Illinois § 3C-1

Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 3C-1, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 3C-1.

(from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 313C-1) Sec. 3C-1. Abandonment of watercraft prohibited. (a) The abandonment of a watercraft or any part thereof on any waters in this State is unlawful and subject to penalties as set forth under Section 3C-14. (b) The abandonment of a watercraft or any part thereof on private or public property, other than a waterway, in view of the general public, anywhere in this State is unlawful except on property of the owner or bailee of such abandoned watercraft. (Source: P.A. 84-646.)

Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 3C-1

What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 3C-1 cover?

Section 3C-1 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.

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