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Wis. Stat. § 941.2965 — WI Code / Chapter 941 / Section 941.2965
Restrictions on use of facsimile firearms.
Status: in_force

(1) In this section, “facsimile firearm” means any replica, toy, starter pistol or other object that bears a reasonable resemblance to or that reasonably can be perceived to be an actual firearm. “Facsimile firearm” does not include any actual firearm.

(2) No person may carry or display a facsimile firearm in a manner that could reasonably be expected to alarm, intimidate, threaten or terrify another person. Whoever violates this section is subject to a Class C forfeiture.

(3) Subsection (2) does not apply to any of the following:

(a) Any peace officer acting in the discharge of his or her official duties. Notwithstanding s. 939.22 (22) , this paragraph does not apply to a commission warden.

(b) Any person engaged in military activities, sponsored by the state or federal government, acting in the discharge of his or her official duties.

(c) Any person who is on his or her own real property, in his or her own home or at his or her own fixed place of business.

(d) Any person who is on real property and acting with the consent of the owner of that property.

History: 1993 a. 191 ; 1993 a. 491 s. 262 ; Stats. 1993 s. 941.2965; 2007 a. 27 .
Wis. Stat. § 902.01 — WI Code / Chapter 902 / Section 902.01
Judicial notice of adjudicative facts.
Status: in_force

(1) Scope. This section governs only judicial notice of adjudicative facts.

(2) Kinds of facts. A judicially noticed fact must be one not subject to reasonable dispute in that it is any of the following:

(a) A fact generally known within the territorial jurisdiction of the trial court.

(b) A fact capable of accurate and ready determination by resort to sources whose accuracy cannot reasonably be questioned.

(3) When discretionary. A judge or court may take judicial notice, whether requested or not.

(4) When mandatory. A judge or court shall take judicial notice if requested by a party and supplied with the necessary information.

(5) Opportunity to be heard. A party is entitled upon timely request to an opportunity to be heard as to the propriety of taking judicial notice and the tenor of the matter noticed. In the absence of prior notification, the request may be made after judicial notice has been taken.

(6) Time of taking notice. Judicial notice may be taken at any stage of the proceeding.

(7) Instructing jury. The judge shall instruct the jury to accept as established any facts judicially noticed.

History: Sup. Ct. Order, 59 Wis. 2d R1, R23 (1973); 1999 a. 85 .
Wis. Stat. § 609.001 — WI Code / Chapter 609 / Section 609.001
Joint ventures; legislative findings.
Status: in_force

(1) The legislature finds that increased development of health maintenance organizations, preferred provider plans and limited service health organizations may have the effect of putting small, independent health care providers at a competitive disadvantage with larger health care providers. In order to avoid monopolistic situations and to provide competitive alternatives, it may be necessary for those small, independent health care providers to form joint ventures. The legislature finds that these joint ventures are a desirable means of health care cost containment to the extent that they increase the number of entities with which a health maintenance organization, preferred provider plan or limited service health organization may choose to contract and to the extent that the joint ventures do not violate state or federal antitrust laws.

(2) The legislature finds that competition in the health care market will be enhanced by allowing employers and organizations which otherwise act independently to join together in a manner consistent with the state and federal antitrust laws for the purpose of purchasing health care coverage for employees and members. These joint ventures will allow purchasers of health care coverage to obtain volume discounts when they negotiate with insurers and health care providers. These joint ventures should result in an improved business climate in this state because of reduced costs for health care coverage.

History: 1985 a. 29 .
Wis. Stat. § 234.35 — WI Code / Chapter 234 / Section 234.35
Minority financial interests.
Status: in_force

(1) In this section, “minority business,” “minority financial adviser,” and “minority investment firm” mean a business, financial adviser, and investment firm, respectively, certified by the department of administration under s. 16.287 (2) .

(2) The authority shall annually report to the department of administration the total amount purchased from and contracted or subcontracted under contracts made by the authority to minority businesses, the total amount of bonds and notes issued by the authority with the underwriting services of minority investment firms and the total amount of moneys expended by the authority for the services of minority financial advisers during the preceding state fiscal year.

History: 1987 a. 27 ; 1995 a. 27 s. 9116 (5) ; 1997 a. 27 s. 3374 ; Stats. 1997 s. 234.35; 2011 a. 32 ; 2015 a. 196 .
Wis. Stat. § 188.23 — WI Code / Chapter 188 / Section 188.23
Corporate powers of the Polish Legion of American Veterans.
Status: in_force

(1) Any post, county or district council or department of the Polish Legion of American Veterans (P.L.A.V.) organized in this state pursuant to the constitution, bylaws and rules and regulations of said organization, and any unit, county or district council or department of the auxiliary of the Polish Legion of American Veterans, shall have full corporate powers to transact business in this state and to take over the assets and liabilities of the existing posts, units, county or district councils or departments upon filing with the department of financial institutions a statement of its intent to do so and a full and complete list of its duly elected officers. By so doing such organization shall become a body corporate. No filing fee shall be charged by the department of financial institutions.

