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Wis. Stat. § 70.45 — WI Code / Chapter 70 / Section 70.45
Return and examination of rolls.
Status: in_force

When the assessment rolls have been completed in cities of the 1st class, they shall be delivered to the commissioner of assessments, in all other cities to the city clerk, in villages to the village clerk and in towns to the town clerk. At least 15 days before the first day on which the assessment rolls are open for examination, these officials shall have published a class 1 notice if applicable, or posted notice, under ch. 985 , in anticipation of the roll delivery as provided in s. 70.50 , that on certain days, therein named, the assessment rolls will be open for examination by the taxable inhabitants, which notice may assign a day or days for each ward, where there are separate assessment rolls for wards, for the inspection of rolls. The assessor shall be present for at least 2 hours while the assessment roll is open for inspection. Instructional material under s. 73.03 (54) shall be available at the meeting. On examination the commissioner of assessments, assessor or assessors may make changes that are necessary to perfect the assessment roll or rolls, and after the corrections are made the roll or rolls shall be submitted by the commissioner of assessments or clerk of the municipality to the board of review.

History: 1981 c. 20 ; 1991 a. 156 ; 1997 a. 237 ; 1999 a. 32 .
Wis. Stat. § 5.51 — WI Code / Chapter 5 / Section 5.51
General provisions.
Status: in_force

(1) The type face used on all paper ballots shall be easy to read.

(2) The paper used for ballots shall be 35 pounds per ream for sheets 24 inches by 36 inches. If a different size sheet is used, the weight per ream shall be proportioned accordingly, but shall meet this standard. This subsection does not apply to ballots used with electronic voting systems.

(3) All paper ballots shall be of sufficient width and length to provide space for all matter required to be printed on them. Except on ballots used with electronic voting systems, all ballot columns shall be separated by lines at least one-eighth inch in width.

(4) No stickers may be placed on a ballot by election officials except under s. 7.37 (6) . Any other stickers applied by them shall not be counted.

(5) Each official ballot shall be printed on paper of uniform color. Different colors shall be used to distinguish office and referendum ballots and different colors may be used to distinguish separate ballots for different offices. Sample ballots shall be printed on a different color paper than the official ballots, and need not have the endorsement and certificate.

(6) All candidates’ names for the same office shall be placed, projected or composed on the ballot in the same size, style and color of type. The style and size of type shall conform substantially to the official ballot forms prescribed by the commission under s. 7.08 (1) (a) .

(7) In partisan primary elections, all ballots shall be of uniform color and size, and the same type of paper shall be used for all ballots.

(8) Unless otherwise specifically provided, the form of all ballots shall conform to the ballot forms prescribed by the commission under s. 7.08 (1) (a) .

History: 1979 c. 260 , 311 ; 1981 c. 377 ; 1983 a. 484 s. 174 ; 1985 a. 304 ; 1987 a. 391 ; 1999 a. 182 ; 2005 a. 92 ; 2015 a. 118 s. 266 (10) .
Wis. Stat. § 616.52 — WI Code / Chapter 616 / Section 616.52
Applicability.
Status: in_force

(1) This subchapter does not apply to any of the following:

(a) Warranties, as defined in s. 100.203 (1) (g) , 100.205 (1) (g) , or 616.50 (14) .

(b) Maintenance agreements.

(c) Service contracts offered by public utilities on their devices for the transmission of public utility service to customers to the extent such service contracts are regulated by the public service commission.

(cm) Service contracts offered by cooperative associations organized under ch. 185 , for the purpose of producing or furnishing heat, light, power, or water to their members, or by subsidiaries or affiliates of such cooperative associations.

(d) Service contracts sold or offered for sale to persons other than consumers.

(e) Service contracts for inside wire protection plans associated with the offering of telecommunications service, as defined in s. 182.017 (1g) (cq) , or video service, as defined in s. 66.0420 (2) (y) .

(f) Service contracts with respect to commercial property used in the provision of telecommunications service, as defined in s. 182.017 (1g) (cq) , or video service, as defined in s. 66.0420 (2) (y) .

