This bill amends the “Fish and Aquatic Life Code.” Changes the definition of “aquatic life” to include all fish, reptiles, amphibians, mollusks, crustaceans, algae, aquatic plants, aquatic invertebrates, and any other aquatic animals or plants that the Department identifies in rules adopted after consultation with biologists, zoologists, or other wildlife experts.
View the bill at www.lga.gov/legislation/fulltext.asp?DocName=&SessionId=85&GA=98&DocTypeId=HB&DocNum=5648&GAID=12&LegID=80759&SpecSess=&Session=.
Illinois House Bill 5648
Feb 16, 2014 | 2014 Blog
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