Wednesday, November 26, 2008

"Invasives Rule Would Allow DNR To Enter Private Property

From The Lakeland-Times

"Invasives rule would allow DNR to enter private property
Legislative council seeks constitutional justification" Invasives rule would allow DNR to enter private property


Richard Moore
Investigative Reporter

A proposed rule being promulgated by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources would allow DNR wardens to enter private homes and properties to conduct searches for invasive species.

The wardens would have the right to enter property whenever they "reasonably" believed an invasive species was present on the premises.

The rule has passed the public hearing stage, and a legislative council review has been forwarded to the agency. The next step is for the DNR to submit a final rule to the Natural Resources Board for approval and forwarding to the Legislature.

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