AB150, s. 1529
1Section
1529. 28.11 (8) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:
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28.11
(8) (a)
Acreage payments. As soon after April 20 of each year as feasible,
3the department shall pay to each town treasurer 30 cents per acre, based on the
4acreage of such lands as of the preceding June 30, as a grant out of the appropriation
5made by s. 20.370
(4) (ar) (5) (bv) on each acre of county lands entered under this
6section.
AB150, s. 1530
7Section
1530. 28.11 (8) (b) 1. of the statutes is amended to read:
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28.11
(8) (b)
1. A county having established and maintaining a county forest
9under this section is eligible to receive from the state from the appropriations under
10s. 20.370
(4) (at) and (aw) (5) (bq) and (bs) an annual payment as a noninterest
11bearing loan to be used for the purchase, development, preservation and
12maintenance of the county forest lands and the payment shall be credited to a county
13account to be known as the county forestry aid fund. A county board may, by a
14resolution adopted during the year and transmitted to the department by December
1531, request to receive a payment of not more than 50 cents for each acre of land
16entered and designated as "county forest land". The department shall review the
17request and approve the request if the request is found to be consistent with the
18comprehensive county forest land use plan. If any lands purchased from the fund
19are sold, the county shall restore the purchase price to the county forestry aid fund.
20The department shall pay to the county the amount due to it on or before March 31
21of each year, based on the acreage of the lands as of the preceding June 30. If the
22amounts in the appropriations under s. 20.370
(4) (at) and (aw) (5) (bq) and (bs) are
23not sufficient to pay all of the amounts approved by the department under this
24subdivision, the department shall pay eligible counties on a prorated basis.
AB150, s. 1531
25Section
1531. 28.11 (8) (b) 2. of the statutes is amended to read:
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(8) (b) 2. The department may allot additional interest free forestry aid
2loans on a project basis to individual counties to permit the counties to undertake
3meritorious and economically productive forestry operations, including land
4acquisitions. These additional aids may not be used for the construction of
5recreational facilities or for fish and game management projects. Application shall
6be made in the manner and on forms prescribed by the department and specify the
7purpose for which the additional aids will be used. The department shall make an
8investigation as it deems necessary to satisfy itself that the project is feasible,
9desirable and consistent with the comprehensive plan. If the department so finds,
10it may make allotments in such amounts as it determines to be reasonable and
11proper and charge the allotments to the forestry fund account of the county. These
12allotments shall be credited by the county to the county forestry aid fund. After
13determining the loans as required under subd. 1., the department shall make the
14remainder of the amounts appropriated under s. 20.370
(4) (at) and (aw) (5) (bq) and
15(bs) for that fiscal year available for loans under this subdivision. The department
16shall also make loans under this subdivision from the appropriations under s. 20.370
17(4) (ax) (5) (bt) and
(ay) (bu).
AB150, s. 1532
18Section
1532. 28.11 (9) (am) of the statutes is amended to read:
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28.11
(9) (am) The acreage loan severance share payments shall be deposited
20in the conservation fund and credited to the appropriation under s. 20.370
(4) (aw) 21(5) (bq), and the project loan severance share payments shall be deposited in the
22conservation fund and credited to the appropriation under s. 20.370
(4) (ay) (5) (bu).
AB150, s. 1533
23Section
1533. 28.11 (9) (ar) 1. of the statutes is amended to read:
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(9) (ar) 1. Notwithstanding s. 20.001 (3) (c), if the sum of the
25unencumbered balances in the appropriations under s. 20.370
(4) (aw), (ax) (5) (bq),
1(bt) and
(ay) (bu) exceeds $400,000 on June 30 of any fiscal year, the amount in excess
2of $400,000 shall lapse from the appropriation under s. 20.370
(4) (aw) (5) (bq) to the
3conservation fund, except as provided in subd. 2.
AB150, s. 1534
4Section
1534. 28.11 (9) (ar) 2. of the statutes is amended to read:
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28.11
(9) (ar) 2. Notwithstanding s. 20.001 (3) (c), if the amount in the
6appropriation under s. 20.370
(4) (aw) (5) (bq) is insufficient for the amount that must
7lapse under subd. 1., the remainder that is necessary for the lapse shall lapse from
8the appropriation under s. 20.370
(4) (ay) (5) (bu).
AB150, s. 1535
9Section
1535. 29.05 (2) of the statutes is amended to read:
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29.05
(2) Additional arrest powers. In addition to the arrest powers under
11sub. (1), a conservation warden who has completed a program of law enforcement
12training approved by the law enforcement standards board, has been certified as
13qualified to be a law enforcement officer under s. 165.85 (4) (b) 1. and has complied
14with any applicable requirements under s. 165.85 (4) (bn) 1. while on duty and in
15uniform or on duty and upon display of proper credentials may assist another law
16enforcement agency as defined under s. 165.83 (1) (b) including making an arrest at
17the request of the agency, may arrest a person pursuant to an arrest warrant
18concerning the commission of a felony or may arrest a person who has committed a
19crime in the presence of the warden. If the conservation warden makes an arrest
20without the presence of another law enforcement agency, the conservation warden
21shall cause the person arrested to be delivered to the chief of police or sheriff in the
22jurisdiction where the arrest is made, along with the documents and reports
23pertaining to the arrest. The conservation warden shall be available as a witness for
24the state. A conservation warden may not conduct investigations for violations of
25state law except as authorized in sub. (3) and ss.
