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§ 16. Whoever, without the written consent of the Department of Natural Resources, digs any drain or ditch, or removes or deposits any earth, sand, gravel, water or other material, or causes the same to be done, whereby any substance is washed into the canal to its injury, shall, for each offense, be guilty of a Class B misdemeanor.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Illinois Statutes Chapter 615. Waterways § 30/16. Digging drain or removal or deposit of material without consent; penalty - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/il/chapter-615-waterways/il-st-sect-615-30-16/
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