23.321(2d)(d)5.c.c. Failed to delineate all wetland resources within a wetland delineation study area.
23.321(2d)(d)5.d.d. Misrepresented another’s work as his or her own.
23.321(2d)(d)5.e.e. Failed to apply standard wetland delineation protocols in line with the wetlands delineation manual described under s. 281.36 (2m) and applicable regional supplements for this state.
23.321(2d)(d)5.f.f. Failed to meet continuing education expectations as set by the department.
23.321(2d)(d)5.g.g. Failed to submit an average of at least 3 delineation reports annually over the prior 3 years, unless an exception is made by the department for extenuating circumstances.
23.321(2d)(d)6.6. Any individual who receives notice under subd. 5. that his or her certification as an assured delineator has been revoked is entitled to a contested case hearing under ch. 227 if the individual requests the hearing within 30 days after receiving the notice.
23.321(2d)(d)7.7. An individual whose certification as an assured delineator is revoked is not precluded from delineating wetlands under sub. (2) (c) or (d).
23.321(2d)(e)(e) Fees.
23.321(2d)(e)1.1. The department shall charge the following fees:
23.321(2d)(e)1.a.a. To an applicant under par. (c), an application processing fee of $500 to be submitted with an application.
23.321(2d)(e)1.b.b. To an assured delineator, an annual certification fee of $900.
23.321(2d)(e)2.2. The department may charge an assured delineator a filing fee of $20 for each report submitted under par. (b) 3.
23.321(2g)(2g) Services for mining operations. In addition to those persons authorized to request a wetland identification or confirmation under sub. (2) (b) or (c), a holder of an easement may request such an identification or confirmation if the identification or confirmation is associated with an application for a wetland individual permit or other approval for which a wetland impact evaluation is required and that is subject to s. 295.60.
23.321(2m)(2m) Memorandum of agreement. The department shall negotiate with the U.S. army corps of engineers to enter into a memorandum of agreement that provides that the U.S. army corps of engineers will concur with any wetland confirmation provided by the department under sub. (2) (c).
23.321(3)(3) Fees; generally. The department shall charge the following fee for services provided under sub. (2):
23.321(3)(b)(b) For a wetland identification under sub. (2) (b), $300 for each acre inspected by the department.
23.321(3)(c)(c) For a wetland confirmation under sub. (2) (c), $300 for each 20 acres inspected by the department.
23.321(3m)(3m) Fees; expedited service. The department may charge a supplemental fee for a type of service under sub. (2) that is in addition to the fee charged under sub. (3) if all of the following apply:
23.321(3m)(a)(a) The applicant requests in writing that the service be provided within a time period that is shorter than the time limit specified under sub. (4) for that type of service.
23.321(3m)(b)(b) The department verifies that it will be able to comply with the request.
23.321(4)(4) Time limits.
23.321(4)(a)(a) Except as provided under par. (b), the department shall do all of the following:
23.321(4)(a)2.2. Provide a wetland identification not later than 60 days after a person files a request, in the manner and form required by the department, for a wetland identification.
23.321(4)(a)3.3. Provide a wetland confirmation not later than 60 days after a person files a request, in the manner and form required by the department, for a wetland confirmation under sub. (2) (c).
23.321(4)(a)4.4. Provide a wetland confirmation not later than 15 days after a person files a request, in the manner and form required by the department, for a wetland confirmation under sub. (2) (d).
23.321(4)(b)(b) If adverse weather conditions, or other conditions at the site, prevent the department from conducting an accurate on-site inspection under sub. (2) (b) or (c) in sufficient time to comply with the deadline under par. (a), the department shall provide a wetland identification under sub. (2) (b) or a wetland confirmation under sub. (2) (c) as soon as possible after weather conditions, or other conditions at the site, allow the department to conduct an accurate on-site inspection. Within 30 days after determining that adverse weather conditions, or other conditions at the site, will prevent the department from complying with the deadline under par. (a), the department shall give notice to the person requesting the wetland identification or wetland confirmation that adverse weather conditions, or other conditions at the site, will prevent the department from complying with the deadline and giving notice to the person that the department will provide the wetland identification or wetland confirmation as soon as possible after weather conditions, or other conditions at the site, allow the department to conduct an accurate on-site inspection.
23.321(5)(5) Length of validity.
23.321(5)(a)(a) Except as provided in par. (b), a wetland identification provided by the department under sub. (2) (b) and a wetland confirmation provided by the department under sub. (2) (c) remain effective for 5 years from the date provided by the department. Except as provided in par. (b), a wetland delineation prepared by an assured delineator under sub. (2d) remains effective for 5 years from the date upon which the wetland delineation report under sub. (2d) (b) 3. is submitted to the department.
