Chapter 510 — ANIMALS

(510 ILCS 30/1.14) Sec. 1.14. Cattle. The term "cattle" means any member of the family bovidae of the genus bos, including all exotic types of cattle and oxen but excluding antelope, sheep, and goats. (Source: P.A. 90-192, eff. 7-24-97.)

(510 ILCS 30/1.15) Sec. 1.15. Bison. The term "bison" means any member of the genus bison, including buffalo, exotic types of buffalo, and crossbred bison or buffalo such as beefalo and cattalo. (Source: P.A. 90-192, eff. 7-24-97.)

(510 ILCS 30/1.16) Sec. 1.16. Designated brucellosis epidemiologist. The term "designated brucellosis epidemiologist" means an epidemiologist who has demonstrated the knowledge and ability to perform the functions required by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and who has been se…

(510 ILCS 30/1.2) (from Ch. 8, par. 134.2) Sec. 1.2. The term "bovine brucellosis" or "brucellosis" means the disease wherein an animal of the bovine species is infected with Brucella microorganisms irrespective of the occurrence or absence of clinical signs of bovine infectious …

(510 ILCS 30/1.3) (from Ch. 8, par. 134.3) Sec. 1.3. The term "official test" means any test for the detection of bovine brucellosis, approved by the Department and the United States Department of Agriculture, which is based on the use of a standardized suspension (antigen) of Br…

(510 ILCS 30/1.4) (from Ch. 8, par. 134.4) Sec. 1.4. "Ring test" means the abortus brucella ring test, the same being a diagnostic test of milk or cream to detect the presence of brucellosis in the herd in which such milk or cream was produced. (Source: Laws 1959, p. 2257.)

(510 ILCS 30/1.5) (from Ch. 8, par. 134.5) Sec. 1.5. The term "infected animal" or "reactor" means an animal which has given positive reaction to an official test for the detection of brucellosis and has been so classified after review by the designated brucellosis epidemiologist…

(510 ILCS 30/1.6) (from Ch. 8, par. 134.6) Sec. 1.6. The term "accredited veterinarian" means a veterinarian who is licensed by the state in which he practices, is approved by the State Animal Health Official of that state, and is accredited by the Animal and Plant Health Inspect…

(510 ILCS 30/1.7) (from Ch. 8, par. 134.7) Sec. 1.7. The term "quarantine" means a condition in which cattle shall be kept separate and apart from and not allowed to come in contact in any way with other cattle. (Source: Laws 1959, p. 2257.)

(510 ILCS 30/1.8) (from Ch. 8, par. 134.8) Sec. 1.8. The term "restriction" or "restricted" means a condition in which cattle shall be kept on certain designated premises and shall not be allowed to come in contact in any way with cattle from other premises. (Source: Laws 1959, p…

(510 ILCS 30/1.9) Sec. 1.9. (Repealed). (Source: P.A. 91-457, eff. 1-1-00. Repealed by P.A. 97-25, eff. 6-28-11.)

(510 ILCS 30/10) (from Ch. 8, par. 143) Sec. 10. The Department may make and adopt reasonable rules and regulations for the administration and enforcement of the provisions of this Act. The Department, or its representatives, in performing the duties vested in it under this Act i…

(510 ILCS 30/11) (from Ch. 8, par. 144) Sec. 11. Administrative penalties. Any person violating any provision of this Act or of any rule, regulation or order of the Department issued pursuant to this Act may be ordered, following an administrative hearing, to pay the following ad…

(510 ILCS 30/11.10) Sec. 11.10. Hearing rules. The Illinois Administrative Procedure Act and the Illinois Department of Agriculture rules adopted under that Act apply to hearings under this Act. (Source: P.A. 89-154, eff. 7-19-95.)

(510 ILCS 30/11.15) Sec. 11.15. Judicial review. All final administrative decisions of the Department are subject to judicial review under Article III of the Code of Civil Procedure and its rules. The term "administrative decision" is defined as in Section 3-101 of the Code of Ci…

(510 ILCS 30/11.5) Sec. 11.5. Subpoenas. The Department, over the signature of the Director, is authorized to subpoena and bring before the Department any person or persons in this State and to take testimony either orally or by deposition or by exhibit, with the same fees and mi…

(510 ILCS 30/14) (from Ch. 8, par. 146) Sec. 14. Vaccines. The use of vaccines containing Brucella microorganisms shall be permitted in the manner and upon the conditions hereinafter set forth. Only vaccines produced under license of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service…

(510 ILCS 30/14b) (from Ch. 8, par. 146b) Sec. 14b. (Repealed). (Source: Repealed by P.A. 88-91.)

