Illinois § 19

Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 19, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 19.

Except as otherwise provided in this Act, it is unlawful for any person, except by special permission of a duly authorized representative of the Department, to enter or go upon a Wildlife Habitat Management Area Refuge Safety Zone, during any open season for the hunting of game, or to enter or go upon such a refuge at any time of the year with firearms, or bows and arrows, or traps, or dogs, or to permit a dog or dogs under his control to enter any refuge. The Department, however, is hereby empowered, by adopting a suitable regulation to prohibit a person or persons from entering or going upon any such refuge, or all such refuges, at any or all times of the year should it deem such action advisable. (Source: Laws 1961, p. 2296.)

Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 19

What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 19 cover?

Section 19 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 § 19?

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Is this the official text of Illinois law?

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