Section 20 ILCS 230/5 - PurposeThe General Assembly declares that:
(a) A need exists to promote the economic development of the State by supporting, attracting, and retaining biotechnology jobs and businesses in Illinois;(b) A need exists to increase industry competitiveness by supporting the application of innovative technologies that improve productivity and efficiency;(c) A need exists to mobilize support for biotechnology industries to commercialize new products and processes; and(d) A need exists to facilitate and coordinate the marketing, organization, use, and development of biotechnology scientific research in this State.P.A. 88-584, eff. 8/12/1994.