(605 ILCS 5/9-111) (from Ch. 121, par. 9-111)
Sec. 9-111.
The highway authorities shall annually, at the proper season, to
prevent
the spread of noxious weeds as defined in the "Illinois Noxious Weed Law",
approved August 17, 1971, as
amended, destroy or
cause to be destroyed, all such noxious weeds growing upon public highways
under their respective jurisdictions. The highway authorities shall
seasonably mow or manage all weeds and other vegetation growing along the
highways under their respective jurisdictions.
Any highway officer failing to comply with the provisions of this
Section shall be guilty of a petty offense and shall be liable to a fine of
not less than $10 nor more than $25 for each season in which he neglects
such requirements.
(Source: P.A. 83-333.)
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