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Municipal Code of Chicago § 10-40-290
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10-40-290 Houseboats. No person shall occupy any vessel, craft, or float upon the waters of the harbor as a residence, or for the purpose of engaging in any business, trade, or traffic for any purpose whatsoever, without first obtaining a license so to do. The license shall be posted and remain at all times in a conspicuous place in or on the vessel, craft, or float. Any person violating this section shall be fined $200.00, and each and every day on which such violation shall continue shall constitute a separate and distinct offense. (Prior code § 38-31; Amend Coun. J. 11-24-20, p. 24619, Art. III, § 1)
Source: City of Chicago, Municipal Code of Chicago (American Legal Publishing, codelibrary.amlegal.com)URL: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/chicago/latest/chicago_il/0-0-0-2653602Fetched: 10/24/2026

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