(2) All acts done by any post, unit, county or district council or department so incorporated or its constituted authorities shall be considered acts of said post, unit, county or district council or department as a body corporate and no personal liability shall attach to any member thereof.

(3) Sections 180.0203 and 181.0203 shall not apply to corporations organized under this section. In the execution of any conveyance or encumbrance by such corporation the post, county or district or department commander and the post, county or district council or department adjutant, or like or similar officers, shall have the powers and duties granted to presidents and secretaries respectively under s. 706.03 (2) and (3) . This section shall apply to all corporations incorporated hereunder whether incorporated before or after May 14, 1937.

History: 1989 a. 303 ; 1995 a. 27 ; 1997 a. 79 .
Wis. Stat. § 180.1421 — WI Code / Chapter 180 / Section 180.1421
Procedure for and effect of administrative dissolution.
Status: in_force

(1) If the department determines that one or more grounds exist under s. 180.1420 for dissolving a corporation, the department may give the corporation notice of the determination. The notice shall be in writing and addressed to the agent of the corporation.

(2)

(a) Within 60 days after the notice takes effect under s. 180.0141 (5) (a) , the corporation shall, with respect to each ground for dissolution, either correct such ground or demonstrate to the reasonable satisfaction of the department that such ground determined by the department does not exist.

(b) If the corporation fails to satisfy par. (a) , the department may administratively dissolve the corporation by entering a notation in the department’s records to reflect each ground for dissolution and the effective date of the dissolution. The department shall give the corporation under s. 180.0141 notice of each ground for dissolution and the effective date of the dissolution. The notice shall be in writing and addressed to the registered agent of the corporation.

(2m)

(a) If a notice under sub. (1) or (2) (b) is returned to the department as undeliverable, the department shall again give notice to the corporation under s. 180.0141 . Except as provided under par. (b) , the notice under this paragraph shall be in writing and addressed to the principal office of the corporation.

(b) If the notice under par. (a) is returned to the department as undeliverable or if the corporation’s principal office cannot be determined from the records of the department, the department shall give the notice by posting the notice on the department’s Internet site.

(3) Sections 180.1405 (1) and (2) and 180.1406 to 180.1408 apply to a corporation that is administratively dissolved.

(4) The corporation’s right to the exclusive use of its corporate name terminates on the effective date of its administrative dissolution.

(5) The administrative dissolution of a corporation does not terminate the authority of its registered agent.

History: 1989 a. 303 ; 1995 a. 27 ; 2001 a. 44 ; 2011 a. 234 ; 2013 a. 20 ; 2021 a. 258 .
Wis. Stat. § 134.29 — WI Code / Chapter 134 / Section 134.29
Testing of silver articles.
Status: in_force

(1) In any test to determine the fineness of any silver article mentioned in ss. 134.26 to 134.28 , according to the standards contained in ss. 134.26 to 134.28 , the part of the article taken for the test shall not contain or have attached to it any solder or alloy of inferior metal used for brazing or uniting the parts of the article.

(2) Notwithstanding sub. (1) and ss. 134.26 to 134.28 , the actual fineness of the entire quantity of metal purporting to be silver contained in any article mentioned in ss. 134.26 to 134.28 , including all solder or alloy of inferior fineness used for brazing or uniting the parts of the article, shall not be less by more than ten one-thousandths parts than the fineness marked on the article, according to the standards contained in ss. 134.26 to 134.28 . In determining the fineness of metal for purposes of this subsection, the silver, alloy or solder being tested shall be tested as one piece.

History: 1997 a. 254 .
Wis. Stat. § 448.958 — WI Code / Chapter 448 / Section 448.958
Injunctive relief.
Status: in_force

If the affiliated credentialing board has reason to believe that any person is violating this subchapter or any rule promulgated under this subchapter, the affiliated credentialing board, the department, the attorney general or the district attorney of the proper county may investigate and may, in addition to any other remedies, bring an action in the name and on behalf of this state to enjoin the person from the violation.

History: 1999 a. 9 .
Wis. Stat. § 946.48 — WI Code / Chapter 946 / Section 946.48
Kidnapped or missing persons; false information.
Status: in_force

(1) Whoever sends, delivers, or causes to be transmitted to another any written or oral communication with intent to induce a false belief that the sender has knowledge of the whereabouts, physical condition, or terms imposed upon the return of a kidnapped or missing person is guilty of a Class H felony.

(2) Violation of this section may be prosecuted in either the county where the communication was sent or the county in which it was received.

