Chapter 510, ANIMALS

(510 ILCS 35/19) (from Ch. 8, par. 104a) Sec. 19. Penalty; quarantine. Any person violating any provision of this Act is guilty of a business offense and shall be punished by a fine of not less than $50 nor more than $1,000. In addition to the penalty herein provided, if any owne…

(510 ILCS 50/19) (from Ch. 8, par. 186) Sec. 19. Any railroad, truck, transportation or stockyard company violating any of the provisions of Section 18, or any of the rules of the Department referred to therein, shall be guilty of a business offense and shall be fined in any sum …

(510 ILCS 20/1a) (from Ch. 8, par. 123a) Sec. 1a. Definitions. As used in this Act, unless the context otherwise requires: "Abate" means the destruction or disinfection of bees, colonies, or items of bee equipment by burning or by treatment specified by the Department. "Apiary" m…

(510 ILCS 35/2) (from Ch. 8, par. 88) Sec. 2. Testing required. All owners of dairy or breeding cattle, bison, sheep, goats, antelope, or cervids within the State of Illinois shall submit their cattle, bison, sheep, goats, antelope, or cervids for a tuberculin test upon request o…

(510 ILCS 65/2) (from Ch. 8, par. 952) Sec. 2. Legislative intent. The General Assembly recognizes that equine infectious anemia is a serious disease in the equine industry. It is the intent of this legislation to protect the Illinois equine population from equine infectious anem…

(510 ILCS 15/2) (from Ch. 8, par. 204) Sec. 2. The Director of Agriculture is authorized to establish within the Department an Advisory Committee to be known as the Swine Disease Control Committee. Such committee shall consist of 5 producers of swine, 2 representatives of general…

(510 ILCS 75/2) (from Ch. 8, par. 229.52) Sec. 2. As used in this Act: (1) "Director" means the Director of the Department of Agriculture of the State of Illinois. (2) "Person" means any individual, partnership, corporation, or association doing business in this State, in whole o…

(510 ILCS 60/2) (from Ch. 8, par. 24a) Sec. 2. When fox, rabbit, mink, chinchilla, marten, fisher, muskrat, karakul and other fur bearing animals are raised in captivity for breeding or other useful purposes (a) such animals shall be deemed domestic animals; (b) such animals and …

(510 ILCS 20/2) (from Ch. 8, par. 124) Sec. 2. (a) Every person keeping one or more colonies of bees shall register with the Department annually. (b) Every person keeping one or more colonies of bees may be required to post his or her registration number in a prominent place with…

(510 ILCS 5/2) (from Ch. 8, par. 352) Sec. 2. As used in this Act, unless the context otherwise requires, the terms specified in the Sections following this Section and preceding Section 3 have the meanings ascribed to them in those Sections. (Source: P.A. 98-756, eff. 7-16-14.)…

(510 ILCS 90/2) (from Ch. 8, par. 802) Sec. 2. Definitions. As used in this Act, unless the context otherwise requires: "Animal" means cattle, goats, horses and ponies, sheep, swine, or any other animals of the bovine, caprine, equine, ovine, or porcine species. "Appraisal value"…

(510 ILCS 50/2) (from Ch. 8, par. 169) Sec. 2. Duty to investigate; rulemaking. It is the duty of the Department to investigate all cases or alleged cases coming to its knowledge of contamination or contagious and infectious diseases among animals within the State and to provide …

(510 ILCS 45/2) (from Ch. 8, par. 902) Sec. 2. As used in this Act: (a) "Carrier pigeon" means homing and racing pigeons which have the name of the owner stamped upon the wing or tail, or are banded upon the leg with the name or initials of the owner or with an identification or …

(510 ILCS 70/2) (from Ch. 8, par. 702) Sec. 2. As used in this Act, unless the context otherwise requires, the terms specified in the Sections following this Section and preceding Section 3 have the meanings ascribed to them in those Sections. (Source: P.A. 99-78, eff. 7-20-15.)…

(510 ILCS 40/2) (from Ch. 8, par. 33.62) Sec. 2. As used in this Act, unless the context otherwise requires, the terms specified in Section 2.01 through 2.05 have the meanings ascribed to them in those Sections. (Source: P.A. 79-880.)

