Illinois § 5

Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 5, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 5.

Legislative findings. The General Assembly finds that: (1) schools throughout the State treat school property with pesticides in order to reduce risks to students from noxious weeds, such as thistle, poison ivy, pests, allergies, disease bearing insects, and activities on unlevel playing surfaces; (2) unless properly applied in accordance with the United States Environmental Protection Agency's pesticide labels, schools may inadvertently expose children to pesticides; and (3) it is the purpose of this Act to minimize student exposure to pesticides. (Source: P.A. 103-496, eff. 8-4-23.)

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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