(2) Motor vehicle manufacturer’s service contracts on the motor vehicle manufacturer’s products are exempt from this subchapter, except for ss. 616.56 (1) to (3) and (6) to (16) , 616.58 , and 616.62 , and motor vehicle manufacturers offering service contracts on the motor vehicle manufacturer’s products are exempt from licensure under s. 616.54 (4) .

(3) A person who holds a valid certificate of authority under s. Ins 15.01 , Wis. Adm. Code may elect to do one of the following:

(a) Continue to operate in this state under the certificate of authority. If the person makes such an election, s. Ins 15.01 , Wis. Adm. Code shall continue to apply to the person and this section shall not apply to the person.

(b) Apply for a license as a provider pursuant to s. 616.54 (4) . If the person is licensed, this subchapter shall apply to the person and s. Ins 15.01 , Wis. Adm. Code shall not apply to the person for any service contracts issued subsequent to licensure.

History: 2011 a. 226 ; 2015 a. 197 s. 51 .
Wis. Stat. § 799.24 — WI Code / Chapter 799 / Section 799.24
Judgment.
Status: in_force

(1) Entry of judgment or order; notice of entry thereof. When a judgment or an order is rendered, the judge, circuit court commissioner or clerk of circuit court shall immediately enter it in the court record and note the date thereof which shall be the date of entry of judgment or order. The clerk of circuit court, except in municipal and county forfeiture actions, shall mail a notice of entry of judgment to the parties or their attorneys at their last-known address within 5 days of its entry. Upon payment of the exact amount of the fee prescribed in s. 814.62 (3) (c) , the clerk of circuit court shall enter the judgment in the judgment and lien docket.

(2) Applicability of s. 806.15. Section 806.15 shall apply with respect to judgments entered in the judgment and lien docket.

(3) Stipulated dismissal. Prior to the entry of judgment, upon stipulation of the parties to a schedule for compliance with the stipulation, the court or circuit court commissioner may enter a stipulated judgment of dismissal in lieu thereof. Any such judgment may be vacated without notice to the obligated party, and the unsatisfied portion thereof entered, upon application by the prevailing party and proof by affidavit of noncompliance with the terms of the stipulation.

History: Sup. Ct. Order, 67 Wis. 2d 585, 776 (1975); 1977 c. 345 ; 1979 c. 32 s. 66 ; Stats. 1979 s. 799.24; 1981 c. 317 ; 1983 a. 302 s. 8 ; 1987 a. 208 ; 1995 a. 224 ; 1997 a. 27 ; 2001 a. 61 .
Wis. Stat. § 28.08 — WI Code / Chapter 28 / Section 28.08
Income.
Status: in_force

All income from state forest lands shall be paid into the state treasury to the credit of the conservation fund.

History: 1977 c. 418 .
Wis. Stat. § 26.105 — WI Code / Chapter 26 / Section 26.105
Forestry and fire prevention study.
Status: in_force

The Great Lakes Timber Professionals Association and the Wisconsin County Forests Association shall prepare a report containing the results of the forestry and fire prevention study conducted as approved by the joint committee on finance under s. 26.105 (2) , 2013 stats., and shall submit the report to the department, the council on forestry, and the appropriate standing committees of the legislature under s. 13.172 (3) .

History: 2013 a. 20 ; 2015 a. 55 .
Wis. Stat. § 91.68 — WI Code / Chapter 91 / Section 91.68
Violations of farmland preservation agreements.
Status: in_force

(1) The department may bring an action in circuit court to do any of the following:

(a) Enforce a farmland preservation agreement.

(b) Restrain, by temporary or permanent injunction, a change in land use that violates a farmland preservation agreement.

(c) Seek a civil forfeiture for a change in land use that violates a farmland preservation agreement.

(2) A forfeiture under sub. (1) (c) may not exceed twice the fair market value of the land covered by the agreement at the time of the violation.

