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515 ILCS 5/1-20.5
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 515 - FISH|515 ILCS 5/ - Fish and Aquatic Life Code.|Article 1 - General Provisions

Sec. 1-20.5.     Aquatic life farm.     "Aquatic life farm" means property: (i)  containing any or a combination of levee ponds, a strip mine lake, or other  type of lake that has floating cages, raceways, or other aquatic life rearing  equipment and (ii) where the owner of the aquatic life farm has posted a  conspicuous written notice to that effect.  If more than one person owns or has  title  to the lake, "aquatic life farm" means the area of the lake containing the  floating cages, raceways, or other aquatic life rearing equipment.    (Source: P.A. 92-513, eff. 6-1-02.)
515 ILCS 5/1-25
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 515 - FISH|515 ILCS 5/ - Fish and Aquatic Life Code.|Article 1 - General Provisions

 (from Ch. 56, par. 1-25)Sec. 1-25.     Authorized employee.     "Authorized employee" means all sworn  members of the Law Enforcement Division and those specifically granted law  enforcement authorization by the Director.    (Source: P.A. 87-833.)
515 ILCS 5/1-27
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 515 - FISH|515 ILCS 5/ - Fish and Aquatic Life Code.|Article 1 - General Provisions

Sec. 1-27. Combination license. "Combination license" means an electronic or physical license authorizing the person to take a certain type of fish or animal during a specified period of time.  (Source: P.A. 100-703, eff. 8-3-18.)
515 ILCS 5/1-30
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 515 - FISH|515 ILCS 5/ - Fish and Aquatic Life Code.|Article 1 - General Provisions

 (from Ch. 56, par. 1-30)Sec. 1-30.     Contraband.     "Contraband" applies to all aquatic  life or any part of aquatic life taken, bought, sold or bartered,  shipped, or held in possession, or any conveyance, vehicle,  watercraft, or other means of transportation whatever, except  sealed railroad cars or other common carriers, used to transport  or ship any part of aquatic life so taken, contrary to this Code,  including administrative rules, or used to transport, contrary to  this Code, including administrative rules, any of the previously  specified species when taken illegally.    (Source: P.A. 87-833.)
515 ILCS 5/1-35
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 515 - FISH|515 ILCS 5/ - Fish and Aquatic Life Code.|Article 1 - General Provisions

 (from Ch. 56, par. 1-35)Sec. 1-35.     Department.     "Department" means the Department of Natural  Resources.    (Source: P.A. 89-445, eff. 2-7-96.)
515 ILCS 5/1-40
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 515 - FISH|515 ILCS 5/ - Fish and Aquatic Life Code.|Article 1 - General Provisions

 (from Ch. 56, par. 1-40)Sec. 1-40.     Director.     "Director" means the Director of the Department  of Natural Resources.    (Source: P.A. 89-445, eff. 2-7-96.)
515 ILCS 5/1-45
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 515 - FISH|515 ILCS 5/ - Fish and Aquatic Life Code.|Article 1 - General Provisions

 (from Ch. 56, par. 1-45)Sec. 1-45.     Dressed.     "Dressed" means having the head removed.    (Source: P.A. 87-833.)
515 ILCS 5/1-50
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 515 - FISH|515 ILCS 5/ - Fish and Aquatic Life Code.|Article 1 - General Provisions

 (from Ch. 56, par. 1-50)Sec. 1-50.     Fishing.     "Fishing" means taking or attempting to take  aquatic life in any waters of the State, by any method, and all other acts  such as placing, setting, drawing, or using any device commonly used for  the taking of aquatic life whether resulting in taking or not.    (Source: P.A. 87-833.)
515 ILCS 5/1-51
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 515 - FISH|515 ILCS 5/ - Fish and Aquatic Life Code.|Article 1 - General Provisions

Sec. 1-51. Fishing license. "Fishing license" means an electronic or physical license authorizing the person to take a certain type of fish during a specified period of time.  (Source: P.A. 100-703, eff. 8-3-18.)
515 ILCS 5/1-53
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 515 - FISH|515 ILCS 5/ - Fish and Aquatic Life Code.|Article 1 - General Provisions

Sec. 1-53. Indigenous species. "Indigenous species" means those species of aquatic life specified by administrative rule.  (Source: P.A. 94-592, eff. 1-1-06.)
515 ILCS 5/1-55
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 515 - FISH|515 ILCS 5/ - Fish and Aquatic Life Code.|Article 1 - General Provisions

