Wisconsin § 61.74 - Detachment of farm lands from villages.
Full text of Wisconsin Wisconsin Statutes § 61.74 — Detachment of farm lands from villages., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 61.74. Detachment of farm lands from villages.
Land of an area of 200 acres or more contiguous to the boundary of any village which has been within the corporate limits of such village for 20 years or more and which during all of said time has been used exclusively for agricultural purposes may be detached from such village and annexed to an adjoining town or towns in a proceeding as provided by s.
Source: official Wisconsin text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Wisconsin § 61.74
What does Wisconsin Statutes § 61.74 cover?
Section 61.74 ("Detachment of farm lands from villages.") 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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