AB684, s. 63 11Section 63. 29.855 (2) of the statutes is repealed.
AB684, s. 64 12Section 64. 29.855 (3) of the statutes is repealed.
AB684, s. 65 13Section 65. 29.855 (4) (title) of the statutes is repealed.
AB684, s. 66 14Section 66. 29.855 (4) of the statutes is renumbered 22.04 (2) (e) and amended
15to read:
AB684,81,2416 22.04 (2) (e) No person may operate on a live wild skunk to remove its scent
17glands unless the person who possesses holds a Class A or Class B captive wild
18animal farm license or unless the person is a veterinarian and the person bringing

19the skunk is authorized under s. 29.857 or 29.869 to the veterinarian holds such a
20license
. A veterinarian to whom a person brings a live wild skunk for removal of its
21scent glands or for other treatment shall verify whether the person holds a Class A
22or Class B captive wild animal farm license. If the person does not hold such a license,
23the veterinarian shall
notify that person that possession of a live skunk is illegal and
24shall notify the department.
AB684, s. 67 25Section 67. 29.855 (5) of the statutes is repealed.
AB684, s. 68
1Section 68. 29.855 (6) of the statutes is repealed.
AB684, s. 69 2Section 69. 29.855 (7) of the statutes is repealed.
AB684, s. 70 3Section 70. 29.857 of the statutes is repealed.
AB684, s. 71 4Section 71. 29.861 of the statutes is repealed.
AB684, s. 72 5Section 72. 29.863 of the statutes is repealed.
AB684, s. 73 6Section 73. 29.865 of the statutes is repealed.
AB684, s. 74 7Section 74. 29.867 of the statutes is repealed.
AB684, s. 75 8Section 75. 29.869 of the statutes is repealed.
AB684, s. 76 9Section 76. 29.871 of the statutes is repealed.
AB684, s. 77 10Section 77. 29.873 of the statutes is repealed.
AB684, s. 78 11Section 78. 29.875 (1) of the statutes is amended to read:
AB684,82,1612 29.875 (1) The department may seize and dispose of or may authorize the
13disposal of any deer that has escaped from land licensed under s. 29.867 or 29.871
1422.15 or 22.16 or owned by a person registered under s. 95.55 if the escaped deer has
15traveled more than 3 miles from the land or if the licensee or person has not had the
16deer returned to the land within 72 hours of the discovery of the escape.
AB684, s. 79 17Section 79. 29.877 of the statutes is repealed.
AB684, s. 80 18Section 80. 29.879 of the statutes is repealed.
AB684, s. 81 19Section 81. 29.881 of the statutes is repealed.
AB684, s. 82 20Section 82. 29.885 (1) (f) of the statutes is amended to read:
AB684,82,2321 29.885 (1) (f) Notwithstanding s. 29.01 (14) 29.001 (90), "wild animal" means
22any undomesticated mammal or bird, but does not include farm-raised deer or,
23farm-raised fish or wild animals that are subject to regulation under ch. 22.
AB684, s. 83 24Section 83. 29.889 (1) (intro.) of the statutes is amended to read:
AB684,83,3
129.889 (1) Definition. (intro.) In this section, "wildlife damage" means damage
2caused by any of the following noncaptive wild animals that are not subject to
3regulation under ch. 22
:
AB684, s. 84 4Section 84. 29.921 (7) of the statutes is amended to read:
AB684,83,95 29.921 (7) Dogs injuring wildlife. A warden may kill a dog found running,
6injuring, causing injury to, or killing, any deer, other than farm-raised deer or deer
7subject to regulation under ch. 22
, or destroying game birds, their eggs or nests, if
8immediate action is necessary to protect the deer or game birds, their nests or eggs,
9from injury or death.
AB684, s. 85 10Section 85. 29.927 (8) of the statutes is amended to read:
AB684,83,1211 29.927 (8) Any dog found running deer, except farm-raised deer or deer subject
12to regulation under ch. 22
, at any time, or used in violation of this chapter.
