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90_HB0583
55 ILCS 5/5-1071.2 new
Amends the Counties Code to specifically authorize
counties with a population over 750,000 but less than
3,000,000 to enact ordinances or resolutions that prohibit
barking dogs and certain other noisy animals. Permits fines
of not less than $25 nor more than $200.
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1 AN ACT to amend the Counties Code by adding Section
2 5-1071.2.
3 Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois,
4 represented in the General Assembly:
5 Section 5. The Counties Code is amended by adding Section
6 5-1071.2 as follows:
7 (55 ILCS 5/5-1071.2 new)
8 Sec. 5-1071.2. Barking dogs. Except for farm animals or
9 animals kept at a commercial dog kennel, counties with a
10 population over 750,000 but less than 3,000,000 may regulate
11 barking dogs and other animals that disturb anyone with
12 noise. A county may impose a fine or penalty of not less than
13 $25 nor more than $200 to enforce an ordinance or resolution
14 enacted under this Section.