Chapter 525, CONSERVATION

(525 ILCS 20/1d) (from Ch. 61, par. 505) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2027) Sec. 1d. "Ginseng" means the root of American ginseng (Panax quinquefolium). (Source: P.A. 83-680. Repealed by P.A. 104-785, eff. 1-1-27.)

(525 ILCS 20/1e) (from Ch. 61, par. 506) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2027) Sec. 1e. "Wild ginseng" means ginseng in, or collected from, its native habitat, notwithstanding whether the ginseng occurs naturally from that habitat or was introduced or increased in…

(525 ILCS 5/2) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 9502) Sec. 2. As used in this Act, the following terms have the following meanings, unless the context otherwise requires: "Cave" means any naturally occurring void, cavity, recess, sinkhole or system of interconnecting passages beneath the s…

(525 ILCS 25/2) (from Ch. 19, par. 1402) Sec. 2. (a) The General Assembly finds and recognizes that: (1) Illinois' 2,900 lakes and 82,000 ponds provide many economic and social benefits including fishing, swimming, boating, water supply, wildlife habitat, flood control, tourism, …

(525 ILCS 45/2) (from Ch. 5, par. 1602) Sec. 2. Declaration of Policy. The General Assembly declares it to be in the public interest to better manage and conserve water, to establish a mechanism for restricting withdrawals of groundwater in emergencies, and to provide for public …

(525 ILCS 40/2) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 5902) Sec. 2. State forests shall include only such lands as are decided by the Department of Natural Resources to be more valuable for the growing of forests than for other purposes, and shall have for their purpose the production of forest…

(525 ILCS 47/2) (was 720 ILCS 400/2) Sec. 2. All prosecutions under this Act shall be commenced within six months from the time such offense was committed and not afterwards. (Source: Laws 1923, p. 5.)

(525 ILCS 50/2) (from Ch. 48, par. 2552) Sec. 2. Declaration of Intent. The General Assembly finds that the level of unemployment among veterans, the youths of this State, particularly those age 14 through 18, and young adults, age 18 through 25, is unsatisfactory. This situation…

(525 ILCS 20/2) (from Ch. 61, par. 507) Sec. 2. Licenses. The following licensing provisions shall be applied by the Department: (Source: P.A. 83-680.)

(525 ILCS 15/2) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 9102) Sec. 2. The following words shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this Section: (a) "Acceptable forest management practices" means preparation of a forest management plan, site preparation, brush control, purchase of planting sto…

(525 ILCS 35/2) (from Ch. 85, par. 2102) Sec. 2. Definitions. As used in this Act: "Applicant" means a local government that files an application for a grant under this Act. "Complete application" means an application that has all of the required documentation and is submitted wi…

(525 ILCS 10/2) (from Ch. 5, par. 932) Sec. 2. Definition. In this Act: "Department" means the Department of Natural Resources. "Exotic weeds" means plants not native to North America which, when planted either spread vegetatively or naturalize and degrade natural communities, re…

(525 ILCS 30/2) (from Ch. 105, par. 702) Sec. 2. All areas within the State except those that are expressly designated by law for preservation and protection in their natural condition are liable to be altered by human activity. Natural lands and waters together with the plants a…

(525 ILCS 40/2.1) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 5903) Sec. 2.1. The following described areas are designated as State forests: Big River State Forest in Henderson County; Hidden Springs State Forest in Shelby County; Lowden-Miller State Forest in Ogle County; Sand Ridge State Forest in …

(525 ILCS 33/20) Sec. 20. Illinois Open Land Trust Program. The Department of Natural Resources shall develop and administer the Illinois Open Land Trust Program. The purpose of the program is to acquire real property, or conservation easements for natural areas, from willing sel…

(525 ILCS 30/20) (from Ch. 105, par. 720) Sec. 20. This Act does not provide public access to land without agreement of the owner thereof. (Source: P.A. 82-445.)