 (from Ch. 56, par. 1-55)Sec. 1-55. Minnow. "Minnow" means any fish in the family Cyprinidae  except common carp (Cyprinus carpio), goldfish (Carassius auratus), and Asian carp [bighead carp (Hypophthalmichthys nobilis), black carp (Mylopharyngodon piceus), grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella), and silver carp (Hypophthalmichthys molotrix)].       (Source: P.A. 94-592, eff. 1-1-06.)
515 ILCS 5/1-60
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 515 - FISH|515 ILCS 5/ - Fish and Aquatic Life Code.|Article 1 - General Provisions

 (from Ch. 56, par. 1-60)Sec. 1-60.     Mussel devices.     "Mussel devices" includes any rake, fork,  crow-foot bar, dredge, or air breathing device described as follows:  (i)  rake or fork: any rake or fork with forks or tines used for collecting or  assembling mussels; (ii) crow-foot bar: a bar of any material equipped with  a series of hooks designed to take mussels by the insertion of the hooks  between the shells of mussels; (iii) dredge: any hand operated dredge with  openings not larger than 2 feet in width used for taking mussels; and (iv)  air breathing device: any air breathing apparatus that is attached to a  diver and is used during the collecting of mussels.    (Source: P.A. 87-833.)
515 ILCS 5/1-65
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 515 - FISH|515 ILCS 5/ - Fish and Aquatic Life Code.|Article 1 - General Provisions

 (from Ch. 56, par. 1-65)Sec. 1-65.     Mussels.     "Mussels" means and embraces any fresh water mussel  or the shell of a mussel.    (Source: P.A. 87-833.)
515 ILCS 5/1-70
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 515 - FISH|515 ILCS 5/ - Fish and Aquatic Life Code.|Article 1 - General Provisions

 (from Ch. 56, par. 1-70)Sec. 1-70.     Person.     "Person" includes the plural "persons", females as  well as males, and shall extend and be applied to clubs, associations,  corporations, firms, and partnerships as well as individuals.    (Source: P.A. 87-833.)
515 ILCS 5/1-75
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 515 - FISH|515 ILCS 5/ - Fish and Aquatic Life Code.|Article 1 - General Provisions

 (from Ch. 56, par. 1-75)Sec. 1-75. Resident. "Resident" means a person who in good faith makes  application for any license or permit and verifies by statement that he or  she has maintained his or her permanent abode in this State for a period of at least 30 consecutive days immediately preceding the person's application, and who does not maintain permanent abode or claim residency in another state for the purposes of obtaining any of the same or similar licenses or permits covered by this Code.  A person's permanent abode is his or her fixed and permanent dwelling place, as distinguished from a temporary or transient place of residence. Domiciliary intent is required to establish that the person is maintaining his or her permanent abode in this State. Evidence of domiciliary intent includes, but is not limited to, the location where the person votes, pays personal income tax, or obtains a drivers license. Except for the purposes of obtaining a  Lifetime License, any person on  active duty in the Armed Forces shall be considered a resident of Illinois  during his or her period of military duty.       (Source: P.A. 94-10, eff. 6-7-05.)
515 ILCS 5/1-80
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 515 - FISH|515 ILCS 5/ - Fish and Aquatic Life Code.|Article 1 - General Provisions

 (from Ch. 56, par. 1-80)Sec. 1-80.     Resident commercial fisherman.     "Resident commercial  fisherman" means an individual who has actually resided in Illinois for one  year immediately preceding his or her application for a commercial fishing  license and who does not claim residency for a commercial fishing license  in another state or country.    (Source: P.A. 87-833.)
515 ILCS 5/1-85
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 515 - FISH|515 ILCS 5/ - Fish and Aquatic Life Code.|Article 1 - General Provisions

 (from Ch. 56, par. 1-85)Sec. 1-85.     Salmon.     "Salmon" includes all the salmons and trouts.    (Source: P.A. 87-833.)
515 ILCS 5/1-90
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 515 - FISH|515 ILCS 5/ - Fish and Aquatic Life Code.|Article 1 - General Provisions

 (from Ch. 56, par. 1-90)Sec. 1-90.     Salmon stamp.     "Salmon stamp" means a special stamp issued by  the Department authorizing taking or attempting to take salmon in Lake  Michigan.    (Source: P.A. 87-833; 88-91.)
515 ILCS 5/1-91
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 515 - FISH|515 ILCS 5/ - Fish and Aquatic Life Code.|Article 1 - General Provisions

