Chapter 505, AGRICULTURE

(505 ILCS 30/10) (from Ch. 56 1/2, par. 66.10) Sec. 10. Rules and regulations. (a) The Director is hereby charged with the enforcement of this Act and is empowered to promulgate and adopt, after due notice and public hearing, such reasonable rules and regulations as may be necess…

(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…

(505 ILCS 57/10) Sec. 10. Cooperative Development Board. The Cooperative Extension Service of the College of Agriculture of the University of Illinois shall create a Cooperative Development Board. Subject to appropriation, the Board shall establish, assist, and enhance the develo…

(505 ILCS 25/10) (from Ch. 5, par. 1410) Sec. 10. Refunds. (a) Any seller of cattle who has had monies deducted from his gross sales receipts under the provisions of this Act, shall be entitled to a prompt and full refund. Any seller of cattle who has had monies deducted from his…

(505 ILCS 95/10) (from Ch. 5, par. 1910) Sec. 10. Any milk promotion program established under this Act shall provide for a Milk Promotion Board which is charged with the administration of the program. The Board shall consist of members elected from dairy cooperatives which have …

(505 ILCS 120/10) (from Ch. 5, par. 2801-10) Sec. 10. Definitions. As used in this Act: "Brand" means a term, design, trademark, product name, or other specific designation under which individual soil amendments are distributed. "Bulk" means in a nonpackaged form. "Department" me…

(505 ILCS 40/10) (from Ch. 5, par. 710) Sec. 10. The corn marketing program established by 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 by written peti…

(505 ILCS 92/10) Sec. 10. Findings. (a) The General Assembly finds that the following conditions exist in this State: (1) Small fruit, vegetable, and livestock farmers are vital to the health and wealth of Illinois communities, yet Illinois does not currently have infrastructure …

(505 ILCS 45/10) (from Ch. 5, par. 250) Sec. 10. Reports. The county extension councils shall submit an annual financial report in writing to the county extension board, and the county extension board shall report to the county governing board. (Source: P.A. 77-2729.)

(505 ILCS 90/10) (from Ch. 5, par. 70) Sec. 10. If it is found that any certificate issued or approved by the Department is being used in connection with nursery stock or other plants which have not been inspected, or which are infested with insect pests or infected with plant di…

(505 ILCS 17/10) Sec. 10. Limited applicability. This Act shall not apply to a production contract under the provisions of which the commodity is to be delivered by the producer to the contractor or the contractor's designee within 30 days after the date of the production agreeme…

(505 ILCS 5/10) (from Ch. 5, par. 1010) Sec. 10. Adoption of Plan by County Board. The county board, after receiving the reports of the county committee and other comments, and after such public hearing, may adopt as a plan the proposal or any modification of the proposal it deem…

(505 ILCS 130/10) (from Ch. 5, par. 560) Sec. 10. In any referendum under this Act, voting shall be by ballot cast by eligible voters at geographically located polling places throughout the State. Any producer who is qualified under any marketing program is entitled to one vote. …

(505 ILCS 72/10) Sec. 10. Definitions. In this Act: "Department" means the Department of Agriculture. "Director" means the Director of Agriculture. "Socially disadvantaged farmers" means a farmer who is a member of a socially disadvantaged group. "Socially disadvantaged group" me…

(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 120/100) (from Ch. 5, par. 2801-100) Sec. 100. This Act takes effect upon becoming law. (Source: P.A. 87-394.)