(510 ILCS 100/2) (from Ch. 8, par. 502) Sec. 2. As used in this Act, unless the context otherwise requires, words and phrases have the meaning ascribed to them in Section 2.1 through 2.10. (Source: P.A. 77-1731.)

(510 ILCS 95/2) (from Ch. 8, par. 148g) Sec. 2. No person shall lease, loan, trade or sell any swine 4 months of age and over for breeding purposes, or offer or receive the services of any male swine for breeding purposes, unless such swine are accompanied by an official brucello…

(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 85/2) (from Ch. 8, par. 132) Sec. 2. For the purpose of classification of hatcheries and poultry flocks as authorized in Section 1 of this Act, the Department may, by rules and regulations, adopt terminology in such regard as it may deem appropriate. (Source: P.A. 76-23…

(510 ILCS 20/2-1) Sec. 2-1. Nuisances. All bees, colonies, or items of bee equipment, where bee diseases, bee parasites or exotic strains of bees exist; or hives that cannot be readily inspected; or colonies that are not registered, are declared to be nuisances to be regulated as…

(510 ILCS 20/2-2) Sec. 2-2. Indemnity. If State funds are available for paying indemnity, the Department shall pay to the registrant of the bees an indemnity of $25 for each colony destroyed by the Department. (Source: P.A. 88-138.)

(510 ILCS 20/2-4) (Text of Section before amendment by P.A. 104-713) Sec. 2-4. Right of entry. The Department shall have the power to inspect or cause to be inspected from time to time any bees, colonies, items of bee equipment or apiary. For the purpose of inspection, the Direct…

(510 ILCS 5/2.01) (from Ch. 8, par. 352.01) Sec. 2.01. Administrator. "Administrator" means a veterinarian licensed by the State of Illinois and appointed pursuant to this Act, or a non-veterinarian may serve as Administrator under this Act. In the event the Administrator is not …

(510 ILCS 70/2.01) (from Ch. 8, par. 702.01) Sec. 2.01. "Animal" means every living creature, domestic or wild, but does not include man. (Source: P.A. 78-905.)

(510 ILCS 40/2.01) (from Ch. 8, par. 33.62-01) Sec. 2.01. "Department" means the Department of Agriculture of the State of Illinois. (Source: P.A. 79-880.)

(510 ILCS 70/2.01a) Sec. 2.01a. Companion animal. "Companion animal" means an animal that is commonly considered to be, or is considered by the owner to be, a pet. "Companion animal" includes, but is not limited to, canines, felines, and equines. (Source: P.A. 92-454, eff. 1-1-02…

(510 ILCS 70/2.01b) Sec. 2.01b. Exigent circumstances. "Exigent circumstances" means a licensed veterinarian cannot be secured without undue delay and, in the opinion of the animal control warden, animal control administrator, Department of Agriculture investigator, approved huma…

(510 ILCS 70/2.01c) Sec. 2.01c. Service animal. "Service animal" means an animal trained in obedience and task skills to meet the needs of a person with a disability. (Source: P.A. 99-143, eff. 7-27-15.)

(510 ILCS 70/2.01d) Sec. 2.01d. Search and rescue dog. "Search and rescue dog" means any dog that is trained or is certified to locate persons lost on land or in water. (Source: P.A. 92-454, eff. 1-1-02.)

(510 ILCS 70/2.01e) Sec. 2.01e. Animal Control Administrator. "Animal Control Administrator" means a veterinarian licensed by the State of Illinois and appointed pursuant to the Animal Control Act, or his duly authorized representative. (Source: P.A. 92-454, eff. 1-1-02.)

(510 ILCS 70/2.01f) Sec. 2.01f. Animal control facility. "Animal control facility" means any facility operated by or under contract for the State, county, or any municipal corporation or political subdivision of the State for the purpose of impounding or harboring seized, stray, …

(510 ILCS 70/2.01g) Sec. 2.01g. Animal Control Warden. "Animal Control Warden" means any person appointed by the Administrator and approved by the Board to perform duties as assigned by the Administrator to effectuate the Animal Control Act. (Source: P.A. 92-454, eff. 1-1-02.)…

(510 ILCS 70/2.01h) Sec. 2.01h. Animal shelter. "Animal shelter" means a facility operated, owned, or maintained by a duly incorporated humane society, animal welfare society, or other non-profit organization for the purpose of providing for and promoting the welfare, protection,…

(510 ILCS 40/2.02) (from Ch. 8, par. 33.62-02) Sec. 2.02. "Director" means the Director of the Department of Agriculture, or his duly appointed representative. (Source: P.A. 79-880.)

