Wisconsin § 30.18 - Withdrawal of water from lakes and streams.
Full text of Wisconsin Wisconsin Statutes § 30.18 — Withdrawal of water from lakes and streams., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 30.18. Withdrawal of water from lakes and streams.
30.18(2) (2) Permit required. 30.18(2)(a) (a) Streams. No person may withdraw water from a stream in this state without an individual permit under this section if the withdrawal meets either of the following conditions: 30.18(2)(a)1. 1. The withdrawal is for the purpose of maintaining or restoring the normal level of a navigable lake or the normal flow of a navigable stream, regardless of whether the navigable lake or navigable stream is located within the watershed of the stream from which the water is withdrawn. 30.18(2)(a)2. 2. The withdrawal is for the purpose of agriculture or irrigation. 30.18(2)(b) (b) Streams or lakes. No person, except a person required to obtain an approval under s.
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What does Wisconsin Statutes § 30.18 cover?
Section 30.18 ("Withdrawal of water from lakes and streams.") is part of the Wisconsin Statutes, the codified statutory law of Wisconsin. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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