(625 ILCS 45/7-1) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 317-1)

(Text of Section before amendment by P.A. 104-137)

Sec. 7-1. On and after March 1, 1960 it shall be unlawful for any person to engage in the business of operating a boat or boats carrying passengers for hire, or renting a boat or boats for hire without first having obtained a license so to do from the Department. Such license shall be renewable each year on March 1st, shall be good only for one year or portion of a year to March 1st, and it shall be unlawful for such person to so engage in such business without having a valid license currently then in force.

(Source: P.A. 85-149.)

(Text of Section after amendment by P.A. 104-137)

Sec. 7-1. It shall be unlawful for any person to engage in the business of operating a boat or boats carrying passengers for hire, or renting a boat or boats for hire without first having obtained a license so to do from the Department. Such license shall be renewable each year on January 1st, shall be good only for one year or portion of a year up to and including December 31st, and it shall be unlawful for such person to so engage in such business without having a valid license currently then in force. The Department shall outline the application process for passenger-for-hire licenses or rental boat licenses by administrative rule. Violations of this Act by a business or individual holding a rental license or passenger-for-hire license shall result in the suspension or revocation of the license issued based on the procedures outlined in administrative rule.

(Source: P.A. 104-137, eff. 1-1-26.)