225 ILCS 725/25

No power herein granted to prevent waste shall be interpreted or construed as authorizing limitation of production of any well, wells, lease, leases, pool, field or properties to prevent or control economic waste or limit production to market demand.

Exploration and discovery of new and additional pools, fields and producing horizons are vital and the effect and administration of this Act shall be in accordance therewith and not contrary thereto. Any rule, regulation or order issued under the general powers of this Act in violation of the provisions of this Section shall be void and of no effect.