Illinois § 18
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 18, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 18.
Administration and enforcement of Act; entry upon premises. The Department is charged with the administration and enforcement of this Act, and may adopt reasonable rules and regulations therefor. No rule or regulation adopted or issued by the Department, under this Act, shall be effective on and after January 1, 1946, unless such rule or regulation has been submitted to the Advisory Board of Livestock Commissioners for approval. To effect the purposes of this Act, the Department shall cooperate with the Department of Agriculture of the United States. The Department or its duly authorized agent, in performing the duties vested in it under this Act, is empowered to enter during usual working hours upon any premises, barns, stables, sheds or other places where such cattle, bison, sheep, goats, antelope, or cervids are housed or kept. Sheriffs, prosecuting attorneys and their deputies shall, in their respective jurisdiction, render all necessary assistance to enable the Department or its duly authorized agent to enforce this Act. (Source: P.A. 90-192, eff. 7-24-97.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 18
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 18 cover?
Section 18 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 § 18?
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