Wisconsin § 31.11 - Certificate of terms and forfeiture of permits.
Full text of Wisconsin Wisconsin Statutes § 31.11 — Certificate of terms and forfeiture of permits., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 31.11. Certificate of terms and forfeiture of permits.
The department shall issue to every grantee of a permit a certificate evidencing a grant of the permit allowed by law. Every permit, and every franchise heretofore granted by the legislature, to construct, maintain and operate a dam shall become null and void, unless the dam thereby authorized be completed within 5 years from the time when the permit or the franchise was granted; but the department, for good cause, may extend such time for a period not exceeding 2 years.
Source: official Wisconsin text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Wisconsin § 31.11
What does Wisconsin Statutes § 31.11 cover?
Section 31.11 ("Certificate of terms and forfeiture of permits.") 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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