History: 1977 c. 173 ; 2001 a. 109 .
Wis. Stat. § 86.073 — WI Code / Chapter 86 / Section 86.073
Review of denial of permit.
Status: in_force

(1) If a district office of the department denies a request for a permit under s. 86.07 (2) (a) to construct an entrance to a state trunk highway from abutting premises or revokes a permit issued under s. 86.07 (2) (a) , the department shall, upon written request by the applicant within 30 days after the denial, review the decision of the district office.

(2) After review, the department may reverse, confirm or modify the decision of the district office.

(3) If the department confirms or modifies the decision of the district office, the department shall notify the applicant of the action and the grounds for the action and shall also notify the applicant of a right to a hearing before the division of hearings and appeals. Upon written request by the applicant within 30 days after the notice is mailed to the applicant, the division of hearings and appeals shall schedule a hearing to be held within 60 days after receipt of the request.

History: 1983 a. 177 ; 1993 a. 16 ; 2015 a. 231 .
Wis. Stat. § 48.9875 — WI Code / Chapter 48 / Section 48.9875
Minor consent for housing.
Status: in_force

(1) In this section, “shelter facility” means a temporary place of lodging for individuals or families.

(2) A minor shall be presumed to be qualified and competent to contract for admission to a shelter facility or transitional living program if all of the following apply:

(a) The minor is 17 years of age.

(b) The minor is not under the supervision of a county department, a child welfare agency, the department, or the department of corrections under this chapter or ch. 938 or under the jurisdiction of the court.

(c) One of the following confirms that the minor is an unaccompanied youth, as defined under 42 USC 11434a (6):

1. A local educational agency liaison designated under 42 USC 11432 (g) (1) (J) (ii) who has obtained the minor’s consent to disclose the minor’s status as an unaccompanied youth.

2. If a local educational agency liaison is not available, an employee of the shelter facility or transitional living program who conducts intake.

(3) The defense of infancy does not apply to any contract with a minor under sub. (2) .

History: 2019 a. 22 ; 2021 a. 239 s. 74 .
Wis. Stat. § 938.9995 — WI Code / Chapter 938 / Section 938.9995
Expediting interstate placements of juveniles.
Status: in_force

The courts of this state shall do all of the following to expedite the interstate placement of juveniles:

(1) Subject to ss. 48.396 (2) and 938.396 (2) , cooperate with the courts of other states in the sharing of information.

(2) To the greatest extent possible, obtain information and testimony from agencies and parties located in other states without requiring interstate travel by those agencies and parties.

(3) Permit parents, juveniles, other necessary parties, attorneys, and guardians ad litem in proceedings involving the interstate placement of a juvenile to participate in those proceedings without requiring interstate travel by those persons.

History: 2009 a. 79 .
Wis. Stat. § 457.26 — WI Code / Chapter 457 / Section 457.26
Disciplinary proceedings and actions.
Status: in_force

(1) Subject to the rules promulgated under s. 440.03 (1) , the appropriate section of the examining board may make investigations and conduct hearings to determine whether a violation of this subchapter or any rule promulgated under this subchapter has occurred.

(2) Subject to the rules promulgated under s. 440.03 (1) , the appropriate section of the examining board may reprimand a credential holder or an individual practicing under a multistate authorization to practice or deny, limit, suspend, or revoke a credential under this subchapter or a multistate authorization to practice if it finds that the credential holder or individual has done any of the following:

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

(b) Subject to ss. 111.321 , 111.322 , and 111.335 , been convicted of an offense the circumstances of which substantially relate to the practice of social work, advanced practice social work, independent social work, clinical social work, marriage and family therapy, or professional counseling.

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

(d) Advertised, practiced or attempted to practice under another’s name.

(e) Subject to ss. 111.321 , 111.322 , and 111.34 , practiced social work, advanced practice social work, independent social work, clinical social work, marriage and family therapy, or professional counseling while his or her ability to practice was impaired by alcohol or other drugs.

(f) Engaged in unprofessional or unethical conduct in violation of the code of ethics established in the rules promulgated under s. 457.03 (2) .

(g) Performed social work, advanced practice social work, or independent social work services in violation of the rules promulgated under s. 457.03 (2) or otherwise engaged in conduct while practicing social work, advanced practice social work, independent social work, clinical social work, marriage and family therapy, or professional counseling which evidences a lack of knowledge or ability to apply professional principles or skills.

(gm) Violated the requirements of s. 253.10 (3) (c) 2. , 3. , 4. , 5. , 6. or 7.

(h) Violated this subchapter or any rule promulgated under this subchapter.

History: 1991 a. 160 ; 1995 a. 309 ; 2001 a. 80 ; 2017 a. 364 s. 49 ; 2023 a. 55 ; 2025 a. 232 ; s. 35.17 correction in (2) (h).
Wis. Stat. § 184.10 — WI Code / Chapter 184 / Section 184.10
Appointment of agent to receive service of process.
Status: in_force

(1) A nonprofit association may file with the department of financial institutions a statement appointing an agent who is authorized to receive service of process.

