(2) AUTHORIZATION. Members of the public may use any exposed shore area of a stream without the permission of the riparian to engage in a water-related recreational activity.
(3) RESTRICTIONS; MEMBERS OF PUBLIC. (a) In engaging in a water-related recreational activity in the exposed shore area of a stream, as authorized under sub. (2), a member of the public may not do any of the following:
1. Use a motorized vehicle unless an exception under s. 30.29 (3) applies.
2. Place a structure or object on the exposed shore area that remains after the person leaves the exposed shore area.
3. Cut or remove trees or woody vegetation.
4. Remove or damage soils or plants.
5. Remove or damage any object that was placed on the exposed shore area by the riparian.
6. Camp overnight.
7. Enter the exposed shore area except from the water in the stream, from a point of public access on the stream or with the permission of the riparian.
(b) Paragraph (a) 4. and 5. does not apply to removal or damage that is caused by normal wear or tear.
(c) Use of an exposed shore area of a stream by members of the public does not grant an easement or other right to the exposed shore area that is greater than the right granted to the public under this section.
(4) RESTRICTIONS; RIPARIANS; OTHERS. (a) No riparian may prohibit a member of the public from using, as authorized under this section, an exposed shore area of a stream.
(b) No riparian may charge a fee for the use, as authorized under this section, of an exposed shore area of a stream.
(c) No person may obstruct a highway with the intention to impede or prohibit access by the public to an exposed shore area of a stream.
(5) EXCEPTIONS. The right granted to the public to engage in recreational activities on an exposed shore area of a stream does not apply to any of the following:
(a) An exposed shore area of an impoundment on a stream.
(b) Any artificial ditch.
(c) Any location on a stream where there is no surface water flowing in the stream.
SECTION 802m. 30.19 (1m) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:
30.19 (1m) (b) Any agricultural uses The use of land for agricultural purposes, as defined in s. 29.181 (1b) (a).
SECTION 847g. 30.24 of the statutes is created to read:
30.24 Bluff protection. (1) DEFINITIONS. In this section:
(a) "Obligate" has the meaning given in s. 23.0917 (1) (e).
(b) "Protect" includes to restore.
(2) AUTHORIZATION. For the purposes of protecting bluff land, the department may expend money from the appropriation under s. 20.866 (2) (ta) for a program under which the department may do all of the following:
(a) Acquire bluff land or interests in bluff land.
(b) Award grants to nonprofit conservation organizations to acquire these lands or interests under s. 23.096.
(3) BAN ON LOCATION RESTRICTIONS. In exercising its authority under sub. (2) (a), the department may not limit acquisitions of bluff lands to bluff lands that are within the boundaries of projects established by the department.
(4) LIMIT ON GRANTS. A grant awarded under this section or under s. 23.096 to protect bluffs may not exceed 50% of the acquisition costs.
(5) RULES. The department shall promulgate rules to administer and implement this section, including standards for awarding grants to protect bluffs under this section and under s. 23.096 grants. The department by rule shall define "bluff land" for purposes of this section.
SECTION 847L. 30.277 (1) of the statutes is renumbered 30.277 (1m) (a) and amended to read:
30.277 (1m) (a) Beginning in fiscal year 1992-93 and ending in fiscal year 1999-2000, from the appropriation under s. 20.866 (2) (tz), the department shall award grants to municipalities governmental units to assist municipalities them in projects on or adjacent to rivers that flow through urban areas. The department may award these grants from the appropriation under s. 20.866 (2) (ta) beginning on July 1, 2000.
(b) For each fiscal year, except as provided in s. 23.0915 (1r) (c), from the appropriation under s. 20.866 (2) (tz), the department shall designate for expenditure $1,900,000 for grants under this section and for grants under s. 23.096 for the purposes under sub. (2) (a). This paragraph does not apply after June 30, 2000.
SECTION 847m. 30.277 (1b) of the statutes is created to read:
30.277 (1b) DEFINITION. In this section:
(a) "Governmental unit" means a city, village, town, county or the Kickapoo reserve management board.
(b) "Nature-based outdoor recreation" has the meaning given by the department by rule under s. 23.0917 (4) (f).
SECTION 847n. 30.277 (2) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:
30.277 (2) (a) Grants awarded under this section from the appropriation under s. 20.866 (2) (tz) shall be used for projects that emphasize the preservation or restoration of urban rivers or riverfronts for the purposes of economic revitalization and encouraging outdoor recreation activities that involve the enjoyment of the state's natural resources. These outdoor recreation activities include, but are not limited to fishing, wildlife observation, enjoyment of scenic beauty, canoeing, boating, hiking and bicycling.
SECTION 847o. 30.277 (2) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:
30.277 (2) (b) A grant awarded to a municipality governmental unit under this section may be used to acquire land and may be used for a shoreline enhancement project. For purposes of this paragraph, "land" includes rights in land.
SECTION 847p. 30.277 (2) (c) of the statutes is created to read:
30.277 (2) (c) Grants awarded under this section from the appropriation under s. 20.866 (2) (ta) shall only be used for nature-based outdoor recreation.
SECTION 847q. 30.277 (3) (e) of the statutes is amended to read:
30.277 (3) (e) Whether significant planning has occurred in the municipality area subject to the jurisdiction of the governmental unit prior to its request for a grant under this section.
SECTION 847r. 30.277 (3) (f) of the statutes is amended to read:
30.277 (3) (f) The level of support for the project demonstrated by the municipality governmental unit, including financial support.
SECTION 847s. 30.277 (3) (g) of the statutes is amended to read:
30.277 (3) (g) Whether the project involves a joint effort by 2 or more municipalities governmental units.
