(6) Maintenance by the district. (a) The district shall maintain the structures and the fill that are part of the project authorized under sub. (2) to ensure that the structures and fill do not impair the safety of the public.
(b) The district shall maintain the structures and the fill that are part of the project authorized under sub. (2) so that the structures and fill remain in compliance with the requirements listed under sub. (5).
(c) If the department determines that any structure or any fill that is part of the project authorized under sub. (2) does not comply with the requirements under sub. (5), the department may require the district to modify the structure or fill to bring it into compliance or to remove the structure or fill.
(7) Use of structures or fill. Any structure or fill placed as part of the project authorized under sub. (2) may be used only for any of the following:
(a) As a site for the placement of navigation aids approved by the department.
(b) Activities to protect or improve wildlife or fish habitat, including the placement of fish or wildlife habitat structures approved by the department.
(c) Open space for recreational activities.
(8) Ownership. (a) The structures or fill that are part of the project authorized under sub. (2) are owned by the district. Except as provided in par. (b), the district may not transfer ownership of any structure or any fill that is part of the project authorized under sub. (2).
(b) The district may transfer ownership of any structure or fill that is part of the project authorized under sub. (2) if all of the following apply:
1. The district transfers ownership of the structure or fill to a public entity, as defined by the department by rule.
2. Before transferring ownership of the structure or fill, the district obtains written approval of the transfer from the department.
(9) Access to property. An employee or agent of the department shall have free access during reasonable hours to the structures or fill that are part of the project authorized under sub. (2) for the purpose of inspecting the structures or fill to ensure that the project is in compliance with the requirements of this section. If the department determines that any structure or any fill that is part of the project authorized under sub. (2) does not comply with the requirements of this section, the department may require the owner of the structure or fill to modify the structure or fill to bring it into compliance or to remove the structure or fill.
(10) Exemptions. Section 30.12 does not apply to activities that are necessary for the implementation or maintenance of the project authorized under sub. (2).
16,1261k
Section 1261k. 30.2026 of the statutes is created to read:
30.2026 Lake Belle View and Sugar River project. (1) Authorization. (a) Subject to the restrictions under sub. (2), the village of Belleville may place fill on all or part of the portion of the bed of Lake Belle View located in Dane County for any of the following purposes:
1. Improving fish and wildlife habitat.
2. Creating and enhancing wetlands.
3. Improving the water quality of Lake Belle View and the Sugar River.
4. Enhancing the recreational use and aesthetic enjoyment of Lake Belle View and the Sugar River.
5. Separating Lake Belle View from the Sugar River by creating an artificial barrier from lake bottom sediments or by other means.
6. Creating suitable lake bottom depths or contours in Lake Belle View.
7. Promoting the growth of desirable wetland plants.
(b) Any lake bottom sediments that are unsuitable for the creation of an artificial barrier under par. (a) 5. may be placed in any agricultural field that is adjacent to Lake Belle View.
(c) If the village of Belleville creates an artificial barrier from lake bottom sediments under par. (a) 5., the village of Belleville shall also place lake bottom sediments in adjacent areas for the purpose of creating and enhancing wetlands.
(2) Requirements. (a) The village of Belleville shall obtain approval from the department for any placement of fill material as authorized under sub. (1).
(b) The village of Belleville shall submit to the department any plans or other information that the department considers necessary for it to effectively determine whether to grant approval under par. (a).
(c) The village of Belleville shall ensure that all of the following apply to any artificial barrier created as authorized under sub. (1).
1. The barrier does not materially obstruct navigation or reduce the effective flood flow capacity of a stream.
2. The barrier is not detrimental to the public interest.
3. The barrier is owned by a public entity and the public is granted free access to the barrier.
4. Access by the public to the barrier is limited to use as open space for recreational purposes.
5. The barrier remains in as natural a condition as is practicable, as determined by the department.
6. No structure, except those necessary in order to effectuate a purpose specified in sub. (1) (a), are placed on the barrier.
(d) The village of Belleville shall create any artificial barrier under this section in compliance with all state laws that relate to navigable bodies of water, except s. 30.12 (1) and (2).
(3) Conditions. (a) The village of Belleville shall maintain any artificial barrier created as authorized under sub. (1). If a landowner of more than 500 feet of Lake Belle View shoreline, a portion of which is located within 1,000 feet of any such artificial barrier, is dissatisfied with the manner in which the village of Belleville is maintaining the barrier, the owner may maintain the barrier in lieu of the village, upon approval of the department. The village or a landowner who maintains the barrier shall comply with all state laws that relate to navigable bodies of water, except s. 30.12 (1) and (2). The department may require the village of Belleville or the landowner to maintain the barrier in a structurally and functionally adequate condition.
