As used in this Act, unless the context otherwise requires, the term:
     “Department” means the Department of Agriculture of the State of Illinois.

Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 20 ILCS 210/2

  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • individual: shall include every infant member of the species homo sapiens who is born alive at any stage of development. See Illinois Compiled Statutes 5 ILCS 70/1.36
  • Partnership: A voluntary contract between two or more persons to pool some or all of their assets into a business, with the agreement that there will be a proportional sharing of profits and losses.
  • State: when applied to different parts of the United States, may be construed to include the District of Columbia and the several territories, and the words "United States" may be construed to include the said district and territories. See Illinois Compiled Statutes 5 ILCS 70/1.14

     “Director” means the Director of Agriculture.
     “State Fair” means the annual event at Springfield and DuQuoin for the exhibition and promotion of the activities of Illinois in the fields of agriculture, industry, labor, education and such other areas and activities as may be of interest to the public.
     “State Fairgrounds” means all of the land and water areas known as the State Fairgrounds at Springfield and DuQuoin and includes all buildings and other facilities in relation thereto.
     “Illinois resident” means (a) an individual physically present in Illinois with intent to remain; (b) a partnership, joint venture, limited partnership or other syndicate or association, provided that all of the members are residents of Illinois; or (c) a corporation, provided that all stockholders, directors and officers are residents of Illinois.