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Wis. Stat. § 403.304 — WI Code / Chapter 403 / Section 403.304
Overdue instrument.
Status: in_force

(1) An instrument payable on demand becomes overdue at the earliest of the following times:

(a) On the day after the day on which demand for payment is duly made.

(b) If the instrument is a check, 90 days after its date.

(c) If the instrument is not a check, when the instrument has been outstanding for a period of time after its date which is unreasonably long under the circumstances of the particular case in light of the nature of the instrument and usage of the trade.

(2) With respect to an instrument payable at a definite time the following rules apply:

(a) If the principal is payable in installments and a due date has not been accelerated, the instrument becomes overdue upon default under the instrument for nonpayment of an installment, and the instrument remains overdue until the default is cured.

(b) If the principal is not payable in installments and the due date has not been accelerated, the instrument becomes overdue on the day after the due date.

(c) If a due date with respect to principal has been accelerated, the instrument becomes overdue on the day after the accelerated due date.

(3) Unless the due date of principal has been accelerated, an instrument does not become overdue if there is default in payment of interest but no default in payment of principal.

History: 1995 a. 449 .
Wis. Stat. § 710.03 — WI Code / Chapter 710 / Section 710.03
§ 710.03. Provision not retroactive.
Status: in_force

The title to any lands conveyed before May 3, 1887, or any lands which nonresident aliens may hold under s. 710.02 conveyed since that date, shall not be questioned nor in any manner affected by reason of the alienage of any person from or through whom such title may have been derived.
Wis. Stat. § 84.60 — WI Code / Chapter 84 / Section 84.60
Bikeways.
Status: in_force

(1) In this section:

(a) “Bikeway” means a public path, trail, lane or other way, including structures, traffic control devices and related support facilities and parking areas, designated for use by bicycles, electric scooters, electric personal assistive mobility devices, and other vehicles propelled by human power. The term also includes “bicycle lane” as defined in s. 340.01 (5e) and “bicycle way” as defined in s. 340.01 (5s) .

(b) “Highway” means any state trunk highway, national parkway, expressway, interstate highway or freeway.

(2) The department may establish a bikeway separately or in conjunction with any existing highway.

(3) Bikeways established under this section shall be considered highways for the purposes of ss. 84.06 , 84.07 and 84.09 .

History: 1977 c. 29 ; 2001 a. 90 ; 2019 a. 11 .
Wis. Stat. § 13.65 — WI Code / Chapter 13 / Section 13.65
Lobbyist authorization.
Status: in_force

Before engaging in lobbying on behalf of a principal, a lobbyist or the principal who employs a lobbyist shall file with the commission a written authorization for the lobbyist to represent the principal, signed by or on behalf of the principal. A lobbyist or principal shall file a separate authorization for each principal represented by a lobbyist.

History: 1977 c. 278 ; 1989 a. 338 ; 2015 a. 118 s. 266 (10) .
Wis. Stat. § 961.576 — WI Code / Chapter 961 / Section 961.576
Advertisement of drug paraphernalia.
Status: in_force

No person may place in any newspaper, magazine, handbill or other publication any advertisement, knowing that the purpose of the advertisement, in whole or in part, is to promote the sale of objects designed for use or primarily intended for use as drug paraphernalia in violation of this chapter. Any person who violates this section may be fined not more than $500 or imprisoned for not more than 30 days or both.

History: 1989 a. 121 ; 1991 a. 140 ; 1995 a. 448 s. 319 ; Stats. 1995 s. 961.576.
Wis. Stat. § 51.04 — WI Code / Chapter 51 / Section 51.04
Treatment facility certification.
Status: in_force

Except as provided in s. 51.032 , any treatment facility may apply to the department for certification of the facility for the receipt of funds for services provided as a benefit to a medical assistance recipient under s. 49.46 (2) (b) 6. f. or 49.471 (11) (k) or to a community aids funding recipient under s. 51.423 (2) or provided as mandated coverage under s. 632.89 . The department shall annually charge a fee for each certification.

