(20 ILCS 3435/3) (from Ch. 127, par. 133c3)
Sec. 3. Permits. (a) It is unlawful for any person, either by himself or through
an agent, to knowingly explore, excavate, possess, or collect any of the archaeological or
paleontological resources protected by this Act, unless such person obtains
a permit issued by the Department of Natural Resources.
(b) It is unlawful for any person, either by himself or through an
agent, to knowingly disturb any archaeological or paleontological resource
protected under this Act.
(c) It is unlawful for any person, either by himself or through an
agent, to offer any object for sale or exchange with the knowledge that it
has been previously collected or excavated in violation of this Act.
(Source: P.A. 103-446, eff. 8-4-23.)
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