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WI Stat § 30.445 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 30 - Navigable waters, harbors and navigation.|30.445 - Piers.

30.445  Piers. (1) No person may construct, relocate or modify a pier or reconstruct a destroyed pier in the riverway. (2) No person may have or maintain a pier in the riverway after November 30, 1990, unless the board has issued a permit for the pier under sub. (3) and the board has not revoked the permit under sub. (6). (3) Any person who owns a pier in the riverway that was in existence on October 31, 1989, may, before September 1, 1990, apply for a permit from the board to have and maintain the pier. Upon application the board shall issue the permit. (3m) (a) Notwithstanding subs. (2), (3) and (7), the board shall issue a permit to have and maintain a pier in the riverway to an owner of a pier in the riverway that was in existence on October 31, 1989, if the person applies for the permit before September 1, 1992, and if at least a two-thirds majority of the board votes to approve the issuance of the permit.(b) If an owner fails to apply for a permit under par. (a) before September 1, 1992, or to remove the pier before that date, or if the board fails to approve the permit, the owner shall remove the pier before July 1, 1993. (4) A permit issued under sub. (3) or (3m) authorizes the person to whom the permit is issued to have and maintain the pier in the riverway on the condition that it be maintained in at least as good condition as it was in on the date of the application for the permit. (5) A permit issued under sub. (3) or (3m) authorizes repairs to the pier unless any of the following applies:(a) A municipal ordinance or other municipal regulation prohibits the repair.(b) The repaired pier will be larger in size or more visible from the river than it was immediately before the damage. (6) The board shall revoke any permit issued under sub. (3) or (3m) if the owner of the pier does not comply with sub. (4) or (5). (7) If a person who owns a pier in the riverway that was in existence on October 31, 1989, does not apply for a permit from the board or has not removed the pier before September 1, 1990, the person shall remove the pier by November 30, 1990. (8) If a permit issued under sub. (3) or (3m) has been revoked, the owner of the pier shall remove the pier within 15 days after the revocation, or if the board grants additional time for the removal, within that time. (9) Subsections (1) to (8) do not apply to a pier that is not located in the river and that is constructed after December 6, 1991.History:  1989 a. 31; 1991 a. 76, 189, 315.
WI Stat § 30.452 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 30 - Navigable waters, harbors and navigation.|30.452 - Prohibited activities in the river.

30.452  Prohibited activities in the river. In the river, no person may: (1) Construct, relocate, replace or reconstruct a swimming raft. (2) Have or maintain a swimming raft after November 15, 1990.History:  1991 a. 76, s. 42; Stats. 1991 s. 30.452.
WI Stat § 30.455 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 30 - Navigable waters, harbors and navigation.|30.455 - Department of transportation activities.

30.455  Department of transportation activities. (1) Construction, reconstruction, design, maintenance, modification or repair activities, or nonmetallic mining activities in the riverway, that are carried out under the direction and supervision of the department of transportation are not subject to ss. 30.44 to 30.45. At the earliest practical time before the commencement of these activities, the department of transportation shall notify and consult with the department and the board on the location, nature and extent of the proposed work. (2) (a) The exemption under sub. (1) does not apply unless the standard in par. (b) is met.(b) To the extent it is economically and technically feasible, the department of transportation shall minimize the visual impact of the activity and any resulting highway or structure.(c) The department of transportation, in consultation with the department, shall adopt standards to implement par. (b). (3) If the department determines that there is reasonable cause to believe that an activity being carried out under this section or a resulting highway or structure is not in compliance with the standard in sub. (2) (b), it shall notify the department of transportation. If the secretary and the secretary of transportation are unable to agree upon the methods or time schedules to be used to correct the alleged noncompliance, the secretary, notwithstanding the exemption provided in this section, may proceed with enforcement actions as the secretary considers appropriate. (4) Except as may be required under s. 1.11, no public notice or hearing is required in connection with any interdepartmental consultation and cooperation under this section.History:  1989 a. 31; 1991 a. 76, 189; 1995 a. 211.
WI Stat § 30.46 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 30 - Navigable waters, harbors and navigation.|30.46 - Agricultural use.