History: 1975 c. 224 ; Stats. 1975 s. 51.44; 1975 c. 430 s. 53m ; Stats. 1975 s. 51.04; 1983 a. 27 ; 1985 a. 29 , 176 ; 1995 a. 27 ; 1997 a. 237 ; 2007 a. 20 .
Wis. Stat. § 180.0701 — WI Code / Chapter 180 / Section 180.0701
Annual meeting.
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in sub. (4) , a corporation shall hold a meeting of shareholders annually at a time stated in or fixed in accordance with the bylaws.

(2)

(a) Subject to par. (b) , a corporation may hold the annual shareholders’ meeting in or outside this state at the place stated in or fixed in accordance with the bylaws. Subject to par. (b) , if no place is stated in or fixed in accordance with the bylaws, the corporation shall hold the annual meeting at its principal office.

(b) A corporation’s bylaws may authorize the board of directors, in its sole discretion, to determine that the annual shareholders’ meeting shall not be held at any place, but may instead be held solely by means of remote communication as authorized under s. 180.0709 .

(3) Failure to hold an annual meeting in one or more years does not affect the validity of any corporate action.

(4) If so provided in the articles of incorporation or bylaws of an investment company, the investment company is not required to hold an annual meeting of shareholders in any year in which none of the following matters is required to be acted on by the shareholders under 15 USC 80a-1 to 80a-64 :

(a) Election of directors.

(b) Approval of the investment advisory agreement.

(c) Ratification of the selection of independent certified public accountants licensed or certified under ch. 442 .

(d) Approval of a distribution agreement.

History: 1989 a. 303 ; 1995 a. 271 ; 2001 a. 16 ; 2017 a. 79 .
Wis. Stat. § 51.48 — WI Code / Chapter 51 / Section 51.48
Alcohol and other drug testing, assessment, and treatment of minor without minor’s consent.
Status: in_force

A minor’s parent or guardian may consent to have the minor tested for the presence of alcohol or other drugs in the minor’s body or to have the minor assessed by an approved treatment facility for the minor’s abuse of alcohol or other drugs according to the criteria specified in s. 938.547 (4) . If, based on the assessment, the approved treatment facility determines that the minor is in need of treatment for the abuse of alcohol or other drugs, the approved treatment facility shall recommend a plan of treatment that is appropriate for the minor’s needs and that provides for the least restrictive form of treatment consistent with the minor’s needs. That treatment may consist of outpatient treatment, day treatment, or, if the minor is admitted in accordance with s. 51.13 , inpatient treatment. The parent or guardian of the minor may consent to the treatment recommended under this section. Consent of the minor for testing, assessment, or treatment under this section is not required.

History: 1999 a. 9 ; 2001 a. 16 .
Wis. Stat. § 78.405 — WI Code / Chapter 78 / Section 78.405
Annual adjustment of the tax rate.
Status: in_force

(1) Before April 1, the department annually shall calculate the rate for the tax under s. 78.40 as follows:

(a) Determine the standard number of British thermal units per gallon generated by gasoline.

(b) Determine the standard number of British thermal units per gallon generated by each kind of alternate fuel that is sold in this state.

(c) For each kind of alternate fuel sold in this state, divide the result under par. (b) by the result under par. (a) .

(d) For each kind of alternate fuel sold in this state, multiply the result under par. (c) , expressed as a decimal, by the rate for the tax under s. 78.01 as adjusted for the current year under s. 78.015 .

(2) The rates determined under sub. (1) are effective on the April 1 after they are calculated.

History: 1983 a. 27 ; 1991 a. 39 ; 1997 a. 27 .
Wis. Stat. § 346.33 — WI Code / Chapter 346 / Section 346.33
U-turns.
Status: in_force

(1) The operator of a vehicle may not make a U-turn upon a highway at any of the following places:

(a) At any intersection at which traffic is being controlled by a traffic officer unless instructed by the officer to make a U-turn.

(b) In mid-block on any street in a business district, except where the highway is a divided highway and where the U-turn is made at an opening or crossover established by the authority in charge of the maintenance of the highway.

(c) In mid-block on any through highway in a residence district, except where the highway is a divided highway and where the U-turn is made at an opening or crossover established by the authority in charge of the maintenance of the highway.

