Illinois § 55-5
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 55-5, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 55-5.
Permit application and fees. An applicant for a Herpetoculture permit must file an application with the Department on a form provided by the Department. The application must include all information and requirements as set forth by administrative rule. The application for these permits shall be reviewed by the Department to determine if a permit will be issued. An annual permit renewal must be accompanied by a non-refundable fee as set by the Department. The annual fee for a residential Herpetoculture permit shall be set by administrative rule. The Department shall adopt, by administrative rule, any additional procedures for the renewal of a Herpetoculture permit. All fees shall be deposited into the Illinois Wildlife Preservation Fund. As determined by administrative rule, non-residents may apply for a permit not to exceed 15 consecutive days to commercialize herptiles indigenous to this State as outlined in this Article. The application, procedures, and fee for the permit and permit renewal shall be set by administrative rule, and all fees shall be deposited into the Illinois Wildlife Preservation Fund. (Source: P.A. 102-315, eff. 1-1-22; 103-363, eff. 7-28-23.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 55-5
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 55-5 cover?
Section 55-5 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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