(20 ILCS 3305/3) (from Ch. 127, par. 1053)
Sec. 3.
Limitations.
Nothing in this Act shall be construed
to:
(a) Interfere with the course or conduct of a labor dispute, except that
actions otherwise authorized by this Act or other laws may be taken when
necessary to mitigate imminent or existing danger to public
health or safety;
(b) Interfere with dissemination of news or comment of
public affairs; but any communications facility or organization (including
but not limited to radio and television stations, wire services, and
newspapers) may be requested to transmit or print public service messages
furnishing information or instructions in connection with a disaster;
(c) Affect the jurisdiction or responsibilities of police forces, fire
fighting
forces, units of the armed forces of the United States, or of any personnel
thereof, when on active duty; but State and political subdivision
emergency operations plans shall place reliance upon the forces available
for performance of functions related to emergency management;
(d) Limit,
modify, or abridge the authority of the Governor to proclaim martial law or
exercise any other powers vested in the Governor under the
constitution, statutes, or
common law of this State, independent of or in conjunction with any
provisions of this Act;
limit any home rule unit; or prohibit any contract
or association pursuant to Article VII, Section 10 of the Illinois
Constitution.
(Source: P.A. 92-73, eff. 1-1-02.)
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