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Wis. Stat. § 66.0231 — WI Code / Chapter 66 / Section 66.0231
Notice of certain litigation affecting municipal status or boundaries.
Status: in_force

If a proceeding under ss. 61.187 , 61.189 , 61.74 , 62.075 , 66.0201 to 66.0213 , 66.0215 , 66.02162 , 66.0217 , 66.0221 , 66.0223 , 66.0227 , 66.0301 (6) , or 66.0307 or other sections relating to an incorporation, annexation, consolidation, dissolution or detachment of territory of a city or village is contested by instigation of legal proceedings, the clerk of the city or village involved in the proceedings shall file with the secretary of administration 4 copies of a notice of the commencement of the action. The clerk shall file with the secretary of administration 4 copies of any judgments rendered or appeals taken in such cases. The notices or copies of judgments that are required under this section may also be filed by an officer or attorney of any party of interest. If any judgment has the effect of changing the municipal boundaries, the city or village clerk shall also file with the county clerk or board of election commissioners the report required by s. 5.15 (4) (b) . The secretary of administration shall forward to the department of transportation 2 copies and to the department of revenue and the department of administration one copy each of any notice of action or judgment filed with the secretary of administration under this section.

History: 1977 c. 29 s. 1654 (8) (c) ; 1977 c. 273 ; 1979 c. 355 ; 1983 a. 532 s. 36 ; 1991 a. 269 ; 1995 a. 35 ; 1999 a. 150 s. 70 ; Stats. 1999 s. 66.0231; 2005 a. 25 ; 2007 a. 43 ; 2015 a. 55 , 196 ; 2017 a. 360 .
Wis. Stat. § 179.1121 — WI Code / Chapter 179 / Section 179.1121
Merger authorized.
Status: in_force

(1) One or more domestic limited partnerships may merge with or into one or more other constituent entities pursuant to ss. 179.1121 to 179.1125 and a plan of merger if the merger is permitted under the governing law of each constituent entity and each constituent entity approves the plan of merger in the manner required by its governing law.

(2) One or more other domestic or foreign entities may merge with or into a domestic limited partnership pursuant to ss. 179.1121 to 179.1125 and a plan of merger if the merger is permitted under the governing law of each constituent entity and each constituent entity approves the plan of merger in the manner required by its governing law.

History: 2021 a. 258 .
Wis. Stat. § 221.0201 — WI Code / Chapter 221 / Section 221.0201
Applicants.
Status: in_force

Any number of adult residents of this state, not less than 3 nor more than 20, who desire to associate for the purpose of organizing a banking corporation under this chapter, may apply to the division to organize a bank. The application shall be made on a form prescribed by the division.

History: 1995 a. 336 .
Wis. Stat. § 215.23 — WI Code / Chapter 215 / Section 215.23
Limitations on investments in office buildings and related facilities.
Status: in_force

An association’s aggregate investment in the following may not exceed the association’s net worth without the prior written approval of the division:

(1) Land used or intended to be used as the site of an office of the association.

(2) Buildings used in whole or in part as an office of the association.

(3) Leasehold improvements to properties rented or leased by the association for use as an office of the association.

(4) Parking facilities used by the association in connection with an office of the association.

History: 1973 c. 205 ; 1975 c. 59 ; 1975 c. 359 ss. 36 , 51 ; 1979 c. 287 ; 1995 a. 27 .
Wis. Stat. § 704.45 — WI Code / Chapter 704 / Section 704.45
Retaliatory conduct in residential tenancies prohibited.
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in sub. (2) , a landlord in a residential tenancy may not increase rent, decrease services, bring an action for possession of the premises, refuse to renew a lease or threaten any of the foregoing, if there is a preponderance of evidence that the action or inaction would not occur but for the landlord’s retaliation against the tenant for doing any of the following:

(a) Making a good faith complaint about a defect in the premises to an elected public official or a local housing code enforcement agency.

(b) Complaining to the landlord about a violation of s. 704.07 or a local housing code applicable to the premises.

(c) Exercising a legal right relating to residential tenancies.

