(615 ILCS 45/9) (from Ch. 19, par. 37.19)
Sec. 9.
(a) The Department of Natural Resources, upon proper
application made thereto, is authorized, subject to the approval of the
Governor, to sell, transfer, or convey Canal lands to any department or agency
of the United States Government or transfer jurisdiction and control over such
lands, pursuant to the provisions of Section 2705-550 of the
Department of Transportation Law, to any department or agency of the State of
Illinois or convey to any political subdivision thereof, or any quasi public
board or agency having present or immediate future need for said Canal land for
public recreation, parks, historic sites, or other projects of public nature
upon such terms as
may be mutually agreed upon by the parties in interest if such sale,
transfer or conveyance is in accordance with the master plan for the
development and management of the Canal. Said transfer, sale, or conveyance
shall contain such conditions and stipulations as the Department may deem
necessary to preserve the best interest of the State of Illinois. (b) With respect to canal lands conveyed to the City of Ottawa, Illinois by deed dated August 18, 1970, and recorded September 15, 1970, as Document #563847, all restrictions imposed by this Section and those imposed in the deed of conveyance are herewith removed.
(Source: P.A. 102-461, eff. 1-1-22.)
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