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Wis. Stat. § 66.1341 — WI Code / Chapter 66 / Section 66.1341
Towns to have certain city powers.
Status: in_force

Towns have all of the powers of cities under ss. 66.0923 , 66.0925 , 66.1201 to 66.1329 and 66.1331 to 66.1335 , except the powers under s. 66.1201 (10) and any other powers that conflict with statutes relating to towns and town boards.

History: 1993 a. 246 ; 1999 a. 150 s. 454 ; Stats. 1999 s. 66.1341.
Wis. Stat. § 113.05 — WI Code / Chapter 113 / Section 113.05
Release of some; co-obligors protected.
Status: in_force

(1) If an obligee releasing or discharging an obligor without express reservation of rights against a co-obligor, then knows or has reason to know that the obligor released or discharged did not pay so much of the claim as the obligor was bound by contract or relation with that co-obligor to pay, the obligee’s claim against that co-obligor shall be satisfied to the amount which the obligee knew or had reason to know that the released or discharged obligor was bound to such co-obligor to pay.

(2) If an obligee so releasing or discharging an obligor has not then such knowledge or reason to know, the obligee’s claim against the co-obligor shall be satisfied to the extent of the lesser of the amount of the fractional share of the obligor released or discharged, or the amount that such obligor was bound by contract or relation with the co-obligor to pay.

History: 1993 a. 492 .
Wis. Stat. § 451.14 — WI Code / Chapter 451 / Section 451.14
Disciplinary proceedings and actions.
Status: in_force

(1) Subject to the rules promulgated under s. 440.03 (1) , the department may make investigations or conduct hearings to determine whether a violation of this chapter or any rule promulgated under this chapter has occurred.

(2) Subject to the rules promulgated under s. 440.03 (1) , the department may reprimand a certified acupuncturist or deny, limit, suspend or revoke a certificate under this chapter if it finds that the applicant or certified acupuncturist has done any of the following:

(a) Made a material misstatement in an application for a certificate or renewal.

(b) Engaged in conduct while practicing acupuncture which evidences a lack of knowledge or ability to apply professional principles or skills.

(c) Subject to ss. 111.321 , 111.322 and 111.335 , been arrested or convicted of an offense committed while certified as an acupuncturist.

(d) Advertised in a manner that is false, deceptive or misleading.

(e) Impersonated another individual who holds a certificate under this chapter or allowed another individual to use his or her acupuncturist certificate.

(f) Subject to ss. 111.321 , 111.322 and 111.34 , practiced acupuncture while the individual’s ability to practice was impaired by alcohol or other drugs.

(g) Violated this chapter or any rule promulgated under this chapter.

(3) In addition to or in lieu of a reprimand or denial, limitation, suspension or revocation of a certificate under sub. (2) , the department may assess against an applicant or certified acupuncturist a forfeiture of not less than $100 nor more than $1,000 for each violation enumerated under sub. (2) .

History: 1989 a. 31 , 336 .
Wis. Stat. § 133.16 — WI Code / Chapter 133 / Section 133.16
Injunction; pleading; practice.
Status: in_force

Any circuit court may prevent or restrain, by injunction or otherwise, any violation of this chapter. The department of justice, any district attorney or any person by complaint may institute actions or proceedings to prevent or restrain a violation of this chapter, setting forth the cause and grounds for the intervention of the court and praying that such violation, whether intended or continuing be enjoined or prohibited. When the parties informed against or complained of have been served with a copy of the information or complaint and cited to answer it, the court shall proceed, as soon as may be in accordance with its rules, to the hearing and determination of the case; and pending the filing of the answer to such information or complaint may, at any time, upon proper notice, make such temporary restraining order or prohibition as is just. Whenever it appears to the court that the ends of justice require that other persons be made parties to the action or proceeding the court may cause them to be made parties in such manner as it directs. The party commencing or maintaining the action or proceeding may demand and recover the cost of suit including reasonable attorney fees. In an action commenced by the department of justice, the court may award the department of justice the reasonable and necessary costs of investigation and an amount reasonably necessary to remedy the harmful effects of the violation. The department of justice shall deposit in the state treasury for deposit in the general fund all moneys that the court awards to the department or the state under this section. The costs of investigation and the expenses of suit, including attorney fees, shall be credited to the appropriation account under s. 20.455 (1) (gh) . Copies of all pleadings filed under this section shall be served on the department of justice.

