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Wis. Stat. § 181.1503 — WI Code / Chapter 181 / Section 181.1503
Application for certificate of authority.
Status: in_force

(1) Filing requirements. A foreign corporation may apply for a certificate of authority to transact business in this state by delivering an application to the department for filing. The application shall be made on a form prescribed by the department and shall include all of the following information:

(a) The name of the foreign corporation or, if its name is unavailable for use in this state, a fictitious name that satisfies s. 181.1506 .

(b) The name of the state or country under whose law it is incorporated.

(c) Its date of incorporation and period of duration.

(d) The street address of its principal office.

(e) The street address of its registered office in this state and the name and e-mail address of its registered agent at that office.

(f) The name and usual business or home address of each of its current directors and principal officers.

(g) Whether the foreign corporation has members.

(h) A statement that the corporation is organized without capital stock.

(2) Authentication. The foreign corporation shall deliver with the completed application a certificate of status or a document of similar import authenticated by the secretary of state or other official having custody of corporate records in the state or country under whose law it is incorporated. The certificate shall be dated no earlier than 60 days before its delivery.

History: 1997 a. 79 ; 2021 a. 258 .
Wis. Stat. § 632.79 — WI Code / Chapter 632 / Section 632.79
Notice of termination of group hospital, surgical or medical expense insurance coverage due to cessation of business or default in payment of premiums.
Status: in_force

(1) Scope. This section shall apply to every group hospital, surgical or medical expense insurance policy or service plan purchased by or on behalf of an employer to provide coverage for employees and issued under s. 185.981 or by any insurer authorized under chs. 600 to 646 which has been delivered, renewed or is otherwise in force on or after June 12, 1976.

(2) Notice to policyholder or party responsible for payment of premiums.

(a) Prior to termination of any group policy, plan or coverage subject to this section due to a cessation of business or default in payment of premiums by the policyholder, trust, association or other party responsible for such payment, the insurer or organization issuing the policy, contract, booklet or other evidence of insurance shall notify in writing the policyholder, trust, association or other party responsible for payment of premiums of the date as of which the policy or plan will be terminated or discontinued. At such time, the insurer or organization shall additionally furnish to the policyholder, trust, association or other party a notice form in sufficient number to be distributed to covered employees or members indicating what rights, if any, are available to them upon termination.

(b) For purpose of notice and distribution to covered employees and members under par. (a) , the administrator responsible for determining the persons covered and the premiums payable to the insurer or organization under any group policy or plan of disability insurance is responsible for providing such notices.

(3) Liability of insurer or service organization for payment of claims. Under any group policy or plan subject to this section, the insurer or organization shall be liable for all valid claims for covered losses prior to the expiration of any grace period specified in the group policy or plan.

(5) Notice exception. The notice requirements of this section shall not apply if a group policy or plan providing coverage to employees or members is terminated and immediately replaced by another policy or plan providing similar coverage to such employees or members.

History: 1975 c. 352 ; Stats. 1975 s. 204.324; 1975 c. 422 s. 106 ; Stats. 1975 s. 632.79; 1979 c. 32 , 221 .
Wis. Stat. § 180.0857 — WI Code / Chapter 180 / Section 180.0857
Insurance.
Status: in_force

A corporation may purchase and maintain insurance on behalf of an individual who is an employee, agent, director or officer of the corporation against liability asserted against or incurred by the individual in his or her capacity as an employee, agent, director or officer or arising from his or her status as an employee, agent, director or officer, regardless of whether the corporation is required or authorized to indemnify or allow expenses to the individual against the same liability under ss. 180.0851 , 180.0853 , 180.0856 and 180.0858 .

History: 1989 a. 303 .
Wis. Stat. § 563.24 — WI Code / Chapter 563 / Section 563.24
Issuance of supplier’s license.
Status: in_force

Upon receiving an application for a supplier’s license, the department may require the applicant, or if the applicant is a corporation, limited liability company or partnership, its officers, directors, stockholders and members, to appear and testify under oath on the contents of the application. If the department determines that the supplier’s license applicant possesses the requisite qualifications, a license shall be issued to the bingo supplier. A license issued under this section shall be effective for one year from the first day of the month of its issuance, and may be renewed annually. If the application is not approved, the department shall notify the applicant in writing of such action. Within 10 days after receipt of such notification, the applicant may demand a hearing before the department. At the hearing, the burden of proof shall be on the applicant to establish his or her qualifications and the merit of the application. The fee, less reasonable administrative costs, shall be refunded to the applicant upon entry of an order denying an application after hearing, or upon expiration of the period during which a hearing may be demanded.

