Section 135.45. Department review of new ordinances.

 

(1)  A county or municipality which proposes to adopt a nonmetallic mining reclamation ordinance in accordance with this chapter shall submit the proposed ordinance to the department for review and a determination of compliance at least 45 days prior to its adoption. The county or municipality may submit a description of its proposed nonmetallic mining program to the department for technical advice.

(2)  The department shall determine whether the ordinance will comply with this chapter.

(3)  Within 30 days of receipt of a proposed ordinance under this section, the department shall advise the county or municipality of its determination under sub. (2) .

(4)  Before the governing body of a county or municipality adopts a proposed ordinance, it shall obtain a determination of compliance from the department under this section.

(5)  Upon enactment, the county or municipality shall submit a final copy of the ordinance to the department.

History: Cr. Register, September, 2000, No. 537 , eff. 12-1-00.