Chapter 5.80
COUNTY NONMETALLIC MINING RECLAMATION ORDINANCE

Sections:

5.80.010    County nonmetallic mining reclamation ordinance.

5.80.010 County nonmetallic mining reclamation ordinance.

1.    The Walworth County nonmetallic mining reclamation ordinance is hereby adopted, by reference, and the same shall become a part of the Town of East Troy Municipal Code, identified as this chapter.

2.    The Town of East Troy’s existing mineral excavating and extracting ordinance (Chapter 5.15 ETMC) shall remain in full force and effect, unless the provisions thereof are necessarily inconsistent with the Walworth County ordinance.

Nonmetallic Mining Reclamation Ordinance – Part 1 – General

SECTION 1 1.00 Title. Nonmetallic mining reclamation ordinance for Walworth County.

SECTION 2 2.00 Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to establish a local program to ensure the effective reclamation of nonmetallic mining sites on which nonmetallic mining takes place in Walworth County after the effective date of this chapter, in compliance with Chapter NR135, Wisconsin Administrative Code and Subchapter q of Chapter 295, Wisconsin Statutes.

SECTION 3 3.00 Statutory Authority. This chapter is adopted under authority of Walworth County Section 295.13(1), Wisconsin Statutes, Section 295.14(1), Wisconsin Statutes, Section NR135.32, Wisconsin Administrative Code, and Wisconsin Statutes Section 59.51.

SECTION 4 4.00 Restrictions adopted under other authority. The purpose of this chapter is to adopt and implement the uniform statewide standards for nonmetallic mining required by Section 295.12(1)(a), Wisconsin Statutes, and contained in Chapter NR135, Wisconsin Administrative Code. It is not intended that this chapter repeal, abrogate, annul, impair or interfere with any existing rules, regulation, ordinances or permits not concerning nonmetallic mining reclamation previously adopted pursuant to other Wisconsin law.

SECTION 5 5.00 Interpretation. In their interpretation and application the provisions of this chapter shall be held to be the applicable requirements for nonmetallic mining reclamation and shall not be deemed a limitation or repeal of any other power granted by the Wisconsin Statutes outside the reclamation requirements for nonmetallic mining sites required by subchapter 1 of chapter 295, Wisconsin Statutes and Chapter NR135, Wisconsin Administrative Code. Where any terms or requirements of this chapter may be inconsistent or conflicting, the more restrictive requirements or interpretation shall apply. Where a provision of this chapter is required by Wisconsin Statutes, or by a standard in Chapter NR135, Wisconsin Administrative Code, and where the provision is unclear, the provision shall be interpreted to be consistent with the Wisconsin Statutes and the provisions of Chapter NR135, Wisconsin Administrative Code.

SECTION 6 6.00 Severability. Should any portion of this chapter be declared unconstitutional or invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of this chapter shall not be affected.

SECTION 7 7.00 Applicability.

7.10 Overall Applicability. The requirements of this chapter apply to all owners of nonmetallic mining sites within the Walworth County operating on or commencing to operate after August 1, 2001 and as provided in Sections NR135.02(1) and (2), Wisconsin Administrative Code except where exempted in sub. 7.20 and except for nonmetallic mining sites located in a city, village or town within Walworth County that has adopted an ordinance pursuant to Section 295.14, Wisconsin Statutes, and Section NR135.32(2), Wisconsin Administrative Code.

7.20 Exemptions. This chapter does not apply to the exempt activities listed in Section NR135.02(3), Wisconsin Administrative Code.

SECTION 8 8.00 Administration. The provisions of this chapter shall be administered by Walworth County.

SECTION 9 9.00 Effective Date. The provisions of this chapter shall take effect on June 1, 2001.

SECTION 10 10.00 Definitions. All definitions for the purposes of this chapter are those contained in Section NR135.03, Wisconsin Administrative Code.

PART II – Standards

SECTION 11 11.00 Standards. All nonmetallic mining sites subject to this chapter shall be reclaimed in conformance with the standards contained in Subchapter II of Chapter NR135, Wisconsin Administrative Code.

PART III – Permitting

SECTION 12 12.00 Nonmetallic Mining Reclamation Permit Application.

12.10 Required Submittal. The owner of all nonmetallic mining sites that operate on or after August 1, 2001 shall apply for a reclamation permit from Walworth County. All reclamation permit applications under this section shall be accompanied by the information required by Section NR135.18(3), Wisconsin Administrative Code.

