AB684,69,1615 (b) The department determines that the person holding the license is not in
16compliance with this chapter or with a rule promulgated under this chapter.
AB684,69,21 17(8) Prohibitions during periods of suspension or revocation. (a) Any person
18who has had an approval or privilege under this chapter revoked or suspended and
19who engages in the activity authorized by the approval or in the privilege during the
20period of revocation or suspension is subject to the following penalties, in addition
21to any other penalty imposed for failure to have an approval:
AB684,69,2322 1. For the first conviction, the person shall forfeit not less than $300 nor more
23than $500.
AB684,69,2524 2. If the number of convictions in a 5-year period equals 2 or more, the person
25shall be fined not less than $500 nor more than $1,000.
AB684,70,2
1(b) The 5-year period under par. (a) 2. shall be measured from the dates of the
2violations which resulted in the convictions.
AB684,70,7 3(9) Parties to a violation. (a) Whoever is concerned in the commission of a
4violation of this chapter is a principal and may be charged with and convicted of the
5violation of this chapter although he or she did not directly commit it and although
6the person who directly committed it has not been convicted of the violation of this
7chapter.
AB684,70,98 (b) A person is concerned in the commission of the violation of this chapter if
9the person does any of the following:
AB684,70,1010 1. Directly commits the violation of this chapter.
AB684,70,1111 2. Aids and abets the commission of the violation of this chapter.
AB684,70,1312 3. Is a party to a conspiracy with another to commit the violation of this chapter
13or advises, hires or counsels or otherwise procures another to commit it.
AB684,70,18 1422.46 Natural resources assessments and restitution payments. (1)
15Natural resources assessments. (a) If a court imposes a fine or forfeiture for a
16violation of this chapter or a rule promulgated under this chapter, the court shall
17impose a natural resources assessment equal to 75% of the amount of the fine or
18forfeiture.
AB684,70,2019 (b) If a fine or forfeiture is suspended in whole or in part, the natural resources
20assessment shall be reduced in proportion to the suspension.
AB684,71,221 (c) If any deposit is made for an offense to which this subsection applies, the
22person making the deposit shall also deposit a sufficient amount to include the
23natural resources assessment prescribed in this subsection. If the deposit is
24forfeited, the amount of the natural resources assessment shall be transmitted to the

1state treasurer under par. (d). If the deposit is returned, the natural resources
2assessment shall also be returned.
AB684,71,73 (d) The clerk of the court shall collect and transmit to the county treasurer the
4natural resources assessment and other amounts required under s. 59.40 (2) (m).
5The county treasurer shall then make payment to the state treasurer as provided in
6s. 59.25 (3) (f) 2. The state treasurer shall deposit the amount of the natural
7resources assessment in the conservation fund.
AB684,71,98 (e) All moneys collected from natural resources assessments shall be deposited
9in the conservation fund and credited to the appropriation under s. 20.370 (3) (mu).
AB684,71,14 10(2) Natural resources restitution payments. (a) If a court imposes a fine or
11forfeiture for a violation of this chapter for failure to obtain a license required under
12this chapter, the court shall impose a natural resources restitution payment equal
13to the amount of the fee for the license that was required and should have been
14obtained.
AB684,71,1715 (b) If a fine or forfeiture is suspended in whole or in part, the natural resources
16restitution payment shall be reduced in proportion to the suspension unless the court
17directs otherwise.
AB684,71,2318 (c) If any deposit is made for an offense to which this subsection applies, the
19person making the deposit shall also deposit a sufficient amount to include the
20natural resources restitution payment prescribed in this subsection. If the deposit
21is forfeited, the amount of the natural resources restitution payment shall be
22transmitted to the state treasurer under par. (d). If the deposit is returned, the
23natural resources restitution payment shall also be returned.
AB684,72,324 (d) The clerk of the court shall collect and transmit to the county treasurer the
25natural resources restitution payment and other amounts required under s. 59.40

1(2) (m). The county treasurer shall then make payment to the state treasurer as
2provided in s. 59.25 (3) (f) 2. The state treasurer shall deposit the amount of the
3natural resources restitution payment in the conservation fund.
AB684,72,64 (e) All moneys collected from natural resources restitution payments shall be
5deposited in the conservation fund and credited to the appropriation account under
6s. 20.370 (3) (mu).
AB684, s. 4 7Section 4. 23.09 (2) (f) of the statutes is amended to read:
AB684,72,108 23.09 (2) (f) Propagation, game and of fish. Subject to s. 95.60, capture,
9propagate, transport, sell or exchange any species of game or fish needed for stocking
10or restocking any lands or waters of the state.
