Wisconsin Administrative Code
Department of Natural Resources
NR 300-399 - Environmental Protection - Water Regulation
Chapter NR 300 - Time Limits And Fees For Waterway And Wetland Permit Decisions
Subchapter IV - Enforcement and Permit Proceedings
Section NR 300.24 - Inspection authority

Universal Citation: WI Admin Code § NR 300.24

Current through November 25, 2024

(1) For purposes of making a regulatory decision under subchs. I to IV or determining compliance with a project authorized under a regulatory decision under subchs. I to IV, the department may do any of the following:

(a) Enter and inspect any property on which is located a wetland or part of a wetland or a waterway for which an application or request under subch. I or II has been submitted.

(b) Enter and inspect any property on which is located a wetland or waterway to investigate a discharge that the department has reason to believe is in violation of this chapter.

(c) Gain access to and inspect any records that a holder of a wetland or waterway individual permit or a person acting under the authority of a wetland general permit is required by the department to keep.

(2) The department shall provide reasonable advance notice to the property owner before entering and inspecting property as authorized under sub. (1).

(3) If the owner of the property refuses to give consent for the entry and inspection, the department may do any of the following:

(a) Apply for, obtain, and execute a special inspection warrant under s. 66.0119, Stats.

(b) Deny an application for a waterway or wetland individual permit or deny authorization to proceed under a waterway or wetland general permit.

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