12.20 Existing Mines. The owner of any existing nonmetallic mine shall apply for an automatic reclamation permit from Walworth County by providing the information required by Section NR135.18(1), Wisconsin Administrative Code and the submittals required under sub. 12.10 no later than August 2, 2001 to the Walworth County Land Conservation Department, Courthouse Annex, W3929 Hwy NN, Elkhorn, WI 53121.

12.30 New Mines. The owner of any nonmetallic mine site that engages in or plans to engage in nonmetallic mining that will begin operations after August 2, 2001 or which has not applied for an automatic reclamation permit pursuant to sub. 12.20 shall submit an application that meets the requirements of Sections NR135.18(2), Wisconsin Administrative Code and the submittals required under sub. 1210 to Walworth County, Land Conservation, W3929 Hwy NN, Elkhorn, WI 53121, prior to beginning operations. This application must be accompanied by a plan review fee as specified in s.26.

SECTION 13 13.00 Reclamation Plan.

13.10 Reclamation Plan Requirements. All owners of nonmetallic mining sites subject to this chapter shall prepare and submit a reclamation plan that meets the requirements of Section NR135.19, Wisconsin Administrative Code.

13.20 Existing Mines. The owner of any nonmetallic mining site that submits an automatic permit application in conformance with sub. 12.20 shall submit the reclamation plan required by sub. 13.10 by August 1, 2004.

13.30 New Mines. The owner of any nonmetallic mining site that applies for a permit in conformance with sub. 12.30 shall submit the reclamation plan required by sub. 13.10 with its application for a reclamation permit.

13.40 Existing Plans and Approvals. To avoid duplication of effort, the reclamation plan required by sub. 1310 may, by reference, incorporate existing plans or materials that meet the requirements of this chapter. Previous approvals for nonmetallic mining sites that apply in accordance with sub. 12.20 shall satisfy the requirements of sub. 13.10 if they meet the requirements of Section NR135.21(1)(d), Wisconsin Administrative Code.

13.50 Approval of Reclamation Plan. Walworth County shall approve, conditionally approve or deny the reclamation plan submitted under this section in writing as part of permit issuance pursuant to sub. 1620 for existing mines and sub. 1640 for new mines. Conditional approvals of reclamation plans shall be made according to sub. 16.70, and denials of reclamation plans made according to s. 17. The owner shall keep a copy of the reclamation plan required by this section, once approved by Walworth County under this chapter, at the mine site or, if not practicable, at the owner’s nearest office or place of business.

SECTION 14 14.00 Financial Assurance.

14.10 Financial Assurance Requirements. All owners of nonmetallic mining sites in Walworth County shall prepare and submit a proof of financial assurance of successful reclamation that meets the requirements of Section 135.40, Wisconsin Administrative Code.

14.20 Existing Mines. The owner of any nonmetallic mining that applies for an automatic reclamation permit in conformance with sub. 12.20 shall submit the proof of financial assurance required by sub. 14.10 no later than August 1, 2004.

14.30 New Mines. The owner of any nonmetallic mining site that applies for a reclamation permit in conformance with sub. 12.30 shall submit the proof of financial assurance required by sub. 14.10 as specified in the reclamation permit issued to it under this chapter.

14.40 Public Nonmetallic Mining. The financial assurance requirements of this section do not apply to nonmetallic mining conducted by the State of Wisconsin, a state agency, board, commission or department, or a municipality.

SECTION 15 15.00 Public Notice and Right of Hearing.

15.10 New Mines. Walworth County shall provide public notice and the opportunity for a public informational hearing as set forth in Section 985.07(2) of the Wisconsin State Statutes for any nonmetallic mining site for which a complete reclamation permit application that satisfies sub. 12.30 is received.

15.20 Existing Mines. No public notice or informational hearing is required on an application for a reclamation permit for an existing mine that satisfies sub. 12.20, except as provided in Section NR135.20(4)(c), Wisconsin Administrative Code.

15.30 Local Transportation Related Mines. No public notice or informational hearing is required for a nonmetallic mining reclamation permit issued to a local transportation related mine pursuant to sub. 16.50.

SECTION 16 16.00 Issuance of a Nonmetallic Mining Reclamation Permit.