Sec. 1-91.     Inland trout stamp.     "Inland trout stamp" means a special stamp  issued by the Department authorizing taking or attempting to take trout in all  waters except Lake Michigan.    (Source: P.A. 88-91.)
515 ILCS 5/1-95
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 515 - FISH|515 ILCS 5/ - Fish and Aquatic Life Code.|Article 1 - General Provisions

 (from Ch. 56, par. 1-95)Sec. 1-95.     Sport fisherman.     "Sport fisherman" means an individual who  uses or attempts to use sport fishing devices as stated in Sections 10-95,  10-110, and 10-140.    (Source: P.A. 89-66, eff. 1-1-96.)
515 ILCS 5/1-100
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 515 - FISH|515 ILCS 5/ - Fish and Aquatic Life Code.|Article 1 - General Provisions

 (from Ch. 56, par. 1-100)Sec. 1-100.     Take.     "Take" means lure, kill, destroy, capture, gig or  spear, trap or ensnare, or attempt to do so.    (Source: P.A. 87-833.)
515 ILCS 5/1-103
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 515 - FISH|515 ILCS 5/ - Fish and Aquatic Life Code.|Article 1 - General Provisions

Sec. 1-103.     Taxidermy.     "Taxidermy" means the art of preparing, preserving,  and mounting the skins of fish, birds, or mammals to make them appear lifelike.    (Source: P.A. 88-416.)
515 ILCS 5/1-105
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 515 - FISH|515 ILCS 5/ - Fish and Aquatic Life Code.|Article 1 - General Provisions

 (from Ch. 56, par. 1-105)Sec. 1-105.     Transport; ship.     "Transport" or "ship" means to convey by  parcel post, express, freight, baggage, or shipment by common carrier of  any description; by automobile, motorcycle, or other vehicle of any kind;  by water or aircraft of any kind; or by any other means of transportation.    (Source: P.A. 87-833.)
515 ILCS 5/1-110
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 515 - FISH|515 ILCS 5/ - Fish and Aquatic Life Code.|Article 1 - General Provisions

 (from Ch. 56, par. 1-110)Sec. 1-110.     Individual.     "Individual" means a natural person.     (Source: P.A. 87-833.)
515 ILCS 5/1-115
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 515 - FISH|515 ILCS 5/ - Fish and Aquatic Life Code.|Article 1 - General Provisions

 (from Ch. 56, par. 1-115)Sec. 1-115.     Resident commercial musselor.     "Resident commercial musselor"  means an individual who has actually resided in Illinois for one year  immediately preceding his or her application for a commercial mussel  license and who does not claim residency for a commercial mussel license in  another state or country.    (Source: P.A. 87-833.)
515 ILCS 5/1-116
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 515 - FISH|515 ILCS 5/ - Fish and Aquatic Life Code.|Article 1 - General Provisions

Sec. 1-116. Roe. "Roe" means the eggs of fish that are whole and intact within the egg sac, whether within the body cavity of the fish or removed. "Roe" does not include eggs removed from the egg sac.  (Source: P.A. 95-147, eff. 8-14-07.)
515 ILCS 5/1-117
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 515 - FISH|515 ILCS 5/ - Fish and Aquatic Life Code.|Article 1 - General Provisions

Sec. 1-117. Roe-bearing species. "Roe-bearing species" means sturgeon, paddlefish, bowfin, and any other fish listed as such by the Department in an administrative rule.  (Source: P.A. 95-147, eff. 8-14-07.)
515 ILCS 5/1-120
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 515 - FISH|515 ILCS 5/ - Fish and Aquatic Life Code.|Article 1 - General Provisions

 (from Ch. 56, par. 1-120)Sec. 1-120.     Seasons; daily limits.     The seasons during which protected  aquatic life may be taken and the size limits and daily catch limits set  out in this Code are based upon a proper biological balance and shall be  regulated by administrative rule.The Department may not provide for a longer season or a larger daily  catch limit than is provided in this Code, except as provided  by Section 1-150.The Department shall modify existing provisions, when necessary,  including open seasons, size limits, quotas, limited entry, and methods of  taking fish from the waters of Lake Michigan under the jurisdiction of the  State of Illinois, in order that the compact between the Canadian provinces  and those States of the United States adjacent to the Great Lakes,  including the United States and Canadian Governments, may be fulfilled in  the best interests of the fisheries resources and the general public.Employees or agents of any federal, State, or municipal government or  body, when engaged in investigative work, may by prior written approval of  the Director be exempted from this Code.    (Source: P.A. 87-833.)
515 ILCS 5/1-125
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 515 - FISH|515 ILCS 5/ - Fish and Aquatic Life Code.|Article 1 - General Provisions