AB684, s. 5 11Section 5. 23.50 (1) of the statutes, as affected by 1999 Wisconsin Act 9, is
12amended to read:
AB684,72,2513 23.50 (1) The procedure in ss. 23.50 to 23.85 applies to all actions in circuit
14court to recover forfeitures, penalty assessments, jail assessments, applicable
15weapons assessments, applicable environmental assessments, applicable wild
16animal protection assessments, applicable natural resources assessments,
17applicable fishing shelter removal assessments, applicable snowmobile registration
18restitution payments and applicable natural resources restitution payments for
19violations of ss. 77.09, 134.60, 167.10 (3), 167.31 (2), 281.48 (2) to (5), 283.33, 285.57
20(2), 285.59 (2), (3) (c) and (4), 287.07, 287.08, 287.81 and 299.64 (2), subch. VI of ch.
2177, this chapter and chs. 22 and 26 to 31 and of ch. 350, and any administrative rules
22promulgated thereunder, violations specified under s. 285.86, violations of ch. 951
23if the animal involved is a captive wild animal,
violations of rules of the Kickapoo
24reserve management board under s. 41.41 (7) (k) or violations of local ordinances
25enacted by any local authority in accordance with s. 23.33 (11) (am) or 30.77.
AB684, s. 6
1Section 6. 23.50 (3) of the statutes is amended to read:
AB684,73,92 23.50 (3) All actions in municipal court to recover forfeitures, penalty
3assessments and jail assessments for violations of local ordinances enacted by any
4local authority in accordance with s. 23.33 (11) (am) or 30.77 shall utilize the
5procedure in ch. 800. The actions shall be brought before the municipal court having
6jurisdiction. Provisions relating to citations, arrests, questioning, releases,
7searches, deposits and stipulations of no contest in ss. 23.51 (1) (1m), (3) and (8),
823.53, 23.54, 23.56 to 23.64, 23.66 and 23.67 shall apply to violations of such
9ordinances.
AB684, s. 7 10Section 7. 23.51 (1) of the statutes is renumbered 23.51 (1m).
AB684, s. 8 11Section 8. 23.51 (1d) of the statutes is created to read:
AB684,73,1212 23.51 (1d) "Captive" has the meaning given in s. 22.01 (2).
AB684, s. 9 13Section 9. 23.51 (5) of the statutes is amended to read:
AB684,73,1514 23.51 (5) "Natural resources restitution payment" means the payment imposed
15under s. 22.46 (2) or 29.989.
AB684, s. 10 16Section 10. 23.51 (9m) of the statutes is created to read:
AB684,73,1717 23.51 (9m) "Wild animal" has the meaning given in s. 22.01 (37).
AB684, s. 11 18Section 11. 23.65 (1) of the statutes, as affected by 1999 Wisconsin Act 9, is
19amended to read:
AB684,73,2520 23.65 (1) When it appears to the district attorney that a violation of s. 134.60,
21281.48 (2) to (5), 283.33, 285.57 (2), 285.59 (2), (3) (c) and (4), 287.07, 287.08, 287.81
22or 299.64 (2), this chapter or ch. 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 or 350, or any administrative
23rule promulgated pursuant thereto, or a violation specified under s. 285.86, or a
24violation of ch. 951, if the animal involved is a captive wild animal,
has been
25committed the district attorney may proceed by complaint and summons.
AB684, s. 12
1Section 12. 23.795 (3) of the statutes is created to read:
AB684,74,42 23.795 (3) In lieu of an order of imprisonment under sub. (1) (a) for a violation
3of ch. 22, the court may revoke or suspend any privilege or license granted under ch.
422 as provided in s. 22.45 (6).
AB684, s. 13 5Section 13. 25.29 (1) (a) of the statutes, as affected by 1999 Wisconsin Act 9,
6is amended to read:
AB684,74,117 25.29 (1) (a) Except as provided in ss. 25.293 and 25.295, all moneys accruing
8to the state for or in behalf of the department under chs. 22, 26, 27, 28, 29 and 350,
9subchs. I and VI of ch. 77 and ss. 23.09 to 23.31, 23.325 to 23.42, 23.50 to 23.99, 30.50
10to 30.55, 70.58, 71.10 (5) and 71.30 (10), including grants received from the federal
11government or any of its agencies except as otherwise provided by law.
