97TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY
State of Illinois
2011 and 2012
HB2373

 

Introduced 2/18/2011, by Rep. Tom Cross

 

SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:
 
525 ILCS 33/20

    Amends the Illinois Open Land Trust Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the Illinois Open Land Trust Program.


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A BILL FOR

 

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1    AN ACT concerning conservation.
 
2    Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois,
3represented in the General Assembly:
 
4    Section 5. The Illinois Open Land Trust Act is amended by
5changing Section 20 as follows:
 
6    (525 ILCS 33/20)
7    Sec. 20. Illinois Open Land Trust Program. The The
8Department of Natural Resources shall develop and administer
9the Illinois Open Land Trust Program. The purpose of the
10program is to acquire real property, or conservation easements
11for natural areas, from willing sellers for conservation and
12recreation purposes. The land shall be chosen because it will
13preserve and enhance Illinois' natural environment, create a
14system of open spaces and natural lands, and improve the
15quality of life and provide recreation opportunities for
16citizens of this State now and in the future.
17(Source: P.A. 91-220, eff. 7-21-99.)