Boating Accident Law in Illinois
This page covers boating accident law as it applies in Illinois — the state and federal laws that govern it, filing deadlines, where to get help, and notable in-state decisions. For what boating accident protects generally, see the national overview.
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Laws that govern boating accident in Illinois
Illinois state law
- Liquor › 235 ILCS 5 — Liquor Control Act of 1934 › Article III — State Control CommissionIL 235 § 235-5-3-12
- Railroads › 610 ILCS 80 — Railroad Police ActIL 610 § 610-80-2
- Vehicles › 625 ILCS 45 — Boat Registration and Safety Act › Article I — Definitions - Application - JurisdictionIL 625 § 625-45-1-2
- Vehicles › 625 ILCS 45 — Boat Registration and Safety Act › Article II — Enforcement - Inspection - ProsecutionsIL 625 § 625-45-2-2
- Vehicles › 625 ILCS 45 — Boat Registration and Safety Act › Article V — Operation of MotorboatsIL 625 § 625-45-5-16a-1
- Vehicles › 625 ILCS 45 — Boat Registration and Safety Act › Article V — Operation of MotorboatsIL 625 § 625-45-5-16c
Federal law
- Federal Tort Claims Act
Federal law allowing private parties to sue the United States in federal court for most torts committed by federal employees. Codified at 28 U.S.C. §§ 1346(b), 2671-2680.
Where to go & how to get help
Government agencies and non-profit legal-help organizations for boating accident in Illinois.
Official U.S. government starting point for finding free or low-cost legal help and legal-aid programs near you.
Locate the LSC-funded legal-aid organization that serves your county for civil (non-criminal) legal problems.
Find your state or local bar association lawyer-referral service and free legal-answer programs.
Find your state attorney general to file consumer-protection, civil-rights, or other complaints.
Not legal advice. State-specific statutes, deadlines and procedures are being sourced and will appear here.