Wisconsin Statutes 299.64 – Open burning on commercial vessels
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Terms Used In Wisconsin Statutes 299.64
- Person: includes all partnerships, associations and bodies politic or corporate. See Wisconsin Statutes 990.01
- Property: includes real and personal property. See Wisconsin Statutes 990.01
- State: when applied to states of the United States, includes the District of Columbia, the commonwealth of Puerto Rico and the several territories organized by Congress. See Wisconsin Statutes 990.01
(1) Definitions. In this section:
(a) “Commercial vessel” means a vessel that is operated to transport property or passengers for hire or used by its operator or owner to earn a livelihood.
(b) “Open burning” has the meaning given in s. 289.51 (1) (b).
(2) Prohibition. No person may engage in or permit open burning on a commercial vessel in the waters of the state.
(3) Citations. The department may follow the procedures for the issuance of a citation under ss. 23.50 to 23.99 to collect a forfeiture for a violation of sub. (2).
(4) Penalty. Any person who violates sub. (2) shall be required to forfeit no less than $100 nor more than $500.