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Prepared by: Benjamin Kranner, Staff Analyst December 19, 2023
2023 Wisconsin Act 63
[2023 Senate Bill 105]
Signs Along Snowmobile Trails
on DNR-Managed Land
2023 WISCONSIN ACT 63
2023 Wisconsin Act 63 directs the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to enter into agreements
with interested snowmobile clubs to allow the clubs to erect certain signs along snowmobile trails on
DNR-managed land.
The act applies to signs that satisfy certain criteria. Specifically, the act requires a sign authorized under
an agreement with a snowmobile club to meet all of the following requirements:
The sign advertises only businesses that offer fuel, food, vehicle service, or lodging that are
accessible by snowmobile.
The sign is placed only at a trail intersection.
The sign contains only specified information, including the business name, the type of service
provided, the distance to the business, and a directional arrow.
The sign is erected and maintained by the snowmobile club.
The act provides that DNR and snowmobile clubs may negotiate the inclusion of provisions relating to
the erection and removal of signs in the agreement. The act also specifies that both the agreement
between DNR and a snowmobile club, as well as advertising on a sign in conformance with the
requirements described above, are exempt from state procurement requirements.
Effective date: December 8, 2023
For a full history of the bill, visit the Legislature’s bill history page
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