16.21 27.41 (12) and 23.11 (4). A
1conservation warden acting under the authority of this subsection is considered an
2employe of the department and is subject to its direction, benefits and legal
3protection. The authority granted in this section does not apply to county
4conservation wardens or special conservation wardens.
AB150, s. 1536
5Section
1536. 29.05 (10) of the statutes is amended to read:
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29.05
(10) Exemption from liability.
Members of the natural resources board,
7and each Each warden, in the performance of official duties, shall be exempt from
any
8and all liability to any person for acts done or permitted or property destroyed by
9authority of law. In any action brought against any
board member or warden
10involving any official action
, the district attorney of the county in which the action
11is commenced shall represent
such board member or
the warden. No taxable costs
12or attorney fees shall be allowed to either party in
said the action.
AB150, s. 1537
13Section
1537. 29.09 (9m) (am) of the statutes is created to read:
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29.09
(9m) (am) Bonus deer hunting permit.
AB150, s. 1538
15Section
1538. 29.09 (9r) of the statutes is created to read:
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29.09
(9r) Handling fees for applications for certain approvals. (a) In
17addition to any other fee imposed under s. 29.092, the department may collect
18handling fees for the approvals that the department itself issues. The handling fees
19shall cover the costs associated with paying for approvals that are requested by mail,
20telephone or electronic means.
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(b) If the department collects handling fees under par. (a), it shall promulgate
22rules to designate the approvals to which the fees shall apply and to establish the
23amounts of the fees. The fees may not be more than the amounts necessary to cover
24the handling costs of issuing the approvals. In this paragraph, "handling costs"
1includes credit transaction fees, mailing costs and personnel costs that are necessary
2to process the credit transaction.
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(c) Any fees collected under this subsection shall be deposited in the
4conservation fund and credited to the appropriation account under s. 20.370 (1) (Lu).
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29.092
(2) (a)
Resident small game. Except as provided in sub. (3v) (a) 1.
and
8(am), the fee for a resident small game hunting license is
$10.25 $12.25.
AB150, s. 1540
9Section
1540. 29.092 (2) (c) of the statutes is amended to read:
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29.092
(2) (c)
Resident deer. The fee for a resident deer hunting license is
$16.25 11$20.25.
AB150, s. 1541
12Section
1541. 29.092 (2) (d) of the statutes is amended to read:
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29.092
(2) (d)
Resident bear. The fee for a resident bear hunting license is
$5 14$10.25.
AB150, s. 1542
15Section
1542. 29.092 (2) (e) of the statutes is amended to read:
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29.092
(2) (e)
Resident archer. The fee for a resident archer hunting license is
17$16.25 $20.25.
AB150, s. 1543
18Section
1543. 29.092 (2) (em) of the statutes is amended to read:
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29.092
(2) (em)
Resident wild turkey. The fee for a resident wild turkey hunting
20license is
$7.25 $11.25.
AB150, s. 1544
21Section
1544. 29.092 (2) (f) of the statutes is amended to read:
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29.092
(2) (f)
Nonresident annual small game. The fee for a nonresident annual
23small game hunting license is
$68.25 $73.25.
AB150, s. 1545
24Section
1545. 29.092 (2) (g) of the statutes is amended to read:
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129.092
(2) (g)
Nonresident 5-day small game. The fee for a nonresident 5-day
2small game hunting license is
$38.25 $43.25.
AB150, s. 1546
3Section
1546. 29.092 (2) (h) of the statutes is amended to read:
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29.092
(2) (h)
Nonresident deer. The fee for a nonresident deer hunting license
5is
$118.25 $128.25.
AB150, s. 1547
6Section
1547. 29.092 (2) (i) of the statutes is amended to read:
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29.092
(2) (i)
Nonresident bear. The fee for a nonresident bear hunting license
8is
$20 $48.25.
AB150, s. 1548
9Section
1548. 29.092 (2) (j) of the statutes is amended to read:
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29.092
(2) (j)
Nonresident fur-bearing animal. The fee for a nonresident
11fur-bearing animal hunting license is
$138.25 $148.25.
AB150, s. 1549
12Section
1549. 29.092 (2) (k) of the statutes is amended to read:
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29.092
(2) (k)
Nonresident archer. The fee for a nonresident archer hunting
14license is
$118.25 $128.25.
