(625 ILCS 45/8-1) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 318-1)
Sec. 8-1.
Local ordinances.
The provisions of this Act, and of other applicable laws of this State
shall govern the operation, equipment, numbering and all other matters
relating thereto whenever any vessel shall be operated on the waters of
this State, or when any activity regulated by this Act shall take place
thereon; but nothing in this Act shall be construed to prevent the adoption
of any ordinance or local law by any political subdivision of the State
relating to operation and equipment of vessels the provisions of which are
not inconsistent with the provisions of this Act, amendments thereto or
regulations issued thereunder: Provided, that such ordinances or local laws
shall be operative only so long as and to the extent that they continue to
be not inconsistent with the provisions of this Act, amendments thereto or
regulations issued thereunder.
(Source: P.A. 82-783.)
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