Amendment SSA1-SB347

SB347-SSA1,35,24 30.52 (1m) (ag) 1. (intro.) For the issuance of original or duplicate certification or registration documentation documents and for the transfer or renewal of certification or registration documentation documents, the department may shall implement a either or both of the following procedures to be provided by the department and any agents appointed under par. (a) 3.:

SB347-SSA1,36,5 b. A procedure under which the department or an agent appointed under par. (a) 3. accepts applications for certification or registration documentation documents and issues to each applicant all or some of the items of the certification or registration documentation documents at the time the applicant submits the application accompanied by the required fees.

SB347-SSA1,124 Section 124. 30.52 (1m) (ag) 1. a. of the statutes is created to read:

SB347-SSA1,36,10 30.52 (1m) (ag) 1. a. A procedure under which the department or an agent appointed under par. (a) 3. accepts applications for certification or registration documents and issues temporary operating receipts at the time applicants submit applications accompanied by the required fees.

SB347-SSA1,125 Section 125. 30.52 (1m) (ag) 2. of the statutes is amended to read:

SB347-SSA1,36,18 30.52 (1m) (ag) 2. Under the either procedure under subd. 1., the applicant shall receive be issued any remaining items of certification or registration documentation documents directly from the department at a later date. The items of Any certification or registration documentation document issued at the time of the submittal of the application under subd. 1. b. 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.

SB347-SSA1,126 Section 126. 30.52 (1m) (ar) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB347-SSA1,37,3 30.52 (1m) (ar) Supplemental fees. In addition to the applicable fee under sub. (3), the department or the each agent appointed under par. (a) 3. who accepts an application to renew certification or registration documents in person shall collect an expedited service issuing fee of $5 50 cents and a transaction fee of 50 cents each time the expedited service under par. (ag) is provided the agent issues renewal certification or registration documents or a renewal temporary operating receipt under par. (ag) 1. or 2. The agent shall remit to the department $1 of each expedited service retain the entire amount of each issuance and transaction fee the agent collects.

SB347-SSA1,127 Section 127. 30.52 (5) (a) 1. of the statutes is amended to read:

SB347-SSA1,37,11 30.52 (5) (a) 1. Upon receipt of a proper application for the issuance or renewal of a certificate of number accompanied by the required fee, a sales tax report, the payment of any sales and use tax due under s. 77.61 (1), and any other information the department determines to be necessary, the department or an agent appointed under sub. (1m) (a) 3. shall issue to the applicant a temporary operating receipt or a certificate of number card and 2 certification decals shall be issued to the applicant using one of the procedures specified in sub. (1m) (ag) 1.

SB347-SSA1,37,16 1m. The certificate of number card issued under this paragraph or sub. (1m) (ag) 2. shall state the identification number awarded, the name and address of the owner, and other information the department determines to be necessary. The certificate of number card shall be of pocket size and of durable water resistant material.

SB347-SSA1,128 Section 128. 30.52 (5) (a) 2. of the statutes is amended to read:

SB347-SSA1,37,23 30.52 (5) (a) 2. The department or an agent appointed under sub. (1m) (a) 3. shall issue 2 certification decals per boat for each application that involves the issuance of certification decals. The certification decals issued under this paragraph or sub. (1m) (ag) 2. shall bear the year of expiration of the current certification and registration period. The department shall provide the applicant with instructions concerning the attachment of the certification decals to the boat.

SB347-SSA1,129 Section 129. 30.52 (5) (a) 3. of the statutes is amended to read:

SB347-SSA1,38,7 30.52 (5) (a) 3. At the time the department or an agent appointed under sub. (1m) (a) 3. issues a certificate of number card, the department or agent shall award an identification number and shall provide the applicant with instructions concerning the painting or attachment of the awarded identification number to the boat. The identification number shall be awarded to a particular boat unless the owner of the boat is a manufacturer of or dealer in boats, motors, or trailers who has paid the fee under sub. (3) (im) and the identification number is used on that boat.