(510 ILCS 70/2.02) (from Ch. 8, par. 702.02) Sec. 2.02. "Department" means the Department of Agriculture. (Source: P.A. 78-905.)

(510 ILCS 5/2.02) (from Ch. 8, par. 352.02) Sec. 2.02. "Animal" means every living creature, other than man, which may be affected by rabies. (Source: P.A. 93-548, eff. 8-19-03.)

(510 ILCS 5/2.03) (from Ch. 8, par. 352.03) Sec. 2.03. "Animal Control Warden" means any person appointed by the Administrator to perform the duties set forth in this Act. (Source: P.A. 93-548, eff. 8-19-03.)

(510 ILCS 70/2.03) (from Ch. 8, par. 702.03) Sec. 2.03. "Department investigator" or "approved humane investigator" means a person employed by or approved by the Department to determine whether there has been a violation of this Act or an animal control warden or animal control a…

(510 ILCS 40/2.03) (from Ch. 8, par. 33.62-03) Sec. 2.03. "Person" means any individual, firm, association, partnership, corporation, or other legal entity, any public or private institution, the State of Illinois, or any municipal corporation or political subdivision of the Stat…

(510 ILCS 5/2.03a) Sec. 2.03a. "Business day" means any day including holidays that the animal control facility is open to the public for animal reclaims. (Source: P.A. 93-548, eff. 8-19-03.)

(510 ILCS 40/2.04) (from Ch. 8, par. 33.62-04) Sec. 2.04. "Livestock" means bison, cattle, swine, sheep, goats, or equidae. (Source: P.A. 79-880.)

(510 ILCS 70/2.04) (from Ch. 8, par. 702.04) Sec. 2.04. "Director" means the Director of Agriculture, or his duly appointed representative. (Source: P.A. 78-905.)

(510 ILCS 5/2.04) (from Ch. 8, par. 352.04) Sec. 2.04. "Board" means the county board in each county, as defined by Section 5-1004 of the Counties Code. (Source: P.A. 86-1475.)

(510 ILCS 5/2.04a) Sec. 2.04a. "Cat" means Felis catus. (Source: P.A. 93-548, eff. 8-19-03; 94-639, eff. 8-22-05.)

(510 ILCS 70/2.05) (from Ch. 8, par. 702.05) Sec. 2.05. "Humane society" means any chartered, not for profit organization authorized to do business in this State and organized for the purpose of preventing cruelty to animals and promoting humane care and treatment of animals. (So…

(510 ILCS 40/2.05) (from Ch. 8, par. 33.62-05) Sec. 2.05. "Brand" means an identification mark burned into the hide of a live animal by a hot iron or another method approved by the Department. Each character in a brand shall, at the time of application, be not less than 3 inches …

(510 ILCS 5/2.05) (from Ch. 8, par. 352.05) Sec. 2.05. "Confined" means restriction of an animal at all times by the owner, or his agent, to an escape-proof building, house, or other enclosure away from other animals and the public. (Source: P.A. 93-548, eff. 8-19-03.)

(510 ILCS 70/2.05a) (from Ch. 8, par. 702.05a) Sec. 2.05a. "Livestock management facility" means any on-farm animal feeding operation, on-farm livestock shelter, or on-farm milking and accompanying milk handling area. (Source: P.A. 83-140.)

(510 ILCS 5/2.05a) Sec. 2.05a. "Dangerous dog" means (i) any individual dog anywhere other than upon the property of the owner or custodian of the dog and unmuzzled, unleashed, or unattended by its owner or custodian that behaves in a manner that a reasonable person would believe…

(510 ILCS 70/2.06) (from Ch. 8, par. 702.06) Sec. 2.06. "Owner" means any person who (a) has a right of property in an animal, (b) keeps or harbors an animal, (c) has an animal in his care, or (d) acts as custodian of an animal. (Source: P.A. 78-905.)