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Environmental Law Research Guide: State

Introduction

Chapter 415 of the Illinois Compiled Statutes (ILCS) relates to Environmental Safety. Acts within this Chapter include Illinois' own Environmental Protection Act, Acts relating to waste disposal and management (Acts 10, 20), recycling (Acts 15, 110, 151), fuels (Acts 120, 160), pollution prevention (Acts 85)  specific materials or products that present special risks (Acts 60, 80, 92, 97, 98) or specific businesses (Act 65, 135) and water (Acts 25, 30, 35, 55, 56).

Homeowner’s Native Landscaping Act, P.A.103-704, 765 ILCS 167/1