SB347-SSA1,130 Section 130. 30.52 (5) (a) 4. of the statutes is amended to read:

SB347-SSA1,38,12 30.52 (5) (a) 4. At the time a person receives the certification decals, the person shall be furnished department shall furnish the person with instructions concerning the attachment of the certification decals to the boat and with a copy of the state laws pertaining to operation of boats or informational material based on these laws.

SB347-SSA1,131 Section 131. 30.52 (5) (b) 1. of the statutes is amended to read:

SB347-SSA1,38,20 30.52 (5) (b) 1. Upon receipt of a proper application for the issuance or renewal of a registration accompanied by the required fee, a sales tax report, the payment of any sales and use tax due under s. 77.61 (1) and any other information the department determines to be necessary, the department or an agent appointed under sub. (1m) (a) 3. shall issue to the applicant a temporary operating receipt or a registration card. and 2 registration decals shall be issued to the applicant using one of the procedures specified in sub. (1m) (ag) 1.

SB347-SSA1,38,24 1g. The registration card issued under this paragraph or sub. (1m) (ag) 2. shall state the name and address of the owner and other information the department determines to be necessary. The registration card shall be of pocket size and of durable water resistant material.

SB347-SSA1,132 Section 132. 30.52 (5) (b) 2. of the statutes is amended to read:

SB347-SSA1,39,6 30.52 (5) (b) 2. The department or an agent appointed under sub. (1m) (a) 3. shall issue 2 registration decals per boat for each application that involves the issuance of registration decals. The registration decals issued under this paragraph or sub. (1m) (ag) 2. shall bear the year of expiration of the current certification and registration period. The department shall provide the applicant with instructions concerning the attachment of the registration decals to the boat.

SB347-SSA1,133 Section 133. 30.52 (5) (b) 3. of the statutes is amended to read:

SB347-SSA1,39,11 30.52 (5) (b) 3. At the time a person receives the registration decals, the department shall furnish the person shall be furnished with instructions concerning the attachment of the registration decals to the boat and with a copy of the state laws pertaining to the operation of boats or informational material based on these laws.

SB347-SSA1,134 Section 134. 30.523 (1) (c) of the statutes is created to read:

SB347-SSA1,39,17 30.523 (1) (c) Temporary operating receipt. If a boat is required to be covered by a certificate of number or registration and the owner has received a temporary operating receipt but not yet received the certificate of number card or registration card, the person operating the boat shall at all times have proof of the temporary operating receipt available for inspection on the boat.

SB347-SSA1,135 Section 135. 30.577 (title) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB347-SSA1,39,20 30.577 (title) Suspension or revocation of certificate of title, certificate of number, or registration.

SB347-SSA1,136 Section 136. 30.577 (1) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB347-SSA1,39,23 30.577 (1) The department shall suspend or revoke a certificate of title, certificate of number, or registration for a boat if it finds any of the following:

SB347-SSA1,39,25 (a) The certificate of title, certificate of number, or registration was fraudulently procured, erroneously issued, or prohibited by law.

SB347-SSA1,40,1 (b) The boat has been scrapped, dismantled, or destroyed.

SB347-SSA1,40,3 (c) A transfer of title, certificate of number, or registration is set aside by a court by order or judgment.

SB347-SSA1,137 Section 137. 30.577 (3) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB347-SSA1,40,8 30.577 (3) When the department suspends or revokes a certificate of title, certificate of number, or registration, the owner or person in possession of the certificate or registration shall, within 5 days after receiving notice of the suspension or revocation, mail or deliver the certificate or registration to the department.

SB347-SSA1,138 Section 138. 30.577 (4) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB347-SSA1,40,11 30.577 (4) The department may seize and impound a certificate of title, certificate of number, or registration that is suspended or revoked.

SB347-SSA1,139 Section 139. 30.678 (2m) of the statutes is created to read:

SB347-SSA1,40,16 30.678 (2m) Proof of certificate. Any person who is required to hold a safety certificate issued under s. 30.74 (1) (a) while operating a motorboat shall carry proof that the person holds a valid safety certificate and shall display such proof to a law enforcement officer on request.