(525 ILCS 31/20) Sec. 20. Illinois Natural Areas Stewardship Grant Program. (a) The Illinois Natural Areas Stewardship Grant Program is established to make grants to conservation land trusts for the purpose of promoting stewardship actions on eligible lands. (b) A conservation la…

(525 ILCS 60/20) (Section scheduled to be repealed on June 30, 2029) Sec. 20. Funding. Funding for the Program shall be from any State or federal funds or grants or other funding received by the Department. The Program is subject to appropriation by the General Assembly. (Source:…

(525 ILCS 37/20) Sec. 20. Rules. The Department, in consultation with the Office of the State Fire Marshal, shall promulgate rules to implement this Act, including but not limited to, rules governing prescribed burn manager certification and revocation and rules governing prescri…

(525 ILCS 22/20) (Text of Section before amendment by P.A. 104-726) Sec. 20. Establishment of the Healthy Forests, Wetlands, and Prairies Grant Program. (a) The Department of Natural Resources, subject to appropriation, shall establish and administer a Healthy Forests, Wetlands, …

(525 ILCS 30/21) (from Ch. 105, par. 721) Sec. 21. The Attorney General, or the State's Attorney of the county where a nature preserve or registered area is located, may, upon his own motion or upon request of the Commission, institute a civil action for an injunction, or other a…

(525 ILCS 30/22) (from Ch. 105, par. 722) Sec. 22. Any person who violates this Act or any rule, or causes such violation by his employee or agent, shall be liable for a civil penalty of not to exceed $10,000 for each violation, such penalty to be recovered in an action brought b…

(525 ILCS 30/23) (from Ch. 105, par. 723) Sec. 23. Any person who, directly or through an employee or agent, (a) willfully kills, injures, disturbs or removes any animal or plant or willfully damages, destroys or removes any object, or attempts to do any of the preceding, on a de…

(525 ILCS 30/24) (from Ch. 105, par. 724) Sec. 24. Conservation Police Officers, other employees designated by the Director, sheriffs and other police officers shall enforce this Act and the rules promulgated thereunder and are empowered to arrest any person detected in violation…

(525 ILCS 22/25) Sec. 25. Healthy Forests, Wetlands, and Prairies Grant Fund. The Healthy Forests, Wetlands, and Prairies Grant Fund shall be administered by the Department of Natural Resources. The Fund may receive moneys appropriated by the General Assembly or from the federal …

(525 ILCS 33/25) Sec. 25. Grant program. From appropriations for these purposes, the Department may make grants to units of local government as financial assistance for the acquisition of open space and natural lands if the Department determines that the property interests are su…

(525 ILCS 60/25) (Section scheduled to be repealed on June 30, 2029) Sec. 25. Youth and Young Adult Conservation and Education Pilot Program. (a) Subject to appropriation, the Department shall administer the Program. The Program may consist of any of the following: (1) allocation…

(525 ILCS 30/25) (from Ch. 105, par. 725) Sec. 25. All final administrative decisions under this Act are subject to judicial review under the "Administrative Review Law", as now or hereafter amended, and the rules adopted pursuant thereto. The term "administrative decision" is de…

(525 ILCS 31/25) Sec. 25. Priorities. In considering applications for grants under this Act, the Department shall establish priorities that: (1) provide the greatest benefit to implementing the needs and priorities identified in the Illinois Natural Area Plan, the Illinois Sustai…

(525 ILCS 37/25) Sec. 25. Exemption. Nothing in this Act shall be construed as: (1) requiring certification as a prescribed burn manager to conduct prescribed burning on one's own property or on the lands of another with the landowner's permission; Section 15(b) shall not apply t…

(525 ILCS 30/26) (from Ch. 105, par. 726) Sec. 26. All actions heretofore effected and all areas dedicated under Sections 1a, 2a, 2b, 2c and 2d of "An Act in relation to the acquisition, control, maintenance, improvement and protection of State parks and nature preserves", approv…

(525 ILCS 20/2a) (from Ch. 61, par. 508) (Text of Section before amendment by P.A. 104-785) Sec. 2a. Harvest License. No person may cut, root up, gather or harvest wild ginseng unless the person has a harvest license issued by the Department. The fee for a harvest license is $7 a…

(525 ILCS 20/2b) (from Ch. 61, par. 509) (Text of Section before amendment by P.A. 104-785) Sec. 2b. Grower's License. Any person engaged in the propagation and harvesting of cultivated ginseng shall secure a registered grower's license from the Department annually for a fee of $…

(525 ILCS 20/2c) (from Ch. 61, par. 510) (Text of Section before amendment by P.A. 104-785) Sec. 2c. Dealer License. No person shall be engaged in the business of buying wild or cultivated ginseng from harvesters, growers or other dealers for resale to exporters or to other deale…

