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Wis. Stat. § 944.17 — WI Code / Chapter 944 / Section 944.17
Sexual gratification.
Status: in_force

(1) In this section, “in public” means in a place where or in a manner such that the person knows or has reason to know that his or her conduct is observable by or in the presence of persons other than the person with whom he or she is having sexual gratification.

(2) Whoever commits an act of sexual gratification in public involving the sex organ of one person and the mouth or anus of another is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor.

(3) Subsection (2) does not apply to a mother’s breast-feeding of her child.

History: 1977 c. 173 ; 1983 a. 17 ; 1987 a. 332 ; 1995 a. 165 ; 2019 a. 162 .
Wis. Stat. § 818.27 — WI Code / Chapter 818 / Section 818.27
Bail liable to sheriff.
Status: in_force

The bail taken upon the arrest shall, unless they justify or other bail be given or justified, be liable to the sheriff by action for damages which the sheriff may sustain by reason of such omission.

History: Sup. Ct. Order, 67 Wis. 2d 585, 758 (1975); Stats. 1975 s. 809.27; Sup. Ct. Order, 83 Wis. 2d xiiiv (1978); Stats. 1977 s. 818.27; 1993 a. 486 .
Wis. Stat. § 614.33 — WI Code / Chapter 614 / Section 614.33
Authorized securities.
Status: in_force

Section 611.33 (2) applies to fraternals, except that the words “mutual” and “nonassessable mutual” shall be read “fraternal”.

History: 1975 c. 373 .
Wis. Stat. § 814.615 — WI Code / Chapter 814 / Section 814.615
Fees for mediation and studies.
Status: in_force

(1)

(a) Except as provided under sub. (2) , for family court services provided under s. 767.405 a county shall collect the following fees:

1. For the first mediation session conducted upon referral under s. 767.405 (5) , no fee.

2. For all mediation provided after the first session mediation described under subd. 1. , a single fee of $285, regardless of the number of mediation sessions held.

3. For a study under s. 767.405 (14) , a fee of $460.

(b) The county shall determine when and how to collect the fees under par. (a) . Subject to sub. (3) , the county shall reduce the fees in accordance with the parties’ ability to pay or provide the services without payment of the fees if both parties are unable to pay.

(2) In lieu of the fee under sub. (1) (a) 2. or 3. , a county may establish a fee schedule to recover its reasonable costs of providing family court services under s. 767.405 . A fee schedule established under this subsection may apply in lieu of the fee under sub. (1) (a) 2. or 3. or both, and shall require no fee for the first mediation session conducted upon referral under s. 767.405 (5) ; provide for payment for any other services based on the parties’ ability to pay; and take into account the fees the county collects under s. 814.61 (1) (b) and (7) (b) . Fees shall be based on services actually provided. The county may not collect a single fee applicable without regard to the number of sessions or services provided. Subject to sub. (3) , the county shall provide family court services to the parties even if both parties are unable to pay.

(3) The court or a circuit court commissioner shall direct either or both parties to pay any applicable fee under this section. If either or both parties are unable to pay, the court shall grant a separate judgment for the amount of the fees in favor of the county and against the party or parties responsible for the fees.

(4) The county treasurer shall deposit fees collected under this section in a separate account for the exclusive purpose of providing mediation services and studies under s. 767.405 .

History: 1987 a. 355 ; 1991 a. 269 ; 2001 a. 61 ; 2005 a. 443 ss. 264 , 265 ; 2025 a. 179 .
Wis. Stat. § 613.57 — WI Code / Chapter 613 / Section 613.57
Interlocking directorates and other relationships.
Status: in_force

Section 611.57 applies to service insurance corporations.

History: 1975 c. 223 .
Wis. Stat. § 93.15 — WI Code / Chapter 93 / Section 93.15
Reports to department; inspections.
Status: in_force

(1) The department may, by general or special order, require persons engaged in business to file with the department, at such time and in such manner as the department may direct, sworn or unsworn reports or sworn or unsworn answers in writing to specific questions, as to any matter which the department may investigate.