AB150, s. 1550
15Section
1550. 29.092 (2) (kd) of the statutes is amended to read:
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29.092
(2) (kd)
Nonresident wild turkey. The fee for a nonresident wild turkey
17hunting license is
$49.25 $59.25.
AB150, s. 1551
18Section
1551. 29.092 (2) (kg) of the statutes is amended to read:
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29.092
(2) (kg)
Resident bear harvest permit. The fee for a resident bear harvest
20permit is
$30 $40.
AB150, s. 1552
21Section
1552. 29.092 (2) (kr) of the statutes is amended to read:
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29.092
(2) (kr)
Nonresident bear harvest permit. The fee for a nonresident bear
23harvest permit is
$120 $150.
AB150, s. 1553
24Section
1553. 29.092 (2) (L) of the statutes is amended to read:
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129.092
(2) (L)
Wild turkey hunting stamp. The fee for a wild turkey hunting
2stamp is
$5 $2.75.
AB150, s. 1554
3Section
1554. 29.092 (2) (Lm) of the statutes is amended to read:
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29.092
(2) (Lm)
Pheasant hunting stamp. The fee for a pheasant hunting
5stamp is
$7 $6.75.
AB150, s. 1555
6Section
1555. 29.092 (2) (m) of the statutes is amended to read:
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29.092
(2) (m)
Waterfowl hunting stamp. The fee for a waterfowl hunting
8stamp is
$5 $6.75.
AB150, s. 1556
9Section
1556. 29.092 (2) (o) of the statutes is amended to read:
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29.092
(2) (o)
Deer tag and back tag. There is no fee for a deer tag or back tag
11issued with a resident deer hunting license, resident archer hunting license,
12nonresident deer hunting license, nonresident archer hunting license,
resident 13sports license
, nonresident sports license, resident conservation patron license or
14nonresident conservation patron license.
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29.092
(3) (a)
Resident annual. Except as provided in sub. (3v) (a) 2. and (b),
18the fee for a resident annual fishing license is
$11.25 $14.25.
AB150, s. 1558
19Section
1558. 29.092 (3) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:
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29.092
(3) (b)
Resident annual husband and wife. The fee for a resident annual
21husband and wife fishing license is
$19.25 $24.25.
AB150, s. 1559
22Section
1559. 29.092 (3) (c) of the statutes is amended to read:
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29.092
(3) (c)
Resident 2-day sports fishing. The fee for a resident 2-day sports
24fishing license is
$7.25 $8.25.
AB150, s. 1560
25Section
1560. 29.092 (3) (f) of the statutes is amended to read:
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(3) (f)
Resident disabled person. There is no The fee for
a an annual 2fishing license issued to a resident disabled person under s. 29.145 (1c)
is $6.25.
AB150, s. 1561
3Section
1561. 29.092 (3) (h) of the statutes is amended to read:
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29.092
(3) (h)
Nonresident annual. The fee for a nonresident annual fishing
5license is
$27.25 $29.25.
AB150, s. 1562
6Section
1562. 29.092 (3) (i) of the statutes is amended to read:
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29.092
(3) (i)
Nonresident annual family. The fee for a nonresident annual
8family fishing license is
$47.25 $54.25.
AB150, s. 1563
9Section
1563. 29.092 (3) (j) of the statutes is amended to read:
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29.092
(3) (j)
Nonresident 15-day. The fee for a nonresident 15-day fishing
11license is
$17.25 $22.25.
AB150, s. 1564
12Section
1564. 29.092 (3) (k) of the statutes is amended to read:
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29.092
(3) (k)
Nonresident 15-day family. The fee for a nonresident 15-day
14family fishing license is
$27.25 $29.25.
AB150, s. 1565
15Section
1565. 29.092 (3) (L) of the statutes is amended to read:
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29.092
(3) (L)
Nonresident 4-day. The fee for a nonresident 4-day fishing
17license is
$12.25 $14.25.
AB150, s. 1566
18Section
1566. 29.092 (3) (m) of the statutes is amended to read:
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29.092
(3) (m)
Nonresident 2-day sports fishing. The fee for a nonresident
202-day sports fishing license is
$7.25 $8.25.
AB150, s. 1567
21Section
1567. 29.092 (3) (o) of the statutes is amended to read:
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29.092
(3) (o)
Inland waters trout stamp. The fee for an inland waters trout
23stamp is
$7 $6.75.
AB150, s. 1568
24Section
1568. 29.092 (3) (p) of the statutes is amended to read:
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129.092
(3) (p)
Great Lakes trout and salmon stamp. The fee for a Great Lakes
2trout and salmon stamp is
$7 $6.75.
AB150, s. 1569
3Section
1569. 29.092 (3v) (a) 1. of the statutes is amended to read:
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29.092
(3v) (a) 1. Resident small game hunting license,
$3.25 $6.25.
AB150, s. 1570
5Section
1570. 29.092 (3v) (a) 2. of the statutes is amended to read: