(50 ILCS 755/5)
Sec. 5.
Findings.
In so much as police, fire, and emergency medical
service departments are recognized as necessary public safety organizations,
the State of Illinois hereby recognizes the longstanding role and purpose of
those persons specially trained in performing surface and underwater rescue and
recovery of persons and property within the waterways of Illinois for the
purpose of public safety and accident prevention. For purposes of furthering
public safety and promoting safe use of Illinois waterways, this Act
has been created for the benefit of citizens and visitors to this State and
its many communities.
(Source: P.A. 90-440, eff. 8-16-97.)
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