23.321(5)(b)1.1. A wetland identification provided by the department under sub. (2) (b), a wetland confirmation provided by the department under sub. (2) (c) or (d), and a wetland delineation prepared by an assured delineator under sub. (2d) remain effective for 15 years from the date that the U.S. army corps of engineers makes a determination regarding whether the wetland is subject to federal jurisdiction on the basis of the wetland identification, confirmation, or delineation if all of the following conditions are met:
23.321(5)(b)1.a.a. The wetland is a nonfederal wetland.
23.321(5)(b)1.b.b. The parcel of land is subject to a storm water management zoning ordinance enacted under s. 59.693, 60.627, 61.354, or 62.234 or a storm water discharge permit issued under s. 283.33.
23.321(5)(b)2.2. The department may not invalidate or amend an existing wetland delineation, or require a new wetland delineation, for a parcel to which subd. 1. applies until the wetland identification or confirmation expires.
23.321(6)(6) Included on maps. If the department determines under this section that a parcel of land is likely to or does contain a wetland, or that it concurs with the boundaries of a wetland as delineated by a 3rd person, the department shall include this information on wetland maps prepared under s. 23.32.
23.321 Cross-referenceCross-reference: See also ch. NR 300, Wis. adm. code.
23.32223.322 Fees for computer accessible water resource management information. The department may charge a fee for providing any information that it maintains in a format that may be accessed by computer concerning the waters of this state, including maps and other water resource management information.
23.322 HistoryHistory: 1999 a. 9; 2001 a. 104.
23.32323.323 Wetlands informational brochure. The department shall furnish an informational brochure to cities, villages, towns, and counties for distribution to the public that describes the laws that apply to wetlands.
23.323 HistoryHistory: 2009 a. 373.
23.32523.325 Aerial photographic survey.
23.325(1)(1) The department shall make, on a periodic basis, an aerial photographic survey of the state to provide the basis for state planning and resource and forestry management. In performing this duty, the department:
23.325(1)(a)(a) Shall consult with the department of administration, the department of transportation, and the state cartographer, and may consult with other potential users of the photographic products resulting from the survey, to determine the scope and character of the survey.
23.325(1)(b)(b) May contract with other state agencies or nongovernmental entities to carry out the photographic imagery acquisition phases of the survey and to prepare specific photographic products for use by federal, state and local agencies and the general public.
23.325(2)(2) 
23.325(2)(a)(a) After consultation with the department of transportation and the state cartographer, the department of natural resources shall select the photographic products to be sold.
23.325(2)(b)(b) The department of administration shall establish sale prices for the photographic products. The department of administration shall establish sale prices annually at a level that at least equals the amount necessary to cover the costs of photographic imagery acquisition and the production of photographic products and the costs of selling and reproducing the productions.
23.325(3)(3) The department of natural resources may sell and may enter into contracts to sell the photographic products.
23.325(4)(4) All income received by the department of natural resources and the department of transportation from the sale of the photographic products, less the amount retained by the department of transportation under s. 85.10, shall be deposited in the conservation fund.
23.325 HistoryHistory: 1991 a. 39; 1997 a. 27 ss. 775am, 9456 (3m); 2003 a. 33 s. 2811; 2003 a. 48 ss. 10, 11; 2003 a. 206 s. 23; 2005 a. 25 ss. 498, 2493.
23.3323.33 All-terrain vehicles and utility terrain vehicles.
23.33(1)(1) Definitions. As used in this section:
23.33(1)(a)(a) “Accompanied” means being subject to continuous verbal direction or control.
23.33(1)(ag)(ag) “Agricultural purpose” includes a purpose related to the transportation of farm implements, equipment, supplies, or products on a farm or between farms.
23.33(1)(am)(am) “Alcohol beverages” has the meaning specified under s. 125.02 (1).
23.33(1)(ar)(ar) “Alcohol concentration” has the meaning given in s. 340.01 (1v).
23.33(1)(b)(b) “All-terrain vehicle” has the meaning specified under s. 340.01 (2g).
23.33(1)(bc)(bc) “All-terrain vehicle club” means a club consisting of individuals that promotes the recreational use of all-terrain vehicles.
23.33(1)(bd)(bd) “All-terrain vehicle dealer” means a person engaged in the sale of all-terrain vehicles for a profit at wholesale or retail.
23.33(1)(bh)(bh) “All-terrain vehicle distributor” means a person who sells or distributes all-terrain vehicles to all-terrain vehicle dealers or who maintains distributor representatives.
23.33(1)(bp)(bp) “All-terrain vehicle manufacturer” means a person engaged in the manufacture of all-terrain vehicles for sale to the public.
23.33(1)(bt)(bt) “All-terrain vehicle renter” means a person engaged in the rental or leasing of all-terrain vehicles to the public.
23.33(1)(c)(c) “All-terrain vehicle route” means a highway or sidewalk designated for use by all-terrain vehicle operators by the governmental agency having jurisdiction as authorized under this section.