History: 1979 c. 209 ; 1995 a. 27 ; 2001 a. 109 ; 2003 a. 309 .
Wis. Stat. § 408.101 — WI Code / Chapter 408 / Section 408.101
Short title.
Status: in_force

This chapter may be cited as uniform commercial code — investment securities.

History: 1997 a. 297 .
Wis. Stat. § 186.19 — WI Code / Chapter 186 / Section 186.19
Bonding requirements.
Status: in_force

A credit union shall maintain the necessary bonds for directors, officers and employees according to any standards prescribed by the national board.

History: 1971 c. 193 s. 42 (1) ; 1971 c. 307 ; 1993 a. 482 ; 1995 a. 27 ; 1995 a. 151 ss. 180 , 302 ; 1997 a. 152 .
Wis. Stat. § 64.04 — WI Code / Chapter 64 / Section 64.04
Council, when elected; qualification of electors; nominations.
Status: in_force

(1) At the election held as provided by law upon the first Tuesday in April next succeeding the adoption of the provisions of ss. 64.01 to 64.15 , there shall be elected a council composed as provided in the ordinance or resolution adopted by the council or in the petition and election as provided by s. 64.03 . Any person possessing the qualifications of an elector in such city shall be eligible to election as council member. If the provisions of ss. 64.01 to 64.15 are adopted at the regular spring election, the council elected at that election shall have all of the powers and duties of the council elected on the first Tuesday in April next succeeding the adoption of ss. 64.01 to 64.15 .

(2) Except as herein otherwise provided, candidates for council member shall be nominated and elected after the manner provided by law for the nomination and election of other municipal officers and all provisions of the statutes relating to city primary and general elections not inconsistent with the provisions of ss. 64.01 to 64.15 shall apply to such elections for cities reorganized under ss. 64.01 to 64.15 the same as to cities organized under general law.

History: 1981 c. 390 ; 1985 a. 135 s. 83 (1) ; 1995 a. 16 s. 2 .
Wis. Stat. § 183.0911 — WI Code / Chapter 183 / Section 183.0911
Withdrawal of registration of registered foreign limited liability company.
Status: in_force

(1) A registered foreign limited liability company may withdraw its registration by delivering a statement of withdrawal to the department for filing. The statement of withdrawal must state all of the following:

(a) The name of the company and the jurisdiction of its governing law.

(b) That the company is not doing business in this state and that it withdraws its registration to do business in this state.

(c) Whether the company revokes the authority of its registered agent to accept service on its behalf and, in any event, that it also consents to service of process under sub. (2) in any civil, criminal, administrative, or investigatory proceeding based on a cause of action arising during the time the company was registered to do business in this state.

(d) The mailing address of its principal office or, if it has no principal office, an address to which service of process may be made under sub. (2) , and a commitment to notify the department in the future of any change in such address.

(2) After the withdrawal of the registration of a foreign limited liability company, service of process in any action or proceeding based on a cause of action arising during the time the company was registered to do business in this state may be made pursuant to s. 183.0119 .

History: 2021 a. 258 .
Wis. Stat. § 180.0705 — WI Code / Chapter 180 / Section 180.0705
Notice of meeting.
Status: in_force

(1) A corporation shall notify shareholders of the date, time, and place, if any, of each annual and special shareholders’ meeting not less than 10 days nor more than 60 days before the meeting date, unless a different time is provided by this chapter, the articles of incorporation, or the bylaws. If the board of directors has authorized participation by means of remote communication under s. 180.0709 , the notice shall also describe the means of remote communication to be used. The notice shall comply with s. 180.0141 . Unless this chapter or the articles of incorporation require otherwise, the corporation is required to give notice only to shareholders entitled to vote at the meeting.

(2)

(a) Unless this chapter or the articles of incorporation require otherwise, notice of an annual meeting need not include a description of the purpose for which the meeting is called.

(b) Notice of a special meeting shall include a description of each purpose for which the meeting is called.

(3) If not otherwise fixed under s. 180.0703 (2) (b) or 180.0707 , the record date for determining shareholders entitled to notice of and to vote at an annual or special shareholders’ meeting is the close of business on the day before the first notice is given to shareholders.