(d) At any place where signs prohibiting a U-turn have been erected by the authority in charge of the maintenance of the highway.

(e) Upon a curve or upon the approach to or near the crest of a grade on any undivided highway where the vehicle cannot be seen by the driver of any other vehicle within 500 feet approaching from any direction.

(f) At any place where a U-turn cannot be made safely or without interfering with other traffic.

(1m) The operator of a vehicle shall exercise due care when making a U-turn upon a highway and shall only make a U-turn when the movement can be made safely and without interfering with other traffic.

(2) The operator of a vehicle may not back the vehicle at an intersection controlled by an official traffic control device for the purpose of making a U-turn.

(3) In this section, “mid-block” means any part of a street or highway other than an intersection.

History: 1971 c. 203 ; 1991 a. 316 ; 2009 a. 97 .
Wis. Stat. § 23.323 — WI Code / Chapter 23 / Section 23.323
Wetlands informational brochure.
Status: in_force

The department shall furnish an informational brochure to cities, villages, towns, and counties for distribution to the public that describes the laws that apply to wetlands.

History: 2009 a. 373 .
Wis. Stat. § 14.92 — WI Code / Chapter 14 / Section 14.92
Interstate Commission for Juveniles.
Status: in_force

There is created an Interstate Commission for Juveniles as specified in s. 938.999 (3) . The member of the commission representing this state shall be the compact administrator, as defined in s. 938.999 (2) (c) , the deputy compact administrator, as defined in s. 938.999 (2) (f) , or a designee, as specified in s. 938.999 (3) (b) . The commission member shall serve without compensation but shall be reimbursed from the appropriation account under s. 20.410 (3) (a) for actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of the commission member’s duties. The commission shall have the powers, duties, and responsibilities set forth in s. 938.999 .

History: 2005 a. 234 .
Wis. Stat. § 404.216 — WI Code / Chapter 404 / Section 404.216
Insolvency and preference.
Status: in_force

(1) If an item is in or comes into the possession of a payer or collecting bank that suspends payment and the item has not been finally paid, the item must be returned by the receiver, trustee or agent in charge of the closed bank to the presenting bank or the closed bank’s customer.

(2) If a payer bank finally pays an item and suspends payments without making a settlement for the item with its customer or the presenting bank which settlement is or becomes final, the owner of the item has a preferred claim against the payer bank.

(3) If a payer bank gives or a collecting bank gives or receives a provisional settlement for an item and thereafter suspends payments, the suspension does not prevent or interfere with the settlement’s becoming final if the finality occurs automatically upon the lapse of certain time or the happening of certain events.

(4) If a collecting bank receives from subsequent parties settlement for an item, which settlement is or becomes final and the bank suspends payments without making a settlement for the item with its customer which settlement is or becomes final, the owner of the item has a preferred claim against the collecting bank.

History: 1995 a. 449 s. 60 ; Stats. 1995 s. 404.216.
Wis. Stat. § 301.048 — WI Code / Chapter 301 / Section 301.048
Section 301.048
Status: in_force

(7) Reimbursement. The department shall provide reimbursement to counties and others for the actual costs incurred under sub. (3) , as authorized by the department, from the appropriations under s. 20.410 (1) (ab) and (b) .

(8) Education. The department and the director of state courts shall educate judges, district attorneys, criminal defense attorneys, county sheriffs, jail administrators and members of the public regarding the intensive sanctions program.

(10) Rules. The department shall promulgate rules to implement this section.

History: 1991 a. 39 ; 1993 a. 79 , 97 , 227 , 437 , 479 ; 1995 a. 27 ; 1997 a. 27 , 133 , 181 , 283 ; 1999 a. 9 ; 2001 a. 109 ; 2005 a. 277 ; 2007 a. 116 ; 2009 a. 28 ; 2011 a. 38 ; 2013 a. 173 s. 33 ; 2013 a. 362 ; 2021 a. 76 , 209 ; 2023 a. 10 ; 2025 a. 24 s. 93 ; 2025 a. 88 .
Wis. Stat. § 68.05 — WI Code / Chapter 68 / Section 68.05
Municipal authority defined.
Status: in_force

“Municipal authority” includes every municipality and governing body, board, commission, committee, agency, officer, employee, or agent thereof making a determination under s. 68.01 , and every person, committee or agency of a municipality appointed to make an independent review under s. 68.09 (2) .