(2) Notwithstanding sub. (1) , a landlord may bring an action for possession of the premises if the tenant has not paid rent other than a rent increase prohibited by sub. (1) .

(3) This section does not apply to complaints made about defects in the premises caused by the negligence or improper use of the tenant who is affected by the action or inaction.

History: 1981 c. 286 .
Wis. Stat. § 455.03 — WI Code / Chapter 455 / Section 455.03
Temporary practice; telepsychology.
Status: in_force

(1)

(a) In this subsection, “day” means any part of a day during which psychological services are rendered.

(b) A psychologist who is licensed or certified by a similar examining board of another state or territory of the United States or of a foreign country or province whose standards, in the opinion of the examining board, are equivalent to or higher than the requirements for licensure as a psychologist in s. 455.04 (1) may provide psychological services in this state on not more than 60 days in any year without holding a license issued under s. 455.04 (1) . The psychologist shall report to the examining board the nature and extent of his or her practice in this state if it exceeds 20 days within a year.

(2) An individual who holds a valid interjurisdictional practice certificate may exercise the temporary authorization to practice in this state, subject to ss. 455.50 (5) and 455.51 (2) (a) 1. and (b) 1.

(3) An individual who holds a valid E.Passport may practice under the authority to practice interjurisdictional telepsychology as provided in and subject to ss. 455.50 (4) and (6) and 455.51 (2) (a) 2. and (b) 2.

History: 1989 a. 243 ; 2021 a. 22 , 131 .
Wis. Stat. § 979.04 — WI Code / Chapter 979 / Section 979.04
Inquests: when called.
Status: in_force

(1) If the district attorney has notice of the death of any person and there is reason to believe from the circumstances surrounding the death that felony murder, first-degree or 2nd-degree intentional homicide, first-degree or 2nd-degree reckless homicide, homicide by negligent handling of dangerous weapon, explosives or fire, homicide by negligent operation of vehicle, homicide resulting from negligent control of a vicious animal or homicide by intoxicated user of a vehicle or firearm may have been committed, or that death may have been due to suicide or unexplained or suspicious circumstances, the district attorney may order that an inquest be conducted for the purpose of inquiring how the person died. The district attorney shall appear in any such inquest representing the state in presenting all evidence which may be relevant or material to the inquiry of the inquest. The inquest may be held in any county in this state in which venue would lie for the trial of any offense charged as the result of or involving the death. An inquest may only be ordered by the district attorney under this subsection or by the circuit judge under sub. (2) .

(2) If the coroner or medical examiner has knowledge of the death of any person in the manner described under sub. (1) , he or she shall immediately notify the district attorney. The notification shall include information concerning the circumstances surrounding the death. The coroner or medical examiner may request the district attorney to order an inquest under sub. (1) . If the district attorney refuses to order the inquest, a coroner or medical examiner may petition the circuit court to order an inquest. The court may issue the order if it finds that the district attorney has abused his or her discretion in not ordering an inquest.

(3) Subsequent to receipt of notice of the death, the district attorney may request the coroner or medical examiner to conduct a preliminary investigation and report back to the district attorney. The district attorney may determine the scope of the preliminary investigation. This subsection does not limit or prevent any other investigation into the death by any law enforcement agency with jurisdiction over the investigation.

History: 1983 a. 279 ; 1985 a. 135 ; 1987 a. 399 .
Wis. Stat. § 222.0415 — WI Code / Chapter 222 / Section 222.0415
Trust powers.
Status: in_force

Subject to rules of the division, a universal bank may exercise trust powers in accordance with s. 221.0316 .

History: 2003 a. 63 .
Wis. Stat. § 145.18 — WI Code / Chapter 145 / Section 145.18
Temporary permits.
Status: in_force

The department may issue temporary permits to journeymen automatic fire sprinkler system fitters or to automatic fire sprinkler contractors pending examination of applicants for licenses. The department may also issue temporary permits to applicants for automatic fire sprinkler-maintenance only registration certificates. The department shall, by rule, prescribe the procedure for issuing these permits. Examination fees shall be paid at the time the permit is issued.

