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Wis. Stat. § 93.55 — WI Code / Chapter 93 / Section 93.55
Chemical and container collection grants.
Status: in_force

(1) Definitions. In this section:

(a) “Chemical” means a chemical, including a pesticide, that is used for agricultural purposes.

(b) “Pesticide” has the meaning given in s. 94.67 (25) .

(2) Collection grants. The department may award a grant to a county for a chemical and container collection program. A grant under this subsection may not fund more than 75 percent of the cost of a program. Costs eligible for funding include the cost of establishing a collection site for chemicals and chemical containers, the cost of transporting chemical containers to a dealer or distributor for refill and reuse or to a hazardous waste facility, as defined in s. 291.01 (8) , and costs associated with the proper use and handling and disposal or recycling of chemicals and chemical containers. Grants shall be paid from the appropriation under s. 20.115 (7) (va) .

(2m) Farmer liability. To the extent permitted under federal regulations, a county establishing a chemical and container collection program under sub. (2) , in cooperation with the department, shall ensure that a farmer, as defined in s. 102.04 (3) , who participates in the program is not liable for chemicals or chemical containers collected under the program after the farmer relinquishes control over the chemicals or chemical containers.

History: 1989 a. 335 ; 1991 a. 39 ; 1995 a. 227 ; 2003 a. 33 ; 2007 a. 20 .
Wis. Stat. § 181.0105 — WI Code / Chapter 181 / Section 181.0105
Knowledge; notice.
Status: in_force

(1) A person knows a fact if any of the following applies:

(a) The person has actual knowledge of the fact.

(b) The person is deemed to know the fact under law other than this chapter.

(2) A person has notice of a fact if the person has reason to know the fact from all the facts known to the person at the time in question.

(3) Subject to s. 181.0212 (7) or the law other than this chapter, a person notifies another person of a fact by taking steps reasonably required to inform the other person in ordinary course, whether or not those steps cause the other person to know the fact.

(4) This subsection applies to notice that is required under this chapter and that is made subject to this subsection by express reference to this subsection. Written notice is effective at the earliest of the following:

(a) When received.

(b) Five days after its deposit in the U.S. mail, if mailed postpaid and correctly addressed.

(c) On the date shown on the return receipt, if sent by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, and the receipt is signed by or on behalf of the addressee.

(d) For notices from the department, upon successful transmission by e-mail as provided in this chapter.

History: 2021 a. 258 .
Wis. Stat. § 196.016 — WI Code / Chapter 196 / Section 196.016
Relationship to certain federal telecommunications law.
Status: in_force

Except as provided in s. 196.50 (2) (j) 2. and 3. , nothing in this chapter is intended to either reduce or expand the scope and application of the federal Telecommunications Act of 1996, P.L. 104-104 , including the jurisdiction and authority granted to the commission thereunder, and the commission may take any action that the commission is authorized to take under that federal act.

History: 2011 a. 22 .
Wis. Stat. § 753.10 — WI Code / Chapter 753 / Section 753.10
Attendance of officers, pay; opening court.
Status: in_force

(3) Unless otherwise directed by the presiding judge, no officer, other than the clerk, shall be paid for attending court or the judge if the court is not engaged in the trial of jury cases. Every officer attending court upon the order of the presiding judge shall have the same powers and authority as the sheriff, and shall be paid out of the county treasury, upon the certificate of the judge, compensation equal to that fixed by the county board. No such officer may be paid for any day when the court is not in session unless specially ordered by the presiding judge.

(4) When the court is opened by proclamation it shall be in the following words:

History: 1977 c. 187 s. 92 ; 1977 c. 334 ; Stats. 1977 s. 753.10.
Wis. Stat. § 342.20 — WI Code / Chapter 342 / Section 342.20
Duties on creation of security interest.
Status: in_force

If an owner creates a security interest in a vehicle, unless the name and address of the secured party already is contained on the certificate of title for the vehicle:

(1) The owner shall immediately execute, in the space provided therefor on the certificate of title or on a separate form or in an automated format prescribed by the department, an application to name the secured party on the certificate, showing the name and address of the secured party, and the owner or person in possession of the owner’s certificate, as shown by the records of the department, shall cause the certificate, application and the required fee to be delivered to the secured party.

(2) The secured party shall immediately cause the certificate, application, and the required fee to be mailed or delivered to the department, except that if the secured party is not an individual or a person exempted by rule under s. 342.245 (3) , the secured party shall follow the procedure specified in ss. 342.19 (2) (a) 2. and 342.245 (1) and (2) .

