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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(1) Departmental authority. For purposes of enforcing s. 90.21 and rules promulgated under that section and ch. 29 and rules promulgated under that chapter, with respect to a person who keeps farm-raised deer that are white-tailed deer, and for purposes of enforcing this chapter and ch. 29 and rules promulgated under this chapter and ch. 29, with respect to a person who keeps farm-raised game birds or wild animals under a license issued under s. 95.68, 95.69, or 95.71, a conservation warden or representative of the department, upon presenting his or her credentials to that person, may do any of the following:
(a) Enter and inspect any land, vehicle, building, or other structure where white-tailed deer, farm-raised game birds, or wild animals are possessed or where carcasses of white-tailed deer, farm-raised game birds, or wild animals are possessed.
(b) Inspect any equipment, materials, or other activities related to farm-raised deer that are white-tailed deer, farm-raised game birds, or wild animals.
(c) Gain access to and inspect any records that relate to farm-raised deer that are white-tailed deer and that are required to be kept under s. 93.07(10), 95.55, or 169.36(10m) or any rules promulgated under those sections.
(d) Gain access to and inspect any records relating to farm-raised game birds required to be kept under s. 93.07(10) or 95.57 or any rules promulgated under those sections.
(e) Gain access to and inspect any records relating to wild animals required to be kept under s. 93.07(10), 95.68, 95.69, 95.71, or 169.36(10m) or any rules promulgated under those sections.
(2) Times for inspections. An inspection authorized under sub. (1) may be conducted during any of the following times:
(a) Normal business hours.
(b) During the time that the person who keeps white-tailed deer, farm-raised game birds, or wild animals is conducting business.
(c) At any time, if the inspection is necessary for public health, safety, or welfare.
(d) At any time, if the inspection is limited to determining whether a fence that is used to contain farm-raised deer that are white-tailed deer complies with the requirements established by rule under s. 90.21(6).
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Wisconsin Statutes Police Regulations (Ch. 163 to 177) § 169.38. Inspections of items subject to regulation by the department of agriculture, trade and consumer protection - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/wi/police-regulations-ch-163-to-177/wi-st-169-38/
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