(510 ILCS 30/15) (from Ch. 8, par. 147) Sec. 15. Any veterinarian administering any vaccines containing Brucella microorganisms or making any test for bovine brucellosis shall report same to the Department within 30 days, on forms to be furnished by the Department. (Source: P.A. …

(510 ILCS 30/15a) (from Ch. 8, par. 147a) Sec. 15a. No person, firm or corporation shall operate a laboratory in this State for the purpose of conducting tests for bovine brucellosis for others, nor shall any person, firm or corporation conduct such tests for others, without firs…

(510 ILCS 30/17) (from Ch. 8, par. 148a) Sec. 17. Cattle moving intrastate. Female cattle more than 6 months of age and bulls more than 18 months of age moving intrastate may, by regulation, be required to be tested and found negative for brucellosis prior to movement and be acco…

(510 ILCS 30/17a) (from Ch. 8, par. 148b) Sec. 17a. Nothing in this Act shall be construed as preventing the movement of cattle into stockyards registered under the Packers and Stockyards Act, a State-Federal approved slaughtering establishment, or a marketing center approved by …

(510 ILCS 30/17b) (from Ch. 8, par. 148b.1) Sec. 17b. This Act shall be known and may be cited as the "Illinois Bovine Brucellosis Eradication Act". (Source: P.A. 78-818.)

(510 ILCS 30/2) (from Ch. 8, par. 135) Sec. 2. The Department of Agriculture is authorized and directed to cooperate with the United States Department of Agriculture in the eradication of bovine brucellosis in domestic cattle in this State. (Source: P.A. 78-818.)

(510 ILCS 30/3) (from Ch. 8, par. 136) Sec. 3. All owners of dairy or breeding cattle within the State of Illinois shall submit their cattle for an official test for the detection of brucellosis upon request by the Department, and shall provide the necessary facilities for making…

(510 ILCS 30/3b) (from Ch. 8, par. 136b) Sec. 3b. Quarantine. Herds which disclose reactors shall be quarantined until depopulated or official tests indicate brucellosis infection no longer exists in the herd. Unless there is a negative complete herd test within six months after …

(510 ILCS 30/4) (from Ch. 8, par. 137) Sec. 4. If State funds are available for paying indemnity, the Department shall pay to the owner of each infected animal an indemnity of $50 for any grade animal and $100 for any registered animal, except that steers so destroyed shall not b…

(510 ILCS 30/5) (from Ch. 8, par. 138) Sec. 5. When one or more animals in a herd have been classified as reactors to an official test, the entire herd, except steers, spayed heifers and calves under 6 months of age, shall be quarantined immediately and the owner so notified. An …

(510 ILCS 30/5.1) (from Ch. 8, par. 138.1) Sec. 5.1. Steers, spayed heifers or calves under 6 months of age may enter Illinois when accompanied by an official health certificate or by prior permit from the Department. (Source: P.A. 83-760.)

(510 ILCS 30/6) (from Ch. 8, par. 139) Sec. 6. No dairy or breeding cattle more than 6 months of age shall be imported into the State of Illinois unless they are accompanied by an official interstate health certificate showing the cattle negative to an official test for brucellos…

(510 ILCS 30/6.1) (from Ch. 8, par. 139.1) Sec. 6.1. Shipping of dairy or breeding cattle. The Department may require that no dairy or breeding cattle more than 6 months of age shall be shipped from any livestock auction markets or marketing centers in Illinois consigned to any p…

(510 ILCS 30/6.2) (from Ch. 8, par. 139.2) Sec. 6.2. Entry into State without test. Except as otherwise provided in this Act, dairy and breeding cattle may enter Illinois without an official test for brucellosis when accompanied by an interstate health certificate approved by the…

(510 ILCS 30/6.3) (from Ch. 8, par. 139.3) Sec. 6.3. Female cattle of the beef breeds over 6 and under 18 months of age, for feeding and grazing purposes only, may enter the State or may be shipped from marketing centers or auction markets within the State without test for brucel…

(510 ILCS 30/6.4) (from Ch. 8, par. 139.4) Sec. 6.4. Female cattle of the beef breeds 18 months of age or older. Female cattle of the beef breeds 18 months of age and over, for feeding and grazing purposes only, may enter the State, provided that such cattle are accompanied by an…

(510 ILCS 30/6.5) (from Ch. 8, par. 139.5) Sec. 6.5. Bulls over 18 months of age, springer heifers and cows, or heifers and cows with calves, are classed as breeding cattle and as such must comply with the requirements governing breeding cattle. (Source: P.A. 87-160.)