16.10 Permit Required. Every owner of a nonmetallic mining site in Walworth County who engages in or plans to engage in nonmetallic mining after September 1, 2001 shall obtain a reclamation permit issued under this section, except nonmetallic mining sites exempt from this chapter as provided in sub. 7.20. No person may engage in nonmetallic mining or nonmetallic mining reclamation after September 1, 2001 without a reclamation permit issued pursuant to this chapter.

16.20 Automatic Permit for Existing Mines. Walworth County shall issue an automatic reclamation permit to the owner of any nonmetallic mining that submits an application meeting the requirements of sub.12.20 as set forth in Section NR135.21(1), Wisconsin Administrative Code. The automatic permit shall be issued within 30 days of such application.

16.30 Evaluation of Follow Up Submittals for Existing Mines. Mines covered by automatic permits issued under sub. 16.20 shall submit a reclamation plan in accordance with sub. 13.20 and proof of financial assurance in accordance with sub. 14.20 by the deadlines established in those subsections. Reasonable extensions to these deadlines may be granted in writing by Walworth County where extenuating circumstances exist. The follow up submittals required by this subsection shall be evaluated using the criteria and procedures in Sections NR135.21(1)(d), (e) and (f).

16.40 Permit Issuance for New Mines. Applications for reclamation permits for nonmetallic mining sites not permitted under sub. 16.20 that satisfy sub. 12.30 shall be issued a reclamation permit or otherwise acted on as provided in Section NR135.21(2), Wisconsin Administrative Code. The permit shall require compliance with a reclamation plan submitted by the applicant that conforms with sub. 13.30, and provision by the applicant of financial assurance that conforms with sub. 14.30 payable to Walworth County prior to beginning mining.

16.50 Automatic Permit for Local Transportation Related Mines. Walworth County shall issue an automatic permit under this subsection for any borrow site operated to provide material for a locally administered transportation project that meets the criteria in Section NR135.23(1)(a), Wisconsin Administrative Code. This automatic permit shall be issued according to the provisions of Sections NR135.23(1)(b) through (j), Wisconsin Administrative Code.

Note: A reclamation permit is not required under this subsection for nonmetallic mine sites that are operated to provide materials for construction, maintenance and repair of transportation facilities that are subject to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation concerning restoration of the nonmetallic mining site, as provided by s. 295.16(1)(c), Statutes. Plan review fees may not be assessed for local transportation related mines permitted under this subsection, and the county or municipality may not assess them an annual fee under s. 27 that is greater than allowed by s. NR135.23(1)(f), Wisconsin Administrative Code.

16.60 Expedited Review. Any owner of a nonmetallic mining site may obtain an expedited review of a reclamation permit application by paying the expedited review fee specified in s. 25.20. The expedited review shall be carried out according to the provisions of Section NR135.23(2), Wisconsin Administrative Code. Such expedited review shall not waive, shorten or otherwise affect the public notice and right of hearing pursuant to s. 15, or affect the rezone and conditional use permit procedures of Walworth County.

16.70 Permit Conditions. Permits issued under this section may include conditions as provided in Section NR135.21(3), Wisconsin Administrative Code. One required condition shall be that new mines shall obtain financial assurance prior to beginning mining pursuant to Section NR135.40, Wisconsin Administrative Code.

SECTION 17 17.00 Permit Denial. An application for a nonmetallic mining reclamation permit shall be denied if any of the factors specified in Section NR135.22, Wisconsin Administrative Code exist.

SECTION 18 18.00 Alternative Requirements.

18.10 Scope of Alternative Requirements Approvable. An owner of nonmetallic mining site may request an alternative requirement to any reclamation standard established in s. 11.00. Such a request may be made only on the basis of the criteria set forth in Section NR135.26(1), Wisconsin Administrative Code.

18.20 Procedures. The owner of a nonmetallic mining site requesting an alternate requirement in sub. 18.10 shall demonstrate all the criteria in Section NR135.26(1), Wisconsin Administrative Code. This shall be submitted in writing to Walworth County Land Conservation Department, and the Walworth County Land Management Committee, Courthouse Annex, W3929 Hwy NN, Elkhorn, WI 53121.

18.30 Transmittal of Decision on Request for Alternate Requirements. The decision on a request for alternative reclamation requirements shall be in writing to the applicant and shall include documentation of why the alternative requirement was or was not approved.

18.40 Notice to Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Walworth County shall provide notice to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources as provided in Section NR135.26(3)(a), Wisconsin Administrative Code.