30.46  Agricultural use. (1) A person may develop or use land in the riverway for agricultural use that is not in agricultural use on October 31, 1989, if:(a) The development and use comply with the rules for the soil and water resource management program promulgated by the department of agriculture, trade and consumer protection under s. 92.14; and(b) The person otherwise complies with this subchapter in developing or using the land for agricultural use. (2) Notwithstanding sub. (1) (b), a person is not required to comply with rules for the soil and water resource management program promulgated under s. 92.14 by the department of agriculture, trade and consumer protection for land in the riverway and that is in agricultural use on October 31, 1989. (3) Notwithstanding sub. (1) (b), s. 30.44 (1) does not apply to the construction, modification, repair or reconstruction of a structure that is used exclusively for agricultural use on land in the riverway if the land is in agricultural use on October 31, 1989.History:  1989 a. 31; 1991 a. 189.
WI Stat § 30.47 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 30 - Navigable waters, harbors and navigation.|30.47 - Restrictions on recreational use.

30.47  Restrictions on recreational use. (1) No natural person may operate a boat on public waters in the riverway without having an adequately sized waterproof container in the boat in which to place refuse. (2) No person may leave refuse on land in the riverway owned, managed, supervised or controlled by the department or on public waters in the riverway. (3) (a) Except as provided in par. (b), no person may have a glass container on land in the riverway owned, managed, supervised or controlled by the department or on islands or public waters in the riverway.(b)1. Paragraph (a) does not apply to a natural person or his or her guest having a glass container on land in the riverway that the natural person owns or occupies as a tenant.2. Paragraph (a) does not apply to a natural person having a glass container on land in the riverway that is also in a state park.History:  1989 a. 31; 1993 a. 73.
WI Stat § 30.48 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 30 - Navigable waters, harbors and navigation.|30.48 - Applicability.

30.48  Applicability. (1) Sections 30.44 to 30.47 are in addition to and are not superseded by any law, rule, ordinance or other regulation governing an activity that occurs in the riverway. (2) Sections 30.44 to 30.47 do not apply to land that is located in a city or village on October 31, 1989, or to land located within 0.5 mile of the corporate limits of a city or village on October 31, 1989, that is annexed to the city or village after October 31, 1989.History:  1989 a. 31; 1991 a. 189.
WI Stat § 30.49 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 30 - Navigable waters, harbors and navigation.|30.49 - Enforcement.

30.49  Enforcement. (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.History:  1989 a. 31.
WI Stat § 30.505 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 30 - Navigable waters, harbors and navigation.|30.505 - Certificate of number system to conform to federal system.

30.505  Certificate of number system to conform to federal system. The certificate of number system and the issuance of identification numbers employed by the department shall be in conformity with the overall system of identification numbering for boats established by the U.S. government. The department shall promulgate rules as are necessary to bring the state certificate of number system and the issuance of identification numbers into conformity with this federal system.History:  1983 a. 27 s. 858; 1997 a. 198.
WI Stat § 30.525 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 30 - Navigable waters, harbors and navigation.|30.525 - Voluntary contributions for nonmotorized boats.

30.525  Voluntary contributions for nonmotorized boats. The department shall encourage owners of boats which are exempt from the certificate of number requirement under s. 30.51 (2) (a) 1. or 2. to contribute funds to be utilized for the development or enhancement of programs or services which provide benefits relating directly to nonmotorized boating activities. The department shall make reasonable efforts to publicize the nonmotorized boat voluntary contribution program and the purposes for which these revenues are to be utilized.History:  1983 a. 27.
WI Stat § 30.531 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 30 - Navigable waters, harbors and navigation.|30.531 - Certificate of title; requirements; exemptions.