History: 2009 a. 28 .
Wis. Stat. § 23.42 — WI Code / Chapter 23 / Section 23.42
Environmental consulting costs for federal licensing of power projects.
Status: in_force

(1) Definitions. In this section:

(a) “Applicant” means any person who files an application or submits a notification of intent under 16 USC 808 (b) with the commission.

(b) “Application” means a request for a license under the procedures in 16 USC 800 , 802 , 803 or 808 or a request for an exemption under 16 USC 823a or 824a-3 .

(c) “Commission” means the federal energy regulatory commission.

(d) “Date of filing” means the date an applicant submits a notification of intent or the date an applicant files an application, whichever is earlier.

(2) Authority. In order to carry out its consulting role to the commission under 16 USC 800 , 802 , 803 , 808 , 823a and 824a-3 and the federal regulations promulgated under those sections, the department may charge fees to applicants for reviewing and evaluating applications and notifications of intent under 16 USC 808 (b).

(3) Fees. If the department charges fees under this section:

(a) The department shall charge fees only for the time it expends reviewing and evaluating an application or a notification of intent from the date of filing until the commission makes a determination whether or not to issue the license.

(b) The department shall determine the fee for each applicant by calculating the applicant’s proportionate share of the costs incurred by the state in a fiscal year in reviewing or evaluating applications or notifications of intent under this section. The department shall calculate the proportionate share for an applicant by dividing the amount of horsepower, as authorized by the commission, of the applicant’s power project by the total amount of horsepower, as authorized by the commission, of all power projects being reviewed or evaluated under this section during the fiscal year.

(c) The department may collect fees on a quarterly basis.

(d) The department shall deduct any amount it receives as reimbursement under 16 USC 823a for reviewing and evaluating an application or notification of intent from the fee it charges an applicant for reviewing that application or notification of intent.

(4) Limitation on charging of fees. Notwithstanding subs. (2) and (3) (a) , the department may not charge any fees under this section after October 1, 1995, for reviewing and evaluating applications or notifications of intent.

(5) Use of fees. The department may not expend the fees it collects under this section except for the costs that are consistent with and that are necessary for reviewing and evaluating applications and notifications of intent under 16 USC 800 , 802 , 803 , 808 , 823a and 824a-3 .

History: 1989 a. 31 , 359 ; 1991 a. 39 ; 1993 a. 16 , 437 .
Wis. Stat. § 114.01 — WI Code / Chapter 114 / Section 114.01
State airport system.
Status: in_force

The department is directed to cooperate with and assist any federal aeronautical agency in the preparation and annual revision of the national airport plan and to lay out a comprehensive state system of airports adequate to provide for the aeronautical needs of the people of all parts of the state. Such state system shall include every airport on the national system and such additional airports as may be deemed necessary. In selecting the general location of the airports on the system and determining their capacity, due regard shall be given to aeronautical necessity as evidenced by the population of the locality to be served, its commerce and industry and such other factors as the department deems pertinent. In selecting the specific sites, due regard shall be given to general suitability for service and economy of development as evidenced by convenience of access, adequacy of available area, character of topography and soils, freedom from hazards and obstructions to flight and other pertinent consideration.

History: 1971 c. 164 s. 84 ; 1971 c. 192 , 228 ; 1977 c. 29 , 98 , 272 .
Wis. Stat. § 63.31 — WI Code / Chapter 63 / Section 63.31
Funds for board.
Status: in_force

The common council of any city of the first class shall hereafter provide such funds for the annual support and operation of the board of city service commissioners as in its judgment may be necessary for the purpose of carrying out all of its functions, duties and responsibilities assigned to it by law or by the common council. The procedure applicable to appropriations and disbursements of such board shall be determined as provided in ch. 65 .
Wis. Stat. § 605.23 — WI Code / Chapter 605 / Section 605.23
Adjustment of losses.
Status: in_force

(1) Payment for losses. Subject to s. 605.03 (1) (f) 2. , the manager shall determine within a reasonable time any loss on insured property owned by a local governmental unit or for which the unit is liable and promptly certify the amount to the department of administration, which shall issue a warrant on the property fund payable to the treasurer of the local governmental unit for the amount of the loss less any applicable amounts under s. 605.03 (2) or (3) .

