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Chapter 7.4, Page 29 7.4 TRI-COUNTY RECREATIONAL CORRIDOR THE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF DOUGLAS DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION I. This Ordinance shall apply to all lands lying within the right-of-way of the Tri-County Recreational Corridor which is subject to the ownership and jurisdiction of the Tri-County Recreational Corridor Commission unless otherwise specified. SECTION II. A. No person may operate a motor vehicle as defined by Section 340.01(35), Wis. Stats., an all-terrain vehicle or a snowmobile within the Corridor right-of-way in excess of a speed which is reasonable and prudent. Towns, Villages and cities in which the Corridor is located are specifically permitted to enact, post and enforce speed limits within their respective jurisdictions. The costs of posting shall be the responsibility of the municipality. B. No person may operate a motor vehicle as defined by Section 340.01(35), Wis. Stats., anywhere within the traveled or untraveled portions of the Corridor right-of-way. C. No person may operate an all-terrain vehicle as defined by Section 340.01(2g), Wis. Stats., or a snowmobile as defined by Section 340.01(58a), Wis. Stats., on any portion of the Corridor right-of-way not designated for travel. SECTION III. No person shall do any of the following on lands within the Corridor right-of-way: A. Discharge a firearm within fifty (50) feet of the centerline of the Corridor right-of-way. B. Camp overnight in areas not designated for said purpose or not in accordance with posted camping rules. C. Ignite an open fire unless such fire is in a fireplace, grill or other suitable container provided for or constructed to contain a fire, or unless the ground is 100% snow covered. ---PAGE BREAK--- Chapter 7.4, Page 30 D. Ignite an open fire during Department of Natural Resource red flag fire ban periods or on a site otherwise posted for not open fires. E. Cut or remove forest products. F. Cause damage to any natural feature, resource, trail, gate, berm, barrier, sign or facility. G. Construct or locate any tree stand or other manmade structure without prior authorization in accordance with the provisions of this Ordinance. H. Remove fill, soil, ore, gravel or any mineral. I. Litter or dispose of trash or rubbish in any manner other than depositing in provided container. J. Disturb or remove any artifact or historical article. K. Move or remove any posting or sign. L. Post or cause to be posted any sign, picture, or advertisement or other informational device without prior authorization as provided for in this Ordinance. SECTION IV. Exceptions to the terms of this Ordinance, excepting applicable local speed limit ordinances, and necessary prior authorizations may be granted by the Corridor Administrator or Commission Chairperson or, in the case of emergency, any Commissioner. An emergency for the purpose of this Section shall constitute any natural or manmade condition which may constitute a life-threatening situation for any person or persons. SECTION V. A. Any person who violates, disobeys, neglects, or omits or refuses to comply with any of the provisions of this Ordinance shall forfeit not less than fifty dollars ($50.00) nor more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) together with the cost of prosecution, and in default or payment thereof, by imprisonment in the county jail of the county in which the offense was committed for a term of not more than sixty (60) days or until such forfeiture is paid. Every day a violation exists or continues shall constitute a separate offense. In addition, for every violation that results in damage to the Tri-County Corridor or property located thereon, the violator may be required to make restitution upon a hearing and a finding of damages by the court. ---PAGE BREAK--- Chapter 7.4, Page 31 B. Any law enforcement officer as defined by Section 165.85(2)(c), Wis. Stats., acting within his or her jurisdiction is authorized to enforce the terms of this Ordinance. SECTION VI. Should any provision of this ordinance be found or held to be invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the remaining provisions which shall continue in full force and effect. Should any provision of this ordinance be found or held to be invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the remaining provisions which shall continue in full force and effect. SECTION VII. This Ordinance shall take effect within each participating county upon adoption and publication by its Board of Supervisors. Dated this 18th day of November, 1999.