History: 1971 c. 255 ; 1981 c. 20 .
Wis. Stat. § 48.989 — WI Code / Chapter 48 / Section 48.989
Interstate compact on the placement of children: additional procedure.
Status: in_force

(1) Definitions. In this section and in s. 48.988 :

(a) “Appropriate authority in the receiving state” means the department.

(b) “Appropriate public authorities” means the department, which shall receive and act with reference to notices required by s. 48.988 (3) .

(c) “Executive head” means the governor.

(2) Financial responsibility. Financial responsibility for any child placed under the provisions of the interstate compact on the placement of children shall be determined in accordance with ss. 48.60 (4) (b) and 48.988 (5) . In the event of partial or complete default of performance under the compact, the provisions of s. 49.90 , ch. 769 , or any other applicable state law fixing responsibility for the support of children may also be invoked.

(3) Interstate agreements. The officers and agencies of this state and its subdivisions having authority to place children may enter into agreements with appropriate officers or agencies of or in other party states under s. 48.988 (5) (b) . Any agreement which contains a financial commitment or imposes a financial obligation on this state or any subdivision or agency thereof shall not be binding unless it has the approval in writing of the department in matters involving the state and of the chief local fiscal officer in matters involving a subdivision of the state.

(4) Requirements. Any requirement for visitation, inspection or supervision of children, homes, institutions or other agencies in another party state which may apply under the provisions of this chapter shall be deemed to be met if performed under an agreement entered into by appropriate officers or agencies of this state or a subdivision thereof under s. 48.988 (5) (b) .

(5) Court jurisdiction. Any court having jurisdiction to place delinquent children may place such a child in an institution or in another state under s. 48.988 (5) . The court shall retain jurisdiction as provided in s. 48.988 (5) .

History: 1977 c. 354 ; Stats. 1977 s. 48.995; 1977 c. 447 ; Stats. 1977 s. 48.989; 1981 c. 390 ; 1985 a. 29 s. 3202 (23) ; 1989 a. 31 ; 1993 a. 326 ; 1995 a. 27 s. 9126 (19) ; 2005 a. 443 ; 2007 a. 20 .
Wis. Stat. § 221.0217 — WI Code / Chapter 221 / Section 221.0217
Reorganization of a state bank as a national bank.
Status: in_force

A bank organized under this chapter may reorganize under the laws of the United States as a national bank. When the bank has obtained a certificate from the U.S. comptroller of the currency authorizing it to commence business under the federal banking law, the bank is reorganized as a national bank. The reorganized bank takes and holds all of the assets, real and personal, of the bank organized under this chapter, subject to all liabilities existing against the bank at the time of the reorganization. The reorganized bank shall immediately notify the division of the reorganization.

History: 1995 a. 336 .
Wis. Stat. § 214.855 — WI Code / Chapter 214 / Section 214.855
Limitations upon custody.
Status: in_force

The custody of a savings bank by the division, including a conservatorship, may be continued for a reasonable period not to exceed 12 months, unless a longer time period is approved by a vote of two-thirds of the directors of the savings bank or ordered by a court.

History: 1991 a. 221 ; 1995 a. 27 .
Wis. Stat. § 402.306 — WI Code / Chapter 402 / Section 402.306
Output, requirements and exclusive dealings.
Status: in_force

(1) A term which measures the quantity by the output of the seller or the requirements of the buyer means such actual output or requirements as may occur in good faith, except that no quantity unreasonably disproportionate to any stated estimate or in the absence of a stated estimate to any normal or otherwise comparable prior output or requirements may be tendered or demanded.

(2) A lawful agreement by either the seller or the buyer for exclusive dealing in the kind of goods concerned imposes unless otherwise agreed an obligation by the seller to use best efforts to supply the goods and by the buyer to use best efforts to promote their sale.
Wis. Stat. § 54.872 — WI Code / Chapter 54 / Section 54.872
Single custodianship.
Status: in_force

A transfer may be made only for one minor, and only one person may be the custodian. All custodial property held under ss. 54.854 to 54.898 by the same custodian for the benefit of the same minor constitutes a single custodianship.