AB684, s. 86 13Section 86. 29.931 (2) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:
AB684,84,214 29.931 (2) (a) The department and its wardens shall seize and hold, subject to
15the order of the court for the county in which the alleged offense was committed, any
16vehicle, boat or object declared by this chapter to be a public nuisance, or which they
17have probable cause to believe is being used in violation of this chapter or s. 167.31,
18287.81, 940.24, 941.20, 948.60, 948.605 or 948.61, is being used in the commission
19of a crime involving an animal normally found in the wild in violation of s. 951.09
or
20is being used in the commission of a crime relating to a submerged cultural resource
21in violation of s. 44.47. If it is proven that the vehicle, boat or object is a public
22nuisance or that within 6 months previous to the seizure the vehicle, boat or object
23was used in violation of this chapter or s. 167.31, 287.81, 940.24, 941.20, 948.60,
24948.605 or 948.61, was used in the commission of a crime involving an animal
25normally found in the wild in violation of s. 951.09
or was used in the commission of

1a crime relating to a submerged cultural resource in violation of s. 44.47, it shall be
2confiscated if the court directs in its order for judgment.
AB684, s. 87 3Section 87. 29.969 of the statutes is amended to read:
AB684,84,8 429.969 Larceny of game. A person who, without permission of the owner,
5disturbs or appropriates any wild animal or its carcass that has been lawfully
6reduced to possession by another shall forfeit not less than $1,000 nor more than
7$2,000. This section does not apply to farm-raised deer or , farm-raised fish or wild
8animals that are subject regulation under ch. 22
.
AB684, s. 88 9Section 88. 49.857 (1) (d) 2. of the statutes is amended to read:
AB684,84,1010 49.857 (1) (d) 2. An approval specified in s. 29.09 (11m) 22.34 or 29.024 (2g).
AB684, s. 89 11Section 89. 59.25 (3) (f) 2. of the statutes, as affected by 1999 Wisconsin Act
129
, is amended to read:
AB684,85,1413 59.25 (3) (f) 2. For all court imposed fines and forfeitures required by law to be
14deposited in the state treasury, the amounts required by s. 757.05 for the penalty
15assessment surcharge, the amounts required by s. 165.755 for the crime laboratories
16and drug law enforcement assessment, the amounts required by s. 167.31 (5) for the
17weapons assessment, the amounts required by s. 973.045 for the crime victim and
18witness assistance surcharge, the amounts required by s. 938.34 (8d) for the
19delinquency victim and witness assistance surcharge, the amounts required by s.
20973.046 for the deoxyribonucleic acid analysis surcharge, the amounts required by
21s. 961.41 (5) for the drug abuse program improvement surcharge, the amounts
22required by s. 100.261 for the consumer information assessment, the amounts
23authorized by s. 971.37 (1m) (c) 1. or required by s. 973.055 (1) for the domestic abuse
24assessment, the amounts required by s. 253.06 (4) (c) for the enforcement assessment
25under the supplemental food program for women, infants and children, the amounts

1required by ss. 346.177, 346.495 and 346.65 (4r) for the railroad crossing
2improvement assessment, the amounts required by s. 346.655 (2) (a) and (b) for the
3driver improvement surcharge, the amounts required by s. 102.85 (4) for the
4uninsured employer assessment, the amounts required by s. 299.93 for the
5environmental assessment, the amounts required by s. 29.983 for the wild animal
6protection assessment, the amounts required by s. ss. 22.46 (1) and 29.987 for the
7natural resources assessment surcharge, the amounts required by s. 29.985 for the
8fishing shelter removal assessment, the amounts required by s. 350.115 for the
9snowmobile registration restitution payment and the amounts required by s. ss.
1022.46 (2) and
29.989 for natural resources restitution payments, transmit to the state
11treasurer a statement of all moneys required by law to be paid on the actions entered
12during the preceding month on or before the first day of the next succeeding month,
13certified by the county treasurer's personal signature affixed or attached thereto,
14and at the same time pay to the state treasurer the amount thereof.