(510 ILCS 30/6.6) (from Ch. 8, par. 139.6) Sec. 6.6. Subject to the minimum requirements set forth in Sections 6 to 6.4, both inclusive, the Department is empowered to permit dairy and breeding cattle to enter this State from any other state or territory upon the same terms and c…

(510 ILCS 30/6.7) (from Ch. 8, par. 139.7) Sec. 6.7. Bison, except steers, spayed heifers, or calves under 6 months of age, may be imported into Illinois if consigned direct for immediate slaughter to an approved slaughtering establishment and accompanied by a consignment certifi…

(510 ILCS 30/6.71) (from Ch. 8, par. 139.71) Sec. 6.71. Except as otherwise provided in this Act, no female bison or bulls more than 6 months of age shall be loaned, leased, traded or sold in this State, except for slaughter, unless such bison either: 1. Have been tested for bruc…

(510 ILCS 30/6.8) (from Ch. 8, par. 139.8) Sec. 6.8. Cattle for immediate slaughter consigned to a recognized slaughtering establishment may be shipped into Illinois without a brucellosis test or health certificate, however, such cattle shall be accompanied by a consignment docum…

(510 ILCS 30/7) (from Ch. 8, par. 140) Sec. 7. Before accepting any cattle or bison for shipment into the State of Illinois or consigned to points within the State of Illinois, every person, transportation company or truck operator shall require that a certificate of health or pe…

(510 ILCS 30/9) (from Ch. 8, par. 142) Sec. 9. The Department shall make rules and regulations relating to cattle under quarantine and restriction and the owner of cattle under quarantine or restriction shall comply with all reasonable quarantine or restriction measures which may…

(510 ILCS 35/1) (from Ch. 8, par. 87) Sec. 1. Definitions. Unless the context otherwise requires, the words, terms and phrases used in this Act have the meanings ascribed to them in the following Sections. (Source: P.A. 90-192, eff. 7-24-97.)

(510 ILCS 35/1.1) (from Ch. 8, par. 87.1) Sec. 1.1. "Accredited veterinarian" means a veterinarian who is licensed by the State in which he practices, is approved by the State Animal Health Official of that State and is accredited by the United States Department of Agriculture. (…

(510 ILCS 35/1.10) Sec. 1.10. Bison. "Bison" means any member of the genus bison, including buffalo, exotic types of buffalo, and crossbred bison or buffalo such as beefalo and cattalo. (Source: P.A. 90-192, eff. 7-24-97.)

(510 ILCS 35/1.11) Sec. 1.11. Sheep and goats. "Sheep" and "goats" mean any member of the family bovidae of the subfamily Caprinae, which includes all domestic and wild members of the subfamily. (Source: P.A. 90-192, eff. 7-24-97.)

(510 ILCS 35/1.12) Sec. 1.12. Antelope. "Antelope" means any member of the family bovidae of the subfamily Antilopinae. (Source: P.A. 90-192, eff. 7-24-97.)

(510 ILCS 35/1.13) Sec. 1.13. Cervidae or cervid. "Cervidae" or "cervid" means any member of the family cervidae, including all types of domestic deer, moose, and elk maintained in captivity. (Source: P.A. 90-192, eff. 7-24-97.)

(510 ILCS 35/1.14) Sec. 1.14. Auction market. "Auction market" means a licensed livestock facility (stockyard or livestock market under State and federal veterinary supervision) where livestock is assembled. (Source: P.A. 91-457, eff. 1-1-00.)

(510 ILCS 35/1.15) Sec. 1.15. Marketing center. "Marketing center" means an approved livestock facility (stockyard or livestock market under State and federal veterinary supervision) where livestock is assembled and that has been approved by the U.S. Department of Agriculture und…

(510 ILCS 35/1.3) (from Ch. 8, par. 87.3) Sec. 1.3. Quarantine. "Quarantine" means condition in which members of the families bovidae or cervidae as defined in this Act shall be kept separate and apart from, and not allowed to come in contact in any way with, other cattle, bison,…