SB347-SSA1,140 Section 140. 30.74 (1) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB347-SSA1,40,25 30.74 (1) (a) The department shall create establish a program of comprehensive courses on boating safety and operation. These courses shall be offered in cooperation with schools, including tribal schools, as defined in s. 115.001 (15m), private clubs and organizations, and may be offered by the department in areas where requested and where other sponsorship is unavailable. The department shall issue certificates to persons 10 years of age or older successfully completing such courses. The department shall prescribe the course content and the form of the certificate.

SB347-SSA1,141 Section 141. 30.80 (1) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB347-SSA1,41,5 30.80 (1) Any person violating any provision of ss. 30.50 to 30.80 for which a penalty is not provided under subs. (2) to (6) shall forfeit not more than $50 $500 for the first offense and shall forfeit not more than $100 $1,000 upon conviction of the same offense a 2nd or subsequent time within one year.

SB347-SSA1,142 Section 142. 30.80 (3m) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB347-SSA1,41,8 30.80 (3m) Any person violating s. 30.547 (1) , (3) or to (4) is guilty of a Class H felony.

SB347-SSA1,143 Section 143. 350.01 (10b) of the statutes is created to read:

SB347-SSA1,41,15 350.01 (10b) "Proof," when used in reference to evidence of a registration document, safety certificate, trail use sticker, or temporary trail use receipt, means the original registration document, safety certificate, trail use sticker, or temporary trail use receipt issued by the department or an agent appointed under s. 350.12 (3h) (a) 3. or (3j) (e) 1. or any alternative form of proof designated by rule under s. 23.47 (1).

SB347-SSA1,144 Section 144. 350.01 (10t) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB347-SSA1,41,19 350.01 (10t) "Registration documentation document" means a snowmobile registration certificate, a validated registration temporary operating receipt, or a registration decal.

SB347-SSA1,145 Section 145. 350.01 (22) of the statutes is renumbered 350.01 (20m) and amended to read:

SB347-SSA1,41,25 350.01 (20m) "Validated registration "Temporary operating receipt" means a receipt issued by the department or an agent under s. 350.12 (3h) (ag) 1. a. that shows that an application and the required fee for a registration certificate has been submitted to the department.

SB347-SSA1,146 Section 146. 350.05 (2) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB347-SSA1,42,7 350.05 (2) (b) Any person who is required to hold a snowmobile safety certificate while operating a snowmobile shall carry the certificate on the snowmobile proof that the person holds a valid safety certificate and shall display the certificate such proof to a law enforcement officer on request. Persons enrolled in a safety certification program approved by the department may operate a snowmobile in an area designated by the instructor.

SB347-SSA1,147 Section 147. 350.05 (2) (c) of the statutes is created to read:

SB347-SSA1,42,10 350.05 (2) (c) Persons enrolled in a safety certification program approved by the department may operate a snowmobile in an area designated by the instructor.

SB347-SSA1,148 Section 148. 350.12 (3) (a) 1. of the statutes, as affected by 2013 Wisconsin Act 142, is amended to read:

SB347-SSA1,43,6 350.12 (3) (a) 1. Except as provided under subs. (2) and (5) (cm), no person may operate and no owner may give permission for the operation of any snowmobile within this state unless the snowmobile is registered for public use or private use under this paragraph or s. 350.122 or as an antique under par. (b) and has the registration decals displayed as required under sub. (5) or s. 350.122 or unless the snowmobile has a reflectorized plate and a registration decal attached as required under par. (c) 3. A snowmobile that is not registered as an antique under par. (b) may be registered for public use. A snowmobile that is not registered as an antique under par. (b) and that is used exclusively on private property, as defined under s. 23.33 (1) (n), may be registered for private use. A snowmobile public-use registration certificate is valid for 3 years beginning on the July 1 prior to the date of application if registration is made prior to April 1 and beginning on the July 1 subsequent to the date of application if registration is made after April 1 and ending on June 30, 3 years thereafter. A snowmobile private-use registration certificate is valid from the date of issuance until ownership of the snowmobile is transferred. The fee for the issuance or renewal of a public-use registration certificate is $30, except that the fee is $5 if it is a snowmobile owned and operated by a political subdivision of this state. There is no fee for the issuance of a private-use registration certificate or for the issuance of a registration certificate to the state.

