Illinois § 2
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 2, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2.
When used in this Act: "Department" means the Department of Agriculture of the State of Illinois. "Local Watershed Organization" means and includes soil conservation districts, subdistricts of soil conservation districts, river conservancy districts, drainage districts, counties and other local governmental agencies of the state of Illinois. "Watershed Works of Improvement" or "Works of Improvement" means and includes farm terraces, diversion terraces, grassed waterways, gully control and grade stabilization structures, farm ponds, flood detention reservoirs and such other soil and water management practices as meet the technical standards of the Soil Conservation Service of the United States Department of Agriculture. "Approved Watershed" means any watershed which has been approved by the Governor of Illinois and the United States Department of Agriculture as qualifying for assistance under the Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention Act of 1954 enacted by the Congress of the United States. (Source: Laws 1957, p. 2445.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 2
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 2 cover?
Section 2 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 § 2?
A common citation format is "Illinois Compiled Statutes § 2" (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?
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How does Illinois § 2 apply to my situation?
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