30.92(5)(a)(a) The commission shall recommend rules for promulgation by the department as necessary to implement this section. The commission shall recommend rules relating to the type and content of studies to be conducted, cost-sharing arrangements under sub. (4) and liaison arrangements between the state and federal agencies, other state agencies, governmental units, qualified lake associations and other persons.
30.92(5)(b) (b) For purposes of sub. (4) (b) 2. b., the department shall promulgate rules to be used to determine whether a recreational boating project is a recreational boating project of statewide or regional significance.
30.92(6) (6)Cooperation and assistance.
30.92(6)(a)(a) The department shall provide governmental units and qualified lake associations with technical assistance in all phases of implementing or participating in the program under this section. The department shall also coordinate the program under this section with all other related state and federal programs.
30.92(6)(b) (b) The department shall assign staff to the commission for management of the program under this section. All staff activities, including but not limited to budgeting, program coordination and related administrative management functions, shall be consistent with the policies of the department and the natural resources board.
30.92 Cross-reference Cross Reference: See also ch. NR 7, Wis. adm. code.
30.93 30.93 Fox River management.
30.93(1) (1)Definitions. As used in this section:
30.93(1)(a) (a) "Commission" means the Fox River management commission.
30.93(1)(b) (b) "Fox River navigational system" means locks, harbors, real property, structures, and facilities related to navigation that are located on or near the Fox River, including locks, harbors, real property, structures, and facilities that were under the ownership or control of the federal government on April 1, 1984. "Fox River navigational system" does not include dams on the Fox River.
30.93(1)(c) (c) "Long-term agreement" means any agreement which involves the continuation of leasing obligations by this state for, or the continuation of responsibility for the management and operation by this state of, the Fox River navigational system beyond October 15, 1985.
30.93(1)(d) (d) "Short-term agreement" means any agreement which does not involve the retention of ownership rights by this state of, the continuation of leasing obligations by this state for, or the continuation of responsibility for the management and operation by this state of, any Fox River locks and facilities, as defined in s. 30.93 (1) (b), 1991 stats., beyond October 15, 1985, and which does not in any other way obligate or restrict the state on or after October 15, 1985.
30.93(2) (2)Authority to negotiate and enter into agreements with the federal government.
30.93(2)(a)(a) Negotiations. The commission is authorized to enter into negotiations with the federal government on behalf of the state concerning:
30.93(2)(a)1. 1. The leasing by the state of the Fox River navigational system.
30.93(2)(a)2. 2. The assumption by the state of responsibility for the management or operation of the Fox River navigational system.
30.93(2)(b) (b) Short-term agreements. Prior to October 16, 1985, the commission is authorized to enter into only short-term agreements with the federal government concerning Fox River locks and facilities, as defined in s. 30.93 (1) (b), 1991 stats.
30.93(2)(c) (c) Long-term agreements. On and after October 16, 1985, the commission is authorized to enter into long-term agreements with the federal government concerning the Fox River navigational system.
30.93(3) (3)Authority over the Fox River navigational system.
30.93(3)(a)(a) Authority in general. If an agreement is entered into with the federal government, the commission may assume responsibility for the management and operation of the Fox River navigational system.
30.93(3)(b) (b) Authority to contract. The commission may contract with public agencies, public or private organizations, businesses, or individuals to carry out management or operation responsibilities for the Fox River navigational system. The commission may contract with the department of health and family services or other state agency to carry out management or operation responsibilities for the Fox River navigational system.
30.93(3)(c) (c) Budget. The commission shall prepare a biennial budget which shall be submitted to the department concerning activities to be performed under this subsection.
30.93(3)(d) (d) Staff and employees. The commission may hire staff and employees to perform activities under this section subject to the requirements of s. 16.505.
30.93(4) (4)User fees.
30.93(4)(a)(a) Requirement. The commission shall charge user fees for services it provides to the operators of boats using the Fox River navigational system.
30.93(4)(b) (b) Regular user fees. Unless modified under par. (d):
30.93(4)(b)1. 1. The daily user fee for any boat is $5.
30.93(4)(b)2. 2. The annual user fee for any boat is $50.
30.93(4)(c) (c) Additional fees. In addition to the regular user fees, the commission may charge passenger fees and cargo fees for boats carrying large numbers of passengers or large cargoes.
30.93(4)(d) (d) Modification and implementation of fees. The fees specified under par. (b) may be modified by rules promulgated under sub. (6). The fees authorized under par. (c) may be implemented by rules promulgated under sub. (6).
30.93(5) (5)Contributions; federal assistance. The commission shall encourage and may accept contributions and gifts for the management, operation and maintenance of the Fox River navigational system. The commission may apply for federal assistance for the management, operation and maintenance of the Fox River navigational system.
30.93(6) (6)Rules. If, in exercising its authority under this section, the commission determines that rules are needed, the commission may submit proposed rules to the department. The department may promulgate these rules under ch. 227.
30.93(7) (7)Commissioners. Members of the commission shall not receive a salary but are entitled to reimbursement for their actual and necessary expenses and, in addition, to a per diem payment of $25 for each day on which they were actually and necessarily engaged in the performance of their duties. Members of the commission are considered public officers for the purposes of s. 895.46.
30.93(8) (8)Applicability. This section does not apply after the date on which the state and the Fox River Navigational System Authority enter into the lease agreement specified in s. 237.06.
30.99 30.99 Parties to a violation.
30.99(1) (1) Whoever is concerned in the commission of a violation of this chapter for which a forfeiture is imposed is a principal and may be charged with and convicted of the violation although he or she did not directly commit it and although the person who directly committed it has not been convicted of the violation.
30.99(2) (2) A person is concerned in the commission of the violation if the person:
30.99(2)(a) (a) Directly commits the violation;
30.99(2)(b) (b) Aids and abets the commission of it; or
30.99(2)(c) (c) Is a party to a conspiracy with another to commit it or advises, hires or counsels or otherwise procures another to commit it.
30.99 History History: 1975 c. 365.
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