Illinois § 11-20-6.5 Milkweed classification

Illinois Statutes

§ 11-20-6.5 — Milkweed classification

Illinois § 11-20-6.5

JurisdictionIllinois

TopicGOVERNMENT

Ch. 65MUNICIPALITIES

Act 65 ILCS 5/Illinois Municipal Code.

Art.Art 11 prec Div 16 - Health Regulations

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Bluebook

65 Ill. Comp. Stat. 11-20-6.5 (2026).

Text

(a)For purposes of this Section, "milkweed" means Asclepias syriaca or other native Asclepias species.

(b)The corporate authorities of a municipality may not classify milkweed as a noxious or exotic weed.

(c)A municipality may not classify milkweed in a manner inconsistent with this Section. This Section is a limitation under subsection (i) of Section 6 of Article VII of the Illinois Constitution on the concurrent exercise by home rule units of powers and functions exercised by the State.

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(a) For purposes of this Section, "milkweed" means Asclepias syriaca or other native Asclepias species. (b) The corporate authorities of a municipality may not classify milkweed as a noxious or exotic weed. (c) A municipality may not classify milkweed in a manner inconsistent with this Section. This Section is a limitation under subsection (i) of Section 6 of Article VII of the Illinois Constitution on the concurrent exercise by home rule units of powers and functions exercised by the State.