30.12 Structures and deposits in navigable waters.
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30.12 Structures and deposits in navigable waters.
(1)Permits required. Unless an individual or a general permit has been issued under this section or authorization has been granted by the legislature, no person may do any of the following:
(a)Deposit any material or place any structure upon the bed of any navigable water where no bulkhead line has been established.
(b)Deposit any material or place any structure upon the bed of any navigable water beyond a lawfully established bulkhead line.
(1g)Exemptions. A riparian owner is exempt from the permit requirements under this section for the placement of a structure or the deposit of material if the structure or material is located in an area other than an area of special natural resource interest, does not interfere with the riparian rights of other riparian owners, and is any of the following:
(a)A deposit of sand, gravel, or stone that totals less than 2 cubic yards and that is associated with any activity or project that is exempt from an individual permit or a general permit under this subchapter.
(am)A deposit of sand, gravel, or stone that is necessary to perform an activity authorized under s. 30.125
(a).
(b)A structure, other than a pier or a wharf, that is placed on a seasonal basis in accordance with rules promulgated by the department.
(c)A fish crib, spawning reef, wing deflector, or similar device that is placed on the bed of navigable waters for the purpose of improving fish habitat.
(d)A bird nesting platform, wood duck house, or similar structure that is placed on the bed of a navigable water for the purpose of improving wildlife habitat.