History: 1973 c. 156 ; 1979 c. 34 ; 1991 a. 269 s. 782fd ; Stats. 1991 s. 563.24; 1993 a. 112 ; 1995 a. 27 s. 9123 (6pp) ; 1997 a. 27 .
Wis. Stat. § 183.0103 — WI Code / Chapter 183 / Section 183.0103
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 any of the following applies:

(a) The person has reason to know the fact from all the facts known to the person at the time in question.

(b) The person is deemed to have notice of the fact under sub. (2m) or (4) (b) .

(2m) A statement of authority under s. 183.0302 or statement of denial under s. 183.0303 on file in the office of the department is notice of the matters identified in such statements. Except as otherwise provided in sub. (4) , such statements are not notice of any other fact.

(3) Subject to s. 183.0210 (6) , 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)

(a) A person not a member is deemed to know of a limitation on authority to transfer real property as provided in s. 183.0302 (7) .

(b) A person not a member is deemed to have notice of all of the following as follows:

1. A limited liability company’s dissolution 90 days after a statement of dissolution under s. 183.0702 (2) (b) 1. becomes effective.

2. A limited liability company’s termination 90 days after a statement of termination under s. 183.0702 (2) (b) 6. becomes effective.

3. A limited liability company’s participation in a merger, interest exchange, conversion, or domestication 90 days after the articles of merger, interest exchange, conversion, or domestication under subch. X become effective.

(5) 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. § 842.09 — WI Code / Chapter 842 / Section 842.09
Referee’s expenses.
Status: in_force

The referee’s expenses, including those of a surveyor and assistants, shall be subject to the approval of the court and, with the compensation allowed by the court for the referee’s services, shall be paid by the plaintiff and allowed as part of the costs to be taxed.

History: 1973 c. 189 ; Sup. Ct. Order, 67 Wis. 2d 585, 767 (1975); Stats. 1975 s. 842.09; 1993 a. 486 .
Wis. Stat. § 44.05 — WI Code / Chapter 44 / Section 44.05
American history research center.
Status: in_force

(1) The historical society, in order to promote the wider understanding of the significance of the American heritage, shall encourage research in American history in general, and in the history of Wisconsin and the west particularly, through its American history research center and the other divisions of this agency, and interpret to the public the nature of the said heritage, and the role of state and local history in elucidating and facilitating the understanding of the American democracy, social, political, cultural and economic.

(2) The society, in pursuit of these goals, may be the beneficiary of bequests in any form, may undertake research projects, make grants-in-aid to students of particular topics germane to the purposes of the center, publicize the American story or parts thereof through publications of various types, exhibits, photographic or microphotographic reproductions, radio, pageantry and such other media as may best lend themselves to its work.
Wis. Stat. § 184.05 — WI Code / Chapter 184 / Section 184.05
Statement of authority as to real property.
Status: in_force

(1) A nonprofit association may execute and record a statement of authority to transfer an estate or interest in real property in the name of the nonprofit association.

(2) An estate or interest in real property in the name of a nonprofit association may be transferred by a person so authorized in a statement of authority recorded in the office of the county register of deeds in which a transfer of the property would be recorded.

(3) A statement of authority must include all of the following:

(a) The name of the nonprofit association. The name of a nonprofit association as set forth in the statement of authority 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 outside this state.

(c) The name or title of a person who is authorized to transfer an estate or interest in real property held in the name of the nonprofit association.

(d) The action, procedure or vote of the nonprofit association that authorizes the person to transfer the real property of the nonprofit association and that authorizes the person to execute the statement of authority.

(4) A statement of authority shall be executed in the same manner as a deed by a person who is not the person authorized by the statement of authority to transfer the estate or interest in real property.

(6) An amendment, including a cancellation, of a statement of authority must meet the requirements for execution and recording of an original statement. Unless canceled earlier, a recorded statement of authority or its most recent amendment is canceled by operation of law 5 years after the date of the most recent recording.

(7) If the record title to real property is in the name of a nonprofit association and the statement of authority is recorded in the office of the county register of deeds in which a transfer of real property would be recorded, the authority of the person named in a statement of authority is conclusive in favor of a person who gives value without notice that the person lacks authority.

History: 1997 a. 140 .
Wis. Stat. § 128.01 — WI Code / Chapter 128 / Section 128.01
Jurisdiction.
Status: in_force

The circuit courts shall have supervision of proceedings under this chapter and may make all necessary orders and judgments therefor; and all assignments for the benefit of creditors shall be subject to this chapter.

