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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
§ 9-121. It is unlawful for any person to deposit in a public highway or rest area weeds, trash, garbage or other offensive matter or any broken bottles, glass, boards containing projecting nails or any other thing likely to cause punctures in the tires of motor vehicles; and any person so offending shall be guilty of a petty offense. However, this Section shall not apply to proper deposits of harmless materials made in good faith and in a proper manner to repair the roads or to the proper disposal of travel and picnic trash in the waste containers provided for such purpose at rest areas.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Illinois Statutes Chapter 605. Roads and Bridges § 5/9-121. Depositing in highway of weeds, garbage, etc.; penalty - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/il/chapter-605-roads-and-bridges/il-st-sect-605-5-9-121/
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