(2) The department or any of its authorized agents may have access to and may copy any document, or any part thereof, which is in the possession or under the control of any person engaged in business, if such document, or such part thereof, is relevant to any matter which the department may investigate.

(3) No person shall refuse or fail to render any report or answer required under this section at such time and in such manner as the department may prescribe. No person shall refuse, neglect or fail to submit, for the purpose of inspection or copying, any document demanded under this section. No person shall willfully make any false entry or statement in any report or answer required or document demanded under this section. No person shall willfully fail to make full and true entries and statements in any report or answer required or document demanded under this section. No person shall, for the purpose of embarrassing the department in the conduct of any investigation, hearing or proceeding, remove out of the state or mutilate or alter any document. No person shall, except through judicial process, resist or obstruct any official or subordinate of the department in the exercise of the official’s or subordinate’s lawful authority.

History: 1993 a. 492 .
Wis. Stat. § 891.14 — WI Code / Chapter 891 / Section 891.14
State land office certification of title.
Status: in_force

A certificate of the executive secretary of the board of commissioners of public lands, or any one of the commissioners of the public lands shall be received as presumptive evidence of the facts stated, and that the person named became vested at the date stated with an absolute title in fee to the lands described when it is substantially in the following form:

History: 1971 c. 164 ; 1975 c. 41 s. 51 ; 1993 a. 16 .
Wis. Stat. § 218.0119 — WI Code / Chapter 218 / Section 218.0119
Changes in places of business to be reported.
Status: in_force

(1) Before changing the location of a place of business or opening a new place of business in a municipality in which authorized to do business, a licensed dealer, distributor, or manufacturer shall apply to the department of transportation for an amended license. The department of transportation shall issue such license without charge.

(2) Whenever a licensed dealer, distributor, manufacturer or transporter opens a new place of business, the licensee shall promptly report that fact, including the address of the new place of business, to the department of transportation.

(3) Whenever a licensed dealer, distributor or manufacturer discontinues or disposes of his or her business, that dealer, distributor or manufacturer shall promptly report that fact to the department of transportation and return the license and registration plates issued. Whenever a licensed dealer, distributor or manufacturer discontinues business due to license suspension or revocation, that dealer, distributor or manufacturer shall surrender the licenses and registration plates to the department of transportation for the suspension or revocation period.

(4) Any dealer, distributor, manufacturer or transporter who fails to comply with the requirements of this section may be required to forfeit not less than $100 nor more than $200.

History: 1999 a. 31 ss. 105 to 109 ; 2003 a. 215 .
Wis. Stat. § 169.32 — WI Code / Chapter 169 / Section 169.32
Licenses; effective periods.
Status: in_force

(1) Captive wild animal farm license. A captive wild animal farm license is valid from the date of issuance until the following December 31.

(4) Wild fur farm license. A wild fur farm license is valid from the date of issuance until the 3rd December 31 following the date of issuance.

(5) Bird hunting preserve license. A bird hunting preserve license is valid from the date of issuance until the following May 30.

(6) Dog training licenses.

(a) A bird dog training license is valid from the date of issuance until the 3rd December 31 following the date of issuance.

(b) A hound dog training license is valid from the date of issuance until the 3rd December 31 following the date of issuance.

(c) A dog club training license is valid from the date of issuance until the 3rd December 31 following the date of issuance.

(7) Dog trial licenses.

(a) A bird dog trial license is valid from the date of issuance until the following December 31.

(b) A hound dog trial license is valid from the date of issuance until the following December 31.

(9) Stocking license. A stocking license is valid for the period specified on the license, which may not exceed 30 days.

(10) Rehabilitation license. A rehabilitation license is valid for 3 consecutive years from the date of issuance.

(11) Scientific research license. A scientific research license is valid from the date of issuance until the following December 31.

(12) Nonprofit educational exhibiting license. A nonprofit educational exhibiting license is valid from the date of issuance until the following December 31.

(13) Nonresident temporary exhibiting license.

(a) Except as provided in par. (b) , a nonresident temporary exhibiting license is valid for the period specified on the license, which may not exceed 30 days.