AB684, s. 14 12Section 14. 25.29 (4m) of the statutes is amended to read:
AB684,74,1613 25.29 (4m) Notwithstanding sub. (3), no moneys that accrue to the state for or
14in behalf of the department under ch. 22 or 29 may be expended or paid for the
15enforcement of the treaty-based, off-reservation rights to fish held by members of
16federally recognized American Indian tribes or bands domiciled in Wisconsin.
AB684, s. 15 17Section 15. 29.011 (3) of the statutes is created to read:
AB684,74,1918 29.011 (3) This section does not apply to wild animals that are subject to
19regulation under ch. 22.
AB684, s. 16 20Section 16. 29.024 (1) of the statutes is amended to read:
AB684,75,321 29.024 (1) Approvals required. Except as specifically provided in ch. 22 or this
22chapter, no person may hunt or trap in this state, fish in the waters of this state or
23engage in any of the activities regulated under this chapter unless the appropriate
24approval is issued to the person. A person shall carry the required approval with him
25or her at all times while hunting, trapping or fishing or engaged in regulated

1activities unless otherwise required by this chapter or unless otherwise authorized
2or required by the department. A person shall exhibit the approval to the
3department or its wardens on demand.
AB684, s. 17 4Section 17. 29.024 (2g) (a) 2. of the statutes is amended to read:
AB684,75,65 29.024 (2g) (a) 2. Any permit issued under s. 29.38, 29.521, 29.525, 29.53 or
629.578
29.537, 29.733, 29.735 or 29.736.
AB684, s. 18 7Section 18. 29.024 (2r) (a) 17. of the statutes is repealed.
AB684, s. 19 8Section 19. 29.024 (2r) (a) 18. of the statutes is repealed.
AB684, s. 20 9Section 20. 29.024 (2r) (a) 19. of the statutes is repealed.
AB684, s. 21 10Section 21. 29.024 (2r) (a) 20. of the statutes is repealed.
AB684, s. 22 11Section 22. 29.024 (2r) (a) 21. of the statutes is repealed.
AB684, s. 23 12Section 23. 29.042 (1) of the statutes is amended to read:
AB684,75,1813 29.042 (1) Beginning on January 1, 1998, the department may not enter into
14any agreement to make payments to persons holding approvals issued under s.
1529.501, 29.503, 29.506, 29.509, 29.512, 29.514, 29.519, 29.523, 29.526, 29.529,
1629.531, 29.533, 29.537, 29.607, 29.611, or 29.614, 29.865, 29.867, 29.869, 29.871 or
1729.877
in exchange for the retirement of the approval or for the temporary or
18permanent cessation of any activity authorized under the approval.
AB684, s. 24 19Section 24. 29.047 (2) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:
AB684,75,2120 29.047 (2) (b) The possession, transportation, delivery or receipt of farm-raised
21deer or, farm-raised fish or wild animals that are subject to regulation under ch. 22.
AB684, s. 25 22Section 25. 29.191 (2) (a) 3. of the statutes is amended to read:
AB684,75,2423 29.191 (2) (a) 3. Any person hunting pheasant under s. 29.195 or on premises
24licensed under s. 29.865
is exempt from the requirements under subd. 1.
AB684, s. 26 25Section 26. 29.192 (6) of the statutes is created to read:
AB684,76,7
129.192 (6) The department shall permit the hunting of farm-raised deer on the
2premises on which farm-raised deer are kept by persons registered under s. 95.55.
3The department shall determine the requirements and conditions for hunting
4farm-raised deer under this subsection, and shall determine the provisions of this
5chapter that are applicable to hunting farm-raised deer under this subsection. The
6department shall cooperate with the department of agriculture, trade and consumer
7protection with respect to the hunting of farm-raised deer.
AB684, s. 27 8Section 27. 29.314 (5) (b) 3. of the statutes is amended to read:
AB684,76,129 29.314 (5) (b) 3. To a person who possesses a flashlight or who uses a flashlight
10while if the person is on foot and training a dog to track or hunt raccoons, foxes or
11other unprotected wild animals and if the raccoons, foxes or other unprotected wild
12animals are not subject to regulation under ch. 22
.
AB684, s. 28 13Section 28. 29.321 of the statutes is repealed.
AB684, s. 29 14Section 29. 29.334 of the statutes is renumbered 29.334 (1) and amended to
15read:
AB684,76,2016 29.334 (1) A person who hunts or traps any game animal , game bird or
17fur-bearing animal shall kill the animal it when it is taken and make it part of the
18daily bag or shall release the animal it unless authorized under s. 29.857, 29.863,
1928.867, 29.869, 29.871 or 29.877
the person has the authority to possess it under ch.
