Illinois Statutes Chapter 20. Executive Branch § 2505/2505-20. Motor Fuel Tax Law; Environmental Impact Fee Law; fuel tax agreements and programs

(a) The Department has the power to administer and enforce the rights, powers and duties contained in the Motor Fuel Tax Law  1 that relate to the collection of revenues and to succeed to the rights, powers, and duties previously exercised by the Department of Finance in connection therewith; and to administer and enforce all the rights, powers, and duties that relate to the collection of fees under the Environmental Impact Fee Law.

(b) The Department is authorized to receive federal funds provided for the purpose of facilitating participation in the International Fuel Tax Agreement, International Registration Plan, and other State fuel tax agreements and programs relating to uniform motor fuel taxation and compliance. Those funds shall be deposited in the Motor Fuel Tax Fund and will be available to the Department pursuant to appropriation for its administrative expenses including technical assistance, personnel training, travel costs, and technology and equipment associated with that participation. Those funds deposited in the Motor Fuel Tax Fund shall not be distributed or allocated as provided in the Motor Fuel Tax Law, but shall be reserved for use by the Department.