If the department has reason to believe that a violation of ch. 285 or s. 299.15, Stats., chs. NR 400 to 499, or of a permit, plan approval or special order issued by the department under ch. 285 or s. 299.15, Stats., has occurred, the department may proceed under s. 285.83, Stats.
Wis. Admin. Code Department of Natural Resources NR 494.03