Section 805.50  Penalties

a)         Violations of Section 20-90 of the Fish and Aquatic Life Code [515 ILCS 5/20-90] and associated administrative rules are business offenses, punishable by a fine of not less than $1,000 or more than $5,000.

b)         Violations of Section 10-100(a) of the Fish and Aquatic Life Code [515 ILCS 5/10-100(a)] is a Class B misdemeanor punishable by a fine up to $1500.  Violations of Section 10-100(b) of the Fish and Aquatic Life Code [515 ILCS 5/10-100(b)] is a Class A misdemeanor punishable by a fine up to $2500.

c)         Violations of Sections 20-100 of the Fish and Aquatic Life Code [515 ILCS 5/20-100], and Sections 2.2 and 3.22 of the Wildlife Code [520 ILCS 5/2.2 and 3.22] are petty offenses, punishable by a fine of up to $1,000.

d)         Any violations of the Fish and Aquatic Life Code [515 ILCS 5], Wildlife Code [520 ILCS 5], or administrative rules of the Department may result in the revocation of licenses and permits, and the suspension of privileges pursuant to 17 Ill. Adm. Code 2530.

(Source:  Amended at 47 Ill. Reg. 18981, effective December 7, 2023)