§ 20 ILCS 835/0.01 Short title
§ 20 ILCS 835/1 The Department of Natural Resources shall have the care, control, …
§ 20 ILCS 835/2 It shall be the policy of the State of Illinois to acquire a system …
§ 20 ILCS 835/2.5 Eminent domain
§ 20 ILCS 835/3 In maintaining the State parks the Department of Natural Resources …
§ 20 ILCS 835/3a The Department of Natural Resources shall not dispose of any portion …
§ 20 ILCS 835/4 The Department of Natural Resources has the …
§ 20 ILCS 835/4a It shall be the duty of the Governor and the Director of the …
§ 20 ILCS 835/4b Products manufactured in the United States
§ 20 ILCS 835/4c All income realized from properties under the jurisdiction of the …
§ 20 ILCS 835/6 It is a violation of this Section for any person to do any of the …
§ 20 ILCS 835/8 If the property adjoining any State Park is used for farming …
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Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes > 20 ILCS 835 - State Parks Act

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  • Continuance: Putting off of a hearing ot trial until a later time.
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