Wisconsin § 710.12 - Disclosure regarding managed forest land.
Full text of Wisconsin Wisconsin Statutes § 710.12 — Disclosure regarding managed forest land., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 710.12. Disclosure regarding managed forest land.
If real property, or any portion of the real property, that is being sold will, after the sale, continue to be subject to an order designating it as managed forest land under subch. VI of ch. 77 , the owner of the property shall, no later than 10 days after the acceptance by the owner of the contract of sale or of the option contract, provide a written disclosure to the prospective buyer that the real property will continue to be subject to the order after the property is transferred. The disclosure shall explain that terms of orders designating managed forest land are for 25 or 50 years. The disclosure shall state that the division of forestry in the department of natural resources monitors management plan compliance under the managed forest land program, and shall provide information as to how to contact the division of forestry. The disclosure shall contain the following statement: “Changes you make to property that is subject to an order designating it as managed forest land, or to its use, may jeopardize your benefits under the program or may cause the property to be withdrawn from the program and may result in the assessment of penalties.” 710.12 History History: 2009 a. 365 .
Frequently Asked Questions About Wisconsin § 710.12
What does Wisconsin Statutes § 710.12 cover?
Section 710.12 ("Disclosure regarding managed forest land.") 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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