Illinois § 15
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 15, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
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Responsibilities. The Task Force shall establish recommendations for the following: (1) criteria for a definition of legacy tree and legacy tree standards that can be used on a variety of trees; (2) criteria for which the historical and cultural significance of a tree could be measured; (3) procedures for nominating trees on public and private property; (4) exploring partnership opportunities with units of local government for oversight of the legacy tree program and participation in the program; (5) creating a public awareness program, including digital media, a website, a legacy tree tool kit and educational materials to be made available by the Department of Natural Resources for use by units of local government; (6) exploring funding sources for the operation and maintenance of the statewide legacy tree program, including grant funding opportunities to facilitate participation in the program by units of local government; (7) procedures for withdrawing trees from the program; (8) procedures for legacy tree assessment; (9) procedures for how a tree would be designated or honored physically; (10) procedures for mapping trees on a searchable website; and (11) procedures for delisting a healthy designated legacy tree. (Source: P.A. 103-863, eff. 1-1-25.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 15
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 15 cover?
Section 15 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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