20 ILCS 860

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20 ILCS 860/0.01

(20 ILCS 860/0.01) (from Ch. 105, par. 530) Sec. 0.01. Short title. This Act may be cited as the Outdoor Recreation Resources Act. (Source: P.A. 86-1324.)

(20 ILCS 860/1) (from Ch. 105, par. 531) Sec. 1. The General Assembly finds that the State of Illinois and its political subdivisions should enjoy the benefits of Federal assistance programs for the survey, planning and development of the outdoor recreation resources and the historically significant properties and interests of the State, including the acquisition of land and waters and interests therein. It is the purpose of this Act to provide authority to enable the State of Illinois and its subdivisions to participate in the benefits of such programs. (Source: P.A. 81-372.)

20 ILCS 860/2

(20 ILCS 860/2) (from Ch. 105, par. 532) Sec. 2. The Department of Natural Resources is authorized to have prepared and to maintain and keep up to date a comprehensive plan for the development of the outdoor recreation resources of the State. (Source: P.A. 102-1071, eff. 6-10-22.)

20 ILCS 860/2a

(20 ILCS 860/2a) (from Ch. 105, par. 532a) Sec. 2a. The Department of Natural Resources is authorized to have prepared and to maintain and keep up to date a comprehensive plan for the preservation of the historically significant properties and interests of the State. (Source: P.A. 101-81, eff. 7-12-19; 102-1071, eff. 6-10-22.)

20 ILCS 860/3

(20 ILCS 860/3) (from Ch. 105, par. 533) Sec. 3. The Department of Natural Resources is authorized to survey, design, develop, operate, and maintain outdoor recreation areas and facilities of the State; and to acquire land, waters, structures, and interests in land, waters and structures for such areas and facilities. It may enter into contracts and agreements with the United States or any appropriate agency thereof, keep financial and other records relating thereto, and furnish to appropriate officials and agencies of the United States such reports and information as may be reasonably necessary to enable such officials and agencies to perform their duties under such programs. In connection with obtaining for the State of Illinois the benefits of any such program, the Department of Natural Resources shall coordinate its activities with and represent the interest of all agencies of the State, and of county, city and other governmental units having interests in the acquisition, planning, development, and maintenance of outdoor recreation resources and facilities within the State. (Source: P.A. 89-445, eff. 2-7-96.)

20 ILCS 860/3a

(20 ILCS 860/3a) (from Ch. 105, par. 533a) Sec. 3a. The Department of Natural Resources is authorized to survey, design, develop, operate, and maintain historically significant properties and interests of the State; and to acquire land, waters, structures, and interests in land, waters and structures for such historic properties and interests. It may enter into contracts and agreements with the United States or any appropriate agency thereof, keep financial and other records relating thereto, and furnish to appropriate officials and agencies of the United States such reports and information as may be reasonably necessary to enable such officials and agencies to perform their duties under such programs. In connection with obtaining for the State of Illinois the benefits of any such program, the Department of Natural Resources shall coordinate its activities with and represent the interests of individuals, private organizations and units of government in the survey, planning and development of historically significant properties and interests in the State. (Source: P.A. 100-695, eff. 8-3-18.)

20 ILCS 860/4

(20 ILCS 860/4) (from Ch. 105, par. 534) Sec. 4. The Department of Natural Resources is authorized to receive federal monies for the survey, acquisition, planning and development of outdoor recreation resources. Monies so received shall be placed in special trust funds outside the State Treasury. The State Treasurer shall, ex officio, be the custodian of such fund. Upon written approval of the Governor, such fund shall be drawn upon by the Department of Natural Resources or disbursed by the State Treasurer to local governmental units upon the direction of the Department of Natural Resources. (Source: P.A. 89-445, eff. 2-7-96.)

20 ILCS 860/4a

(20 ILCS 860/4a) (from Ch. 105, par. 534a) Sec. 4a. The Department of Natural Resources is authorized to receive Federal monies for the survey, acquisition, planning and development of historically significant properties and interests. Monies so received shall be placed in the Illinois Historic Sites Fund in the State Treasury. The State Treasurer shall, ex officio, be the custodian of such fund. Subject to appropriation, such fund shall be drawn upon by the Department or disbursed by the State Treasurer to local governmental units or other qualified participants upon the direction of the Department. (Source: P.A. 100-695, eff. 8-3-18.)

20 ILCS 860/5

(20 ILCS 860/5) (from Ch. 105, par. 535) Sec. 5. Projects involving participating federal-aid funds may be undertaken by the Department of Natural Resources after it has been determined that sufficient funds are available to the Department for meeting the non-federal share of project costs. It is the legislative intent that, to such extent as may be necessary to assure the proper operation, maintenance and preservation of areas and facilities surveyed, acquired or developed pursuant to any program participated in by this State under authority of this Act, such areas and facilities shall be publicly maintained for outdoor recreation purposes. The Department of Natural Resources may enter into and administer agreements with the United States or any appropriate agency thereof for survey, planning, acquisition, development and preservation projects involving participating federal-aid funds on behalf of any county, city, or other governmental unit provided such county, city, or other local governmental unit gives necessary assurances to the Department of Natural Resources that it has available sufficient funds to meet its share of the cost of the project and that the surveyed, acquired or developed areas and facilities will be operated and maintained at its expense for public outdoor recreation use. (Source: P.A. 89-445, eff. 2-7-96.)

20 ILCS 860/5a

(20 ILCS 860/5a) (from Ch. 105, par. 535a) Sec. 5a. Projects involving participating Federal-aid funds may be undertaken by the Department of Natural Resources after it has been determined that sufficient funds are available to the Department for meeting the non-federal share of project costs. It is the legislative intent that, to such extent as may be necessary to assure the proper operation, maintenance and preservation of historic properties and interests surveyed, acquired or developed pursuant to any program participated in by this State under authority of this Act, such historic properties and interests shall be publicly maintained for historic preservation purposes. The Department of Natural Resources may enter into and administer agreements with the United States or any appropriate agency thereof for survey, planning, acquisition, development and preservation projects involving participating Federal-aid funds on behalf of any county, city, other governmental unit or qualified participant provided such county, city, other local governmental unit or qualified participant gives necessary assurances to the Department of Natural Resources that it has available sufficient funds to meet its share of the cost of the project and that the surveyed, acquired or developed historic properties and interests will be operated and maintained at its expense for historic preservation purposes. (Source: P.A. 100-695, eff. 8-3-18.)

20 ILCS 860/6

(20 ILCS 860/6) (from Ch. 105, par. 536) Sec. 6. The Department shall have the power to adopt, pursuant to the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act, all rules and regulations which may be necessary to carry out its statutory duties under this Act. (Source: P.A. 84-834.)

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