SECTION 847t. 30.277 (3) (h) of the statutes is amended to read:
30.277 (3) (h) The potential benefits of the project to the overall economy of the municipality area subject to the jurisdiction of the governmental unit.
SECTION 847u. 30.277 (4) of the statutes is amended to read:
30.277 (4) CAP ON GRANTS. No municipality governmental unit may receive in any fiscal year more than 20% of the funds that are available for grants under this section.
SECTION 847v. 30.277 (4m) of the statutes is created to read:
30.277 (4m) GRANTS FOR KICKAPOO. The department may not award a grant under this section from the appropriation under s. 20.866 (2) (tz) to the Kickapoo reserve management board.
SECTION 847w. 30.277 (5) of the statutes is amended to read:
30.277 (5) CONTRIBUTION BY MUNICIPALITY GOVERNMENTAL UNIT. To be eligible for a grant under this section, at least 50% of the cost of the project acquisition costs for land or of the project costs shall be funded by private, local or federal funding, by in-kind contributions or by state funding. For purposes of this subsection, state funding may not include grants under this section, moneys appropriated to the department under s. 20.370 or money appropriated under s. 20.866 (2) (ta), (tp) to (tw), (ty) or (tz).
SECTION 847x. 30.277 (6) of the statutes is amended to read:
30.277 (6) RULES. The department shall promulgate rules for the administration of this section, including rules that specify the weight to be assigned to each criterion under sub. (3) and the minimum number of criteria under sub. (3) in which an applicant must perform satisfactorily in order to be awarded a grant. In specifying the weight to be assigned to the criteria under sub. (3), the department shall assign the greatest weight to the criterion under sub. (3) (k). The department shall promulgate a rule specifying the types of projects that qualify as a shoreline enhancement project under this section.
SECTION 854. 30.50 (4a) of the statutes is created to read:
30.50 (4a) "Expedited service" means a process under which a person is able to renew a certificate of number or a certificate of registration in person and with only one appearance at the site where certificates are renewed.
SECTION 855. 30.52 (1m) of the statutes is created to read:
30.52 (1m) RENEWALS. (a) Agents. For the renewal of certificates of number or certificates of registration, the department may do any of the following:
1. Directly renew the certificates.
2. Appoint, as an agent of the department, the clerk of one or more counties to renew the certificates.
3. Appoint persons who are not employes of the department to renew the certificates as agents of the department.
(b) Agent activities. 1. The clerk of any county appointed under par. (a) 2. may accept the appointment.
2. The department may promulgate rules regulating the activities of persons appointed under par (a) 2. and 3.
(c) Expedited service. The department may establish an expedited service to be provided by the department and agents appointed under par. (a) 2. or 3. for the renewal of certificates of number or certificates of registration.
(d) Fees. In addition to the applicable renewal fee under sub. (3), the department may authorize that a supplemental renewal fee of $3 be collected for the renewal of certificates of number or certificates of registration that are renewed in any of the following manners:
1. By agents appointed under par. (a) 2. or 3.
2. By the department using the expedited service.
(e) Remittal of fees. An agent appointed under par. (a) 2. or 3. shall remit to the department $2 of each $3 fee collected under par. (d). Any fees remitted to or collected by the department under par. (d) shall be credited to the appropriation account under s. 20.370 (9) (hu).
SECTION 856. 30.52 (2) of the statutes is amended to read:
30.52 (2) CERTIFICATION AND REGISTRATION PERIOD. The certification and registration period runs for 2 3 years, commencing on April 1 of the year in which the certificate of number or registration is issued and, unless sooner terminated or discontinued in accordance with this chapter, expiring on March 31 of the 2nd 3rd year after issuance. A certificate of number or registration is valid only for the period for which it is issued.
SECTION 857. 30.52 (3) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:
30.52 (3) (b) Fee for boats under 16 feet. The fee for the issuance or renewal of a certificate of number for a boat less than 16 feet in length is $11 $16.50.
SECTION 858. 30.52 (3) (c) of the statutes is amended to read:
30.52 (3) (c) Fee for boats 16 feet or more but less than 26 feet. The fee for the issuance or renewal of a certificate of number for a boat 16 feet or more but less than 26 feet in length is $16 $24.
SECTION 859. 30.52 (3) (d) of the statutes is amended to read:
30.52 (3) (d) Fee for boats 26 feet or more but less than 40 feet. The fee for the issuance or renewal of a certificate of number for a boat 26 feet or more but less than 40 feet in length is $30 $45.
SECTION 860. 30.52 (3) (e) of the statutes is amended to read:
30.52 (3) (e) Fee for boats 40 feet or longer. The fee for the issuance or renewal of a certificate of number for a boat 40 feet or more in length is $50 $75.
SECTION 861. 30.52 (3) (f) of the statutes is amended to read:
30.52 (3) (f) Fee for nonmotorized sailboats. Notwithstanding pars. (b) to (e), the fee for the issuance or renewal of a certificate of number for a sailboat which is not a motorboat is $10 $15.
SECTION 862. 30.52 (3) (fm) of the statutes is amended to read:
30.52 (3) (fm) Fee for voluntarily registered boats. Notwithstanding pars. (b) to (f), the fee for issuance or renewal of registration for a boat registered pursuant to sub. (1) (b) 1m. is $6.50 $9.75.
SECTION 863. 30.52 (3) (h) of the statutes is amended to read:
30.52 (3) (h) Fee for issuance upon transfer of ownership. Notwithstanding pars. (b) to (g), the fee for the issuance of a certificate of number or registration to the new owner upon transfer of ownership of a boat certified or registered under this chapter by the previous owner is $2.50 $3.75 if the certificate of number or registration is issued for the remainder of the certification and registration period for which the previous certificate of number or registration was issued.