(4)

(a) Unless the bylaws require otherwise and except as provided in par. (b) , if an annual or special shareholders’ meeting is adjourned to a different date, time, or place or will be held by a new means of remote communication, the corporation is not required to give notice of the new date, time, place, or means of remote communication if the new date, time, place, or means of remote communication is announced at the meeting before adjournment.

(b) If a new record date for an adjourned meeting is or must be fixed under s. 180.0707 (3) , the corporation shall give notice of the adjourned meeting under this section to persons who are shareholders as of the new record date.

History: 1989 a. 303 ; 2017 a. 79 .
Wis. Stat. § 101.868 — WI Code / Chapter 101 / Section 101.868
Requirements for master electricians.
Status: in_force

(1) An applicant for licensure as a master electrician shall have at least one of the following qualifications:

(a) A bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in electrical engineering, followed by passage of an examination required by the department.

(b) Twelve months of experience in installing, repairing, and maintaining electrical wiring while being licensed as a journeyman electrician, followed by passage of an examination required by the department.

(c) Experience in installing, repairing, and maintaining electrical wiring during a period of not less than 60 months, with at least 10,000 hours of experience over that period, followed by passage of an examination required by the department.

(2) Subsection (1) does not apply to any residential master electrician or to any other type of master electrician that may be recognized under s. 101.84 (5) . The qualifying criteria required for licensing residential master electricians and any other such type of master electrician shall be established by the department by rule.

History: 2013 a. 143 .
Wis. Stat. § 865.05 — WI Code / Chapter 865 / Section 865.05
Notice: method and time of giving.
Status: in_force

(1) Notice of application to initiate administration of an estate under this chapter shall be given to the persons entitled thereto under s. 879.03 (2) and (3) in accordance with s. 879.05 , unless waived under s. 879.09 . Notice to creditors shall be given in accordance with s. 859.07 .

(2) When an estate is under formal administration and is to be made subject to this chapter the personal representative shall give notice to every interested person at least 20 days prior to filing with the probate registrar the application to initiate informal administration. Notice shall be given under s. 879.05 , unless waived under s. 879.09 .

(3) When an estate is under informal administration and a demand for a formal proceeding has been made, the personal representative shall, within 10 days of receipt of the demand, mail to each person interested in the estate a statement disclosing the demand and its nature.

History: 1973 c. 39 ; 1975 c. 331 ; 1977 c. 73 ; 1989 a. 96 .
Wis. Stat. § 183.0203 — WI Code / Chapter 183 / Section 183.0203
Signing of records to be delivered for filing to the department.
Status: in_force

(1) A record delivered to the department for filing pursuant to this chapter must be signed as follows:

(a) Except as otherwise provided in pars. (b) and (c) , a record signed by a limited liability company must be signed by a person authorized by the company.

(b) A company’s initial articles of organization must be signed by at least one person acting as an organizer.

(c) A record delivered on behalf of a dissolved company that has no member must be signed by the person winding up the company’s activities and affairs under s. 183.0702 (3) or a person appointed under s. 183.0702 (4) to wind up the activities and affairs.

(d) A statement of denial by a person under s. 183.0303 must be signed by that person.

(e) Any other record delivered on behalf of a person to the department for filing must be signed by that person.

(2) A record delivered for filing under this chapter may be signed by an attorney-in-fact. Whenever this chapter requires a particular individual to sign a record and the individual is deceased or incompetent, the record may be signed by a legal representative of the individual.

(3) A person that signs a record as an attorney-in-fact or legal representative affirms as a fact that the person is authorized to sign the record.

History: 2021 a. 258 .
Wis. Stat. § 302.27 — WI Code / Chapter 302 / Section 302.27
Contracts for temporary housing for or detention of persons on probation or prisoners.
Status: in_force

(1) The department may contract with a local unit of government, as defined in s. 16.957 (1) (k) , for temporary housing or detention in county jails, county houses of correction, or tribal jails for persons placed on probation or sentenced to imprisonment in state prisons or to the intensive sanctions program. The rate under any such contract may not exceed $60 per person per day. Nothing in this subsection limits the authority of the department to place persons in jails under s. 301.048 (3) (a) 1.