(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 90/11) (from Ch. 5, par. 71) Sec. 11. It shall be unlawful for any person to bring or cause to be brought into this State any nursery stock unless there is plainly and legibly marked thereon or affixed thereto, or on, or to the car or other vehicles carrying the same, o…

(505 ILCS 45/11) (from Ch. 5, par. 251) Sec. 11. Supplemental to other acts. The provisions of the Act shall not be construed or held to repeal "An act to enable the county boards to appropriate funds for the use of soil and crop improvement and home improvement associations of t…

(505 ILCS 40/11) (from Ch. 5, par. 711) Sec. 11. Any corn marketing program established under this Act shall provide for a corn marketing board consisting of at least 15 members who are charged with the administration of the program. The board shall consist of one member elected …

(505 ILCS 95/11) (from Ch. 5, par. 1911) Sec. 11. All candidates for the Milk Promotion Board shall be natural persons who are milk producers. A vacancy on the Milk Promotion Board during the term of office that represents a dairy cooperative shall be filled by the Milk Promotion…

(505 ILCS 110/11) (from Ch. 5, par. 411) Sec. 11. Seizure. Any lot of agricultural, vegetable or other seeds designated by the Department of Agriculture not in compliance with the provisions of this Act shall be subject to seizure on complaint of the Director of the Department of…

(505 ILCS 5/11) (from Ch. 5, par. 1011) Sec. 11. Requirement that Description of Agricultural Areas be filed with County Clerk and Recorder. Upon the creation or alteration of an agricultural area, the description thereof shall be filed by the county board with the county clerk. …

(505 ILCS 115/11) (from Ch. 5, par. 1061) Sec. 11. Any sheep and wool production development and marketing program established under this Act shall provide for a sheep and wool production development and marketing board consisting of at least 7 members who are charged with the ad…

(505 ILCS 30/11) (from Ch. 56 1/2, par. 66.11) Sec. 11. Detained commercial feeds. (a) "Withdrawal from distribution" orders: When the Director or his authorized agent has reasonable cause to believe any lot of commercial feed is being distributed in violation of any of the provi…

(505 ILCS 100/11) (from Ch. 5, par. 961) Sec. 11. When it appears to a Control Authority that upon any tract of land under its jurisdiction there is an infestation of noxious weeds beyond the ability of the owner and the person in control of such land to eradicate, the Control Au…

(505 ILCS 80/11) (from Ch. 5, par. 55.11) Sec. 11. Misbranding or adulteration. It is unlawful for any entity to distribute a fertilizer in this State that is misbranded or adulterated within the meaning of Section 3 of this Act or the rules adopted by the Department. (Source: P.…

(505 ILCS 25/11) (from Ch. 5, par. 1411) Sec. 11. Surety bond. (a) Any person authorized by the Checkoff Division to receive or disburse funds, as provided by the Act, shall post with the Checkoff Division a surety bond in the amount deemed appropriate by the Checkoff Division. (…

(505 ILCS 130/11) (from Ch. 5, par. 561) Sec. 11. The marketing program established by this Act shall remain in effect for 5 years and shall automatically be extended from year to year unless a referendum election for continued approval is requested by written petition of no less…

(505 ILCS 30/11.1) (from Ch. 56 1/2, par. 66.11-1) Sec. 11.1. Prohibited Acts. It shall be unlawful for any person to: (a) Manufacture or distribute any commercial feed that is adulterated or misbranded. (b) Adulterate or misbrand any commercial feed. (c) Remove or dispose of a c…

(505 ILCS 110/11.1) (from Ch. 5, par. 411.1) Sec. 11.1. Any seed permit holder who acquires agricultural seed for resale and conditioning from Illinois producers thereof shall document all such seed acquisition transactions through the use of a seed contract. Such contracts shall…

(505 ILCS 110/11.2) (from Ch. 5, par. 411.2) Sec. 11.2. In all cases wherein compliance with Section 11.1 of this Act is required, there shall be maintained a full accounting of the final disposition of all seed purchased in accordance with Section 11 of this Act, indicating the …

(505 ILCS 110/11.3) (from Ch. 5, par. 411.3) Sec. 11.3. All seed disposed of by any seed permit holder through grain marketing channels must be marketed through a person licensed under "An Act to license and regulate grain dealers engaged in the business of purchasing grain from …

(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 115/12) (from Ch. 5, par. 1062) Sec. 12. For the initial board any sheep and/or wool producer may be elected only if he first has his name placed on the ballot by filing a petition with the Director containing 50 signatures, of those producers in his district qualified …

