Illinois § 15-20
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 15-20, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 15-20.
Commercial fish species designated by the Department; method of taking. Bloater chubs, smelt, and yellow perch may be taken in Lake Michigan with gill nets or dip nets but no other net shall be used for taking these fish in Lake Michigan. All trout, including lake trout, salmon, and lake whitefish may not be taken by commercial fishing devices, including gill or pound nets. Any incidental catch of trout, including lake trout, salmon, and lake whitefish taken in legal sized gill or pound nets must be returned immediately to the water. The methods of taking are subject to modification by administrative rule based upon lake-wide scientific assessment data or fishery management need. (Source: P.A. 100-168, eff. 1-1-18.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 15-20
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 15-20 cover?
Section 15-20 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.
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