(b) Upon application, the department may grant extensions of the nonresident temporary exhibiting license beyond 30 days.

(15) Validation licenses. An initial or subsequent validation license is valid from the date of issuance until the 5th December 31 after the date of issuance and may be renewed for 5-year periods thereafter.

History: 2001 a. 56 .
Wis. Stat. § 409.401 — WI Code / Chapter 409 / Section 409.401
Alienability of debtor’s rights.
Status: in_force

(1) Other law governs alienability; exceptions. Except as otherwise provided in sub. (2) and ss. 409.406 , 409.407 , 409.408 , and 409.409 , whether a debtor’s rights in collateral may be voluntarily or involuntarily transferred is governed by law other than this chapter.

(2) Agreement does not prevent transfer. An agreement between the debtor and secured party which prohibits a transfer of the debtor’s rights in collateral or makes the transfer a default does not prevent the transfer from taking effect.

History: 2001 a. 10 .
Wis. Stat. § 943.03 — WI Code / Chapter 943 / Section 943.03
Arson of property other than building.
Status: in_force

Whoever, by means of fire, intentionally damages any property of another without the person’s consent, if the property is not a building and has a value of $100 or more, is guilty of a Class I felony.

History: 1977 c. 173 ; 1999 a. 85 ; 2001 a. 109 .
Wis. Stat. § 941.2905 — WI Code / Chapter 941 / Section 941.2905
Straw purchasing of firearms.
Status: in_force

(1) Whoever intentionally furnishes, purchases, or possesses a firearm for a person, knowing that the person is prohibited from possessing a firearm under s. 941.29 (1m) , is guilty of a Class G felony.

(2) The prohibition in sub. (1) against possessing a firearm for a person who is prohibited from possessing a firearm does not apply to the possession of a firearm by any of the following:

(a) A person to whom the firearm is surrendered under s. 813.1285 .

(b) A person who has been designated under s. 51.20 (13) (cv) 3. to store the firearm during the duration of the order under s. 51.20 (13) (cv) 1. not to possess a firearm.

(c) A person who has been designated under s. 51.45 (13) (i) 3. to store the firearm during the duration of the order under s. 51.45 (13) (i) 1. not to possess a firearm.

(d) A person who has been designated under s. 54.10 (3) (f) 3. to store the firearm during the duration of the order under s. 54.10 (3) (f) 1.

(e) A person who has been designated under s. 55.12 (10) (c) to store the firearm during the duration of the order under s. 55.12 (10) (a) .

(f) A person not covered under pars. (a) to (e) who has been designated to store the firearm during the duration of any temporary prohibition on the possession of a firearm.

History: 2017 a. 145 .
Wis. Stat. § 177.0607 — WI Code / Chapter 177 / Section 177.0607
Income, interest, or gain while in the administrator’s custody.
Status: in_force

(1) If property other than money is delivered to the administrator, the owner is entitled to receive income or gain realized or accrued on the property on or before the date the property is sold.

(2) Except as provided in subs. (3) and (4) , when the administrator pays to a claimant property in the form of money, including property described in sub. (1) that is converted to money, the administrator shall pay simple interest on that money for the period that it was in the custody of the administrator or this state at an annual rate equal to the applicable annual federal long-term rate determined under section 1274 (d) of the Internal Revenue Code in effect on December 31 of the year prior to the year in which the claim is paid.

(3) Interest shall not accrue:

(a) On property in the form of money that is less than $100.

(b) On property recovered by a holder under s. 177.0605 .

(c) Before January 2, 2019, except as provided in sub. (4) .

(d) On property paid to another state under s. 177.0901 or 177.0902 .

(4) Property received by the administrator before January 2, 2019, that was interest-bearing to the owner, as reported by the holder, at the time of receipt by the administrator or this state shall accrue interest while in possession of the administrator or this state at a rate of 6 percent per year or any lesser rate the property earned while in the possession of the holder. Interest begins to accrue when the property is delivered to the administrator and ceases on the earlier of the date on which payment is made to the owner or January 1, 2019. If the property is still in the possession of the administrator or this state on January 2, 2019, interest shall accrue as described in sub. (2) . No interest on interest-bearing property is payable for any period before December 31, 1984.