(b) The village of Belleville shall ensure that any construction draw down of Lake Belle View related to the creation of any artificial barrier authorized under sub. (1) occurs only once.
(4) Costs. Any costs incurred by the state to construct, maintain, improve, or remove any artificial barrier created as authorized under sub. (1) shall be paid by the village of Belleville or its successors or assigns.
(5) Immunity. The state and its officers, employees, and agents are immune from liability for acts or omissions that cause damage or injury and that relate to the construction, maintenance, or use of any artificial barrier created as authorized under sub. (1).
16,1261gk
Section 1261gk. 30.204 (1) of the statutes is amended to read:
30.204 (1) Authorization. Between May 15, 1984, and January 1, 2002 2008, the department is authorized to conduct a lake acidification experiment on the lake specified under sub. (2).
16,1261m
Section 1261m. 30.207 (1) of the statutes is amended to read:
30.207 (1) Geographical area. For purposes of this section and s. 30.12 (3) (bt), the Wolf River and Fox River basin area consists of all of Winnebago County; the portion and shoreline of Lake Poygan in Waushara County; the area south of STH 21 and east of STH 49 in Waushara County; that portion of Calumet County in the Lake Winnebago watershed; all of Fond du Lac County north of STH 23; that portion of Outagamie County south and east of USH 41; that portion of Waupaca County that includes the town of Mukwa, city of New London, town of Caledonia, town of Fremont,; and the portion and shoreline of Partridge Lake and the Wolf River in the town of Weyauwega.
16,1261p
Section 1261p. 30.265 of the statutes is created to read:
30.265 Adopt a river program. The department shall establish and adopt a river program to encourage program volunteers to clean up a specified portion of a lake, river, wetland, or ravine. The department shall supply to the volunteers educational support and necessary supplies. The department shall keep records of information related to the program, including the pounds of rubbish collected, the number of volunteer hours provided, and descriptions of the debris found. The department shall publicly recognize volunteers who participate in the program.
16,1261r
Section 1261r. 30.277 (1m) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:
30.277 (1m) (a) Beginning in fiscal year 1992-93, from the appropriation under s. 20.866 (2) (tz), the department shall award grants to governmental units to assist 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, subject to the agreement under s. 23.0917 (4r).
16,1262
Section
1262. 30.35 (2a) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:
30.35 (2a) (b) Exempt from the certificate of registration requirement under s. 30.51 (2) (c) 3.
16,1263
Section
1263. 30.38 (9) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:
30.38 (9) (b) Exempt from the certificate of registration requirement under s. 30.51 (2) (c) 3.
16,1263h
Section 1263h. 30.43 (4) of the statutes is created to read:
30.43 (4) In conjunction with the Kickapoo reserve management board, prepare and submit the report required under s. 41.41 (13) after consulting with the department and any tribal government with whom either board has entered into a memorandum of understanding.
16,1264
Section
1264. 30.50 (3) of the statutes is amended to read:
30.50 (3) "Certificate of number" means the certificate of number certificate, certificate of number card, certification sticker or decal, and identification number issued by the department under the federally approved numbering system unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.
16,1265
Section
1265. 30.50 (3b) of the statutes is created to read:
30.50 (3b) "Certification or registration documentation" means a certificate of number certificate, certificate of number card, certification decal, registration certificate, registration card, self-validated receipt, or registration decal.
16,1266
Section
1266. 30.50 (4a) of the statutes is repealed.
16,1266m
Section 1266m. 30.50 (4s) of the statutes is amended to read:
30.50 (4s) "Law enforcement officer" has the meaning specified under s. 165.85 (2) (c) and includes a person appointed as a conservation warden by the department under s. 23.10 (1) or a state forest ranger appointed under s. 28.92.
16,1267
Section
1267. 30.50 (10) of the statutes is amended to read:
30.50 (10) "Registration" means the registration certificate, registration card, and registration
sticker or decal issued by the department.
16,1268
Section
1268. 30.50 (11m) of the statutes is created to read:
30.50 (11m) "Self-validated receipt" means a portion of an application form that is retained by the applicant upon submittal of an application for a certificate of of number or registration and that shows that an application and the required fee for a certificate of number or registration has been submitted to the department.