(2) Inmates who are confined or detained under sub. (1) may be granted the privilege of leaving the facility during necessary and reasonable hours to engage in employment-related activities including seeking employment, engaging in employment training, working at employment, performing community service work, or attendance at an educational institution, or for any other activity designated in the contract under sub. (1) . The sheriff, superintendent of the house of correction, or tribal chief of police, in conjunction with the department, shall determine inmate eligibility to participate in such activities and may terminate participation or return an inmate to state facilities, or both, at any time.

History: 1983 a. 27 ; 1989 a. 31 s. 1644 ; Stats. 1989 s. 302.27; 1991 a. 39 ; 1993 a. 89 , 437 ; 2013 a. 196 ; 2017 a. 89 .
Wis. Stat. § 757.47 — WI Code / Chapter 757 / Section 757.47
Taxes of this state enforced in other states.
Status: in_force

(1) The courts of this state shall recognize and enforce the liability for taxes lawfully imposed by the laws of any other state which extends a like comity in respect of the liability for taxes lawfully imposed by the laws of this state, and the officials of such other state are authorized to bring action in the courts of this state for the collection of such taxes. The certificate of the secretary of state of such other state that such officials have the authority to collect the taxes sought to be collected by such action shall be conclusive proof of that authority.

(2) The attorney general is empowered to bring action in the courts of other states to collect taxes legally due the state.

(3) The term “taxes” as herein employed shall include:

(a) Any and all tax assessments lawfully made whether they be based upon a return or other disclosure of the taxpayer, upon the information and belief of the taxing authority, or otherwise.

(b) Any and all penalties lawfully imposed pursuant to a taxing statute.

(c) Interest charges lawfully added to the tax liability which constitutes the subject of the action.

History: 1977 c. 187 s. 96 ; Stats. 1977 s. 757.47.
Wis. Stat. § 35.61 — WI Code / Chapter 35 / Section 35.61
Delivery and billing.
Status: in_force

(1) The printing specified in each order shall be performed separately and delivered to the destination specified on the order.

(2) Every contract printer shall file with the department immediately upon completion of an order a detailed and itemized invoice, together with one copy of the job.
Wis. Stat. § 440.46 — WI Code / Chapter 440 / Section 440.46
Personally identifiable information.
Status: in_force

A licensed company may not disclose a passenger’s or prospective passenger’s personally identifiable information to any other person, unless any of the following is true:

(1) The passenger or prospective passenger consents to the disclosure.

(2) The disclosure is required by law.

(3) The disclosure is necessary to protect or defend the terms of use of the licensed company’s transportation network services or to investigate a violation of those terms.

(4) The disclosure is to the participating driver, is limited to the passenger’s name and telephone number, and is for the sole purpose of facilitating the participating driver’s transportation network services for that passenger.

History: 2015 a. 16 .
Wis. Stat. § 402.103 — WI Code / Chapter 402 / Section 402.103
Definitions and index of definitions.
Status: in_force

(1) In this chapter unless the context otherwise requires:

(a) “Buyer” means a person who buys or contracts to buy goods.

(b) “Good faith” in the case of a merchant means honesty in fact and the observance of reasonable commercial standards of fair dealing in the trade.

(c) “Receipt” of goods means taking physical possession of them.

(d) “Seller” means a person who sells or contracts to sell goods.

(2) Other definitions applying to this chapter or to specified sections thereof, and the sections in which they appear are:

(a) “Acceptance” — s. 402.606 .

(b) “Banker’s credit” — s. 402.325 .

(c) “Between merchants” — s. 402.104 .

(d) “Cancellation” — s. 402.106 (1) .

(e) “Commercial unit” — s. 402.105 .

(f) “Confirmed credit” — s. 402.325 .

(g) “Conforming to contract” — s. 402.106 .

(h) “Contract for sale” — s. 402.106 .

(i) “Cover” — s. 402.712 .

(j) “Entrusting” — s. 402.403 .

(k) “Financing agency” — s. 402.104 .

(L) “Future goods” — s. 402.105 .

(m) “Goods” — s. 402.105 .

(n) “Identification” — s. 402.501 .

(o) “Installment contract” — s. 402.612 .

(p) “Letter of credit” — s. 402.325 .

(q) “Lot” — s. 402.105 .

