Illinois Code § 23

Illinois Code § 23. Reproduced from the official Illinois Compiled Statutes, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.

§ 23.

Applicability of Act. Nothing in this Act shall be construed to exclude the State of Illinois and Departments and educational institutions thereof and units of local government except that the provisions in this Act for fees or late fees for licenses and permits, and the provisions for civil penalties, fines and imprisonment shall not apply to the State of Illinois, to Departments and educational institutions thereof, or units of local government. This Act shall not apply to beaches operated by units of local government located on Lake Michigan. (Source: P.A. 96-1081, eff. 7-16-10; 97-957, eff. 1-1-13.)

Source: official Illinois text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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  • Citation: Illinois Compiled Statutes § 23
  • Jurisdiction: Illinois
  • Code: Illinois Compiled Statutes
  • Text: transcribed from the official source (verify below)

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