Illinois Code § 9.01
Illinois Code § 9.01. Reproduced from the official Illinois Compiled Statutes, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.
§ 9.01.
Rules. (a) The Department may propose, adopt and promulgate reasonable rules in conformity with this Act. When it proposes or adopts rules the Department shall consider the terrain, the climate and other conditions of this State. Rules shall reflect the distinct differences between surface mining operations and underground mining operations. (b) Any person may file a written petition with the Department proposing the adoption, amendment or repeal of any rule under this Act. Within 90 days after a receipt of a petition, the Department shall initiate a rule-making proceeding under this Section with respect to such proposal, or deny such petition, setting forth in writing the reasons for such denial. (c) No rule adopted shall be retroactive. Any operator shall have the right to proceed with operations under this Act until such rules are adopted and no such rules shall be made applicable to any operations prior to the effective date thereof. (d) In addition to the provisions of this Section, and to the extent consistent with this Section, the provisions of the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act apply to the adoption of rules under this Act. (Source: P.A. 90-490, eff. 8-17-97.)
Source: official Illinois text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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- Citation: Illinois Compiled Statutes § 9.01
- Jurisdiction: Illinois
- Code: Illinois Compiled Statutes
- Text: transcribed from the official source (verify below)
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