Wisconsin § 182.016 - River improvement corporations may flow lands.
Full text of Wisconsin Wisconsin Statutes § 182.016 — River improvement corporations may flow lands., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 182.016. River improvement corporations may flow lands.
Any domestic corporation created in whole or in part for the purpose of improving any stream and driving, holding or handling logs therein, and any corporation owning or controlling dams, booms or improvements designed to accomplish any of said purposes, or any municipality or any domestic corporation organized for the purpose of furnishing electric current for public purposes, shall have the power to acquire all such lands as shall be necessary for its use for ponds and reservoir purposes. Nothing in this section shall be construed as repealing any provision of s.
Source: official Wisconsin text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Wisconsin § 182.016
What does Wisconsin Statutes § 182.016 cover?
Section 182.016 ("River improvement corporations may flow lands.") 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.
How do I cite Wisconsin § 182.016?
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Is this the official text of Wisconsin law?
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