23.33(1)(d)(d) “All-terrain vehicle trail” means a marked corridor on public property, in a highway right-of-way, or on private lands subject to public easement or lease, designated for use by all-terrain vehicle operators by the governmental agency having jurisdiction, but excluding roadways of highways except those roadways that are seasonally not maintained for motor vehicle traffic.
23.33(1)(dm)(dm) “Approved public treatment facility” has the meaning specified under s. 51.45 (2) (c).
23.33(1)(e)(e) “Controlled substance” has the meaning specified under s. 961.01 (4).
23.33(1)(f)(f) “Controlled substance analog” has the meaning given in s. 961.01 (4m).
23.33(1)(fc)(fc) “Dune buggy” means a motor driven device originally manufactured with, or modified to have, an open-frame construction, seats in which occupants sit close to the ground, and off-road tires designed for travel in sand.
23.33(1)(fe)(fe) “Federal agency” means the United States, any department of the United States, or any corporation, agency, or instrumentality that is created, designated, or established by the United States.
23.33(1)(fm)(fm) “Golf cart” means a vehicle whose speed attainable in one mile does not exceed 20 miles per hour on a paved, level surface, and that is designed and intended to convey one or more persons and equipment to play the game of golf in an area designated as a golf course.
23.33(1)(gb)(gb) “Hazardous inhalant” means a substance that is ingested, inhaled, or otherwise introduced into the human body in a manner that does not comply with any cautionary labeling that is required for the substance under s. 100.37 or under federal law, or in a manner that is not intended by the manufacturer of the substance, and that is intended to induce intoxication or elation, to stupefy the central nervous system, or to change the human audio, visual, or mental processes.
23.33(1)(gm)(gm) “Hybrid trail” means an all-terrain vehicle trail and all-terrain vehicle route combination that allows all-terrain vehicles and motor vehicles to use the same linear surface and the combination is used to connect one all-terrain vehicle trail to another all-terrain vehicle trail or services.
23.33(1)(h)(h) “Immediate family” means persons who are related as spouses, as siblings or as parent and child.
23.33(1)(i)(i) “Intoxicant” means any alcohol beverage, hazardous inhalant, controlled substance, controlled substance analog or other drug, or any combination thereof.
23.33(1)(ic)(ic) “Intoxicated operation of an all-terrain or utility terrain vehicle law” means sub. (4c) or a local ordinance in conformity therewith or, if the operation of an all-terrain or utility terrain vehicle is involved, s. 940.09 or 940.25.
23.33(1)(id)(id) “Lac du Flambeau band” means the Lac du Flambeau band of Lake Superior Chippewa.
23.33(1)(ie)(ie) “Lac du Flambeau reservation” means the territory within the boundaries of the Lac du Flambeau reservation that were in existence on April 10, 1996.
23.33(1)(if)(if) “Land under the management and control of the person’s immediate family” means land owned or leased by the person or a member of the person’s immediate family over which the owner or lessee has management and control. This term excludes land owned or leased by an organization of which the person or a member of the person’s immediate family is a member.
23.33(1)(ig)(ig) “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).
23.33(1)(ik)(ik) “Low pressure tire” has the meaning given in s. 340.01 (27g).
23.33(1)(im)(im) “Low-speed vehicle” has the meaning given in s. 340.01 (27h).
23.33(1)(ip)(ip) “Mini-truck” means a motor truck, as defined in s. 340.01 (34), having a top speed of not more than 60 miles per hour, and that is all of the following:
23.33(1)(ip)1.1. Powered by an internal combustion engine with a piston or rotor displacement of not less than 660 cubic centimeters.
23.33(1)(ip)2.2. Not more than 60 inches wide.
23.33(1)(ip)3.3. Not more than 1,600 pounds in dry, unloaded weight.
23.33(1)(ip)4.4. Manufactured with a locking enclosed cab and a heated interior.
23.33(1)(ir)(ir) “Operate” means to exercise physical control over the speed or direction of an all-terrain vehicle or utility terrain vehicle or to physically manipulate or activate any of the controls of the vehicle necessary to put it in motion.
23.33(1)(it)(it) “Operation” means the exercise of physical control over the speed or direction of an all-terrain vehicle or utility terrain vehicle or the physical manipulation or activation of any of the controls of the vehicle necessary to put it in motion.
23.33(1)(iw)(iw) “Operator” means a person who operates an all-terrain vehicle or utility terrain vehicle, who is responsible for the operation of an all-terrain vehicle or utility terrain vehicle or who is supervising the operation of an all-terrain vehicle or utility terrain vehicle.
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2023-24 Wisconsin Statutes updated through 2025 Wis. Act 247 and through all Supreme Court Orders and Controlled Substances Board Orders filed before and in effect on October 1, 2026. Published and certified under s. 35.18. Changes effective after October 1, 2026, are designated by NOTES. (Published 10-1-26)