HB1605 amends the Real Property Conservation Rights Act to expand the scope of conservation rights to include preserving cultural heritage sites.
HB1605 amends the Real Property Conservation Rights Act to include preserving cultural heritage sites within the definition of conservation rights. It allows any owner of real property in Illinois to convey a conservation right to a federally recognized Indian tribe, a State-recognized Indian tribe, or a not-for-profit corporation or trust. Conservation rights can be enforced in court and may include restrictions on activities such as altering topography, removing vegetation, or affecting drainage. The bill also defines "Federally recognized Indian tribe" and "State-recognized Indian tribe.
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