ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
TITLE 17: CONSERVATION
CHAPTER I: DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
SUBCHAPTER c: ENDANGERED SPECIES
PART 1100 REGULATIONS FOR EXOTIC WEEDS
SECTION 1100.10 DEFINITIONS


 

Section 1100.10  Definitions

 

For the purpose of this Part, the following words shall mean:

 

"Department" means the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. [525 ILCS 10/2]

 

"Exotic weeds" means plants not native to North America which, when planted either spread vegetatively or naturalize and degrade natural communities, reduce the value of fish and wildlife habitat, or threaten an Illinois endangered or threatened species. [525 ILCS 10/2]

 

"List" means the Official List of Exotic Weeds.

 

"Material" means any plant, plant part, seed, or root of an exotic weed.

 

"Viable" means capable of surviving, living successfully, or growing.