Illinois § 3
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 3, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3.
All geophysical logs and well drilling reports supplied to the Geological Survey in accordance with the provisions of this Act, all sample descriptions compiled by the Survey from examination of drill cuttings or cores, and all completion reports received from the Department of Natural Resources shall be available for public inspection except as to the information that the permittee of the well requests be kept confidential. The requirement that the Geological Survey keep certain information confidential shall not prohibit the use of the information for research purposes, provided the Survey does not publish specific data or identify the well from which the data were taken or interpreted. No such information shall be kept confidential for more than 2 years from the date the permit was issued. (Source: P.A. 89-445, eff. 2-7-96.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 3
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 3 cover?
Section 3 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 § 3?
A common citation format is "Illinois Compiled Statutes § 3" (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 § 3 apply to my situation?
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