(3) Upon receipt of the certificate of title, application, and the required fee, or upon receipt of the security interest statement and required fee if the secured party has utilized the process specified in s. 342.245 (1) , the department shall issue to the owner a new certificate containing the name and address of the new secured party. The department shall deliver to such new secured party, unless the secured party utilized the process specified in s. 342.245 (1) , memoranda, in such form as the department prescribes, evidencing the notation of the security interest upon the certificate; and thereafter, upon any assignment, termination or release of the security interest, additional memoranda evidencing such action.

History: 1975 c. 286 ; 1977 c. 29 s. 1654 (7) (a) ; 1981 c. 20 ; 1985 a. 202 s. 37 ; 1993 a. 301 ; 1995 a. 338 ; 1997 a. 27 ; 2009 a. 28 ; 2011 a. 32 ; 2013 a. 163 .
Wis. Stat. § 877.26 — WI Code / Chapter 877 / Section 877.26
Accounts as evidence.
Status: in_force

The account of the personal representative, settled by the proper circuit court, may be used in any action brought under the provisions of this chapter as presumptive evidence of any matter of fact stated in the account.

History: 1977 c. 449 s. 497 ; 1979 c. 32 s. 55 ; Stats. 1979 s. 777.26; 2001 a. 102 s. 117 ; Stats. 2001 s. 877.26.
Wis. Stat. § 301.135 — WI Code / Chapter 301 / Section 301.135
Electronic monitoring.
Status: in_force

(1) The department may contract with counties to provide electronic monitoring services relating to criminal offenders. The department shall charge a fee to counties for providing these services.

(2) The department may charge a fee to offenders under its supervision to cover the costs associated with electronic monitoring. The department may charge a fee under this subsection or the department or the attorney general may collect under s. 301.325 , but the state may not collect for the same expenses twice.

(3) The department may charge a fee to offenders who are confined under s. 301.046 or who are in the intensive sanctions program under s. 301.048 .

(4) The department shall set the fees charged to offenders under subs. (2) and (3) by rule.

History: 1989 a. 31 ss. 958 , 959 ; Stats. 1989 s. 301.135; 1991 a. 39 ; 1993 a. 98 ; 1995 a. 27 .
Wis. Stat. § 425.202 — WI Code / Chapter 425 / Section 425.202
Definitions.
Status: in_force

For purposes of this chapter:

(1) “Collateral” means goods subject to a security interest in favor of a merchant which secures a customer’s obligations under a consumer credit transaction.

(2) “Motor vehicle” has the meaning given in s. 218.0101 (22) .

History: 1971 c. 239 ; 1975 c. 407 ; 2005 a. 255 .
Wis. Stat. § 66.0207 — WI Code / Chapter 66 / Section 66.0207
Standards to be applied by the board.
Status: in_force

(1) Requirements. The board may approve for referendum only those proposed incorporations which meet the following requirements:

(a) Characteristics of territory. The entire territory of the proposed village or city shall be reasonably homogeneous and compact, taking into consideration natural boundaries, natural drainage basin, soil conditions, present and potential transportation facilities, previous political boundaries, boundaries of school districts, shopping and social customs. An isolated municipality shall have a reasonably developed community center, including some or all features such as retail stores, churches, post office, telecommunications exchange and similar centers of community activity.

(b) Territory beyond the core. The territory beyond the most densely populated one-half square mile specified in s. 66.0205 (1) or the most densely populated square mile specified in s. 66.0205 (2) shall have an average of more than 30 housing units per quarter section or an assessed value, as defined in s. 66.0217 (1) (a) for real estate tax purposes, more than 25 percent of which is attributable to existing or potential mercantile, manufacturing or public utility uses. The territory beyond the most densely populated square mile as specified in s. 66.0205 (3) or (4) shall have the potential for residential or other urban land use development on a substantial scale within the next 3 years. The board may waive these requirements to the extent that water, terrain or geography prevents the development.

(2) Additional considerations. In addition to complying with each of the applicable standards set forth in sub. (1) and s. 66.0205 in order to be approved for referendum, a proposed incorporation must be in the public interest as determined by the board upon consideration of the following:

(a) Tax revenue. The present and potential sources of tax revenue appear sufficient to defray the anticipated cost of governmental services at a local tax rate which compares favorably with the tax rate in a similar area for the same level of services.

(b) Level of services. The level of governmental services desired or needed by the residents of the territory compared to the level of services offered by the proposed village or city and the level available from a contiguous municipality which files a certified copy of a resolution as provided in s. 66.0203 (6) .

(c) Impact on the remainder of the town. The impact, financial and otherwise, upon the remainder of the town from which the territory is to be incorporated.

(d) Impact on the metropolitan community. The effect upon the future rendering of governmental services both inside the territory proposed for incorporation and elsewhere within the metropolitan community. There shall be an express finding that the proposed incorporation will not substantially hinder the solution of governmental problems affecting the metropolitan community.

