Bill > AB413

This bill modifies Wisconsin's campground licensing regulations by creating a specific exemption for farm owners. Under the current law, the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection requires licenses for all campgrounds, and no one can operate a campground without proper licensing. The new bill allows farm owners to operate a small campground without obtaining a license, specifically if the campground is located on their farm, the farm has only one campground, and the campground contains three or fewer campsites. The bill defines a "farm" as all land under common ownership that is primarily used for agricultural production, harvesting, or husbandry. By creating this exemption, the bill reduces regulatory burden on small farm owners who want to offer a limited number of campsites, potentially providing an additional source of income or tourism opportunity for agricultural businesses while maintaining public safety by restricting the size and location of unlicensed campgrounds.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/asm/bill/ab413