SECTION 19 19.00 Permit Duration. A nonmetallic mining reclamation permit issued under this chapter shall last through operation and reclamation of the nonmetallic mining site, unless suspended or revoked pursuant to sub. 32.20, or as limited under Section NR135.27, Wisconsin Administrative Code where the mine owner is not the landowner.

SECTION 20 20.00 Permit Transfer. A nonmetallic mining reclamation permit issued under this chapter shall be transferred to a new owner or owner upon satisfaction of the conditions in Section NR135.28, Wisconsin Administrative Code.

SECTION 21 21.00 Previously Permitted Sites. For any nonmetallic mining site which had a reclamation permit previously issued pursuant to Chapter NR135, Wisconsin Administrative Code that becomes subject to reclamation permitting authority of Walworth County the previously issued municipal reclamation permit’s terms and conditions shall remain in force until they can be modified by Walworth County pursuant to sub. 23.10.

SECTION 22 22.00 Review. Any permitting decision or action made by Walworth County under this chapter may be reviewed as set forth in Section NR135.30, Wisconsin Administrative Code.

Part IV – Administration

SECTION 23 23.00 Permit Modification.

23.10 By Walworth County. A nonmetallic mining reclamation permit issued under this chapter may be modified by Walworth County if it finds that, due to changing conditions, the nonmetallic mining site is no longer in compliance with this chapter. Such modification shall be by an order conforming with the procedures in s. 32 and as provided in Section NR135.24(1), Wisconsin Administrative Code.

23.20 At the Owner’s Option. If the owner of any nonmetallic mine that holds a reclamation permit issued under this chapter desires to modify such permit or reclamation plan approved under this chapter, it may request such modification by submitting a written application for such modification to Walworth County Land Conservation Department, and the Walworth County Land Management Committee, Courthouse Annex, W3929 Hwy NN, Elkhorn, WI 53121. The application for permit or plan modification shall be acted on using the Walworth County standards and procedures.

23.30 Required by the Owner. The owner of any nonmetallic mine that holds a reclamation permit issued under this chapter shall request a modification of such permit if required under the circumstances set out in Section NR135.27, Wisconsin Administrative Code. Such application for permit modification shall be acted on using the standards and procedures of this chapter.

23.40 Review. All actions on permit modifications requested or initiated under this section are subject to review under s. 22.

SECTION 24 24.00 Permit Suspension or Revocation.

24.10 Grounds. Walworth County may suspend or revoke a nonmetallic mining reclamation permit issued pursuant to this chapter if it finds any of the grounds listed in Section NR135.25(1), Wisconsin Administrative Code.

24.20 Procedures. If Walworth County finds grounds for suspending or revoking a nonmetallic mining reclamation permit set forth in sub. 25.10, it may issue a special order suspending or revoking such permit as set forth in sub. 32.20.

24.30 Consequences. The consequences of a reclamation permit suspension or revocation order under sub. 24.20 shall be as set forth in Sections NR135.25(2) and (3), Wisconsin Administrative Code.

SECTION 25 25.00 Annual Owner Reporting.

25.10 Contents and Deadline. Annual reports shall be submitted by the owners of nonmetallic mining sites that satisfy the requirements of Section 135.36, Wisconsin Administrative Code. These reports shall be for reclamation during a calendar year, and submitted in writing within 60 days of the end of each calendar year to the Walworth County Land Conservation Department. Annual reports shall be submitted until reclamation at each nonmetallic mining site is certified as complete under sub. 2930.

25.20 Inspection in Lieu of Report. Walworth County may, at its discretion, obtain the information required in sub. 25.20 by written documentation of an inspection it completes during a calendar year, as set forth in Section NR135.36(4), Wisconsin Administrative Code.

25.30 Retention of Annual Reports. Annual reports submitted under this section or inspection records that replace them shall be retained by Walworth County for at least 10 years after the calendar year to which they apply. These records, or accurate copies of them, shall be made available to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources upon written request or during its inspection or audit activities carried out pursuant to Chapter NR135, Wisconsin Administrative Code.

SECTION 26 26.00 Plan Review Fees.

26.10 Amount and applicability. A person who intends to operate a nonmetallic mining site for which a permit application has been submitted under sub. 12.30 shall submit a non-refundable plan review fee based on a fee schedule established and approved by the Walworth County Land Conservation Committee. No plan review fee may be assessed under this section for any nonmetallic mine site for which an application for an automatic reclamation permit is submitted that meets the requirements of sub. 12.20 or for any local transportation-related mine issued an automatic permit under sub. 16.50. A separate plan review fee shall be paid under this section for any modification to an existing reclamation plan submitted pursuant to s.23.