(r) “Merchant” — s. 402.104 .

(s) “Overseas” — s. 402.323 .

(t) “Person in position of seller” — s. 402.707 .

(u) “Present sale” — s. 402.106 .

(v) “Sale” — s. 402.106 .

(w) “Sale on approval” — s. 402.326 .

(x) “Sale or return” — s. 402.326 .

(y) “Termination” — s. 402.106 .

(3) The following definitions in other chapters apply to this chapter:

(a) “Check” — s. 403.104 .

(b) “Consignee” — s. 407.102 .

(c) “Consignor” — s. 407.102 .

(d) “Consumer goods” — s. 409.102 .

(dm) “Control” — s. 407.106 .

(e) “Dishonor” — s. 403.502 .

(f) “Draft” — s. 403.104 .

(4) In addition ch. 401 contains general definitions and principles of construction and interpretation applicable throughout this chapter.

History: 1983 a. 189 s. 329 (24) ; 1995 a. 449 ; 2001 a. 10 ; 2009 a. 322 .
Wis. Stat. § 185.06 — WI Code / Chapter 185 / Section 185.06
Organization meetings.
Status: in_force

(1) After articles have been filed, an organization meeting of the temporary board shall be held at the call of a majority of the incorporators or of a majority of the temporary directors for the adoption of bylaws, election of temporary officers, and transaction of other business.

(2) The first meeting of the members shall be called by the temporary president or a majority of the temporary directors. Such meeting shall be held as soon as reasonably possible after the organization meeting of the temporary board, but not later than 6 months after filing the articles. Failure to hold such meeting within the time specified does not affect the validity of organization.

History: 1981 c. 337 .
Wis. Stat. § 8.07 — WI Code / Chapter 8 / Section 8.07
Validity of nomination papers.
Status: in_force

The commission shall promulgate rules under this chapter for use by election officials in determining the validity of nomination papers and signatures thereon.

History: 1983 a. 484 ; 1989 a. 359 ; 2015 a. 118 s. 266 (10) .
Wis. Stat. § 100.177 — WI Code / Chapter 100 / Section 100.177
Section 100.177
Status: in_force

(c) The seller fails to perform in accordance with the contractual provisions under this section.

(d) The contract contains a provision in which the buyer agrees to waive the requirements of this section.

(15)

(a) The department shall investigate violations of this section or s. 100.178 (2) or (4) . The department may on behalf of the state:

1. Bring an action for temporary or permanent injunctive or other relief in any court of competent jurisdiction for any violation of this section or s. 100.178 (2) or (4) . The court may in its discretion, upon entry of final judgment, award restitution when appropriate to any person suffering loss because of violations of this section if proof of such loss is submitted to the satisfaction of the court.

2. Bring an action in any court of competent jurisdiction for the recovery of civil forfeitures against any person who violates this section or s. 100.178 (2) or (4) in an amount not less than $100 nor more than $10,000 for each violation.

(am) The department may bring an action in circuit court to recover on a financial commitment maintained under sub. (13) against a center or relevant 3rd party, or both, on behalf of any buyer who does not receive a refund due under sub. (11) (a) .

(b) In addition to the remedies otherwise provided by law, any person injured by a violation of this section may bring a civil action for damages under s. 100.20 (5) . Any person injured by a breach of a contract for center services may bring a civil action to recover damages together with costs and disbursements, including reasonable attorney fees, and such other equitable relief as may be determined by the court.

History: 1977 c. 276 ; 1987 a. 385 ; 1991 a. 247 ; 1993 a. 239 ; 1995 a. 27 ; 1997 a. 111 s. 26 ; Stats. 1997 s. 100.177.
Wis. Stat. § 118.295 — WI Code / Chapter 118 / Section 118.295
Suicide intervention; civil liability exemption.
Status: in_force

Any school board, private school, tribal school, county children with disabilities education board, or cooperative educational service agency, and any officer, employee, or volunteer thereof, who in good faith attempts to prevent suicide by a pupil is immune from civil liability for his or her acts or omissions in respect to the suicide or attempted suicide. The civil liability immunity provided in this section is in addition to and not in lieu of that provided under s. 895.48 (1) .

History: 1985 a. 29 ; 1987 a. 14 ; 1997 a. 164 ; 2009 a. 302 .