Illinois § 87-5

Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 87-5, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 87-5.

Herptile diseases. The Department may investigate, in conjunction with a licensed veterinarian, the transmission or potential transmission of any disease in a natural or captive population of an amphibian or reptile species. The Department may promulgate administrative rules to identify specific herptile diseases, pathogens, or fungi, as well as treatment and caretaking requirements. Any herptile harboring a disease, pathogen, or fungus specified in administrative rule may be subject to confiscation and forfeiture. A licensed veterinarian shall notify the Department under administrative rule after the discovery of a herptile that is harboring a disease, pathogen, or fungus specified in administrative rule. (Source: P.A. 102-315, eff. 1-1-22.)

Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 87-5

What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 87-5 cover?

Section 87-5 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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