30.531  Certificate of title; requirements; exemptions. (1) Certificate. The owner of a boat subject to registration or certificate of number requirements in this state, whether or not the boat is operated on the waters of this state, shall make application for certificate of title for the boat under the following circumstances:(a) If the owner has newly acquired the boat, he or she shall make application under s. 30.533.(b) If the owner applies for registration of a boat without holding a valid certificate of title previously issued to that owner by the department for the boat, he or she shall at the same time apply for a certificate of title. (2)  Prerequisite to registration. Except as provided in sub. (3), an applicant's eligibility for a certificate of title is a prerequisite to registration of the boat. If the applicant for registration holds a valid certificate of title previously issued to the applicant by the department for the boat, that is prima facie evidence of ownership of the boat and the applicant need not apply for a new certificate of title when applying for registration. (3)  Exemption. (a)  Boats exempt from registration requirements. A boat is exempt from both the certificate of origin and certificate of title requirements of this chapter if it is exempt under s. 30.51 (2) (a) from the certificate of number and registration requirements or exempt under s. 30.51 (2) (b) from the certificate of number requirements of this chapter.(b)  Boats under 16 feet. A boat is exempt from both the certificate of origin and certificate of title requirements of this chapter if it is less than 16 feet in length.(bn)  Boats voluntarily registered. A boat issued a registration card pursuant to s. 30.52 (1) (b) 1m. is exempt from both the certificate of origin and certificate of title requirements of this chapter.(c)  Boats purchased by nonresidents. A nonresident who purchases a boat in this state and who intends to title and register the boat in another state is not required to apply for a certificate of title under this chapter. A nonresident who purchases a boat in this state may apply for a certificate of title under this chapter.History:  1987 a. 397; 1991 a. 39, 269; 1997 a. 198.
WI Stat § 30.535 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 30 - Navigable waters, harbors and navigation.|30.535 - Department to examine records.

30.535  Department to examine records. Before issuing a certificate of title for a boat, the department shall check the application against the records of stolen boats in the national crime information center.History:  1987 a. 397.
WI Stat § 30.537 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 30 - Navigable waters, harbors and navigation.|30.537 - Certificate of title; issuance, records, fees.

30.537  Certificate of title; issuance, records, fees. (1) Issuance. The department shall file each application for certificate of title received by it and, when satisfied as to its genuineness and regularity and that the applicant is entitled to the issuance of a certificate of title, shall issue and deliver a certificate to the owner of the boat. (2)  Records. The department shall file and retain for at least 5 years a record of all applications for certificate of title, including, if applicable, the manufacturer's certificate of origin, and all certificates of title issued by it:(a) According to title number.(b) According to hull identification number or engine serial number or both.(c) Alphabetically, according to name of owner.(d) In any other manner which the department determines to be desirable. (3)  Search fee. The department shall conduct a title search upon the request of an applicant for a certificate of title and shall charge a fee of $5 for each search. (4)  Title fees. The department shall require that:(a) The owner of the boat pay a $5 fee to file an application for the first certificate of title.(b) The owner of the boat pay a $5 fee for a certificate of title after a transfer.(c) The owner of the boat pay a $5 fee for a replacement certificate of title.(d) The owner of a boat pay a single $5 fee for the original notation and subsequent release of a security interest on a certificate of title.(e) A person who has perfected a security interest and who is notified under s. 30.571 pay a $2 fee for each notification.(f) An assignee of a security interest pay a $2 fee to be named a secured party on a certificate of title.(g) All fees remitted to or collected by the department under pars. (a), (c), and (d) be credited to the appropriation account under s. 20.370 (9) (hu). (5)  Fee restriction. The department shall not charge any fee for services under this section except as specified in subs. (3) and (4).History:  1987 a. 397; 1989 a. 128; 1991 a. 39; 2021 a. 58; s. 35.17 correction in (4) (g).
WI Stat § 30.539 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 30 - Navigable waters, harbors and navigation.|30.539 - Contents of certificate of title.

30.539  Contents of certificate of title. (1) Information. Each certificate of title issued by the department shall contain:(a) The name and address of the owner.(b) The title number assigned to the boat.(c) A description of the boat, including, if applicable, the make, year, length, series or model, hull type and hull identification number of the boat and, for a boat with an inboard motor, the make of the engine and the engine serial number.(d) Any other data which the department deems pertinent and desirable. (2)  Forms. The certificate of title shall contain forms for assignment and warranty of title by the owner, and for assignment and warranty of title by a dealer, or insurance company, and may contain forms for applying for a certificate of title by a transferee.History:  1987 a. 397; 1997 a. 198.
WI Stat § 30.54 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 30 - Navigable waters, harbors and navigation.|30.54 - Lost, stolen or mutilated certificates.

