Illinois § 19
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 19, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 19.
It shall be the duty of the Department of Natural Resources to from time to time prepare and devise schemes, plans, ways and means for the reservation or acquisition by the State of desirable tracts of land in connection with the public waters of the State of Illinois, to the end that public reservations or preserves may be made along said public bodies of water for the use of all of the people of the State of Illinois, for pleasure, recreation and sport, and as such reservations or preserves may be made or acquired from time to time, the same shall be under the jurisdiction of the Department of Natural Resources. The Department of Natural Resources is authorized, with the consent in writing of the Governor, to acquire by private purchase or by condemnation in the manner provided for the exercise of the right of eminent domain under the Eminent Domain Act any and all lands sought to carry out the provisions of this Section. (Source: P.A. 94-1055, eff. 1-1-07.)
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?
A common citation format is "Illinois Compiled Statutes § 19" (Illinois). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Illinois law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Illinois official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Illinois attorney.
How does Illinois § 19 apply to my situation?
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