History: 1987 a. 191 ; 2005 a. 387 s. 536 ; Stats. 2005 s. 54.872.
Wis. Stat. § 702.305 — WI Code / Chapter 702 / Section 702.305
Permissible appointment.
Status: in_force

(1) A powerholder of a general power of appointment that permits appointment to the powerholder or the powerholder’s estate may make any appointment, including an appointment in trust or creating a new power of appointment, that the powerholder could make in disposing of the powerholder’s own property.

(2) A powerholder of a general power of appointment that permits appointment only to the creditors of the powerholder or the creditors of the powerholder’s estate may appoint only to those creditors.

(3) Unless the terms of the instrument creating a power of appointment manifest a contrary intent, the powerholder of a nongeneral power of appointment may do any of the following:

(a) Make an appointment in any form, including an appointment in trust, in favor of a permissible appointee.

(b) Create a general or nongeneral power of appointment in a permissible appointee that may be exercisable in favor of persons other than permissible appointees of the original nongeneral power of appointment.

(c) Create a nongeneral power of appointment in any person to appoint to one or more of the permissible appointees of the original nongeneral power of appointment.

History: 2023 a. 127 .
Wis. Stat. § 30.505 — WI Code / Chapter 30 / Section 30.505
Certificate of number system to conform to federal system.
Status: in_force

The certificate of number system and the issuance of identification numbers employed by the department shall be in conformity with the overall system of identification numbering for boats established by the U.S. government. The department shall promulgate rules as are necessary to bring the state certificate of number system and the issuance of identification numbers into conformity with this federal system.

History: 1983 a. 27 s. 858 ; 1997 a. 198 .
Wis. Stat. § 24.717 — WI Code / Chapter 24 / Section 24.717
Collections from local professional baseball park districts.
Status: in_force

(1) Applicability. This section applies to all outstanding trust fund loans to local professional baseball park districts created under subch. III of ch. 229 .

(2) Certified statement. If a local professional baseball park district has a state trust fund loan, the board of commissioners of public lands shall transmit to the local professional baseball park district board a certified statement of the amount due on or before October 1 of each year until the loan is paid. The board of commissioners of public lands shall furnish a copy of each certified statement to the department of administration.

(3) Payment to board. The local professional baseball park district board shall remit to the board of commissioners of public lands on its own order the full amount due for state trust fund loans within 15 days after March 15. Any payment not made by March 30 is delinquent and is subject to a penalty of 1 percent per month or fraction thereof, to be paid to the board of commissioners of public lands with the delinquent payment.

(4) Failure to make payment. If the local professional baseball park district board fails to remit the amounts due under sub. (3) , the secretary of administration, upon certification of delinquency by the board of commissioners of public lands, shall deduct the amount due, including any penalty, from any state payments due the district, shall remit such amount to the board, and, no later than June 15, shall notify the district board and the board of commissioners of public lands to that effect.

History: 2009 a. 28 ; 2011 a. 71 .
Wis. Stat. § 458.45 — WI Code / Chapter 458 / Section 458.45
Penalties.
Status: in_force

Any person who violates this subchapter or any rule promulgated under this subchapter may be fined not more than $10,000.

History: 2017 a. 113 .
Wis. Stat. § 236.295 — WI Code / Chapter 236 / Section 236.295
Correction instruments.
Status: in_force

(1) Correction instruments shall be recorded in the office of the register of deeds in the county in which the plat or certified survey map is recorded and may include any of the following:

(a) Affidavits to correct distances, angles, directions, bearings, chords, block or lot numbers, street names, or other details shown on a recorded plat or certified survey map. A correction instrument may not be used to reconfigure lots or outlots.

(b) Ratifications of a recorded plat or certified survey map signed and acknowledged in accordance with ch. 140 .

(c) Certificates of owners and mortgagees of record at time of recording.

(2)

(a) Each affidavit in sub. (1) (a) correcting a plat or certified survey map that changes areas dedicated to the public or restrictions for the public benefit must be approved prior to recording by the governing body of the municipality or town in which the subdivision is located. The register of deeds shall include on the plat or certified survey map a notation of the document number of the affidavit or instrument and, if the affidavit or instrument is assigned a volume and page number, the volume and page where the affidavit or instrument is recorded. The record of the affidavit or instrument, or a certified copy of the record, is prima facie evidence of the facts stated in the affidavit or instrument.

