Illinois § 13
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 13, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13.
It shall be unlawful for any nurseryman or nursery dealer to sell, give away, carry, ship or deliver for carriage or shipment within the State any nursery stock unless such nursery stock has been officially inspected and a certificate covering the same has been issued by the Department stating that said nursery stock has been inspected and found apparently free from insect pests and plant diseases. It shall, however, be the privilege of a nurseryman holding a valid certificate covering nursery stock grown by him or holding a valid nursery dealer's certificate to ship under said certificate nursery stock grown for him elsewhere or purchased by him from other nurseries, provided that all such nursery stock when required is received under an official certificate acceptable to the Department stating that it has been inspected where grown and found to be apparently free from insect pests and diseases. (Source: P.A. 88-292.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 13
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 13 cover?
Section 13 is part of the Illinois Compiled Statutes, the codified statutory law of Illinois. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Illinois § 13?
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