History: 1977 c. 29 ; 1983 a. 189 s. 329 (14) ; 1985 a. 297 s. 76 ; 1999 a. 150 s. 38 ; Stats. 1999 s. 66.0207; 2003 a. 171 ; 2021 a. 240 s. 30 .
Wis. Stat. § 64.38 — WI Code / Chapter 64 / Section 64.38
Application of commission plan statutes.
Status: in_force

Except as may be otherwise expressly provided every amendment of ss. 64.25 to 64.40 shall affect and be applicable to each city operating under its provisions at the time of the amendment.
Wis. Stat. § 407.602 — WI Code / Chapter 407 / Section 407.602
Attachment of goods covered by negotiable document of title.
Status: in_force

Unless a document of title was originally issued upon delivery of the goods by a person that did not have power to dispose of them, a lien does not attach by virtue of any judicial process to goods in the possession of a bailee for which a negotiable document of title is outstanding unless possession or control of the document is first surrendered to the bailee or the document’s negotiation is enjoined. The bailee may not be compelled to deliver the goods pursuant to process until possession or control of the document is surrendered to the bailee or to the court. A purchaser of the document for value without notice of the process or injunction takes free of the lien imposed by judicial process.

History: 2009 a. 322 .
Wis. Stat. § 324.395 — WI Code / Chapter 324 / Section 324.395
Modifying or terminating grant of custodial responsibility to nonparent.
Status: in_force

Except for an order described in s. 324.34 (1) , and consistent with the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, 50 USC Appendix 521 and 522, on the motion of a deploying parent or other parent or any nonparent to whom physical placement, legal custody, or visitation has been granted, the court may modify or terminate the grant if the modification or termination is consistent with this subchapter and it is in the best interest of the child.

History: 2021 a. 161 .
Wis. Stat. § 784.08 — WI Code / Chapter 784 / Section 784.08
Judgment.
Status: in_force

In every such case such judgment shall be rendered upon the right of the defendant and also upon the right of the party so alleged to be entitled, or only upon the right of the defendant, as justice shall require. When the action shall not be terminated during the term of the office in controversy it may notwithstanding be prosecuted to completion and judgment rendered, which shall determine the right which any party had to the office.

History: 1979 c. 32 s. 61 ; Stats. 1979 s. 784.08.
Wis. Stat. § 972.01 — WI Code / Chapter 972 / Section 972.01
Jury; civil rules applicable.
Status: in_force

The summoning of jurors, the selection and qualifications of the jury, the challenge of jurors for cause and the duty of the court in charging the jury and giving instructions and discharging the jury when unable to agree shall be the same in criminal as in civil actions, except that s. 805.08 (3) shall not apply.

History: Sup. Ct. Order, 67 Wis. 2d 585, 784 (1975); Sup. Ct. Order No. 96-08 , 207 Wis. 2d xv (1997).
Wis. Stat. § 180.0303 — WI Code / Chapter 180 / Section 180.0303
Emergency powers.
Status: in_force

(1) In this section, “emergency” has the meaning given in s. 180.0207 (1) .

(2) In anticipation of or during an emergency, the board of directors of a corporation may do all of the following:

(a) Modify lines of succession to accommodate the incapacity of any director, officer, employee or agent.

(b) Relocate the principal office or designate alternative principal offices or regional offices, or authorize the officers to do so.

(3) Unless emergency bylaws adopted under s. 180.0207 provide otherwise, all of the following apply to a meeting of the board of directors during an emergency:

(a) Notwithstanding s. 180.0822 (2) , the corporation need give notice of the meeting only to those directors whom it is practicable to reach, and the corporation may give notice in any practicable manner, including by publication and radio.

(b) Notwithstanding s. 180.0824 (1) and (2) , one or more officers of the corporation present at a meeting of the board of directors may be considered to be directors for the meeting in order of rank and within the same rank in order of seniority, as necessary to achieve a quorum.

(4) Notwithstanding ss. 180.0828 , 180.0831 and 180.0833 , corporate action taken in good faith in anticipation of or during an emergency under this section to further the ordinary business affairs of the corporation binds the corporation and may not be used to impose liability on a corporate director, officer, employee or agent.

History: 1989 a. 303 ; 1991 a. 16 .
Wis. Stat. § 709.08 — WI Code / Chapter 709 / Section 709.08
Waiver.
Status: in_force

A buyer may waive in writing the right to rescind under s. 709.05 . If a buyer proceeds to closing, the buyer’s right to rescind under s. 709.05 is terminated. A buyer may waive in writing the right to receive the report required under s. 709.02 .