(525 ILCS 20/2d) (from Ch. 61, par. 511) Sec. 2d. Purchase with Knowledge. No dealer may purchase wild ginseng or other protected plants if the person knows it was cut, dug, rooted up or gathered at some time other than the harvest season established pursuant to this Act. No deal…

(525 ILCS 20/2e) (from Ch. 61, par. 512) Sec. 2e. Certification. The Department must certify the origin and quantity of all ginseng harvested in the State of Illinois. Certifications will only be made within the boundaries of the State and only at the established offices of resid…

(525 ILCS 20/2f) (from Ch. 61, par. 513) Sec. 2f. Exception. Sections 2a and 3 do not apply to a person who roots up or destroys wild ginseng growing on the person's own land if the plants are not sold, bartered, traded or given away. (Source: P.A. 84-1065.)

(525 ILCS 20/2g) (from Ch. 61, par. 514) Sec. 2g. All fees, fines, and other income of whatsoever kind or nature derived from this Act shall be deposited in the Wildlife and Fish Fund in the State treasury. (Source: P.A. 83-680.)

(525 ILCS 25/3) (from Ch. 19, par. 1403) Sec. 3. As used in this Act. (a) "Administrative Framework Plan" means the plan developed by the State to administer and implement the requirements of this Act. (b) "Agency" means the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency. (c) "Comprehe…

(525 ILCS 5/3) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 9503) Sec. 3. The Department may take special actions as necessary, consistent with the purposes of this Act, including but not limited to: (1) employment of cave resources management personnel; (2) appointment of volunteer cave management an…

(525 ILCS 20/3) (from Ch. 61, par. 515) Sec. 3. Harvest Season. The Department shall establish by administrative rule the legal season for cutting, digging up, rooting up or gathering wild ginseng. The harvest season for wild ginseng must be within the time period of August 1 to …

(525 ILCS 40/3) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 5904) Sec. 3. The Department of Natural Resources may purchase, lease, receive by donation or legacy or take options on tracts of land suitable for State forests. The Department may also acquire title by condemnation in the name of the State…

(525 ILCS 45/3) (from Ch. 5, par. 1603) Sec. 3. Purpose. The general purpose and intent of this Act is to establish a means of reviewing potential water conflicts before damage to any person is incurred and to establish a rule for mitigating water shortage conflicts by: (a) Provi…

(525 ILCS 15/3) (from Ch. 96 1/2, par. 9103) Sec. 3. The Department of Natural Resources shall administer this Act and shall promulgate rules and regulations for that purpose. (Source: P.A. 89-445, eff. 2-7-96.)

(525 ILCS 10/3) (from Ch. 5, par. 933) Sec. 3. Designation of exotic weeds. The Department shall determine the plants that are exotic weeds for the purposes of this Act and shall compile and keep current a list of such exotic weeds, which list shall be published and incorporated …

(525 ILCS 35/3) (from Ch. 85, par. 2103) (Text of Section from P.A. 104-2) Sec. 3. From appropriations made from the Capital Development Fund, Build Illinois Bond Fund or other available or designated funds for such purposes, the Department shall make grants to local governments …

(525 ILCS 30/3) (from Ch. 105, par. 703) Sec. 3. Unless the context otherwise requires, the terms defined in Sections 3.01 through 3.16 have the meanings ascribed to them in those Sections. (Source: P.A. 82-445.)

(525 ILCS 30/3.01) (from Ch. 105, par. 703.01) Sec. 3.01. "Abandoned cemetery" means a cemetery (a) in which no interments have been made and no parts of which have been conveyed or transferred (other than by inheritance or operation of law) for at least 30 years, (b) which has b…

(525 ILCS 30/3.02) (from Ch. 105, par. 703.02) Sec. 3.02. "Buffer area" means an area of land, any estate, interest or right in which has been dedicated or registered under this Act as a buffer area because it protects, provides access to or otherwise serves as a necessary adjunc…

(525 ILCS 30/3.03) (from Ch. 105, par. 703.03) Sec. 3.03. "Cemetery" means a parcel of land devoted to, or at least a part of which has been used for, the interment of human remains. (Source: P.A. 82-445.)