2022
.
AB684, s. 30 21Section 30. 29.347 (2) of the statutes, as affected by 1999 Wisconsin Act 9, is
22amended to read:
AB684,77,523 29.347 (2) Deer tags. Except as provided under sub. (5) and s. 29.324 (3), any
24person who kills a deer shall immediately attach to the ear or antler of the deer a
25current validated deer carcass tag which is authorized for use on the type of deer

1killed. Except as provided under sub. (2m) or s. 29.871 (7), (8) or (14) or s. 29.89 (6),
2no person may possess, control, store or transport a deer carcass unless it is tagged
3as required under this subsection. The carcass tag may not be removed before
4registration. The removal of a carcass tag from a deer before registration renders the
5deer untagged.
AB684, s. 31 6Section 31. 29.347 (6) of the statutes is amended to read:
AB684,77,87 29.347 (6) Farm-raised deer Deer. This section does not apply to farm-raised
8deer or deer that are subject to regulation under ch. 22.
AB684, s. 32 9Section 32. 29.351 of the statutes is renumbered 29.351 (1), and 29.351 (1) (c),
10as renumbered, is amended to read:
AB684,77,1711 29.351 (1) (c) Possess the raw skin of any muskrat, mink, otter, fisher or pine
12marten at any time unless the person is the holder of a valid scientific collector
13permit, fur dealer license, trapping license or resident conservation patron license.
14No license is required for a person breeding, raising and producing domestic
15fur-bearing animals in captivity, as defined in s. 29.873, or
for a person authorized
16to take muskrats on a cranberry marsh under a permit issued to the person by the
17department.
AB684, s. 33 18Section 33. 29.351 (2) of the statutes is created to read:
AB684,77,2019 29.351 (2) Subsection (1) does not apply to the skins of fur-bearing animals
20that are subject to regulation under ch. 22.
AB684, s. 34 21Section 34. 29.354 (1) of the statutes is amended to read:
AB684,78,322 29.354 (1) Approval necessary. No person, except a person who has a valid
23hunting license, sports license, conservation patron license, taxidermist permit or
24scientific collector permit and who is carrying this approval on his or her person,
may
25possess or have under his or her control any game bird, or game animal or the carcass

1of any game bird or game animal unless the person is rehabilitating the game bird
2or game animal or unless the person has a valid hunting license, sports license,
3conservation patron license, taxidermist permit or scientific collector permit
.
AB684, s. 35 4Section 35. 29.354 (2) of the statutes is renumbered 29.354 (2) (a) and
5amended to read:
AB684,78,96 29.354 (2) (a) No person, except a Except as provided in par. (b), no person who
7has a valid scientific collector permit, may take, needlessly destroy or possess or have
8under his or her control the nest or eggs of any wild bird for which a closed season
9is prescribed under this chapter.
AB684, s. 36 10Section 36. 29.354 (2) (b) of the statutes is created to read:
AB684,78,1311 29.354 (2) (b) A person who has a valid scientific collector permit may take or
12possess or have under his or her control the nest of a wild bird and may destroy the
13nest if necessary for a scientific purpose.
AB684, s. 37 14Section 37. 29.354 (5) of the statutes is created to read:
AB684,78,1615 29.354 (5) Captive wild animals. This section does not apply to wild animals
16that are subject to regulation under ch. 22.
AB684, s. 38 17Section 38. 29.357 (5) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:
AB684,78,2018 29.357 (5) (b) Subsections (1) to (4) do not apply to the possession,
19transportation, delivery or receipt of farm-raised deer or , farm-raised fish or wild
20animals that are subject to regulation under ch. 22
.
AB684, s. 39 21Section 39. 29.361 (6) of the statutes is amended to read:
AB684,78,2322 29.361 (6) This section does not apply to the transportation of farm-raised deer
23or deer that are subject to regulation under ch. 22.
AB684, s. 40 24Section 40. 29.364 (5) of the statutes is amended to read:
AB684,79,4
129.364 (5) Exemption; taxidermists. Subsections (1) to (3) do not apply to a
2person who has a valid taxidermist permit and who is transporting, in connection
3with his or her business,
the carcass of a game bird in connection with his or her
4business
or the carcass of a wild bird that is subject to regulation under ch. 22.
AB684, s. 41 5Section 41. 29.501 (9m) of the statutes is created to read:
AB684,79,76 29.501 (9m) This section applies to raw furs and dressed furs from fur-bearing
7animals that are subject to regulation under ch. 22.
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