(a) For purposes of this Section, “milkweed” means Asclepias syriaca or other native Asclepias species.
     (b) A county may not classify milkweed as a noxious or exotic weed.

Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 55 ILCS 5/5-1057.5

  • 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

     (c) A county may not classify milkweed in a manner inconsistent with this Section. This Section is a limitation under subsection (i) of Section 6 of Article VII of the Illinois Constitution on the concurrent exercise by home rule units of powers and functions exercised by the State.