44.30 Public policy. The legislature finds that the historic, architectural, archaeological and cultural heritage of the state is among the most important assets of the state and furthermore that the social, economic and physical development of contemporary society threatens to destroy the remaining vestiges of this heritage. It is therefore declared to be the public policy and in the public interest of this state to engage in a comprehensive program of historic preservation to promote the use and conservation of such property representative of both the rural and urban heritage of the state for education, inspiration, pleasure and enrichment of the citizens of this state.
History: 1987 a. 395 s. 24.
Structure Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations
Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations
Chapter 44 - Historical societies and historical preservation.
44.01 - Historical society; corporate structure.
44.02 - Historical society; duties.
44.05 - American history research center.
44.06 - Depository of public documents.
44.07 - Museum extension service.
44.09 - District attorney, county, local and court records.
44.10 - Regional depositories for records.
44.11 - Central depository library.
44.12 - Educational facilities at Nelson Dewey state park.
44.13 - Educational facilities at Old Wade House state park.
44.14 - Central depository loan collection, federal documents.
44.15 - Historical markers program.
44.21 - Historical society parking regulations.
44.33 - Duties of the state review board.
44.34 - Duties of the state historical society.
44.36 - State register of historic places.
44.39 - State agency cooperation.
44.40 - State agency decisions; negotiation.
44.41 - Protection and use of state agency property.
44.42 - Negotiations with political subdivisions and school boards.
44.44 - Certification of historic preservation ordinances.