Bill > SB415

This bill modifies Wisconsin's campground licensing requirements by creating a specific exemption for farm owners. Under the proposed legislation, farmers can operate a small campground on their property without obtaining a campground license, provided certain conditions are met: the campground must be located on the farmer's own farm, the farm can have only one campground, and the campground can have no more than three campsites. The bill defines a "farm" as all land under common ownership that is primarily used for agricultural production, harvesting, or husbandry. This exemption is an amendment to existing state statutes regulating campgrounds, which previously required all campground operators to obtain a license from the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection or a local health department. By creating this exception, the bill aims to reduce regulatory burden on small-scale farmers who may want to generate additional income by offering limited camping opportunities on their agricultural land.

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https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/sen/bill/sb415