Chapter 620 — AIR TRANSPORTATION

(620 ILCS 5/42-c) (from Ch. 15 1/2, par. 22.42c) Sec. 42-c. (Repealed). (Source: Laws 1951, p. 984. Repealed by P.A. 90-6, eff. 6-3-97.)

(620 ILCS 5/42-d) (from Ch. 15 1/2, par. 22.42d) Sec. 42-d. (Repealed). (Source: Laws 1949, p. 329. Repealed by P.A. 90-6, eff. 6-3-97.)

(620 ILCS 5/42-e) (from Ch. 15 1/2, par. 22.42e) Sec. 42-e. (Repealed). (Source: Laws 1949, p. 329. Repealed by P.A. 90-6, eff. 6-3-97.)

(620 ILCS 5/42-f) (from Ch. 15 1/2, par. 22.42f) Sec. 42-f. (Repealed). (Source: Laws 1949, p. 329. Repealed by P.A. 90-6, eff. 6-3-97.)

(620 ILCS 5/42-g) (from Ch. 15 1/2, par. 22.42g) Sec. 42-g. (Repealed). (Source: Laws 1949, p. 329. Repealed by P.A. 90-6, eff. 6-3-97.)

(620 ILCS 5/42-h) (from Ch. 15 1/2, par. 22.42h) Sec. 42-h. (Repealed). (Source: Laws 1949, p. 329. Repealed by P.A. 90-6, eff. 6-3-97.)

(620 ILCS 5/42-i) (from Ch. 15 1/2, par. 22.42i) Sec. 42-i. (Repealed). (Source: Laws 1949, p. 329. Repealed by P.A. 90-6, eff. 6-3-97.)

(620 ILCS 5/42-j) (from Ch. 15 1/2, par. 22.42j) Sec. 42-j. (Repealed). (Source: P.A. 79-208. Repealed by P.A. 90-6, eff. 6-3-97.)

(620 ILCS 5/42-k) (from Ch. 15 1/2, par. 22.42k) Sec. 42-k. (Repealed). (Source: Laws 1951, p. 984. Repealed by P.A. 90-6, eff. 6-3-97.)

(620 ILCS 5/42-l) (from Ch. 15 1/2, par. 22.42l) Sec. 42-l. (Repealed). (Source: Laws 1949, p. 329. Repealed by P.A. 90-6, eff. 6-3-97.)

(620 ILCS 5/42-m) (from Ch. 15 1/2, par. 22.42m) Sec. 42-m. (Repealed). (Source: P.A. 81-840. Repealed by P.A. 90-6, eff. 6-3-97.)

(620 ILCS 5/42-n) (from Ch. 15 1/2, par. 22.42n) Sec. 42-n. (Repealed). (Source: Laws 1949, p. 329. Repealed by P.A. 90-6, eff. 6-3-97.)

(620 ILCS 5/42-o) (from Ch. 15 1/2, par. 22.42o) Sec. 42-o. (Repealed). (Source: P.A. 79-1361. Repealed by P.A. 90-6, eff. 6-3-97.)

(620 ILCS 5/42.1) Sec. 42.1. Regulation of unmanned aircraft systems. (a) As used in this Section: "Unmanned aircraft" means a device used or intended to be used for flight in the air that is operated without the possibility of direct human intervention within or on the device. "…

(620 ILCS 5/43) (from Ch. 15 1/2, par. 22.43) Sec. 43. Operations unlawful without license or certificate. Except as hereinafter provided, when such registration is required by the Department, it shall be unlawful for any person to operate or cause or authorize to be operated any…

(620 ILCS 5/43a) (from Ch. 15 1/2, par. 22.43a) Sec. 43a. Joy riding.) No person shall operate or cause or authorize to be operated any civil aircraft within this State without the owner's consent. Whoever violates this Section is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor. (Source: P.A. 79…

(620 ILCS 5/43b) (from Ch. 15 1/2, par. 22.43b) Sec. 43b. Dropping objects from aircraft. No person while operating or riding in any type of aircraft shall cause to be dropped therefrom, any object used to publicize or advertise any product, service, activity or event, including …

(620 ILCS 5/43d) (from Ch. 15 1/2, par. 22.43d) Sec. 43d. Intoxicated persons in or about aircraft. (a) No person shall: (1) Operate or attempt to operate any aircraft in this State while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any narcotic drug or other controlled substanc…

