Wisconsin Statutes (Last Updated: January 10, 2017) |
Chapter 26. Protection Of Forest Lands And Forest Productivity |
Section 26.985. Penalties, repeaters.
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- (1) In this section, “violation" means any violation under this chapter or any violation of a department order punishable under this chapter.(2) Except as provided in subs. (3) and (4) , if a person is convicted of a violation and has one or more convictions, within the 5 years prior to the current conviction, for one or more violations, the person shall be fined not more than $100 or imprisoned for not more than 6 months or both. The prosecution shall allege and prove the prior convictions in the manner specified in s. 29.974 .(3) Except as provided in sub. (4) , if a person is convicted of a violation and has 3 or more convictions, within the 3 years prior to the current conviction, for one or more violations, the person shall be fined not more than $2,000 or imprisoned for not more than 9 months or both. The prosecution shall allege and prove the prior convictions in the manner specified in s. 29.974 .(4)(a) A person under this section is subject to a fine not to exceed the fine under this section or the fine or forfeiture for the underlying offense, whichever is greater.(b) A person under this section is subject to imprisonment for a term not to exceed the amount provided under this section or the amount provided for the underlying offense, whichever is greater.