SB347-SSA1,149 Section 149. 350.12 (3) (a) 3. of the statutes is amended to read:

SB347-SSA1,43,11 350.12 (3) (a) 3. The purchaser shall complete the application for transfer and cause it to be mailed or delivered to the department or an agent appointed under sub. (3h) (a) 3. within 10 days from the date of purchase. A fee of $5 shall be paid for transfer of a current registration certificate.

SB347-SSA1,150 Section 150. 350.12 (3) (b) 1. of the statutes, as affected by 2015 Wisconsin Act 55, is amended to read:

SB347-SSA1,43,24 350.12 (3) (b) 1. Any person who is a resident of this state and the An owner of a snowmobile may register the snowmobile as an antique snowmobile if it is at least 35 years old at the time that the owner applies for such registration. Upon payment of a fee of $20, the owner shall be furnished a registration certificate and decals of a distinctive design, in lieu of the design on the decals issued under par. (d). The design shall show that the snowmobile is an antique. The registration certificate shall be valid for 3 years. If the snowmobile is registered before April 1, the 3-year period begins on the July 1 before the date of application. If the snowmobile is registered on or after April 1 of a given year, the 3-year period begins on the July 1 after the date of application. The fee for issuance of the initial registration certificate is $20. The fee for renewal of the registration is $5.

SB347-SSA1,151 Section 151. 350.12 (3) (c) 2. of the statutes is amended to read:

SB347-SSA1,44,6 350.12 (3) (c) 2. The fee for issuing or renewing a commercial snowmobile certificate is $90. Upon receipt of the application form required by the department and the fee required under this subdivision, the department shall issue to the applicant a commercial snowmobile certificate and 3 reflectorized plates registration decals. The fee for additional reflectorized plates registration decals is $30 per plate decal.

SB347-SSA1,152 Section 152. 350.12 (3) (c) 3. of the statutes is amended to read:

SB347-SSA1,44,13 350.12 (3) (c) 3. A person who is required to obtain a commercial snowmobile certificate under subd. 1. shall attach in a clearly visible place a reflectorized plate that is removable and temporarily but firmly mounted to any snowmobile that is not registered for public use and that the person leases, rents, offers for sale or otherwise allows to be used whenever the snowmobile is being operated. A registration decal issued under subd. 2. shall be attached to the plate.

SB347-SSA1,153 Section 153. 350.12 (3) (cm) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB347-SSA1,44,17 350.12 (3) (cm) Subsection (3h) does not apply to commercial snowmobile certificates, reflectorized plates, and registration decals issued under par. (c) 2. or to registration certificates issued for antique snowmobiles under par. (b).

SB347-SSA1,154 Section 154. 350.12 (3) (d) of the statutes is renumbered 350.12 (3) (d) 1. and amended to read:

SB347-SSA1,45,4 350.12 (3) (d) 1. Upon receipt of the required fee, a sales report, payment of sales and use taxes due under s. 77.61 (1), and an application on forms prescribed by it, the department or an agent appointed under sub. (3h) (a) 3. shall issue to the applicant an original, a temporary operating receipt or a registration certificate stating the registration number, the name and address of the owner, and other information the department deems necessary or a validated registration receipt. The department or an agent appointed under sub. (3h) (a) 3. shall issue and 2 registration decals per snowmobile owned by an individual owner, this state, or a political subdivision of this state. shall be issued to the applicant using one of the procedures specified in sub. (3h) (ag) 1.

