The penalty shall be used to restore the nature preserve or registered area or to secure the preservation of similar areas.
525 ILCS 30/22
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 by the Attorney General or the State's Attorney in the circuit court
Known as the Illinois Natural Areas Preservation Act
The act spans §§ 525-30-1 to 525-30-9 (58 sections).
P.A. 82-445.
Official source: Illinois General Assembly. Reproduced from public-domain Illinois statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.