Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 65 ILCS 5/11-123-4

  • artificially made or reclaimed land: as used in this Division 123, includes all land which formerly was submerged under the public waters of the state, the title to which is in the state, and which has been artificially made or reclaimed in whole or in part contrary to law. See Illinois Compiled Statutes 65 ILCS 5/11-123-1
  • Gift: A voluntary transfer or conveyance of property without consideration, or for less than full and adequate consideration based on fair market value.
  • 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
     Every city and village for the purpose of carrying out the powers granted in this Division 123, may acquire by purchase, gift, or condemnation, any property necessary or appropriate for any of the purposes enumerated in this Division 123. In all cases where property is acquired or sought to be acquired by condemnation, the procedure shall be, as nearly as may be, like that provided for the exercise of the right of eminent domain under the Eminent Domain Act. Nothing in this Section limits the power of a municipality to acquire by grant from the state submerged land or artificially made or reclaimed land as provided in Section 11-123-9.
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