Section 3045.100  Issuing Public Access Stickers

a)         The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has the authority to designate agents to sell public access stickers on behalf of the Department. The consignment requirements, terms and procedures to follow will be the same as for licenses identified in 17 Ill. Adm. Code 2520 – Consignment of Licenses, Stamps and Permits.

b)         Stickers have a maximum issue period of one year.  The sticker expiration year is listed on the decal.  Stickers will expire March 31 of each year.

c)         Stickers will be sold at the following rates:

1)         $10 for individual use by Illinois residents on an OHV titled for recreational use;

2)         $17 for rental units, untitled vehicles, vehicles titled for production agriculture, or non-residents from states that do not have a reciprocal agreement with the Department;

3)         $25 for dealer and manufacturer demonstrations and research; and

4)         $5 one-day competitive event (receipt only, no sticker).

d)         Agents may charge a $1 issuing fee for each sticker or competitive event receipt sold.

e)         Individuals or companies requesting a replacement sticker shall:

1)         submit a copy of the sticker purchase receipt;

2)         complete a DNR replacement decal form that has been notarized to ensure that the application is accurate and non-fraudulent;

3)         submit a $3 fee per sticker; and

4)         mail the form to:

Illinois Department of Natural Resources

Replacement OHV Access Sticker

P.O. Box 19459

Springfield IL 62791-9559

f)         Placement of the sticker must be on a visible location in the front center of the vehicle.

g)         Advertising revenues received from ads on the sticker booklets or safety brochures shall be deposited into the Off-Highway Vehicle Trails Fund.

(Source:  Added at 26 Ill. Reg. 3470, effective February 25, 2002)