Illinois § 5
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 5, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5.
In considering applications for grants under this Act, the Department shall give priority to projects which will provide the greatest benefit to the residents of the areas of the State which have the highest concentration or density of population, which are based upon criteria established by the Department which reflect outdoor recreation needs and priorities identified through the Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP) Program carried out by the Department, or which are located in flood plain areas. The total amount of grants made for any fiscal year may not exceed the amount of the appropriation for grants made for that fiscal year. (Source: P.A. 84-109.) (Text of Section after amendment by P.A. 104-423) Sec. 5. Prioritization of projects. In considering applications for grants under this Act, the Department shall give priority to projects that: (1) will provide the greatest benefit to the residents of the areas of the State which have the highest concentration or density of population; (2) are based upon criteria established by the Department that reflect outdoor recreation needs and priorities identified through the Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP) Program carried out by the Department; (3) are located in distressed locations and distressed communities; or (4) are located in flood plain areas. The total amount of grants made for any fiscal year may not exceed the amount of the appropriation for grants made for that fiscal year. (Source: P.A. 104-423, eff. 1-1-26.)
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.
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