(2) Appraisal in case of disagreement. If there is disagreement between the manager and the local governmental unit as to the amount of the loss or damage to property covered by the property fund, the amount shall be determined by appraisal, upon the demand of the local governmental unit. The manager and the claimant shall each select a competent and disinterested appraiser and notify the other of the selection within 20 days of the demand. If either party fails to select an appraiser within the allotted time, the other party may request a court of record to appoint an appraiser. The appraisers shall first select a competent and disinterested umpire. If they do not agree on one within 15 days, then either party may request a judge of a court of record in the county in which the property is located to select a competent and disinterested umpire and the judge shall do so promptly. The appraisers shall then appraise the loss and damage, stating separately the actual cash value or other applicable basis of valuation and the loss or damage to each item. If they fail to agree they shall submit their differences to the umpire. An itemized award in writing of any 2 of the 3 when filed with the manager shall determine the amount of the insured value and of loss or damage. Each appraiser shall be paid by the party selecting that appraiser and other expenses of appraisal and of the umpire shall be paid by the parties equally.

(3) Considerations in ascertaining loss. The basic criterion for ascertaining the amount of any loss to property under this chapter is actual cash value, unless the property is insured for replacement cost. Obsolescence and plans for demolition are factors to be considered in determining actual cash value, and replacement cost shall not be paid if there are plans for demolition of the property.

History: 1973 c. 117 ; 1979 c. 102 , 221 ; 2017 a. 59 .
Wis. Stat. § 153.10 — WI Code / Chapter 153 / Section 153.10
Health care data reports.
Status: in_force

(1) Subject to s. 153.455 , the department shall prepare, and submit to the governor and the chief clerk of each house of the legislature for distribution to the legislature under s. 13.172 (2) , standard reports concerning health care providers other than hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers that the department prepares and shall collect information necessary for preparation of those reports. If s. 153.455 (4) applies, the department shall include in the reports under this subsection reports concerning any health care claims information the department collects or contracts to collect under s. 153.05 .

(2) The entity under contract under s. 153.05 (2m) (a) shall prepare, and submit to the governor and the chief clerk of each house of the legislature for distribution to the legislature under s. 13.172 (2) , standard reports concerning hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers that the entity prepares and shall collect information necessary for preparation of those reports.

History: 1987 a. 399 ; 1997 a. 27 , 231 ; 2003 a. 33 ; 2005 a. 228 .
Wis. Stat. § 227.136 — WI Code / Chapter 227 / Section 227.136
Preliminary public hearing and comment period.
Status: in_force

(1) Within 10 days after publication of a statement of the scope of a proposed rule under s. 227.135 (3) , either cochairperson of the joint committee for the review of administrative rules may submit a written directive to the agency that prepared the statement for the agency to hold a preliminary public hearing and comment period on the statement of scope as provided in this section.

(2) If the agency is directed to hold a preliminary public hearing and comment period on a statement of scope as provided in sub. (1) or if the agency otherwise opts to do so on its own initiative, the agency shall submit to the legislative reference bureau, in a format approved by the legislative reference bureau, a notice of a preliminary public hearing and comment period to allow for public comment and feedback on the statement of scope. The agency may also take any other action it considers necessary to provide notice of the preliminary public hearing and comment period to other interested persons. The notice shall be approved by the individual or body with policy-making powers over the subject matter of the proposed rule and shall include all of the following:

(a) A statement of the date, time, and place of the preliminary public hearing.

(b) The place where comments on the statement of scope should be submitted and the deadline for submitting those comments.

(3) The agency shall hold the preliminary public hearing and comment period in accordance with the notice required under sub. (2) , but may not hold the hearing sooner than the 3rd day after publication of the notice in the register.

(4) The agency shall conduct a hearing under this section in accordance with s. 227.18 .

(5) The agency shall report all public comments and feedback on the statement of scope of the proposed rule that the agency receives at the preliminary public hearing and comment period to the individual or body with policy-making powers over the subject matter of the proposed rule.