SB347-SSA1,45,9 3. The decals issued under this paragraph or sub. (3h) (ag) 2. shall be no larger than 3 inches in height and 6 inches in width. The decals shall contain reference to the state, the department, whether the snowmobile is registered for public use or private use under par. (a), or as an antique under par. (b), and shall show the expiration date of the registration.

SB347-SSA1,155 Section 155. 350.12 (3) (d) 2. of the statutes is created to read:

SB347-SSA1,45,13 350.12 (3) (d) 2. The registration certificate issued under this paragraph or sub. (3h) (ag) 2. shall contain the registration number, the name and address of the owner, and other information the department considers necessary.

SB347-SSA1,156 Section 156. 350.12 (3) (e) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB347-SSA1,45,20 350.12 (3) (e) If a registration certificate, registration decal, or commercial snowmobile certificate, or reflectorized plate is lost or destroyed, the holder of the certificate, or decal, or plate may apply for a duplicate on forms provided for by the department accompanied by a fee of $5. Upon receipt of a proper application and the required fee, the department or an agent appointed under sub. (3h) (a) 3. shall issue a duplicate certificate, decal, or plate to the applicant.

SB347-SSA1,157 Section 157. 350.12 (3h) (a) (intro.) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB347-SSA1,45,25 350.12 (3h) (a) Issuers. (intro.) For the issuance of original or duplicate registration documentation documents, for the issuance of reprints under s. 23.47 (3), and for the transfer or renewal of registration documentation documents, the department may do any of the following:

SB347-SSA1,158 Section 158. 350.12 (3h) (a) 1. of the statutes is amended to read:

SB347-SSA1,46,4 350.12 (3h) (a) 1. Directly issue, transfer, or renew the registration documentation documents with or without using the services specified in par. (ag) 1. and directly issue reprints.

SB347-SSA1,159 Section 159. 350.12 (3h) (a) 3. of the statutes is amended to read:

SB347-SSA1,46,9 350.12 (3h) (a) 3. Appoint persons who are not employees of the department as agents of the department to issue, transfer, or renew the registration documentation documents using either or both of the services specified in par. (ag) 1. and to issue reprints.

SB347-SSA1,160 Section 160. 350.12 (3h) (ag) 1. (intro.) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB347-SSA1,46,15 350.12 (3h) (ag) 1. (intro.) For the issuance of original or duplicate registration documentation documents and for the transfer or renewal of registration documentation documents, the department may shall implement either or both of the following procedures to be provided by the department and any agents appointed under par. (a) 3.:

SB347-SSA1,161 Section 161. 350.12 (3h) (ag) 1. a. of the statutes is amended to read:

SB347-SSA1,46,21 350.12 (3h) (ag) 1. a. A procedure under which the department or agent may accept appointed under par. (a) 3. accepts applications for registration documentation documents and issue a validated registration receipt issues temporary operating receipts at the time the applicant submits the application applicants submit applications accompanied by the required fees.

SB347-SSA1,162 Section 162. 350.12 (3h) (ag) 1. b. of the statutes is amended to read:

SB347-SSA1,47,2 350.12 (3h) (ag) 1. b. A procedure under which the department or agent may accept appointed under par. (a) 3. accepts applications for registration documentation documents and issue issues to each applicant all or some of the items of the registration documentation documents at the time the applicant submits the application accompanied by the required fees.

SB347-SSA1,163 Section 163. 350.12 (3h) (ag) 2. of the statutes is amended to read:

SB347-SSA1,47,11 350.12 (3h) (ag) 2. Under either procedure under subd. 1., the applicant shall receive be issued any remaining items of registration documentation documents directly from the department at a later date. The items of Any registration documentation document issued at the time of the submittal of the application under either procedure under subd. 1. b. shall be sufficient to allow the snowmobile for which the application is submitted to be operated in compliance with the registration requirements under this section. The items of registration documentation issued under subd. 1. b. shall include at least one registration decal.

SB347-SSA1,164 Section 164. 350.12 (3h) (ar) 1. of the statutes is repealed.