination of program; unobligated funds. Upon termination of a wheat development program, all remaining unobligated funds shall be refunded to the Illinois Department of Agriculture to be used for wheat development programs. (Source: P.A. 90-377, eff.…

(505 ILCS 145/95) Sec. 95. Enforcement; actions; injunctions. No person shall knowingly fail or refuse to comply with any requirement of this Act where obligated to comply by a duly approved wheat development program. The wheat development board may institute any action necessary…

(505 ILCS 147/1) Sec. 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the Renewable Energy Facilities Agricultural Impact Mitigation Act. (Source: P.A. 99-132, eff. 7-24-15; 100-598, eff. 6-29-18.)

(505 ILCS 147/10) Sec. 10. Definitions. As used in this Act: "Abandonment of a commercial wind energy facility" means when deconstruction has not been completed within 18 months after the commercial wind energy facility reaches the end of its useful life. For purposes of this def…