AB684, s. 90 15Section 90. 59.40 (2) (m) of the statutes, as affected by 1999 Wisconsin Act 9,
16is amended to read:
AB684,86,1917 59.40 (2) (m) Pay monthly to the treasurer for the use of the state the state's
18percentage of the fees required to be paid on each civil action, criminal action and
19special proceeding filed during the preceding month and pay monthly to the
20treasurer for the use of the state the percentage of court imposed fines and forfeitures
21required by law to be deposited in the state treasury, the amounts required by s.
22757.05 for the penalty assessment surcharge, the amounts required by s. 165.755 for
23the crime laboratories and drug law enforcement assessment, the amounts required
24by s. 167.31 (5) for the weapons assessment, the amounts required by s. 973.045 for
25the crime victim and witness assistance surcharge, the amounts required by s.

1938.34 (8d) for the delinquency victim and witness assistance surcharge, the
2amounts required by s. 973.046 for the deoxyribonucleic acid analysis surcharge, the
3amounts required by s. 961.41 (5) for the drug abuse program improvement
4surcharge, the amounts required by s. 100.261 for the consumer information
5assessment, the amounts authorized by s. 971.37 (1m) (c) 1. or required by s. 973.055
6for the domestic abuse assessment surcharge, the amounts required by s. 253.06 (4)
7(c) for the enforcement assessment under the supplemental food program for women,
8infants and children, the amounts required by ss. 346.177, 346.495 and 346.65 (4r)
9for the railroad crossing improvement assessment, the amounts required by s.
10346.655 for the driver improvement surcharge, the amounts required by s. 102.85 (4)
11for the uninsured employer assessment, the amounts required by s. 299.93 for the
12environmental assessment, the amounts required under s. 29.983 for the wild
13animal protection assessment, the amounts required under s. ss. 22.46 (1) (d) and
1429.987 (1) (d) for the natural resources assessment surcharge, the amounts required
15by s. 29.985 for the fishing shelter removal assessment, the amounts required by s.
16350.115 for the snowmobile registration restitution payment and the amounts
17required under s. ss. 22.46 (2) (d) and 29.989 (1) (d) for the natural resources
18restitution payments. The payments shall be made by the 15th day of the month
19following receipt thereof.
AB684, s. 91 20Section 91. 73.0301 (1) (d) 1. of the statutes is amended to read:
AB684,86,2121 73.0301 (1) (d) 1. An approval specified in s. 29.09 (11r) 22.35 or 29.024 (2r).
AB684, s. 92 22Section 92. 167.31 (4) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:
AB684,87,223 167.31 (4) (b) Subsections (2) (a), (b) and (c) and (3) (a) and (b) do not apply to
24the holder of a scientific research license under s. 22.25 or a scientific collector permit

1under s. 29.614 who is using a net gun or tranquilizer gun in an activity related to
2the purpose for which the license or permit was issued.
AB684, s. 93 3Section 93. 173.01 (1) of the statutes, as created by 1997 Wisconsin Act 192,
4is renumbered 173.01 (1m).
AB684, s. 94 5Section 94. 173.01 (1b) of the statutes is created to read:
AB684,87,66 173.01 (1b) "Conservation warden" means a warden appointed under s. 23.10.
AB684, s. 95 7Section 95. 173.01 (1d) of the statutes is created to read:
AB684,87,98 173.01 (1d) "Custodial entity" means a political subdivision, a person
9contracting under s. 173.15 (1) or the department of natural resources.
AB684, s. 96 10Section 96. 173.01 (1r) of the statutes is created to read:
AB684,87,1211 173.01 (1r) "Governmental unit" means a political subdivision or the
12department of natural resources.
AB684, s. 97 13Section 97. 173.01 (2) of the statutes is amended to read:
AB684,87,1514 173.01 (2) "Law enforcement officer" has the meaning given in s. 165.85 (2) (c)
15and does not include a conservation warden.