 (from Ch. 56, par. 1-125)Sec. 1-125. Administrative rules. The Department is authorized to issue  administrative rules for carrying out, administering, and enforcing the  provisions of this Code. The administrative rules shall be promulgated in  accordance with the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act.Rules, after becoming effective, shall be enforced in the same manner as  are any other provisions of this Code. It is unlawful for any person to violate any provision of any administrative rule promulgated by the Department. Violators of administrative rules  are subject to the penalties set out in this Code.       (Source: P.A. 94-592, eff. 1-1-06.)
515 ILCS 5/1-130
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 515 - FISH|515 ILCS 5/ - Fish and Aquatic Life Code.|Article 1 - General Provisions

 (from Ch. 56, par. 1-130)Sec. 1-130.     Cooperation with EPA.     The Department is authorized to  cooperate with the Environmental Protection Agency of the State of Illinois  in making pollution investigations and reports of pollution investigations.    (Source: P.A. 87-833.)
515 ILCS 5/1-135
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 515 - FISH|515 ILCS 5/ - Fish and Aquatic Life Code.|Article 1 - General Provisions

 (from Ch. 56, par. 1-135)Sec. 1-135.         Taking for propagation or maintaining biological  balance. The Department and persons authorized by it may  take, purchase, or propagate any aquatic life or their eggs for  propagation and stocking purposes.The Department may remove and dispose of any aquatic life  from any waters under the jurisdiction of this State to maintain the  biological balance of aquatic life as the Department deems proper.  The Department is authorized to sell or contract with any person to so  remove and dispose of aquatic life upon terms to be approved by the  Department.    (Source: P.A. 87-833.)
515 ILCS 5/1-140
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 515 - FISH|515 ILCS 5/ - Fish and Aquatic Life Code.|Article 1 - General Provisions

 (from Ch. 56, par. 1-140)Sec. 1-140.     Production for stocking.     The Department may produce  under Section 1-135 any aquatic life or their eggs and distribute  them to suitable waters for propagation or restocking. Planting  stock not required for State and public owned waters may be sold  to owners of other water areas for stocking purposes at a price  not greater than the cost of production to the State. The sale of  planting stock to these water owners shall be upon conditions  and plans as may be approved by the Department for the purposes  of producing a fishery.    (Source: P.A. 87-833.)
515 ILCS 5/1-145
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 515 - FISH|515 ILCS 5/ - Fish and Aquatic Life Code.|Article 1 - General Provisions

 (from Ch. 56, par. 1-145)Sec. 1-145.     Propagation facilities.     The Department may, for the purpose  of propagating aquatic life, establish and maintain facilities upon any  water owned or leased by the State of Illinois or by the United States of  America with the United States Government, as the case may be, or agency,  State or federal, having jurisdiction over the water.The Department is empowered, or it may participate jointly with any  municipality or other subdivision of this State or the United States,  to select and purchase, lease, receive by donation, or acquire in  accordance with the laws relating to eminent domain:(a) suitable waters for the propagation and conservation of aquatic life;(b) waters to be used as public fishing and recreation areas; or(c) suitable waters, real property, or both for the construction  and operation of conservation lakes and public fishing grounds, and to  construct and maintain on the property or waters any buildings, roads,  bridges, and other recreational facilities the Department deems necessary  or desirable for a full and complete utilization of the property or waters  for the purposes set forth in this Code. The Department is further  authorized to acquire all the necessary property or rights-of-way for the  purposes of ingress and egress to these waters and lands and to construct  and maintain on the property or rights-of-way all necessary roads and bridges.    (Source: P.A. 87-833.)
515 ILCS 5/1-147
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 515 - FISH|515 ILCS 5/ - Fish and Aquatic Life Code.|Article 1 - General Provisions

Sec. 1-147. Eminent domain. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Code, any power granted under this Code to acquire property by condemnation or eminent domain is subject to, and shall be exercised in accordance with, the Eminent Domain Act.  (Source: P.A. 94-1055, eff. 1-1-07.)
515 ILCS 5/1-150
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 515 - FISH|515 ILCS 5/ - Fish and Aquatic Life Code.|Article 1 - General Provisions

