Assembly Bill 413 proposes an amendment to current laws regarding campground licensing in Wisconsin. Under existing regulations, the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection is responsible for issuing licenses for campgrounds, and individuals cannot operate a campground without such a license. The bill introduces a new provision that allows certain farm owners to operate a campground without a license, provided that the campground is situated on their farm, the farm has no more than one campground, and the campground contains three or fewer campsites.

The bill amends section 97.67 (1) of the statutes to include this new exemption in subsection (1k). Specifically, it clarifies that while the department will continue to regulate campgrounds, there are exceptions for farm owners who meet the specified criteria. The definition of "farm" is also provided, emphasizing that it refers to land under common ownership primarily used for agricultural purposes. This legislative change aims to reduce regulatory burdens on small-scale farm operations that wish to offer camping facilities.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 97.67(1), 97.67