Section 1720.300  Preamble

The Illinois Motor Vehicle Theft Prevention Council (hereinafter called the "Council"), created within the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (hereinafter called the "Authority"), shall have the duties and responsibilities set forth in the Illinois Motor Vehicle Theft Prevention Act (P.A. 86-1408, effective January 1, 1991).  The stated purpose of this act "is to prevent, combat and reduce motor vehicle theft in Illinois; to improve and support motor vehice theft law enforcement, prosecution and administration of motor vehicle theft laws by establishing statewide planning capabilities for and coordination of financial resources."