History: 1977 c. 449 .
Wis. Stat. § 183.1032 — WI Code / Chapter 183 / Section 183.1032
Plan of interest exchange.
Status: in_force

(1) A plan of interest exchange must be in a record and contain all of the following:

(a) As to both the acquiring entity and the acquired entity, its name, type of entity, and governing law.

(b) The terms and conditions of the interest exchange.

(c) The manner and basis of exchanging the interests to be acquired for interests, securities, or obligations of the surviving entity, rights to acquire such interests or securities, money, other property, or any combination of the foregoing.

(d) Any proposed amendments to the organizational documents of the acquiring or acquired entity that will take effect when the interest exchange becomes effective.

(e) Any other matters required under the governing law of the acquired or acquiring entity.

(2) In addition to the requirements of sub. (1) , a plan of interest exchange may contain any other provision relating to the interest exchange and not prohibited by law.

History: 2021 a. 258 .
Wis. Stat. § 904.03 — WI Code / Chapter 904 / Section 904.03
Exclusion of relevant evidence on grounds of prejudice, confusion, or waste of time.
Status: in_force

Although relevant, evidence may be excluded if its probative value is substantially outweighed by the danger of unfair prejudice, confusion of the issues, or misleading the jury, or by considerations of undue delay, waste of time, or needless presentation of cumulative evidence.

History: Sup. Ct. Order, 59 Wis. 2d R1, R73 (1973).
Wis. Stat. § 69.02 — WI Code / Chapter 69 / Section 69.02
Department powers and duties.
Status: in_force

(1) The department shall:

(a) Establish a unit called the office of vital records.

(b) Appoint a state registrar.

(c) Prescribe the form of an affidavit of death for releasing burial agreement trust funds to a beneficiary under s. 445.125 (1) (b) 4. b. or establishing proof of death for payment of benefits of a life insurance policy sold under s. 632.415 (2) .

(1m) The department shall promote and encourage appropriate training for any person authorized to complete and sign a medical certification under s. 69.18 (2) , and shall compile and make available to these persons a recommended set of training materials and resources related to medical certification of deaths.

(2)

(a) The department may promulgate administrative rules to administer this subchapter.

(b) The department shall promulgate administrative rules which establish procedures regarding the contents of and acceptance and registration of tribally related vital records submitted to the state registrar by tribal courts and procedures for responding to court orders issued by tribal courts regarding tribally related vital records, as required under s. 69.035 .

(3) In consultation with organizations of coroners, medical examiners, and forensic pathologists, and any other organization determined to be appropriate by the department, the department shall establish best practices for coroners and medical examiners for the completion of medical certifications under s. 69.18 (2) and investigations of death under s. 979.01 . The department shall encourage use by and make available to any office of a coroner or medical examiner the best practices established under this subsection. The department shall periodically review and, if determined necessary by the department, update the best practices established under this subsection.

History: 1985 a. 315 ; 1989 a. 194 ; 2003 a. 167 ; 2017 a. 334 ; 2023 a. 173 , 174 .
Wis. Stat. § 126.49 — WI Code / Chapter 126 / Section 126.49
Milk contractors; records and reports.
Status: in_force

(1) Required records. A milk contractor shall keep accurate records and accounts of milk receipts, payments for milk received, and amounts owed to milk producers. The department may, by rule, specify records that a milk contractor must keep.

(2) Required reports. The department may, by rule, require a milk contractor to file with the department periodic reports of information needed for the administration of this chapter.

(3) Records retention; inspection. A milk contractor shall retain records required under sub. (1) for at least 6 years after the records are created. A milk contractor shall make the records available to the department for inspection and copying upon request.

History: 2001 a. 16 .
Wis. Stat. § 76.125 — WI Code / Chapter 76 / Section 76.125
Net tax rate for commercial and manufacturing property.
Status: in_force

(1) Using the statement of assessments under s. 70.53 and the statement of taxes under s. 69.61 , the department shall determine the net rate of taxation of commercial property under s. 70.32 (2) (a) 2. and of manufacturing property under s. 70.32 (2) (a) 3. as provided in subs. (2) to (6) . The department shall enter that rate on the records of the department.

(2) For each taxation district add the assessed values of the property specified in sub. (1) .

(3) Multiply the amount under sub. (2) by the taxation district’s net tax rate.

(4) Add the amounts under sub. (3) for all taxation districts.

(5) Determine the value, as equalized under s. 70.57 , of all the property in this state of the types specified in sub. (1) .

(6) Divide the amount under sub. (4) by the amount under sub. (5) .

