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§ 2-1 — Land may be drained in course of natural drainage

Illinois § 2-1
JurisdictionIllinois
TopicGOVERNMENT
Ch. 70SPECIAL DISTRICTS
Act 70 ILCS 605/Illinois Drainage Code.
Art.Article II - Rights Of Drainage--Private And Mutual Drains

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Bluebook
70 Ill. Comp. Stat. 2-1 (2026).

Text

Land may be drained in the general course of natural drainage by either open or covered drains. When such a drain is entirely upon the land of the owner constructing the drain, he shall not be liable in damages therefor.

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Legislative History

(Source: Laws 1955, p. 512.)

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