HB5788eng 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

HB5788 Engrossed LRB099 20104 SLF 44526 b

AN ACT concerning fish.

Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois, represented in the General Assembly:

Section 5. The Fish and Aquatic Life Code is amended by changing Section 10-110 as follows:

(515 ILCS 5/10-110) (from Ch. 56, par. 10-110)

Sec. 10-110. Taking carp, catfish, buffalo, suckers, gar, bowfin, shad, and drum. Carp, catfish, buffalo, suckers, gar, bowfin, shad, and drum may be taken by means of a pitchfork, underwater spear gun, bow and arrow or bow and arrow device, including a sling shot bow, spear, or gig. Each person taking fish by these means shall possess a valid sport fishing license. Fish taken by these means shall not be sold or bartered except as authorized by the Department. The daily take, harvest limits, or additional species are subject to and set forth in administrative rule. . No other fish may be taken in this State by these means.

(Source: P.A. 98-182, eff. 8-5-13.)