History: 1975 c. 295 .
Wis. Stat. § 757.39 — WI Code / Chapter 757 / Section 757.39
Judges may direct calendars to be printed.
Status: in_force

The judges of the several courts of record having civil jurisdiction may, in their discretion, direct the respective clerks thereof to prepare printed calendars of the causes to be heard at the several terms, which shall be in the form and contain such matter as the judge may direct. The expense of the printing shall be paid out of the county treasury.

History: 1977 c. 187 s. 96 ; Stats. 1977 s. 757.39.
Wis. Stat. § 15.448 — WI Code / Chapter 15 / Section 15.448
Same; offices.
Status: in_force

(1) State film office. There is created a state film office in the department of tourism. The director of the office shall be appointed by the secretary of tourism.

History: 2025 a. 15 .
Wis. Stat. § 710.27 — WI Code / Chapter 710 / Section 710.27
Non-improvement contracts; recording prohibited.
Status: in_force

(1) Definitions. In this section:

(a) “Improvement” has the meaning given in s. 779.01 (2) (a) .

(b) “Materials” has the meaning given in s. 779.01 (2) (bm) .

(c) “Non-improvement contract” means a contract to which all of the following apply:

1. The contract is a contract under which a person agrees to perform, furnish, or procure any work, labor, service, materials, plans, or specifications that are not used or consumed for the improvement of real estate.

2. The contract purports to create a lien, encumbrance, or other security interest on real estate.

(2) Recording prohibited. No person may file or record with, or present for filing or recording to, a register of deeds a non-improvement contract or a notice, memorandum, or other instrument related to a non-improvement contract.

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

(a) An instrument that evidences security given for the repayment of a loan or other extension of credit or an instrument related to such an evidence of security.

(b) An instrument required or allowed to be filed or recorded under s. 241.03 (1) , 710.18 (2) (a) , 710.20 , or 779.70 or ch. 703 or 707 .

(c) A declaration, covenant, or other instrument related to the creation or operation of a homeowners’ association, housing cooperative, or other common interest community.

(d) An instrument related to a commercial lease.

(e) A lien or encumbrance arising from a covenant or agreement contained in an instrument of conveyance that creates or imposes ongoing obligations, such as contributions for maintenance, access easements, commercial operations, or property management.

(f) A lien filed or recorded under s. 779.32 .

(4) Remedies.

(a) If a person files or records an instrument in violation of sub. (2) , an owner of the real estate affected by the filing or recording may bring a civil action against the person. If the owner prevails in an action under this paragraph, the court shall enter an order releasing the real estate from the effect of the instrument and may award to the owner actual damages and the costs of the action, including, notwithstanding s. 814.04 (1) , reasonable attorney fees incurred in connection with the action, and the owner may record the order with the register of deeds for the county in which the real estate is located.

(b) In addition to the remedy under par. (a) , whoever violates sub. (2) may be fined not more than $10,000 or imprisoned for not more than 9 months, or both.

(c) This subsection does not apply to a register of deeds or other government employee who acts in the course of the employee’s official duties and files, enters, or records any instrument relating to title on behalf of another person.

(d) The rights and remedies under this subsection are in addition to, and not in lieu of, any other rights or remedies that the owner may have.

History: 2025 a. 32 .
Wis. Stat. § 645.63 — WI Code / Chapter 645 / Section 645.63
Special claims.
Status: in_force

(1) Claims contingent on judgments. The claim of a 3rd party which is contingent only on the party’s first obtaining a judgment against the insured shall be considered and allowed as if there were no such contingency.