(b) Notwithstanding par. (a) , in a county that maintains a tract index pursuant to s. 59.43 (12m) , a correction may be made by reference in the tract index to the plat or certified survey map.

History: 1971 c. 41 s. 11 ; 1979 c. 248 ; 1999 a. 85 ; 2001 a. 16 ; 2005 a. 41 ; 2017 a. 102 ; 2019 a. 125 .
Wis. Stat. § 769.603 — WI Code / Chapter 769 / Section 769.603
Effect of registration for enforcement.
Status: in_force

(1) A support order or income-withholding order issued in another state or a foreign support order is registered when the order is filed in the registering tribunal of this state.

(2) A registered support order issued in another state or a foreign country is enforceable in the same manner and is subject to the same procedures as an order issued by a tribunal of this state.

(3) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, a tribunal of this state shall recognize and enforce, but may not modify, a registered support order if the issuing tribunal had jurisdiction.

History: 1993 a. 326 ; 2009 a. 321 ; 2015 a. 82 s. 12 .
Wis. Stat. § 617.22 — WI Code / Chapter 617 / Section 617.22
Dividends and other distributions.
Status: in_force

(1) General. Any action by the board of a stock insurer authorized to do business in this state authorizing any distribution to shareholders other than a stock dividend shall be reported to the commissioner in writing. No payment may be made until at least 30 days after such report.

(2) New corporations. For 5 years after the initial issuance of a certificate of authority, no payment may be made under sub. (1) until at least 45 days after the report. The commissioner may extend the waiting period an additional 45 days by giving notice to the corporation not less than 5 days before expiration of the first 45-day period.

(3) Exemptions. If sub. (2) is inapplicable, no report need be made under sub. (1) of a distribution that is no more than 15 percent larger than for the corresponding period in the previous year.

(4) Special exemption for certain nondomestic insurers. A nondomestic insurer which does not have to report under s. 617.11 is only required to report dividends if so directed by the commissioner.

History: 1979 c. 102 ss. 145 , 236 (2) .
Wis. Stat. § 346.78 — WI Code / Chapter 346 / Section 346.78
Play vehicles not to be used on roadway.
Status: in_force

No person riding upon any play vehicle may attach the same or himself or herself to any vehicle upon a roadway or go upon any roadway except while crossing a roadway at a crosswalk.

History: 1983 a. 243 .
Wis. Stat. § 61.261 — WI Code / Chapter 61 / Section 61.261
Deputy village treasurer.
Status: in_force

The village treasurer, subject to approval by a majority of all the members of the village board, may in writing, filed in the office of the clerk, appoint a deputy who shall act under the treasurer’s direction and who during the temporary absence or disability of the treasurer or during a vacancy in such office shall perform the duties of treasurer. The deputy shall receive such compensation as the village board shall determine. The acts of such deputy shall be covered by official bond as the village board shall direct.

History: 1991 a. 316 .
Wis. Stat. § 446.08 — WI Code / Chapter 446 / Section 446.08
Informed consent.
Status: in_force

Any chiropractor who treats a patient shall inform the patient about the availability of reasonable alternate modes of treatment and about the benefits and risks of these treatments. The reasonable chiropractor standard is the standard for informing a patient under this section. The reasonable chiropractor standard requires disclosure only of information that a reasonable chiropractor would know and disclose under the circumstances. The chiropractor’s duty to inform the patient under this section does not require disclosure of any of the following:

(1) Detailed technical information that in all probability a patient would not understand.

(2) Risks apparent or known to the patient.

(3) Extremely remote possibilities that might falsely or detrimentally alarm the patient.

(4) Information in emergencies where failure to provide treatment would be more harmful to the patient than treatment.

(5) Information in cases where the patient is incapable of consenting.

(6) Information about alternate modes of treatment for any condition the chiropractor has not included in his or her diagnosis at the time the chiropractor informs the patient.

History: 2013 a. 345 .