Illinois § 5
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 5, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5.
There is hereby created the Sustainable Agriculture Committee which shall consist of 7 members as follows: one member representing and appointed by the Governor; one member representing and appointed by the Board of Higher Education; one member representing and appointed by the Department of Agriculture; and 4 members appointed by the Department of Agriculture who are farmers actively involved in production agriculture. Members of the Committee shall be appointed for a term of 5 years. It is the duty of the Committee to seek sources of funding for projects described in Section 4. These sources may be private or public, or federal, State, or local, or designated for agricultural, environmental, or other related purposes. The Committee shall act in an advisory capacity to the Department of Agriculture in program administration and funding recommendations. The Department of Agriculture may accept funds from any public or private source for the purposes specified in Section 3. Funds received shall be deposited into the State treasury into a State trust fund to be held by the Treasurer as ex-officio custodian and subject to the Comptroller -- Treasurer, voucher -- warrant system. Such funds shall be used by the Department only for the purposes specified in Section 3. (Source: P.A. 92-110, eff. 7-20-01.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 5
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 5 cover?
Section 5 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 § 5?
A common citation format is "Illinois Compiled Statutes § 5" (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 § 5 apply to my situation?
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