History: 2021 a. 87 ; 2021 a. 240 s. 30 ; 2023 a. 138 .
Wis. Stat. § 4.37 — WI Code / Chapter 4 / Section 4.37
Thirty-seventh assembly district.
Status: in_force

All of the following territory constitutes the 37th assembly district:

(1) Columbia County. That part of Columbia County consisting of that part of the village of Randolph located in the county.

(2) Dodge County. That part of Dodge County consisting of all of the following:

(a) The towns of Beaver Dam, Burnett, Calamus, Chester, Fox Lake, Leroy, Lomira, Trenton, and Westford.

(b) The villages of Brownsville, Kekoskee, and Lomira.

(c) That part of the village of Randolph located in the county.

(d) The cities of Beaver Dam, Fox Lake, and Mayville.

(e) That part of the city of Waupun located in the county.

(3) Fond du Lac County. That part of Fond du Lac County consisting of all of the following:

(a) The towns of Byron, Oakfield, and Waupun.

(b) The village of Oakfield.

(c) That part of the city of Waupun located in the county.

History: 2023 a. 94 .
Wis. Stat. § 891.27 — WI Code / Chapter 891 / Section 891.27
Effect of seal.
Status: in_force

A seal upon an executory instrument shall be received as only presumptive evidence of a sufficient consideration.
Wis. Stat. § 299.93 — WI Code / Chapter 299 / Section 299.93
Environmental surcharge.
Status: in_force

(1) If a court imposes a fine or forfeiture for a violation of a provision of this chapter or chs. 280 to 285 or 289 to 295 or a rule or order issued under this chapter or chs. 280 to 285 or 289 to 295 , the court shall impose an environmental surcharge under ch. 814 equal to the following:

(a) If the violation was committed before July 1, 2009, 10 percent of the amount of the fine or forfeiture.

(b) If the violation was committed on or after July 1, 2009, 20 percent of the amount of the fine or forfeiture.

(2) If a fine or forfeiture is suspended in whole or in part, the environmental surcharge shall be reduced in proportion to the suspension.

(3) If any deposit is made for an offense to which this section applies, the person making the deposit shall also deposit a sufficient amount to include the environmental surcharge under this section. If the deposit is forfeited, the amount of the environmental surcharge shall be transmitted to the secretary of administration under sub. (4) . If the deposit is returned, the environmental surcharge shall also be returned.

(4) The clerk of the court shall collect and transmit to the county treasurer the environmental surcharge and other amounts required under s. 59.40 (2) (m) . The county treasurer shall then make payment to the secretary of administration as provided in s. 59.25 (3) (f) 2. The secretary of administration shall deposit the amount of the surcharge in the environmental fund.

History: 1991 a. 39 ; 1993 a. 27 , 458 ; 1995 a. 201 ; 1995 a. 227 s. 831 ; Stats. 1995 s. 299.93; 2003 a. 33 , 139 , 326 ; 2009 a. 28 .
Wis. Stat. § 36.21 — WI Code / Chapter 36 / Section 36.21
Termination due to certain budget or program changes.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding s. 36.15 , the board may, with appropriate notice, terminate any faculty or academic staff appointment when such an action is deemed necessary due to a budget or program decision requiring program discontinuance, curtailment, modification, or redirection. No person may be employed at the institution within 2 years to perform reasonably comparable duties to those of the person whose appointment was terminated without first offering such person a reappointment. The board, after consultation with the faculty and chancellor of each institution, shall adopt procedures to be followed in the event of termination of academic staff under this section and the board may adopt procedures, consistent with s. 36.22 , to be followed in the event of termination of faculty under this section and s. 36.22 .

