Wisconsin Administrative Code
Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
ATCP 55-89 - Food, Lodging, and Recreation Safety
Chapter ATCP 79 - Campgrounds
Section ATCP 79.02 - Scope
Universal Citation: WI Admin Code ยง ATCP 79.02
Current through February 26, 2024
(1) APPLICABILITY. This chapter applies to all campgrounds, except that only s. ATCP 79.26, apply to special event campgrounds.
(2) VARIANCE.
(a)
1. The
department may approve a variance to a method, practice, material, equipment or
design required under this chapter that will not be contrary to public health,
safety or welfare if the department is provided with satisfactory proof that
the variance will achieve results that are closely equivalent to the results of
literal application of the requirement under this chapter.
2. To apply for a variance, the operator
shall apply on a form provided by the department. An application for a variance
from the requirements of this chapter shall be made in writing to the
department, specifying all of the following. The department may require
additional information from the operator before acting on the request:
a. The rule from which the variance is
requested.
b. The specific
alternative action which the operator proposes.
c. The reason for the request.
d. Justification that the variance will not
adversely affect the public health, safety, or welfare.
Note: To obtain a form for requesting a variance, e-mail datcpdfrsrec@wisconsin.gov or contact the Bureau of Food and Recreational Businesses at (608) 224-4702 or PO Box 8911, Madison, Wisconsin 53708-8911.
(b) The department shall approve or deny a
request for a variance in writing within 30 business days after receiving a
complete application for a variance and any additional information requested by
the department. A variance approved by the department under par. (a) may be
made conditional for:
1. A defined period of
time.
2. Experimental or trial
purposes.
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