505 ILCS 106/30: Processing Fee.

Any local Soil and Water Conservation District that chooses to review a written application for the "Rivers-Friendly Farmer" designation may collect a reasonable fee for services rendered.

The Department of Agriculture may collect an administrative filing fee of $15 for each application for a "Rivers-Friendly Farmer" designation. In addition, the Department shall collect an amount equal to the cost of providing a sign that designates a farmer as a "Rivers-Friendly Farmer".

All moneys collected by the Department shall be deposited into a promotional trust account as provided in Section 40.7 of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Funds collected shall be used for the purposes of the program authorized by this Act.