This Article 10 shall apply only to aquatic life in waters and lands wholly or in part within the boundaries of the State of Illinois.
     The provisions of Sections 10-5 through 10-75 are subject to modification by administrative rule.

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Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 515 ILCS 5/10-75

  • State: when applied to different parts of the United States, may be construed to include the District of Columbia and the several territories, and the words "United States" may be construed to include the said district and territories. See Illinois Compiled Statutes 5 ILCS 70/1.14

     Aquatic life legally taken in and transported from other states or countries may be possessed within the State of Illinois, subject to the provisions of Sections 15-55 and 15-60 of this Code.
     Any aquatic life taken at any time except during an open season established under this Code, including administrative rules, or of a size less than the minimum provided by this Code, including administrative rules, shall be immediately returned, without unnecessary injury, to the waters from which taken.