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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(1) The attorney general shall enforce this chapter except for ss. 287.07, 287.08 and 287.81 and all rules promulgated under this chapter except under those sections.
(2) Notwithstanding sub. (1) and s. 287.95(3)(a), the attorney general may enforce s. 287.07(3), (4), and (5) by seeking injunctive relief against any person violating those provisions.
(3) The circuit court for Dane County or for any other county where a violation occurred in whole or in part has jurisdiction to enforce this chapter or related rules by injunctive and other relief appropriate for enforcement.
(4) The department of natural resources shall reimburse the department of justice for the expenses incurred in enforcing this chapter from the appropriation under s. 20.370(4)(ma).
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Wisconsin Statutes Environmental Regulation (Ch. 280 to 299) § 287.91. Enforcement; duty of department of justice; expenses - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/wi/environmental-regulation-ch-280-to-299/wi-st-287-91/
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