(505 ILCS 100/12) (from Ch. 5, par. 962) Sec. 12. The cost of controlling and eradicating noxious weeds on all land, including highways, roadways, streets, alleys and rights-of-way, owned or controlled by a State department, agency, commission or board shall be paid by the State …

(505 ILCS 110/12) (from Ch. 5, par. 412) Sec. 12. If a seed dealer violates any of the provisions of this Act, his or her permit may be removed from his or her premises by any Department employee charged with the enforcement of this Act and returned to the Department. Such remova…

(505 ILCS 5/12) (from Ch. 5, par. 1012) Sec. 12. Petition for Withdrawal. Any person may submit a petition to the county board requesting the withdrawal of land from the agricultural area located within that county. Such petition must contain: 1. A statement indicating the propos…

(505 ILCS 30/12) (from Ch. 56 1/2, par. 66.12) Sec. 12. Penalties. (a) Any person convicted of violating provisions of this Act or the rules and regulations issued thereunder or who shall impede, obstruct, hinder or otherwise prevent or attempt to prevent the Director or his or h…

(505 ILCS 90/12) (from Ch. 5, par. 72) Sec. 12. Every nurseryman or nursery dealer who sells or gives away nursery stock in this State is hereby required to attach to the outside of each package, box, bale, or carload shipped, transported or delivered by any means, a tag or poste…

(505 ILCS 80/12) (from Ch. 5, par. 55.12) Sec. 12. Tonnage reports; records. (a) Any entity distributing fertilizer to a consumer or end user in this State shall provide the Director with a summary report on or before the 10th day of each month covering the shipments made during …

(505 ILCS 130/12) (from Ch. 5, par. 562) Sec. 12. Any marketing program established under this Act shall provide for a program operating board consisting of at least 24 members who are charged with the administration of the program. The board shall consist of one member elected f…

(505 ILCS 40/12) (from Ch. 5, par. 712) Sec. 12. For the initial board any corn producer may be elected only if he first has his name placed on the ballot by filing a petition with the Director containing a number of signatures, equal to the lesser of 200 or 5%, of those producer…

(505 ILCS 95/12) (from Ch. 5, par. 1912) Sec. 12. The duties and responsibilities of the Milk Promotion Board shall be prescribed in the authority for each milk promotion program and to the extent applicable shall include the following: a. To develop and direct the milk promotion…

(505 ILCS 90/13) (from Ch. 5, par. 73) Sec. 13. It shall be unlawful for any nurseryman or nursery dealer to sell, give away, carry, ship or deliver for carriage or shipment within the State any nursery stock unless such nursery stock has been officially inspected and a certifica…

(505 ILCS 110/13) (from Ch. 5, par. 413) Sec. 13. Violations and prosecutions. Every person, who by himself, his agents or employees violates any of the provisions of this Act, or any regulations issued hereunder, may for each offense be deemed guilty of a business offense and fi…

(505 ILCS 130/13) (from Ch. 5, par. 563) Sec. 13. For the initial board any soybean producer may become a candidate from a district and have his name placed on the ballot if he files a petition with the Director containing the signatures of 150 or 3%, whichever is less, of those …

(505 ILCS 5/13) (from Ch. 5, par. 1013) Sec. 13. Procedures for Consideration of Petition for Withdrawal. 1. Within 5 days after the receipt of a petition for withdrawal of land from an agricultural area, the county board shall provide notice of such petition by publishing a noti…

(505 ILCS 115/13) (from Ch. 5, par. 1063) Sec. 13. The duties and responsibilities of the sheep and wool production development and marketing board shall be prescribed in the authority for each sheep and wool production development and marketing program and to the extent applicab…

(505 ILCS 30/13) (from Ch. 56 1/2, par. 66.13) Sec. 13. Publications. The Director shall publish at least annually, in such forms as he may deem proper, information concerning the sales of commercial feeds, together with such data on their production and use as he may consider ad…