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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
§ 25. Responsibilities of the group. Groups participating in an Adopt-A-Highway program shall:
(1) be required to obey and abide by all laws and regulations relating to safety and any other terms and conditions as required by the sponsoring jurisdiction;
(2) provide one adult supervisor for every 5 youths when persons under age 18 are present on an adopted section;
(3) not allow a person under the age of 10 to be a member of the group who would be volunteering for the purpose of litter collection;
(4) require all group members to attend a safety meeting conducted by the group before participation in any litter collection along an adopted section;
(5) require the group coordinator, or designee, to conduct group safety meetings and to receive safety training as required by the sponsoring jurisdiction;
(6) adopt a section for a minimum of 2 years;
(7) collect litter along an adopted section 4 times a year, or as required by the director;
(8) require the group coordinator to provide prior notice, as required by the director, whenever the group intends to collect litter along its adopted section;
(9) require group members to properly wear any safety apparel provided by the sponsoring jurisdiction while collecting litter on an adopted section;
(10) be responsible for prohibiting members from possessing, consuming, or being under the influence of alcohol or drugs while on an adopted section;
(11) maintain a first-aid kit and an adequate supply of drinking water while members are collecting litter along an adopted section;
(12) place litter in trashbags provided by the sponsoring jurisdiction and place filled trashbags at a location on the adopted section as designated by the director; and
(13) not subcontract or assign its duties or responsibilities to any other group or organization.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Illinois Statutes Chapter 605. Roads and Bridges § 120/25. Responsibilities of the group - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/il/chapter-605-roads-and-bridges/il-st-sect-605-120-25/
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