(6) Failure of any person to receive notice of a preliminary public hearing as provided in this section is not grounds for invalidating any resulting rule if notice of the hearing was published in the register in accordance with s. 35.93 (2) (b) 3. bm.

(7) For the purpose of soliciting public comment, an agency may hold a hearing on the general subject matter of possible or anticipated rules before preparing a statement of scope for a proposed rule. A hearing held under this subsection does not relieve the agency from its obligation to comply with a directive under sub. (1) or the requirement to hold a hearing under s. 227.16 .

History: 2017 a. 57 ss. 5 , 17 .
Wis. Stat. § 967.057 — WI Code / Chapter 967 / Section 967.057
Prosecution decisions based on contributions to organizations and agencies.
Status: in_force

A prosecutor may not, in exchange for a person’s payment of money, other than restitution, to any organization or agency, dismiss or amend a charge alleging a criminal offense or elect not to commence a criminal prosecution.

History: 1999 a. 58 , 186 ; 2007 a. 84 .
Wis. Stat. § 185.35 — WI Code / Chapter 185 / Section 185.35
Officers.
Status: in_force

(1) Unless the articles of incorporation provide otherwise, the principal officers of a cooperative are a president, one or more vice presidents as prescribed in the bylaws, a secretary and a treasurer. They shall be elected annually by the board at such time and in such manner as the bylaws provide. Upon original election and whenever any change is made in the officers, the cooperative shall file with the department, within 20 days, a report showing the name and address of all officers. Each principal officer except the secretary and the treasurer must be a director of the cooperative. The offices of secretary and treasurer may be combined in one person.

(1m) Any principal officer of a cooperative may be designated by a title other than those designated under sub. (1) , as provided in the articles of incorporation of the cooperative. The provisions of this chapter applicable to a principal officer as designated under sub. (1) apply to the principal officer as designated according to the provisions of the articles of incorporation. Any document required or permitted by this chapter to be signed by the president, vice president, secretary or assistant secretary may be signed by such officer as may be stated in such document to correspond to the officer so required or permitted to sign.

(2) Any other officer may be chosen by the board or as provided in the bylaws.

(3) All officers shall have such authority and perform such duties as the bylaws provide, or as the board may determine not inconsistent with the bylaws. Any officer may be removed by the board whenever in its judgment the best interests of the cooperative will be served thereby. Election or appointment shall not of itself create contract rights.

History: 1985 a. 30 ss. 21 , 22 , 42 ; 1995 a. 27 .
Wis. Stat. § 181.0850 — WI Code / Chapter 181 / Section 181.0850
Reliance by directors or officers.
Status: in_force

Unless the director or officer has knowledge that makes reliance unwarranted, a director or officer, in discharging his or her duties to the corporation, may rely on information, opinions, reports or statements, any of which may be written or oral, formal or informal, including financial statements and other financial data, if prepared or presented by any of the following:

(1) Officers and employees. An officer or employee of the corporation whom the director or officer believes in good faith to be reliable and competent in the matters presented.

(2) Professionals and experts. Legal counsel, certified public accountants licensed or certified under ch. 442 , or other persons as to matters the director or officer believes in good faith are within the person’s professional or expert competence.

(3) Committees. In the case of reliance by a director, a committee of the board of directors of which the director is not a member if the director believes in good faith that the committee merits confidence.

History: 1997 a. 79 ; 2001 a. 16 .
Wis. Stat. § 951.13 — WI Code / Chapter 951 / Section 951.13
Providing proper food and drink to confined animals.
Status: in_force

No person owning or responsible for confining or impounding any animal may fail to supply the animal with a sufficient supply of food and water as prescribed in this section.

(1) Food. The food shall be sufficient to maintain all animals in good health.

(2) Water. If potable water is not accessible to the animals at all times, it shall be provided daily and in sufficient quantity for the health of the animal.

History: 1973 c. 314 ; 1983 a. 95 ; 1987 a. 332 s. 54 ; Stats. 1987 s. 951.13.