(2) A statement appointing an agent shall be on the form prescribed by the department of financial institutions and shall set forth all of the following:

(a) The name of the nonprofit association. The name of a nonprofit association as set forth in the statement appointing an agent must contain the words “unincorporated association” or “unincorporated assoc.” or end with the abbreviation “U.A.” or “UA”. The name may not contain language stating or implying that the nonprofit association is incorporated.

(b) The address in this state, including the street address, if any, of the nonprofit association, or, if the nonprofit association does not have an address in this state, its address out of state.

(c) The name of the person in this state who is authorized to receive service of process and the person’s address, including the street address, in this state.

(d) That the person appointed as agent has accepted the appointment.

(3) A statement appointing an agent must be signed by a person who is authorized to manage the affairs of a nonprofit association. The appointed agent may resign by filing a resignation with the department of financial institutions and giving notice to the nonprofit association.

(4) The department of financial institutions shall collect a fee of $15 for filing a statement appointing an agent to receive service of process, an amended and restated statement, or a resignation, except that the department of financial institutions, by rule, may specify a larger fee for documents filed in paper format.

(5) A statement filed under sub. (1) may be amended by filing a statement changing or restating the information set forth in the original statement and declaring that the statement supersedes and takes the place of the original statement. The statement shall set forth all of the information required under sub. (2) and shall meet the requirements for execution of an original statement.

(6) A statement, an amended and restated statement or a resignation filed under this section is effective on the date on which it is filed by the department of financial institutions.

History: 1997 a. 140 ; 2001 a. 44 .
Wis. Stat. § 967.06 — WI Code / Chapter 967 / Section 967.06
Determination of indigency; appointment of counsel; preparation of record.
Status: in_force

(1) As soon as practicable after a person has been detained or arrested in connection with any offense that is punishable by incarceration, or in connection with any civil commitment proceeding, or in any other situation in which a person is entitled to counsel regardless of ability to pay under the constitution or laws of the United States or this state, the person shall be informed of his or her right to counsel.

(2)

(a) Except as provided in par. (b) , a person entitled to counsel under sub. (1) who indicates at any time that he or she wants to be represented by a lawyer, and who claims that he or she is not able to pay in full for a lawyer’s services, shall immediately be permitted to contact the authority for indigency determinations specified under s. 977.07 (1) . The authority for indigency determination in each county shall have daily telephone access to the county jail in order to identify all persons who are being held in the jail. The jail personnel shall provide by phone information requested by the authority.

(b) If the person indicating that he or she wants to be represented by a lawyer is detained under ch. 48 , 51 , 55 , 938 , or 980 , the person shall be referred for appointment of counsel as provided under s. 48.23 (4) , 51.60 , 55.105 , 938.23 (4) , or 980.03 (2) (a) , whichever is applicable.

(3) In any case in which the state public defender provides representation to an indigent person, the public defender may request that the applicable court reporter or clerk of circuit court prepare and transmit any transcript or court record. The request shall be complied with. The state public defender shall, from the appropriation under s. 20.550 (1) (a) , compensate the court reporter or clerk of circuit court for the cost of preparing, duplicating, and mailing the documents.

History: Sup. Ct. Order, 71 Wis. 2d ix (1975); 1977 c. 29 , 418 ; 1979 c. 356 ; 1981 c. 20 ; 1983 a. 377 ; 1993 a. 16 ; 2007 a. 20 ; 2017 a. 59 , 184 .
Wis. Stat. § 346.24 — WI Code / Chapter 346 / Section 346.24
Crossing at uncontrolled intersection or crosswalk.
Status: in_force

(1) At an intersection or crosswalk where traffic is not controlled by traffic control signals or by a traffic officer, the operator of a vehicle shall yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian or personal delivery device, or to a person riding a bicycle, electric scooter, or electric personal assistive mobility device in a manner which is consistent with the safe use of the crosswalk by pedestrians, that is crossing the highway within a marked or unmarked crosswalk.

(2) No pedestrian, personal delivery device, bicyclist, or rider of an electric scooter or an electric personal assistive mobility device may suddenly leave, and no personal delivery device operator may allow a personal delivery device to suddenly leave, a curb or other place of safety and walk, run, or ride into the path of a vehicle which is so close that it is difficult for the operator of the vehicle to yield.

(3) Whenever any vehicle is stopped at an intersection or crosswalk to permit a pedestrian, personal delivery device, bicyclist, or rider of an electric scooter or an electric personal assistive mobility device to cross the roadway, the operator of any other vehicle approaching from the rear may not overtake and pass the stopped vehicle.

History: 1985 a. 69 ; 2001 a. 90 ; 2017 a. 13 ; 2019 a. 11 .