History: 1985 a. 29 ; 1987 a. 399 ; 1995 a. 27 ; 2023 a. 12 .
Wis. Stat. § 187.25 — WI Code / Chapter 187 / Section 187.25
Additional rights to indemnification and allowance of expenses.
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in sub. (2) , ss. 187.21 and 187.23 do not preclude any additional right to indemnification or allowance of expenses that a director or officer may have under any of the following:

(a) The articles of incorporation or bylaws.

(b) A written agreement between the director or officer and the incorporated Roman Catholic church.

(c) A resolution of the board of directors.

(d) A resolution, after notice, adopted by a majority vote of members who are entitled to vote.

(2) Regardless of the existence of an additional right under sub. (1) , the incorporated Roman Catholic church may not indemnify a director or officer, or permit a director or officer to retain any allowance of expenses unless it is determined by or on behalf of the incorporated Roman Catholic church that the director or officer did not breach or fail to perform a duty he or she owes to the incorporated Roman Catholic church which constitutes conduct under s. 187.21 (2) (a) 1. , 2. , 3. or 4. A director or officer who is a party to the same or related proceeding for which indemnification or an allowance of expenses is sought may not participate in a determination under this subsection.

(3) Sections 187.20 to 187.28 do not affect the power of an incorporated Roman Catholic church to pay or reimburse expenses incurred by a director or officer in any of the following circumstances:

(a) As a witness in a proceeding to which he or she is not a party.

(b) As a plaintiff or petitioner in a proceeding because he or she is or was an employee, agent, director or officer of the incorporated Roman Catholic church.

History: 1989 a. 306 .
Wis. Stat. § 951.14 — WI Code / Chapter 951 / Section 951.14
Providing proper shelter.
Status: in_force

No person owning or responsible for confining or impounding any animal may fail to provide the animal with proper shelter as prescribed in this section. In the case of farm animals, nothing in this section shall be construed as imposing shelter requirements or standards more stringent than normally accepted husbandry practices in the particular county where the animal or shelter is located.

(1) Indoor standards. Minimum indoor standards of shelter shall include:

(a) Ambient temperatures. The ambient temperature shall be compatible with the health of the animal.

(b) Ventilation. Indoor housing facilities shall be adequately ventilated by natural or mechanical means to provide for the health of the animals at all times.

(2) Outdoor standards. Minimum outdoor standards of shelter shall include:

(a) Shelter from sunlight. When sunlight is likely to cause heat exhaustion of an animal tied or caged outside, sufficient shade by natural or artificial means shall be provided to protect the animal from direct sunlight. As used in this paragraph, “caged” does not include farm fencing used to confine farm animals.

(b) Shelter from inclement weather.

1. ‘Animals generally.’ Natural or artificial shelter appropriate to the local climatic conditions for the species concerned shall be provided as necessary for the health of the animal.

2. ‘Dogs.’ If a dog is tied or confined unattended outdoors under weather conditions which adversely affect the health of the dog, a shelter of suitable size to accommodate the dog shall be provided.

(3) Space standards. Minimum space requirements for both indoor and outdoor enclosures shall include:

(a) Structural strength. The housing facilities shall be structurally sound and maintained in good repair to protect the animals from injury and to contain the animals.

(b) Space requirements. Enclosures shall be constructed and maintained so as to provide sufficient space to allow each animal adequate freedom of movement. Inadequate space may be indicated by evidence of debility, stress or abnormal behavior patterns.

(4) Sanitation standards. Minimum standards of sanitation for both indoor and outdoor enclosures shall include periodic cleaning to remove excreta and other waste materials, dirt and trash so as to minimize health hazards.

History: 1973 c. 314 ; 1987 a. 332 s. 54 ; Stats. 1987 s. 951.14.
Wis. Stat. § 601.956 — WI Code / Chapter 601 / Section 601.956
Enforcement.
Status: in_force

The commissioner shall have the power to examine and investigate the affairs of any licensee to determine whether the licensee has engaged in conduct in violation of this subchapter and to take action that is necessary or appropriate to enforce the provisions of this subchapter. This power is in addition to the powers that the commissioner has under subch. IV of this chapter. An investigation or examination under this section shall be conducted under subchs. IV and V of this chapter.

History: 2021 a. 73 .
Wis. Stat. § 27.06 — WI Code / Chapter 27 / Section 27.06
Mill-tax appropriation.
Status: in_force

The county board may annually, at the same time that other county taxes are levied, levy a tax upon the taxable property of such county for the purchase of land and the payment of expenses incurred in carrying on the work of the park commission. In every county having a population of 750,000 or more, the county park commission shall be subject to s. 59.60 .

History: 1975 c. 78 , 200 , 422 ; 1995 a. 201 ; 2017 a. 207 s. 5 .