Section 60.02. Definitions.

  As used in this chapter:

(1)  "Best available map" means a map or aerial photograph having a scale which is sufficient to clearly depict the information requested and which is currently available or could be prepared at a reasonable cost.

(2)  "Council" means the inland lakes protection and rehabilitation council created by s. 15.347 (8) , Stats.

(3)  "Department" means the department of natural resources.

(4)  "Direct drainage basin" means that portion of the lake's total basin which is not drained to an upgradient lake or impoundment.

(5)  "District" or "lake district" means a public inland lake protection and rehabilitation district formed in accordance with the provisions of ch. 33 , Stats.

(6)  "Municipality" means any city, village or town.

(7)  "Public inland lake" or "lake" means a lake, reservoir or flowage, or portion thereof, within the boundaries of the state that is accessible to the public by contiguous public lands or easements giving public access.

History: Cr. Register, February, 1979, No. 278 , eff. 3-1-79.

Note

1997 Wis. Act 27 repealed s. 15.347 (8), Stats. Microsoft Windows NT 6.1.7601 Service Pack 1