(620 ILCS 5/43e) (from Ch. 15 1/2, par. 22.43e) Sec. 43e. (a) Any person who operates, is in actual physical control or who acts as a crew member of any aircraft in this State shall be deemed to have given consent, subject to the provisions of Section 11-501.2 of the Illinois Veh…

(620 ILCS 5/44) (from Ch. 15 1/2, par. 22.44) Sec. 44. Exceptions to registration requirements.) The provisions of paragraph (1) of Section 42 and Section 43 shall not apply to: (1) An aircraft which has been licensed by a foreign country with which the United States has a recipr…

(620 ILCS 5/44a) (from Ch. 15 1/2, par. 22.44a) Sec. 44a. (Repealed). (Source: Laws 1963, p. 1834. Repealed by P.A. 90-6, eff. 6-3-97.)

(620 ILCS 5/45) (from Ch. 15 1/2, par. 22.45) Sec. 45. Exhibition of licenses and certificates. The federal license, certificate, or permit, and the evidence of registration in this or another state, if any, required for an airman shall be kept in the personal possession of the a…

(620 ILCS 5/46) (from Ch. 15 1/2, par. 22.46) Sec. 46. When instruction unlawful. When the Department requires the registration of federal licenses, certificates or permits, or the obtaining of certificates of approval, under paragraphs (1) or (2) of Section 42, it shall be unlaw…

(620 ILCS 5/47) (from Ch. 15 1/2, par. 22.47) Sec. 47. Operation without certificate of approval unlawful; applications. An application for a certificate of approval of an airport or restricted landing area, or the alteration or extension thereof, shall set forth, among other thi…

(620 ILCS 5/47.1) Sec. 47.1. Review by Department of O'Hare Modernization Program. The Department shall monitor the design, planning, financing, and construction of the O'Hare Modernization Program as defined in Section 10 of the O'Hare Modernization Act in order to ensure that t…

(620 ILCS 5/48) (from Ch. 15 1/2, par. 22.48) Sec. 48. Standards for issuing certificates of approval. In determining whether it shall issue a certificate of approval for any airport or restricted landing area, or any alteration or extension thereof, the Department shall take int…

(620 ILCS 5/49) (from Ch. 15 1/2, par. 22.49) Sec. 49. Discontinuance of operations of airports or restricted landing areas. The Department is empowered to order the discontinuance or limitation, temporarily or permanently, of the operation of any airport or restricted landing ar…

(620 ILCS 5/49.1) (from Ch. 15 1/2, par. 22.49a) (Text of Section before amendment by P.A. 104-457) Sec. 49.1. Creation of hazards. No person may create or construct any airport hazard which obstructs a restricted landing area or residential airport that (1) serves 20 or more bas…

(620 ILCS 5/5) (from Ch. 15 1/2, par. 22.5) Sec. 5. "Civil Aircraft" means any aircraft other than a public aircraft. (Source: Laws 1945, p. 335.)

(620 ILCS 5/50) (from Ch. 15 1/2, par. 22.50) Sec. 50. Exceptions-Federal government. The provisions of Sections 47, 48 and 49 shall not apply to any airport, restricted landing area or other air navigation facility owned or operated by the Federal Government within this State. (…

(620 ILCS 5/51) (from Ch. 15 1/2, par. 22.51) Sec. 51. Proceedings before the department and in the courts-Investigation, inquiries and hearings. The Department, or any officer thereof, and any employee thereof generally or specifically designated by it for such purpose shall hav…

(620 ILCS 5/52) (from Ch. 15 1/2, par. 22.52) Sec. 52. Exemption from testifying. No officer or employee of the Department shall be required to testify as an expert witness in any suit, action or proceeding involving aeronautics. (Source: Laws 1945, p. 335.)