History: 1973 c. 335 ; 2015 a. 55 .
Wis. Stat. § 62.51 — WI Code / Chapter 62 / Section 62.51
Mayoral appointments in 1st class cities.
Status: in_force

(1) In this section:

(a) “Public office” means the following positions or their equivalent: city engineer; city purchasing agent; commissioner of building inspection, of city development, of health or of public works; director of administration, of budget and management, of community development agency, of employee relations, of office of telecommunications, or of safety; emergency management coordinator; employee benefits administrator; executive director of the commission on community relations; municipal port director; commissioner of assessments; director of liaison; city personnel director; executive director of the retirement board; executive director of the city board of election commissioners; city librarian; city labor negotiator; executive secretary of the board of fire and police commissioners; and supervisor of the central electronics board.

(b) “Public official” means a person appointed to a public office under this section.

(2) In any 1st class city, the mayor shall appoint, subject to confirmation of the common council, a person to serve in the unclassified service in each public office. A public official serves at the pleasure of the mayor until the end of the mayoral term of office during which the public official is appointed unless reappointed and reconfirmed or until a successor is appointed and confirmed, whichever is later. The mayor shall make appointments under this subsection within 90 days after taking office or within 90 days after a vacancy in the public office occurs, whichever is later. The common council shall vote on confirmation of any appointment under this subsection within 45 days after that appointment.

(3) If a 1st class city authorizes the position of deputy for a public office, the public official in that office shall appoint a person to serve in the unclassified service as deputy. That deputy shall serve at the pleasure of the public official, but not longer than the public official’s term of office unless reappointed.

(4) This section does not affect the authority of a 1st class city to abolish, consolidate or create a public office or other position.

History: 1987 a. 289 , 382 ; 1989 a. 31 ; 1991 a. 156 ; 1995 a. 247 ; 1999 a. 150 s. 302 ; Stats. 1999 s. 62.51.
Wis. Stat. § 11.1105 — WI Code / Chapter 11 / Section 11.1105
Valuation.
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in s. 11.1111 , for purposes of complying with a contribution limit under this section, the value of a contribution of any tangible or intangible item, other than money, is the item’s fair market value at the time that the individual or committee made the contribution.

(2) Except as provided in s. 11.1111 , for purposes of complying with a contribution limit under this section, the value of a contribution of a service is the fair market value of the service at the time that the individual or committee made the contribution.

History: 2015 a. 117 .
Wis. Stat. § 68.08 — WI Code / Chapter 68 / Section 68.08
Request for review of determination.
Status: in_force

Any person aggrieved may have a written or oral determination reviewed by written request mailed or delivered to the municipal authority which made such determination within 30 days of notice to such person of such determination. The request for review shall state the ground or grounds upon which the person aggrieved contends that the decision should be modified or reversed. A request for review shall be made to the officer, employee, agent, agency, committee, board, commission or body who made the determination but failure to make such request to the proper party shall not preclude the person aggrieved from review unless such failure has caused prejudice to the municipal authority.

History: 1975 c. 295 .
Wis. Stat. § 101.988 — WI Code / Chapter 101 / Section 101.988
Enforcement and penalties.
Status: in_force

(1) Investigations.

(a) Initiated by department. The department may perform investigations to aid in the enforcement of this subchapter and rules promulgated under this subchapter.

(b) Initiated by public. Any person may file a written notice with the department, requesting the department to investigate an alleged violation of this subchapter or rules promulgated under this subchapter or a dangerous condition involving a conveyance. The notice shall set forth the specific grounds for the request and shall be signed by the person filing the notice. Upon request of the person filing the notice, the department shall keep the person’s name confidential and shall withhold the name from public inspection under s. 19.35 (1) , except that the department may disclose the name to a law enforcement officer for official purposes. If the department determines that there are reasonable grounds to believe that the alleged violation or dangerous condition exists, the department shall investigate to determine if the alleged violation or dangerous condition exists. If the department determines that there are no such reasonable grounds, the department shall notify the person filing the notice.

(2) Orders of the department. The department may issue orders to enforce this subchapter and rules promulgated under this subchapter.

(3) Penalties. Any person who violates this subchapter or rules promulgated under this subchapter may be fined not more than $1,500 or imprisoned for not more than 30 days or both, except that, notwithstanding s. 939.61 (1) , the owner of a private residence in which a conveyance is located may not be fined or required to pay a forfeiture to this state as a result of any violation involving that conveyance.

History: 2005 a. 456 .