Wisconsin § 291.89 - Review of alleged violations.
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§ 291.89. Review of alleged violations.
Any 6 or more citizens or any municipality may petition for review of an alleged violation of this chapter or any rule promulgated or special order, plan approval, license or any term or condition of a license issued under this chapter in the following manner: 291.89(1) (1) They shall submit to the department a petition identifying the alleged violator and setting forth in detail the reasons for believing a violation occurred. The petition shall state the name and address of a person within the state authorized to receive service of answer and other papers in behalf of the petitioners and the name and address of a person authorized to appear at a hearing in behalf of the petitioners. 291.89(2) (2) Upon receipt of a petition under this section, the department may: 291.89(2)(a) (a) Conduct a hearing in the matter within 60 days of receipt of the petition. A hearing under this paragraph shall be a contested case under ch. 227 . Within 60 days after the close of the hearing, the department shall either: 291.89(2)(a)1. 1. Serve written notice specifying the law or rule alleged to be violated, containing findings of fact, conclusions of law and an order, which shall be subject to review under ch. 227 ; or 291.89(2)(a)2. 2. Dismiss the petition. 291.89(2)(b) (b) Initiate action under s.
Source: official Wisconsin text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Wisconsin Statutes § 291.89 cover?
Section 291.89 ("Review of alleged violations.") 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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