30.54  Lost, stolen or mutilated certificates. (1) If a certificate of title is lost, stolen, mutilated or destroyed or becomes illegible, the owner or legal representative of the owner named in the certificate, as shown by the records of the department, shall promptly make application for and may obtain a replacement upon furnishing information satisfactory to the department. The replacement certificate of title shall contain the legend “This is a replacement certificate and may be subject to the rights of a person under the original certificate". (2) If a person applies for a replacement certificate under sub. (1), conservation wardens or local law enforcement officials, after presenting appropriate credentials to the owner or legal representative of the owner named in the certificate of title, shall inspect the boat's engine serial number or hull identification number, for purposes of verification or enforcement. (3) The department shall not issue a new certificate of title to a transferee upon application made on a replacement until 15 days after receipt of the application. (4) A person recovering an original certificate of title for which a replacement has been issued shall promptly surrender the original certificate to the department.History:  1987 a. 397.
WI Stat § 30.543 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 30 - Navigable waters, harbors and navigation.|30.543 - Report of stolen or abandoned boats.

30.543  Report of stolen or abandoned boats. Each sheriff and police department in the state shall immediately report to the department of justice each boat reported stolen or recovered within its jurisdiction and the department of justice shall subsequently report such information to the national crime information center.History:  1987 a. 397.
WI Stat § 30.544 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 30 - Navigable waters, harbors and navigation.|30.544 - Inspection of boats purchased out-of-state.

30.544  Inspection of boats purchased out-of-state. For purposes of enforcement, conservation wardens or local law enforcement officials, after presenting appropriate credentials to the owner of a boat which was purchased outside of this state and which is subject to the certificate of title requirements of this chapter, shall inspect the boat's engine serial number or hull identification number.History:  1987 a. 397.
WI Stat § 30.547 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 30 - Navigable waters, harbors and navigation.|30.547 - Alterations and falsifications prohibited.

30.547  Alterations and falsifications prohibited. (1) No person may intentionally falsify an application for a certificate of title or a certificate of title issued under s. 30.537 (1) or 30.541 (4). (2) No person may intentionally falsify an application for a certificate of number or registration issued under s. 30.52. (3) No person may intentionally alter, remove or change any number or other character in an engine serial number. (4) No person may do any of the following:(a) Intentionally alter, remove or change any number or other character in a hull identification number.(b) Manufacture a hull identification number that the person knows to be false to be placed on a boat that is manufactured after November 1, 1972.(c) Place a hull identification number that the person knows to be false on a boat that is manufactured after November 1, 1972.History:  1987 a. 397; 1997 a. 198; 2001 a. 16.
WI Stat § 30.549 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 30 - Navigable waters, harbors and navigation.|30.549 - Transfer of ownership of boats with a certificate of title, certificate of number or registration.

30.549  Transfer of ownership of boats with a certificate of title, certificate of number or registration. (1) Duty of seller. (a) If the owner of a boat transfers all or any part of the owner's interest in the boat, other than by the creation of a security interest, the owner shall give the current certificate of number card or the registration card to the new owner and shall deliver the current certificate of title, if the boat is required to be titled, to the new owner as provided under s. 30.541 (1). If the owner does not possess a current certificate of number or registration or a current title, the owner shall provide to the department any documentation or information the department determines to be necessary to effect the transfer of ownership.(b) When the owner of a boat that is voluntarily registered pursuant to s. 30.52 (1) (b) 1m. transfers all or any part of the owner's interest in the boat, other than by the creation of a security interest, the owner shall send written notification of the transfer to the department within 15 days after the date of transfer. (2)  Duty of purchaser. (a) Transfer of the ownership of a boat terminates the certificate of title and the certificate of number or registration for the boat except in the case of a transfer of a part interest which does not affect the transferor's right to operate the boat. The transferee shall make application for a new certificate of title and a new certificate of number or registration within 10 days after the date of purchase as prescribed by the department. Upon receipt of the application accompanied by the required fee, the department shall issue a new certificate of title and a new certificate of number card or registration card for the boat.(b) The purchaser of a boat that is voluntarily registered pursuant to s. 30.52 (1) (b) 1m. need not register the boat upon transfer of ownership.(c) Notwithstanding s. 30.52 (5) (a) 2. or (b) 2., the department may not issue new certification decals or new registration decals if the fee specified under s. 30.52 (3) (h) rather than the appropriate fee specified under s. 30.52 (3) (b) to (g) is paid. The department shall not award a new identification number to the boat unless compliance with federal numbering regulations requires otherwise.History:  1979 c. 275; 1983 a. 27; 1987 a. 397 s. 5; Stats. 1987 s. 30.549; 1991 a. 39; 1997 a. 198; 2001 a. 16.