Act
Archaeological and Paleontological Resources Protection Act
- 20 ILCS 3435/.01— This Act shall be known and may be cited as the "Archaeological and Paleontological Resources Protection Act"
- 20 ILCS 3435/1— The State of Illinois reserves to itself the exclusive right and privilege of regulating, exploring, excavating or surveying, through the Department of Natural Resources, all archaeological and paleontological resources found upon or within any public lands
- 20 ILCS 3435/1.5— O'Hare Modernization
- 20 ILCS 3435/1.75— South Suburban Airport
- 20 ILCS 3435/.02— Definitions
- 20 ILCS 3435/2— Any deed hereafter given by the owner of public land may contain a clause reserving to the State a property right in any archaeological and paleontological resources or portion thereof and also reserving the right to explore and excavate for the same
- 20 ILCS 3435/3— Permits
- 20 ILCS 3435/3.1— The State's Attorney of the county in which a violation of Section 3 is alleged to have occurred, or the Attorney General, may be requested by the Director of Natural Resources to initiate criminal prosecutions or to seek civil damages, injunctive relief and any other appropriate relief
- 20 ILCS 3435/3.2— The Department of Natural Resources is authorized to offer a reward of up to $2,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of persons who violate Section 3
- 20 ILCS 3435/5— Penalties
- 20 ILCS 3435/6— (a) The Department of Natural Resources, in consultation with the various State agencies owning or managing land for the use of the State of Illinois, shall develop regulations whereby permits may be issued for exploration or excavation of archaeological and paleontological resources
- 20 ILCS 3435/7— Property of the State; Department management
- 20 ILCS 3435/8— Department exempt from permit requirements
- 20 ILCS 3435/9— The Department of Natural Resources shall, through rulemaking, establish minimum standards of education and experience for an archaeologist or paleontologist to qualify as a professional for the purpose of conducting activities for which a permit is required
- 20 ILCS 3435/10— Files containing information on known archaeological and paleontological sites
- 20 ILCS 3435/11— Violation of administrative rules
- 20 ILCS 3435/12— Seizure