Illinois Statutes Chapter 20. Executive Branch § 3435/6. Regulations; permits

§ 6. (a) The Department of Natural Resources, in consultation with the various State agencies owning or managing land for the use of the State of Illinois, shall develop regulations whereby permits may be issued for exploration or excavation of archaeological and paleontological resources. These permits shall be issued by the Department of Natural Resources after consultation with the head of the land managing agency.

(b) Permits to any person or entity other than the State of Illinois shall be issued in accordance with regulations which shall be promulgated by the Department of Natural Resources.

(c) Each permit shall specify all terms and conditions under which the investigation shall be carried out, including, but not limited to, location and nature of the investigation and plans for analysis and publication of the results. Upon completion of the project, the permit holder shall report its results to the Department of Natural Resources.