Section 115.40  Application and Reporting Requirements

a)         Application for a competitive fishing tournament permit must be made by the tournament director or sponsor to the site superintendent for the site where the tournament is to be held.  The application must be made at least 60 days prior to the proposed tournament date and contain the following information:

1)         name, address, and phone number of tournament director;

2)         tournament name and sponsor;

3)         proposed location, dates and time;

4)         proposed weigh-in location;

5)         anticipated number of anglers; and

6)         signature of tournament director.

b)         All permits will be issued on a first-come, first-served basis.

c)         Applications for permits will not be accepted more than one (1) year in advance of the event or contest date.

d)         The Competitive Fishing Tournament Permit shall be available for inspection by Department personnel at the weigh-in sites.

(Source:  Amended at 16 Ill. Reg. 4835, effective March 17, 1992)