Wisconsin § 31.25 - Nuisances, abatement.

Full text of Wisconsin Wisconsin Statutes § 31.25 — Nuisances, abatement., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 31.25. Nuisances, abatement.

Every dam, bridge or other obstruction constructed or maintained in or over any navigable waters of this state in violation of this chapter, and every dam not furnished with a slide, chute or other equipment prescribed by the department, is hereby declared to be a public nuisance, and the construction thereof may be enjoined and the maintenance thereof may be abated by action at the suit of the state or any citizen thereof. 31.25 Annotation Section 31.23 (1) provides no substantive rule for which a violation would initiate the abatement procedures under this section. Capt. Soma Boat Line, Inc. v. City of Wisconsin Dells, 56 Wis. 2d 838 , 203 N.W.2d 369 (1973).

Frequently Asked Questions About Wisconsin § 31.25

What does Wisconsin Statutes § 31.25 cover?

Section 31.25 ("Nuisances, abatement.") 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 § 31.25?

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