(2) Claims under terminated policies. Any claim that would have become absolute if there had been no termination of coverage under s. 645.43 , and which was not covered by insurance acquired to replace the terminated coverage, shall be allowed as if the coverage had remained in effect, unless at least 10 days before the insured event occurred either the claimant had actual notice of the termination or notice was mailed to the claimant as prescribed by s. 645.47 (1) or 645.48 (1) . If allowed the claim shall share in distributions under s. 645.68 (8) .

(3) Other contingent claims. A claim may be allowed even if contingent, if it is filed in accordance with s. 645.61 (2) . It may be allowed and may participate in all dividends declared after it is filed, to the extent that it does not prejudice the orderly administration of the liquidation.

(4) Immature claims. Claims that are due except for the passage of time shall be treated as absolute claims are treated, except that where justice requires the court may order them discounted at the legal rate of interest.

(5) Claims under security fund. The board of the insurance security fund shall file a claim with the liquidator for all claims to which the fund has been subrogated under s. 646.33 (1) .

(6) Claims under employment contracts with directors and others. Claims made under employment contracts by directors, principal officers or persons in fact performing similar functions or having similar powers are limited to payment for services rendered prior to the issuance of any order of rehabilitation or liquidation under s. 645.32 or 645.42 .

History: 1971 c. 260 ; 1979 c. 102 ss. 215 , 236 (24) ; 1979 c. 109 .
Wis. Stat. § 216.02 — WI Code / Chapter 216 / Section 216.02
Laws applicable.
Status: in_force

All provisions of ch. 215 with respect to the supervision, control and conditions upon which foreign savings and loan associations are permitted to do business in this state are hereby made applicable to and imposed upon persons, partnerships, associations or corporations described in s. 216.01 , the same as though they were foreign savings and loan associations under ch. 215 , so far as such supervision, control and conditions can be made applicable to the particular business done by such persons, partnerships, associations or corporations.

History: 1993 a. 490 .
Wis. Stat. § 82.17 — WI Code / Chapter 82 / Section 82.17
Highway papers, where filed.
Status: in_force

All applications, orders, awards, bonds, and other papers relating to the laying out, altering, or discontinuing of highways under this chapter shall be promptly filed in the office of the town, city, or village clerk where the highway is located, except as otherwise specifically provided in this chapter.

History: 2003 a. 214 s. 93 ; Stats. 2003 s. 82.17.
Wis. Stat. § 458.26 — WI Code / Chapter 458 / Section 458.26
Disciplinary proceedings and actions.
Status: in_force

(1) The department shall, upon motion of the board or upon its own determination, conduct investigations in regard to the action of any appraiser.

(2) The department shall present the findings of any investigation of an appraiser or an applicant for a certificate under this subchapter to the board for its consideration. The department shall, upon motion of the board, and may, upon its own determination, commence disciplinary proceedings on any matter under investigation concerning a certified appraiser, licensed appraiser or applicant.

(3) Disciplinary proceedings shall be conducted by the board according to the rules promulgated under s. 440.03 (1) . The department may deny any certificate under this subchapter, and the board may limit, suspend or revoke any certificate under this subchapter or reprimand or impose additional continuing education requirements on the holder of a certificate under this subchapter, if the department or board finds that the applicant for or holder of the certificate has done any of the following:

(a) Made a material misstatement in an application for the certificate or renewal of the certificate, or in any other information furnished to the board or department.

(b) Engaged in unprofessional or unethical conduct in violation of rules promulgated under s. 458.24 .

(c) Engaged in conduct while practicing as an appraiser which evidences a lack of knowledge or ability to apply professional principles or skills.

(d) Subject to ss. 111.321 , 111.322 and 111.335 , been arrested or convicted of an offense the circumstances of which substantially relate to the practice of an appraiser.

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

(f) Advertised, practiced or attempted to practice as an appraiser under another’s name.

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

(h) Based the value of real estate in an appraisal report on the racial composition of the area in which the real estate is located.

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

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

(5) The department may seek judicial review under ch. 227 of any final decision of the board. The department shall be represented in such review proceedings by an attorney within the department. Upon request of the board, the attorney general may represent the board.

History: 1989 a. 340 ; 1991 a. 39 , 78 ; 1993 a. 3 ; 2017 a. 113 .