Illinois § 10-70 Aquatic life included in daily limit

Illinois Statutes

§ 10-70 — Aquatic life included in daily limit

Illinois § 10-70

JurisdictionIllinois

TopicAGRICULTURE AND CONSERVATION

Ch. 515FISH

Act 515 ILCS 5/Fish and Aquatic Life Code.

Art.Article 10 - Limits - Seasons & Methods Of Taking

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Bluebook

515 Ill. Comp. Stat. 10-70 (2026).

Text

(a)Any aquatic life taken into actual possession, unless released unharmed immediately, shall be included in the daily limit of the person having so taken the aquatic life for the day when taken.

(b)Fish released unharmed by participants in a bona fide catch-and-release fishing tournament, which requires the participants to have a boat live well with a pump constantly adding fresh or recirculating water, shall not be included in the daily limit. However, at no time may the daily limit be exceeded.

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(a) Any aquatic life taken into actual possession, unless released unharmed immediately, shall be included in the daily limit of the person having so taken the aquatic life for the day when taken. (b) Fish released unharmed by participants in a bona fide catch-and-release fishing tournament, which requires the participants to have a boat live well with a pump constantly adding fresh or recirculating water, shall not be included in the daily limit. However, at no time may the daily limit be exceeded.