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Wisconsin Statutes Public Lands, Waters and Natural Resources (Ch. 23 to 33) § 30.49. Enforcement

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(1) Forfeitures. (a) Any person who knowingly violates ss. 30.44 to 30.455 or 30.46(1) shall forfeit not more than $1,000 for each violation.

(b) Each day that a violation under par. (a) continues is a separate violation.

(c) Any person who violates ss. 30.44 to 30.455 or 30.46(1) shall forfeit not more than $1,000 for each violation.

(d) Any person who intentionally violates s. 30.47 shall forfeit not more than $500.

(e) Paragraph (b) does not apply to a violation under par. (c) or (d).

(f)1. For violations under par. (c), if the alleged violator has not previously received a warning notice for a violation of the same statutory provision, the law enforcement officer or warden shall issue the violator a warning notice and may not issue a citation.

2. The warning notice under subd. 1 shall inform the alleged violator of the action the alleged violator is required to take to be in compliance with the applicable statutory provision. If the warning notice requires the alleged violator to remedy the effects of the violation, the alleged violator has 30 days to do so unless subd. 3 applies.

3. The alleged violator may request in writing from the board an extension of time to remedy the effects of the violation. The board for good cause may grant an extension of time.

4. If the alleged violator fails to comply with the warning notice, the law enforcement officer or warden may issue a citation. If the alleged violator complies with the warning notice, the law enforcement officer or warden may not issue a citation.

5. The department shall record the issuances of warning notices for purposes of this paragraph.

(2) Civil remedies. (a) The state, board or a municipality may file a civil action to enforce ss. 30.44 to 30.46.

(b) If the plaintiff prevails in a civil action under par. (a), the court may grant:

1. Injunctive relief under ch. 813.

2. A declaratory judgment under s. 806.04.

3. A decree for specific performance for which the court may supervise compliance.

(3) Other rights, remedies. This section does not limit any other right or remedy provided by law.

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