Illinois Statutes Chapter 525. Conservation § 30/22. Civil penalties

§ 22. Any person who violates this Act or any rule, or causes such violation by his employee or agent, shall be liable for a civil penalty of not to exceed $10,000 for each violation, such penalty to be recovered in an action brought by the Attorney General or the State's Attorney in the circuit court. The penalty shall be used to restore the nature preserve or registered area or to secure the preservation of similar areas.