History: 1991 a. 162 .
Wis. Stat. § 70.01 — WI Code / Chapter 70 / Section 70.01
General property taxes; upon whom levied.
Status: in_force

Taxes shall be levied, under this chapter, upon all general property in this state except property that is exempt from taxation. Real estate taxes and personal property taxes are deemed to be levied when the tax roll in which they are included has been delivered to the local treasurer under s. 74.03 . When so levied such taxes are a lien upon the property against which they are charged. That lien is superior to all other liens, except a lien under s. 292.31 (8) (i) or 292.81 , and is effective as of January 1 in the year when the taxes are levied. Liens of special assessments of benefits for local improvements shall be in force as provided by the charter or general laws applicable to the cities that make the special assessments. In this chapter, unless the context requires otherwise, references to “this chapter” do not include ss. 70.37 to 70.395 .

History: 1977 c. 29 s. 1646 (3) ; 1977 c. 31 , 203 ; 1987 a. 378 ; 1993 a. 453 ; 1995 a. 227 ; 1997 a. 27 .
Wis. Stat. § 237.04 — WI Code / Chapter 237 / Section 237.04
Powers of authority.
Status: in_force

The authority shall have all the powers necessary or convenient to carry out the purposes and provisions of this chapter. In addition to all other powers granted by this chapter, the authority may:

(1) Incur debt, except as restricted under s. 237.05 (1) .

(2) Sue and be sued.

(3) Hire employees, define their duties, and fix their rate of compensation.

(4) Have a seal and alter the seal at pleasure; have perpetual existence; and maintain an office.

(5) Appoint any technical or professional advisory committee that the authority finds necessary to assist the authority in exercising its duties and powers. The authority shall define the duties of the committee, and provide reimbursement for the expenses of the committee.

(6) Enter into contracts with 3rd parties as are necessary for the rehabilitation, repair, replacement, operation, or maintenance of the navigational system.

(7) Acquire, lease, subject to s. 237.05 (2) , and dispose of property as is necessary for the rehabilitation, repair, replacement, operation, or maintenance of the navigational system or the construction, operation, and maintenance of a navigational system visitor center. A lease agreement for the construction, operation, and maintenance of a navigational system visitor center shall not be subject to building commission approval, notwithstanding any contrary provision of law.

(8) Accept gifts and other funding for the rehabilitation, repair, replacement, operation, or maintenance of the navigational system.

(9) Charge user fees for services the authority provides to the operators of watercraft using the navigational system.

(10) Charge fees for use of facilities of the navigational system as provided in s. 16.845 .

(11) Construct, operate, and maintain a navigational system visitor center. Facilities constructed under this subsection are not required to be enumerated or approved by the building commission and are not subject to the design, bidding, or construction requirements of subch. V of ch. 16 .

History: 2001 a. 16 ; 2015 a. 357 .
Wis. Stat. § 769.601 — WI Code / Chapter 769 / Section 769.601
Registration of order for enforcement.
Status: in_force

A support order or an income-withholding order issued in another state or a foreign support order may be registered in this state for enforcement.

History: 1993 a. 326 ; 2009 a. 321 ; 2015 a. 82 s. 12 .
Wis. Stat. § 302.39 — WI Code / Chapter 302 / Section 302.39
Freedom of worship; religious ministration.
Status: in_force

Insofar as practicable, s. 301.33 shall apply to county jails.

History: 1989 a. 31 s. 1663 ; Stats. 1989 s. 302.39.
Wis. Stat. § 703.105 — WI Code / Chapter 703 / Section 703.105
Display of the United States flag and political signs.
Status: in_force

(1) No bylaw or rule may be adopted or provision included in a declaration or deed that prohibits a unit owner from respectfully displaying the United States flag.

(1m) No bylaw or rule may be adopted or provision included in a declaration or deed that prohibits a unit owner from displaying in his or her condominium a sign that supports or opposes a candidate for public office or a referendum question.

(2) Notwithstanding subs. (1) and (1m) , bylaws or rules may be adopted that regulate the size and location of signs, flags and flagpoles.

History: 2003 a. 161 ; 2005 a. 303 .
Wis. Stat. § 961.442 — WI Code / Chapter 961 / Section 961.442
Penalties; hemp.
Status: in_force

If a person attempts to conceal the commission of a crime under this chapter while representing that he or she is engaging in the planting, growing, cultivating, harvesting, producing, processing, transporting, importing, exporting, selling, transferring, sampling, testing, or taking possession of hemp, the maximum term of imprisonment prescribed by law for that crime may be increased as follows:

(1) The maximum term of imprisonment for a misdemeanor may be increased by not more than 6 months.

(2) The maximum term of imprisonment for a felony may be increased by not more than 3 years.

History: 2017 a. 100 ; 2019 a. 68 .