Note: The prohibition on plan review fees for existing and local transportation-related mines is required under ss. NR135.23(1)(g) and NR135.39(5)(a), Wisconsin Administrative Code.

26.20 Expedited Plan Review Fee. A person who intends to operate a nonmetallic mining site for which a permit application has been submitted under sub. 12.30 may obtain expedited reclamation plan review by paying an additional fee based on a fee schedule established and approved by the Walworth County Land Conservation Committee. Such fee shall be in addition to that required in sub. 26.10. An expedited plan review application can only be accepted with a complete Reclamation Plan with all of the information required by section 135.18(1).

26.30 Relation to Annual Fee. Any reclamation plan review fee or expedited reclamation plan review fee collected under this section shall be added to and collected as part of the first annual fee collected under s.27.

SECTION 27 27.00 Annual Fees.

27.10 Areas Subject to Fees, Procedures and Deadline. Owners of all nonmetallic mining sites subject to reclamation permits issued under this chapter shall pay the annual fees to the Walworth County Land Conservation Department, Courthouse Annex, W3929 Hwy NN, Elkhorn, WI 53121. Fees paid under this section shall include both a share for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources under sub. 27.20 and a share for Walworth County under sub. 2730 that equals as closely as possible the costs of examination and approval on nonmetallic mining reclamation plans and the inspection of nonmetallic mining reclamation sites. These fees shall be calculated based on amount of unreclaimed acres of each site, as defined in Section NR135.39(1), Wisconsin Administrative Code and according to its provisions. Such fees apply to a calendar year or any part of a year in which nonmetallic mining takes place, until final reclamation is certified as complete under s.29. Fees shall be paid no later than December 31 before the year for which they apply.

27.20 Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Share of Fee. Fees paid under this section shall include a share for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources equal to the amount specified in Section NR135.39(3), Wisconsin Administrative Code. For sites on which no nonmetallic mining has taken place during a calendar year, fees to be paid under this section for the following year shall be $15.00.

27.30 Walworth County’s Share of Fee. Fees paid under this section shall also include an annual fee which shall be paid to the Walworth County Land Conservation Department, Courthouse Annex, W3929 Hwy NN, Elkhorn, WI 53121 and based on a fee schedule established and approved by the Walworth County Land Conservation Committee. The fee schedule may be reviewed and modified annually to reflect the cost of administering the Walworth County Nonmetallic Mining Reclamation Ordinance.

27.50 Documentation of Walworth County’s Share of Fee. If the annual fee in sub. 27.30 is greater than that established in Section 135.39(4)(c), Wisconsin Administrative Code. Walworth County shall document in writing its estimated program costs and the need for its annual fees than that established in sub. 27.30 on or before June 2, 2001. This documentation shall be available for public inspection.

SECTION 28 28.00 Regulatory Reporting and Documentation.

28.10 Reporting, Walworth County shall send an annual report to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources including the information required by Section NR135.37, Wisconsin Administrative Code.

28.20 Documentation. Walworth County shall, to the best of its ability, maintain the information set forth in Section NR135.47(3), Wisconsin Administrative Code, and make it available to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources for that agency’s audit of the Walworth County Nonmetallic Mining Reclamation Program pursuant to Section NR135.47, Wisconsin Administrative Code.

SECTION 29 29.00 Completed Reclamation – Reporting, Certification and Effect.

29.10 Reporting. The owner of a nonmetallic mining site may certify completion of reclamation for a portion or all of the nonmetallic mining site pursuant to reclamation plan prepared and approved pursuant to this chapter and chapter NR135, Wisconsin Administrative Code, to the Walworth County Land Conservation Department, Elkhorn, Wisconsin.

29.20 Reporting of Interim Reclamation. The owner of a nonmetallic mining site may report completion of interim reclamation as specified in the reclamation plan for the site prepared and approved pursuant to this chapter and Chapter NR135, Wisconsin Administrative Code. Reporting of interim reclamation shall be done according to the procedures in sub. 29.10.

29.30 Certification of Completed Reclamation. Walworth County shall inspect a nonmetallic mining site for which reporting of reclamation or interim reclamation has been submitted pursuant to this subsection within 60 days of receipt, and make a determination in writing in accordance with Section NR135.40(7)(c), Wisconsin Administrative Code. If it is determined that interim or final reclamation is complete, including re-vegetation as specified in a plan that conforms with s.13, Walworth County shall issue the mine owner a written certificate of completion.

