Wisconsin § 88.161 - Transition for certain drainage districts.
Full text of Wisconsin Wisconsin Statutes § 88.161 — Transition for certain drainage districts., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 88.161. Transition for certain drainage districts.
A drainage district operating under s. 88.16 , 1989 stats., becomes a drainage district under this chapter as a matter of law on June 1, 1993. The records, assessments, funds and indebtedness of such a drainage district become the records, assessments, funds and indebtedness of the drainage district that takes its place. Before June 1, 1993, the circuit court of each county having a drainage district that has elected to operate under s. 88.16 , 1989 stats., shall appoint a county drainage board under s.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Wisconsin § 88.161
What does Wisconsin Statutes § 88.161 cover?
Section 88.161 ("Transition for certain drainage districts.") 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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