(620 ILCS 5/53) (from Ch. 15 1/2, par. 22.53) Sec. 53. Attendance of witness. All subpoenas issued under the laws of this State pertaining to aeronautics may be served by any person who is not a minor. The fees of witnesses for attendance and travel shall be the same as fees of w…

(620 ILCS 5/54) (from Ch. 15 1/2, par. 22.54) Sec. 54. Inspection of records. Any party to a proceeding before the Department shall have the right to inspect the records of all investigations, inquiries or hearings conducted by or under the authority of the Department, which may …

(620 ILCS 5/55) (from Ch. 15 1/2, par. 22.55) Sec. 55. Initiation of proceedings; notice; service. Proceedings may be initiated by applications, petitions, and complaints, including complaints made by the Department of its own motion. Any person, the Federal Government, or any ag…

(620 ILCS 5/56) (from Ch. 15 1/2, par. 22.56) Sec. 56. Hearings. At the time fixed for any hearing, pursuant to the laws of this State pertaining to aeronautics, or the rules, rulings, regulations, orders or decisions issued by the Department thereunder, whether upon a complaint …

(620 ILCS 5/57) (from Ch. 15 1/2, par. 22.57) Sec. 57. Findings; orders; record. At the conclusion of such hearing, the Department shall make and render findings concerning the subject matter and facts inquired into and enter its order based thereon. A copy of such order, certifi…

(620 ILCS 5/58) (from Ch. 15 1/2, par. 22.58) Sec. 58. Record on appeal. In case of appeal from any rule, ruling, regulation, order or decision of the Department, a transcript of such testimony, together with all exhibits or copies thereof introduced and all information secured b…

(620 ILCS 5/59) (from Ch. 15 1/2, par. 22.59) Sec. 59. Certified copies as evidence. Copies of all official documents and orders filed or deposited according to law in the office of the Department, certified by an officer of the Department to be true copies of the originals, unde…

(620 ILCS 5/6) (from Ch. 15 1/2, par. 22.6) Sec. 6. "Airport" means any area of land, water, or both, except a restricted landing area, which is designed for the landing and take-off of aircraft, whether or not facilities are provided for the shelter, servicing, or repair of airc…

(620 ILCS 5/60) (from Ch. 15 1/2, par. 22.60) Sec. 60. Order without prior hearing. The Department may issue an order granting or denying a certificate of approval of an airport or a restricted landing area, or the alteration or the extension thereof, without a hearing in the fir…

(620 ILCS 5/61) (from Ch. 15 1/2, par. 22.61) Sec. 61. Operation of airports authorized without license. No license shall be required to operate an airport or restricted landing area for which a certificate of approval has been issued by the Department. Provided, However, any cit…

(620 ILCS 5/62) (from Ch. 15 1/2, par. 22.62) Sec. 62. Investigations and inquiries without notice; hearing upon request. Nothing in this Act shall be taken to limit or restrict the power of the Department, summarily of its own motion, with or without notice, to conduct any inves…

(620 ILCS 5/63) (from Ch. 15 1/2, par. 22.63) Sec. 63. Service of orders. Every order of the Department shall be served upon every person, municipality or other political subdivision to be affected thereby, except as otherwise provided by Section 60 of this Act, either by persona…

(620 ILCS 5/64) (from Ch. 15 1/2, par. 22.64) Sec. 64. Power to change rules, rulings, regulations, decisions and orders; rehearings. Anything in the laws of this State pertaining to aeronautics to the contrary notwithstanding, the Department may at any time amend, change, abroga…

(620 ILCS 5/67) (from Ch. 15 1/2, par. 22.67) Sec. 67. The provisions of the Administrative Review Law, as the same may be amended or supplemented, shall govern all judicial review proceedings under this Act. (Source: P.A. 82-783.)

(620 ILCS 5/68) (from Ch. 15 1/2, par. 22.68) Sec. 68. Duties of the Attorney General. It shall be the duty of the Attorney General to represent the Department in all matters and proceedings before any court. (Source: Laws 1945, p. 335.)

(620 ILCS 5/69) (from Ch. 15 1/2, par. 22.69) Sec. 69. Appeals.) Appeals from all final orders and judgments entered by the circuit court, in review of rules, rulings, regulations, orders and decisions of the Department, may be taken by any party to the action and shall be govern…

(620 ILCS 5/7) (from Ch. 15 1/2, par. 22.7) Sec. 7. "State" or "this State" means the State of Illinois; and "Department" means the Division of Aeronautics of the Department of Transportation of this State. (Source: P.A. 81-840.)

(620 ILCS 5/70) (from Ch. 15 1/2, par. 22.70) Sec. 70. Priority in hearing. Any proceeding in any court in this State directly affecting a rule, ruling, regulation, order or decision of the Department, or to which the Department is a party, shall have priority in hearing and dete…