AB684, s. 98 16Section 98. 173.07 (4m) of the statutes, as created by 1997 Wisconsin Act 192,
17is amended to read:
AB684,87,2018 173.07 (4m) Request prosecutions. A humane officer may request law
19enforcement officers, conservation wardens and district attorneys to enforce and
20prosecute violations of state law and may cooperate in those prosecutions.
AB684, s. 99 21Section 99. 173.10 of the statutes, as created by 1997 Wisconsin Act 192, is
22amended to read:
AB684,88,13 23173.10 Investigation of cruelty complaints. A person may apply for a
24search warrant under s. 968.12 if there is reason to believe that a violation of ch. 22
25or
951 has taken place or is taking place. If the court is satisfied that probable cause

1exists, it shall issue a search warrant directing a law enforcement officer in the
2county, or in the case of a wild animal subject to regulation under ch. 22 a
3conservation warden,
to proceed immediately to the location of the alleged violation
4with a doctor of veterinary medicine, if the court determines that a veterinarian is
5necessary for purposes of the search, and directing the law enforcement officer or
6conservation warden
to search the place designated in the warrant, retaining in his
7or her custody subject to the order of the court such property or things as are specified
8in the warrant, including any animal. If the person applying for the search warrant
9is a humane officer, the warrant shall direct that the humane officer accompany the
10law enforcement officer or conservation warden who is directed to perform the
11search. The warrant shall be executed and returned to the court which issued the
12warrant in accordance with ss. 968.15 and 968.17. This section does not affect other
13powers and duties of law enforcement officers or conservation wardens.
AB684, s. 100 14Section 100. 173.11 (5) of the statutes is created to read:
AB684,88,1615 173.11 (5) Nonapplicability. This section does not apply to wild animals that
16are subject to regulation under ch. 22.
AB684, s. 101 17Section 101. 173.12 (1) of the statutes, as created by 1997 Wisconsin Act 192,
18is renumbered 173.12 (1) (a) and amended to read:
AB684,88,2119 173.12 (1) (a) Any veterinarian who has reason to believe that an animal has
20been in a fight in violation of s. 951.08 shall report the matter to the local humane
21officer or to a local law enforcement agency, except as provided in par. (b).
AB684,88,24 22(c) The report under this subsection shall be in writing and shall include a
23description and the location of the animal, any injuries suffered by the animal and
24the name and address of the owner or person in charge of the animal, if known.
AB684, s. 102 25Section 102. 173.12 (1) (b) of the statutes is created to read:
AB684,89,2
1173.12 (1) (b) If the animal is a wild animal subject to regulation under ch. 22,
2the veterinarian shall report the matter to the department of natural resources.
AB684, s. 103 3Section 103. 173.12 (1m) of the statutes, as created by 1997 Wisconsin Act 192,
4is amended to read:
AB684,89,115 173.12 (1m) If an animal has been seized because it is alleged that the animal
6has been used in or constitutes evidence of any crime specified in s. 951.08, the
7animal may not be returned to the owner by an officer under s. 968.20 (2). In any
8hearing under s. 968.20 (1), the court shall determine if the animal is needed as
9evidence or there is reason to believe that the animal has participated in or been
10trained for fighting. If the court makes such a finding, the animal shall be retained
11in custody.
AB684, s. 104 12Section 104. 173.12 (3) (a) of the statutes, as created by 1997 Wisconsin Act
13192
, is amended to read:
AB684,89,1814 173.12 (3) (a) If the owner is convicted under s. 951.08 or is subject to the
15restrictions under s. 951.08 (2m), the animal shall be delivered to the local humane
16officer or county or municipal pound if the animal is not subject to regulation under
17ch. 22
. If there is no local humane officer or pound, the animal may be delivered to
18a local humane society or to another person designated by the court.
AB684,89,21 19(ar) If the animal is one year old or older or shows indication of having
20participated in fighting, the animal shall be disposed of in a proper and humane
21manner.
AB684, s. 105 22Section 105. 173.12 (3) (ag) of the statutes is created to read:
AB684,90,223 173.12 (3) (ag) If the owner is convicted under s. 951.08 or is subject to the
24restrictions under s. 951.08 (2m), the animal shall be delivered to the department of

1natural resources or to another person designated by the court if the animal is a wild
2animal subject to regulation under ch. 22.