16,1269
Section
1269. 30.51 (1) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:
30.51 (1) (a) Certificate of number. No person may operate, and no owner may give permission for the operation of, any boat on the waters of this state unless the boat is covered by a certificate of number issued under this chapter or is exempt from the certificate of number requirements of this chapter. A boat is not covered by a certificate of number unless the owner is issued a valid certificate of number card, the certificate sticker or decal is properly attached to and displayed on the boat and the identification number is properly displayed on the boat.
16,1270
Section
1270. 30.51 (1) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:
30.51 (1) (b) Registration. No person may operate, and no owner may give permission for the operation of, any boat on the waters of this state unless the boat is covered by a registration issued under this chapter or is exempt from the registration requirements of this chapter. A boat is not covered by a registration unless the owner is issued a valid registration card and the registration sticker or decal is properly displayed on the boat.
16,1271
Section
1271. 30.52 (1) (title) of the statutes is repealed and recreated to read:
30.52 (1) (title) Issuance of certificates and registrations.
16,1272
Section
1272. 30.52 (1) (c) of the statutes is amended to read:
30.52 (1) (c) Application for duplicate. If a certificate of number card, a registration card, a certification sticker or decal or a registration sticker or decal is lost or destroyed the owner of a boat may apply for a duplicate. The owner shall submit an application which shall be accompanied by the required fee for each duplicate certificate of number card, registration card, certification sticker or decal or registration sticker or decal applied for.
16,1273
Section
1273. 30.52 (1m) (title) of the statutes is repealed and recreated to read:
30.52 (1m) (title) Procedures.
16,1274
Section
1274. 30.52 (1m) (a) (intro.) of the statutes is amended to read:
30.52 (1m) (a) Agents Issuers. (intro.) For the issuance of original or duplicate certification or registration documentation and for the transfer or renewal of certificates of number or certificates of registration certification or registration documentation, the department may do any of the following:
16,1275
Section
1275. 30.52 (1m) (a) 1. of the statutes is amended to read:
30.52 (1m) (a) 1. Directly issue, transfer, or renew the certificates certification or registration documentation with or without using the expedited service under par. (ag) 1.
16,1276
Section
1276. 30.52 (1m) (a) 2. of the statutes is repealed.
16,1277
Section
1277. 30.52 (1m) (a) 3. of the statutes is amended to read:
30.52 (1m) (a) 3. Appoint persons who are not employees of the department as agents of the department to issue, transfer, or renew the certificates as agents of the department certification or registration documentation using either or both of the expedited services under par. (ag) 1.
16,1278
Section
1278. 30.52 (1m) (ag) of the statutes is created to read:
30.52 (1m) (ag) Methods of issuance. 1. For the issuance of original or duplicate certification or registration documentation and for the transfer or renewal of certification or registration documentation, the department may implement either or both of the following expedited procedures to be provided by the department and any agents appointed under par. (a) 3.:
a. A noncomputerized procedure under which the department or agent may accept applications for certificates of number or registration and issue a self-validated receipt at the time the applicant submits the application accompanied by the required fees.
b. A computerized procedure under which the department or agent may accept applications for certification or registration documentation and issue to each applicant all or some of the items of the certification or registration documentation at the time the applicant submits the application accompanied by the required fees.
2. Under either procedure under subd. 1., the applicant shall receive any remaining items of certification or registration documentation directly from the department at a later date. The items of certification or registration documentation issued at the time of the submittal of the application under either procedure shall be sufficient to allow the boat for which the application is submitted to be operated in compliance with the registration requirements under this section and ss. 30.51 and 30.523.
16,1279
Section
1279. 30.52 (1m) (ar) of the statutes is created to read:
30.52 (1m) (ar) Fees. 1. In addition to the applicable fee under sub. (3), each agent appointed under par. (a) 3. shall collect an expedited service fee of $3 each time the agent issues a self-validated receipt under par. (ag) 1. a. The agent shall retain the entire amount of each expedited service fee the agent collects.
2. In addition to the applicable fee under sub. (3), the department or the agent appointed under par. (a) 3. shall collect an expedited service fee of $3 each time the expedited service under par. (ag) 1. b. is provided. The agent shall remit to the department $1 of each expedited service fee the agent collects.
16,1280
Section
1280. 30.52 (1m) (b) of the statutes is repealed.