 (from Ch. 56, par. 1-150)Sec. 1-150.     Preservation of aquatic life; actions to enforce Code.     The  Department shall take all measures necessary for the conservation,  distribution, introduction, and restoration of aquatic life. After any  investigation when it is found by the Director that there is imminent  danger of loss of aquatic life, the Director may authorize the taking of  aquatic life from any area and specify other reasonable limits, methods,  and devices as the Director may deem advisable to salvage imperiled aquatic  life.  Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to permit the  Department to take action that hinders the operation of an electric  generating station of an electric supplier as defined in the Electric  Suppliers Act.The Department shall also bring or cause to be brought actions and  proceedings, in the name and by the authority of the People of the State of  Illinois, to enforce this Code, including administrative rules, and to  recover any and all fines and penalties provided for. Nothing in this Code  shall be construed to authorize the Department to change any penalty  prescribed by law or to change the amount of license fees or the authority  conferred by licenses prescribed by law.  The Department is authorized to  cooperate with the appropriate Departments of the federal government and  other Departments or agencies of State government and educational  institutions in conducting surveys, experiments, or work of joint interest  or benefit.    (Source: P.A. 87-833.)
515 ILCS 5/1-155
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 515 - FISH|515 ILCS 5/ - Fish and Aquatic Life Code.|Article 1 - General Provisions

 (from Ch. 56, par. 1-155)Sec. 1-155.     Conservation training schools; public education.     The  Department may establish Conservation Training Schools and employ  technicians and other help necessary for the purpose of  teaching conservation methods to employees of the Department and  other interested groups as the Department deems necessary or desirable  to carry out the provisions and purposes of this Code.In order to educate the citizens of this State in the modern trends of  conservation, the Department shall disseminate conservation information and  the provisions of this Code through lectures, motion pictures, photographs,  exhibits, radio, news items, pamphlets, and other media the Department may  deem suitable for this purpose.The Department may publish, periodically, a bulletin or magazine  containing information concerning the work of the Department, the  conservation and propagation of wildlife, hunting and fishing, and any other  information as the Department deems to be of general or special interest to  sportsmen and others affected by any law administered by the Department. A  reasonable charge may be made for each copy of the publication. All funds  derived from the sale of that publication shall be deposited into the  Wildlife and Fish Fund in the State Treasury.The Department shall provide and maintain management and habitat  development on State controlled lands or waters used in propagating or  breeding aquatic life as the Department deems necessary to conform with the  most modern conservation methods.  The Department may also cooperate in  management and habitat development with any person propagating or breeding  aquatic life on privately-owned lands or waters.    (Source: P.A. 87-833.)
515 ILCS 5/1-160
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 515 - FISH|515 ILCS 5/ - Fish and Aquatic Life Code.|Article 1 - General Provisions

 (from Ch. 56, par. 1-160)Sec. 1-160.     Peace officers.     All employees of the Department authorized  by the Director shall have the power of, and shall be, peace officers in  the enforcement of this Code, including administrative rules, and may carry  weapons as may be necessary in the performance of their duties.    (Source: P.A. 87-833.)
515 ILCS 5/1-165
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 515 - FISH|515 ILCS 5/ - Fish and Aquatic Life Code.|Article 1 - General Provisions

 (from Ch. 56, par. 1-165)Sec. 1-165.     Arrests; warrants.     All authorized employees of the  Department and all sheriffs, deputy sheriffs, and other police officers  shall arrest any person detected in violation of any of the provisions of  this Code, including administrative rules. Any duly accredited officer of  the Federal Fish and Wildlife Service may arrest any person detected in  violation of any of the provisions of this Code, including administrative  rules.All officers shall make prompt investigation of any violation of this  Code, including administrative rules, reported by any other persons, and  shall cause a complaint to be filed in case there seems just ground for a  complaint and evidence procurable to support the complaint.Upon the filing of a complaint, the officers shall render assistance  in the prosecution of the party against whom complaint is made.Peace officers, other than employees of the Department, making arrests  and serving warrants provided for by this Code shall receive  the fees and mileage as provided by law for sheriffs.Each duly accredited officer and authorized employee of the Department  is empowered to execute and serve all warrants and processes issued by the  Circuit Court.    (Source: P.A. 87-833.)
515 ILCS 5/1-170
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 515 - FISH|515 ILCS 5/ - Fish and Aquatic Life Code.|Article 1 - General Provisions

 (from Ch. 56, par. 1-170)Sec. 1-170.     Prosecutions; State's Attorneys.     All prosecutions shall be  brought in the name and by the authority of the People of the State of  Illinois before the Circuit Court for the county where the offense was  committed.All State's Attorneys shall enforce the provisions of this Code,  including administrative rules, in their respective counties and shall  prosecute all persons charged with violating its provisions when so  requested by the Department.    (Source: P.A. 87-833.)