AB684, s. 106 3Section 106. 173.13 (1) (d) of the statutes is created to read:
AB684,90,54 173.13 (1) (d) This subsection does not apply to wild animals that are subject
5to regulation under ch. 22.
AB684, s. 107 6Section 107. 173.13 (2) (a) (intro.) of the statutes, as created by 1997 Wisconsin
7Act 192
, is amended to read:
AB684,90,118 173.13 (2) (a) (intro.) A humane officer or , law enforcement officer or
9conservation warden
or a person contracting under s. 173.15 (1) may accept an
10animal delivered by a veterinarian, or his or her employe, if the animal has not been
11picked up by its owner and all of the following apply:
AB684, s. 108 12Section 108. 173.13 (2) (a) 1. of the statutes, as created by 1997 Wisconsin Act
13192
, is amended to read:
AB684,90,1714 173.13 (2) (a) 1. The veterinarian notified the owner of the animal by certified
15mail, return receipt requested, that the animal was ready to be picked up and that
16the animal would be delivered to a humane officer person authorized to accept the
17animal
if not picked up within 7 days.
AB684, s. 109 18Section 109. 173.13 (2) (a) 3. of the statutes, as created by 1997 Wisconsin Act
19192
, is amended to read:
AB684,90,2120 173.13 (2) (a) 3. The veterinarian certifies in writing to the humane officer or,
21law enforcement officer or conservation warden that subds. 1. and 2 apply.
AB684, s. 110 22Section 110. 173.13 (2) (a) 4. of the statutes is created to read:
AB684,90,2523 173.13 (2) (a) 4. The humane officer, law enforcement officer or conservation
24warden or the person contracting under s. 173.15 (1) is authorized under s. 22.42 or
25this section to accept the animal.
AB684, s. 111
1Section 111. 173.13 (2) (b) of the statutes, as created by 1997 Wisconsin Act
2192
, is amended to read:
AB684,91,63 173.13 (2) (b) If an animal is accepted under par. (a), the veterinarian shall
4provide the person accepting the animal with any requested records concerning the
5animal's ownership, or health or the licensure of the animal or of the owner under
6ch. 22
.
AB684, s. 112 7Section 112. 173.13 (3) (a) of the statutes, as created by 1997 Wisconsin Act
8192
, is amended to read:
AB684,91,139 173.13 (3) (a) If a humane officer or , law enforcement officer or conservation
10warden
takes custody of an animal with the knowledge of the owner, the humane
11officer or, law enforcement officer or conservation warden shall explain the
12procedure by which the owner can recover the animal, including the procedure under
13s. 173.22, and the procedure to be followed if the animal is not returned to the owner.
AB684, s. 113 14Section 113. 173.13 (3) (b) of the statutes, as created by 1997 Wisconsin Act
15192
, is amended to read:
AB684,91,2416 173.13 (3) (b) If a humane officer or , law enforcement officer or conservation
17warden
takes custody of an animal without the knowledge of the owner, the humane
18officer or, law enforcement officer or conservation warden shall promptly notify the
19owner in writing if he or she can be identified and located with reasonable effort. The
20notice shall explain the procedure by which the owner can recover the animal,
21including the procedure under s. 173.22, and the procedure to be followed if the
22animal is not returned to the owner. The notice shall also inform the owner that the
23owner must notify any person with a lien on the animal that the animal has been
24taken into custody.
AB684, s. 114
1Section 114. 173.13 (3) (c) of the statutes, as created by 1997 Wisconsin Act
2192
, is amended to read:
AB684,92,53 173.13 (3) (c) If the owner informs the humane officer or, law enforcement
4officer or conservation warden in writing that he or she will not claim the animal, it
5may be treated as an unclaimed animal under s. 173.23 (1m).
AB684, s. 115 6Section 115. 173.15 (1) of the statutes, as created by 1997 Wisconsin Act 192,
7is amended to read:
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