Illinois Compiled Statutes 525 Conservation: Article -

• Illinois Prescribed Burning Act. - 525 ILCS 37, Section 1
  Short title. This Act may be cited as the Illinois Prescribed Burning Act. (Source: P.A. 95-108, eff. 8-13-07.)
• Illinois Prescribed Burning Act. - 525 ILCS 37, Section 5
  Legislative findings; purpose. (a) Prescribed burning is a land management tool that benefits the safety of the public, the environment, and the economy of the...
• Illinois Prescribed Burning Act. - 525 ILCS 37, Section 10
  Definitions. As used in this Act: (a) "Prescribed burning" means the planned application of fire to naturally occurring vegetative fuels under specified environmental conditions and...
• Illinois Prescribed Burning Act. - 525 ILCS 37, Section 15
  Requirements; liability. (a) Before conducting a prescribed burn under this Act, a person shall: (1) obtain the written consent of the landowner; (2) have a...
• Illinois Prescribed Burning Act. - 525 ILCS 37, Section 20
  Rules. The Department, in consultation with the Office of the State Fire Marshal, shall promulgate rules to implement this Act, including but not limited to,...
• Illinois Prescribed Burning Act. - 525 ILCS 37, Section 25
  Exemption. Nothing in this Act shall be construed as: (1) requiring certification as a prescribed burn manager to conduct prescribed burning on one's own property...
• Illinois Prescribed Burning Act. - 525 ILCS 37, Section 30
  Fees. The Department may charge and collect fees from persons applying for safety training and certification as a certified prescribed burn manager. (Source: P.A. 95-108,...
• Illinois Prescribed Burning Act. - 525 ILCS 37, Section 35
  Severability. The provisions of this Act are severable under Section 1.31 of the Statute on Statutes. (Source: P.A. 95-108, eff. 8-13-07.)
• Illinois Prescribed Burning Act. - 525 ILCS 37, Section 99
  Effective date. This Act takes effect upon becoming law. (Source: P.A. 95-108, eff. 8-13-07.)

Last modified: February 18, 2015