Illinois § 17
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 17, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 17.
This Act shall not affect the powers of the park district to acquire, lay out, establish, construct and maintain public parks under "An Act in relation to the creation, maintenance, operation and improvement of the Chicago Park District," approved July 10, 1933, as amended. In respect to parks acquired by the park district after the effective date, the city and park district shall jointly plan the layout and location of boulevards therein for purposes of vehicular traffic, wherever the same may be necessary, and may enter into agreements for the assumption or division of the costs incident to such layout, location and construction. The park district will dedicate such boulevards and driveways which shall be under the control and jurisdiction of the city as provided in Section 2. (Source: Laws 1957, p. 1075.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 17
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 17 cover?
Section 17 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 § 17?
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