The possession of any aquatic life protected under this Code is prima facie evidence that the aquatic life is subject to all the provisions of this Code, including administrative rules.
     Whenever the contents of any box, barrel, package, or receptacle consists partly of contraband and partly of legal aquatic life or any part of aquatic life, the entire contents of the box, barrel, package, or other receptacle are subject to confiscation.

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Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 515 ILCS 5/1-190

  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.

     Whenever a person has in his or her possession in excess of the number of aquatic life or parts of aquatic life permitted under this Code, including administrative rules, the entire number of aquatic life or parts of aquatic life in his or her possession is subject to confiscation.