Wisconsin Administrative Code
Department of Veterans Affairs
Chapter VA 6 - Wisconsin Veterans Homes
Section VA 6.03 - Traffic and conduct on home property

(1) DRIVER'S LICENSE REQUIRED. No person may operate any motor vehicle on any roadway or driveway or in any parking lot of a home unless the person holds a valid and current operator's license or unless he or she is exempt from the requirement that an operator's license be held in order to operate a motor vehicle on the highways of this state. No person may operate a motor vehicle, other than an authorized maintenance motor vehicle, anywhere on the grounds of a home except on a roadway or driveway or in a parking lot. Members using power wheelchairs are exempt from the requirements of this subsection.

(2) VEHICLE LICENSE REQUIRED. No person may operate any motor vehicle on any roadway or driveway or in any parking lot of a home unless the vehicle has been properly registered or unless it is exempt from the requirement that the vehicle be registered in order that it may be operated on the highways of this state. Members using power wheelchairs are exempt from the requirements of this subsection.

(4) DUMPING PROHIBITED. The dumping of any waste, trash, debris, or other rubbish on the grounds of a home or along any lakeshore on or abutting the grounds of a home is prohibited, except in disposal areas designated by the commandant or elsewhere as may be specifically designated by the commandant.

(5) REMOVING PROPERTY PROHIBITED. The removal of any shrubs, trees, plants, wood, rocks, earth, or other natural products or materials from the grounds of a home is prohibited except as may be authorized by the commandant.

(6) WILDLIFE MOLESTATION PROHIBITED. The removal, destruction, or molestation of any wildlife within the boundaries of the grounds of a home is prohibited except as may be authorized by the commandant.

(7) DAMAGING PROPERTY PROHIBITED. The defacing of, damage to, or wanton destruction of any structures, buildings, improvements, shrubs, trees, or plants on the grounds of a home is prohibited.

(8) INTOXICATION PROHIBITED. Any person who is found in an intoxicated condition on the grounds of a home may be subject to arrest and prosecution.

(9) CANVASSING, PEDDLING, AND SOLICITING. Canvassing, peddling, or soliciting is prohibited on the grounds or in the buildings of a home, except that the commandant may authorize home posts and chapters of veterans organizations and their auxiliaries to conduct fundraising activities at designated times and places, and to solicit membership. A commandant of a home may authorize and establish conditions for solicitations at the home by other charitable organizations.

(10) LAKESHORE USE. Except as specifically authorized by the commandant of a home, use of the lakeshore, beaches, piers, or boating and swimming facilities on or abutting the grounds of the home by persons other than members and employees or guests of members or employees is prohibited. Use of such facilities shall be at the risk of the individuals using them and shall be limited to daylight hours.

(11) CAMPING AND PICNICKING. Camping on the grounds of a home is prohibited. Picnicking may be authorized by the commandant of a home on the home's grounds in areas specifically designated by the commandant as picnic grounds. The commandant shall establish rules governing permitted picnic hours, the disposal of garbage and other refuse, and any other matters that the commandant determines to be necessary.

(12) FIREARMS. The carrying or use of firearms within the limits of a home, except by firing squads or for police or military purposes, is prohibited unless authorized by the commandant of the home.

(13) PENALTY. The penalty for violating the rules and regulations contained in this section shall be as provided in s. 946.73, Stats., and in addition to such penalty violators will be held responsible for damages.