As used in this Act, unless the context otherwise requires:
     “Land” includes roads, water, watercourses, private ways and buildings, and structures, but does not include residential buildings or residential property.

Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 745 ILCS 67/5

  • Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC
  • 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

     “Owner-lessor” means the owner of land that is leased to the State of Illinois Department of Natural Resources pursuant to a nominal lease.
     “Nominal lease” means any lease between an owner-lessor and the State of Illinois Department of Natural Resources under which the total rent for the term of the lease is less than $5.
     “Leased land” means any land leased by an owner-lessor to the State of Illinois Department of Natural Resources pursuant to a nominal lease.
     “Recreational use” means any activity undertaken for conservation, resource management, exercise, or recreation on leased land.
     “Charge” means an admission fee for permission to go upon leased land, but does not include: the sharing of game, fish, or other products of recreational use; or benefits to or arising from the recreational use; or contributions in kind, services or cash made for the purpose of properly conserving the leased land.
     “Person” means any person who is a member of the general public, regardless of age, maturity, or experience.