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§ 100-5. Prima facie evidence; confiscation. The possession of any herptile, special use herptile, or part of any herptile or special use herptile protected under this Act is prima facie evidence that the herptile or special use herptile or any part of is subject to the provisions of this Act, including administrative rules.
Whenever the contents of any box, barrel, package, or receptacle consists partly of contraband and partly of a legally possessed or shipped herptile or special use herptile or any part of a legally possessed or shipped herptile or special use herptile, the entire contents of the box, barrel, or package, or other receptacle are subject to confiscation.
Whenever a person has in his or her possession in excess of the number of herptiles or special use herptiles or any parts of herptiles or special use herptiles permitted under this Act, including administrative rules, the entire number of herptiles or special use herptiles or any parts of herptiles or special use herptiles in his or her possession is subject to confiscation, seizure, or forfeiture.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Illinois Statutes Chapter 510. Animals § 68/100-5. Prima facie evidence; confiscation - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/il/chapter-510-animals/il-st-sect-510-68-100-5/
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