Ch. NR 45 NoteNote: Chapter NR 45 as it existed on December 31, 1983, was repealed and a new chapter NR 45 was created effective January 1, 1984.

NR 45.01NR 45.01 Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to govern the conduct of visitors to state lands and to provide for the protection of the natural resources.

NR 45.01 HistoryHistory: Cr. Register, December, 1983, No. 336, eff. 1-1-84.

NR 45.02(1)(1) Except when the context provides otherwise, this chapter applies to any of the following:

NR 45.02(1)(a)(a) All lands, structures and property owned by the department.

NR 45.02(1)(b)(b) Lands owned by the state of Wisconsin which are under the management, supervision and control of the department.

NR 45.02(1)(c)(c) Lands under easement to or lease by the state of Wisconsin which are under the management, supervision and control of the department.

NR 45.02(2)(2) On lands the department owns but are under the supervision, management and control of another entity pursuant to lease or easement, the department may, as part of the lease or easement, waive its jurisdiction in whole or in part under this chapter.

NR 45.02 HistoryHistory: Cr. Register, December, 1983, No. 336, eff. 1-1-84; r. and recr. Register, December, 1999, No. 528, eff. 1-1-00.

NR 45.03NR 45.03 Definitions. In this chapter, the following definitions apply:

NR 45.03(1)(1) “Adult group” means a group made up of persons who are 18 years of age and older.

NR 45.03(1m)(1m) “Air boat” means a motorboat that is powered, wholly or in part, by a propeller projecting above the hull of the motorboat.

NR 45.03(2)(2) “All-terrain vehicle” has the meaning specified in s. 340.01 (2g), Stats.

NR 45.03(2m)(2m) “Backpack campsite” means an area designated for camping that has no modern facilities, such as showers or flush toilets located nearby, nor public motor vehicle access to or near the area, and to which all over-night supplies are carried or transported to the site by means other than a motorized vehicle, often in a backpack.

NR 45.03(3)(3) “Bicycle” has the meaning given in s. 340.01 (5), Stats.

NR 45.03 NoteNote: Under s. 340.01 (5), Stats., bicycle means every vehicle propelled by feet or hands acting upon pedals or cranks and having wheels any 2 of which are not less than 14 inches in diameter.

NR 45.03(3g)(3g) “Boat-in campsite” means a campsite along a waterway for use by persons traveling by watercraft.

NR 45.03(3m)(3m) “Motorboat” has the meaning given in s. 30.50 (6), Stats.

NR 45.03(4)(4) “Camp” or “camping” means the use of a shelter such as a tent, trailer, motor vehicle, tarpaulin, hammock, bedroll, or sleeping bag for temporary residence or sleeping purposes.