29.40 Effect of Completed Reclamation. If reclamation is certified by Walworth County as complete under sub. 29.30 for part or all of a nonmetallic mining site, then:

1. No fee shall be assessed under s.27 for the area so certified.

2. The financial assurance required by s.14 shall be released.

29.50 Effect of Inaction Following Report of Completed Reclamation. If no written response as required by sub. 29.30 for an area of the mine site reported as reclaimed or interim reclaimed is given within 60 days of receiving such request, any annual fee paid to Walworth County for it under s.27 shall be refunded.

SECTION 30 30.00 Permit Termination. When all final reclamation required by a reclamation plan conforming to s.13 and required by this chapter is certified as complete pursuant to s.28, Walworth County shall issue a written statement to the owner of the nonmetallic mining site, thereby terminating the reclamation permit.

PART V – ENFORCEMENT

SECTION 31 31.00 Right of Entry and Inspection. For the purpose of ascertaining compliance with the provisions of Subchapter I of Chapter 295, Wisconsin Statutes, Chapter NR135, Wisconsin Administrative Code, of this chapter, any authorized officer, agent, employee or representative of Walworth County may inspect any nonmetallic mining site subject to this chapter as provided in Section 295.17(1), Wisconsin Statutes and Section NR135.42, Wisconsin Administrative Code.

Note: Under section NR135.42(1), Wisconsin Administrative Code, persons entering nonmetallic mine sites under this right of inspection shall obtain training and provide their own safety equipment as needed to comply with applicable federal, state and local laws or regulations.

SECTION 32 32.00 Orders and Citations.

32.10 Enforcement Orders. Walworth County may issue orders as set forth in Section 295.19(1)(a), Wisconsin Statutes, to enforce Subchapter I of Chapter 295, Wisconsin Statutes, Chapter NR135, Wisconsin Administrative Code, this chapter, a permit issued pursuant to this chapter or a reclamation plan required by s.13 and a permit issued under this chapter. A violation of this chapter, an order or permit issued pursuant to this chapter or a reclamation plan required by s.13 and a permit issued under this chapter shall be considered a violation of Subchapter I of Chapter 295, Wisconsin Statutes and Chapter NR135, Wisconsin Administrative Code.

32.20 Special Orders. Walworth County may issue a special order as set forth in Sections 295.19(1)(b) and (c), Wisconsin Statutes, suspending or revoking a nonmetallic mining reclamation permit pursuant to s.24, or directing an owner to immediately cease an activity regulated under Subchapter I of Chapter 295, Wisconsin Statutes, Chapter NR135, Wisconsin Administrative Code or this chapter until the necessary plan approval is obtained.

32.30 Review of Orders. An order issued under sub. 32.10 or sub. 32.20 may be reviewed as provided in Section NR135.43(2), Wisconsin Administrative Code.

32.40 Citations. Walworth County may issue a citation under s.66119, Statutes and the Walworth County Code of Ordinances, Citation Ordinance, Section 14-5(b) 4, to collect forfeitures or require any action needed to enforce Subchapter I of Chapter 295, Wisconsin Statutes, Chapter NR135, Wisconsin Administrative Code, this chapter, a permit issued pursuant to this chapter or a reclamation plan required by s.13 and a permit issued under this chapter. The issuance of a citation under this subsection shall not preclude proceeding under any other ordinance or law relating to the same or any other matter. Proceeding under any other ordinance or law relating to the same or any other matter shall not preclude the issuance of a citation under this subsection.

32.50 Enforcement. Walworth County may submit any order issued under s.32 to the district attorney, the corporation counsel, the municipal attorney or the attorney general for enforcement for enforcement as provided in Section 295.19(1)(d), Wisconsin Statutes.

SECTION 33 33.00 Penalties. Any violation of Subchapter I of Chapter 295, Wisconsin Statutes, Chapter NR135, Wisconsin Administrative Code, this chapter, a permit issued pursuant to this chapter or a reclamation plan required by s.13 and a permit issued under this chapter may result in forfeitures as provided in Section 295.19(3), Wisconsin Statutes and Walworth County Code of Ordinances, Section 14-5,(b) 4 related to the Walworth County Citation Ordinance.

(2008 code § 8.20)