§ 525 ILCS 5/1 This Act shall be known and may be cited as the Cave Protection Act
§ 525 ILCS 5/2 As used in this Act, the following terms have the following meanings, …
§ 525 ILCS 5/3 The Department may take special actions as necessary, consistent with …
§ 525 ILCS 5/4 The Director may also appoint an advisory council composed of …
§ 525 ILCS 5/5 Owners of land shall not be liable for injuries, mental harm or death …
§ 525 ILCS 5/6 It shall be unlawful for any person, without the express written …
§ 525 ILCS 5/7 Any person who violates any provision of this Act shall be guilty of …

Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes > 525 ILCS 5 - Cave Protection Act

  • Affirmed: In the practice of the appellate courts, the decree or order is declared valid and will stand as rendered in the lower court.
  • Appropriation: The provision of funds, through an annual appropriations act or a permanent law, for federal agencies to make payments out of the Treasury for specified purposes. The formal federal spending process consists of two sequential steps: authorization
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  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
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  • Fee simple: Absolute title to property with no limitations or restrictions regarding the person who may inherit it.
  • Legacy: A gift of property made by will.
  • Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
  • Public law: A public bill or joint resolution that has passed both chambers and been enacted into law. Public laws have general applicability nationwide.
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  • Subpoena: A command to a witness to appear and give testimony.
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.