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Wis. Stat. § 945.03 — WI Code / Chapter 945 / Section 945.03
Commercial gambling.
Status: in_force

(1m) Whoever intentionally does any of the following is engaged in commercial gambling and, except as provided in sub. (2m) , is guilty of a Class I felony:

(a) Participates in the earnings of or for gain operates or permits the operation of a gambling place; or

(b) For gain, receives, records or forwards a bet or offer to bet or, with intent to receive, record or forward a bet or offer to bet, possesses facilities to do so; or

(c) For gain, becomes a custodian of anything of value bet or offered to be bet; or

(d) Conducts a lottery where both the consideration and the prize are money, or with intent to conduct such a lottery, possesses facilities to do so; or

(e) Sets up for use for the purpose of gambling or collects the proceeds of any gambling machine; or

(f) For gain, maintains in this state any record, paraphernalia, tickets, certificates, bills, slip, token, paper, writing or other device used, or to be used, or adapted, devised or designed for use in gambling; or

(g) For gain, uses a wire communication facility for the transmission or receipt of information assisting in the placing of a bet or offer to bet on any sporting event or contest, or for the transmission of a wire communication which entitles the recipient to receive money or credit as a result of a bet or offer to bet.

(2m) If the violation of sub. (1m) involves the possession, operation, setup, collection of proceeds, participation in earnings or maintenance of, or involves acting as the custodian of anything of value bet or offered to be bet on, not more than 5 video gambling machines on premises for which a Class “B” or “Class B” license or permit has been issued under ch. 125 , the person may be penalized as follows:

(a) If the violation involves one video gambling machine, the person may be required to forfeit not more than $500.

(b) If the violation involves 2 video gambling machines, the person may be required to forfeit not more than $1,000.

(c) If the violation involves 3 video gambling machines, the person may be required to forfeit not more than $1,500.

(d) If the violation involves 4 video gambling machines, the person may be required to forfeit not more than $2,000.

(e) If the violation involves 5 video gambling machines, the person may be required to forfeit not more than $2,500.

History: 1977 c. 173 ; 1999 a. 9 , 185 ; 2001 a. 109 .
Wis. Stat. § 134.53 — WI Code / Chapter 134 / Section 134.53
Transportation and sale of cattle.
Status: in_force

(1) No person shall transport cattle on any highway unless accompanied by shipping documents setting forth the number of cattle being moved, a description of the cattle, including brand, registry or other identification numbers if any, name and address of the owner, and point of origin and destination. The shipping document may consist of a statement signed by the owner setting forth the above information.

(2) Cattle being transported on highways and all shipping documents and other records pertaining to such animals shall be subject to inspection by any police officer. Such officers may stop or intercept any vehicle used or suspected of being used for the transportation of cattle and may seize or detain any shipment of cattle not accompanied by shipping documents containing information as required under sub. (1) , or accompanied by shipping documents which may be false, until such time as satisfactory evidence of ownership of the cattle is obtained.

(3) No person shall purchase or receive for sale or shipment any cattle not accompanied by shipping documents required under sub. (1) . Copies of such documents shall be retained for a period of 6 months following date of purchase or receipt of the cattle and shall be available for inspection at all reasonable times by any police officer.

(4) Any person who transports cattle without shipping documents containing information required under sub. (1) , or executes, furnishes or issues any false document pertaining to the ownership or shipment of cattle, or who violates this section in any other manner shall be fined not more than $500, or be imprisoned not more than 3 months, or both.

(5) Subsection (1) does not apply to cattle being transported between farms owned, rented or leased by the owner of the cattle when ownership of cattle does not change.

(6) Subsection (1) does not apply to cattle being transported to market by the owner of the cattle.

History: 1973 c. 239 .
Wis. Stat. § 813.33 — WI Code / Chapter 813 / Section 813.33
Name of act.
Status: in_force

Sections 813.22 to 813.34 may be cited as the “Uniform Absence as Evidence of Death and Absentee’s Property Act.”

History: Sup. Ct. Order, 67 Wis. 2d 585, 760, 780 (1975); Stats. 1975 s. 813.33.
Wis. Stat. § 409.317 — WI Code / Chapter 409 / Section 409.317
Interests that take priority over or take free of security interest or agricultural lien.
Status: in_force

(1) Conflicting security interests and rights of lien creditors. A security interest or agricultural lien is subordinate to the rights of:

(a) A person entitled to priority under s. 409.322 ; and

(b) Except as otherwise provided in sub. (5) , a person that becomes a lien creditor before the earlier of the time:

1. The security interest or agricultural lien is perfected; or

2. One of the conditions specified in s. 409.203 (2) (c) is met and a financing statement covering the collateral is filed.

(2) Buyers that receive delivery. Except as otherwise provided in sub. (5) , a buyer, other than a secured party, of tangible chattel paper, tangible documents, goods, instruments, or a certificated security takes free of a security interest or agricultural lien if the buyer gives value and receives delivery of the collateral without knowledge of the security interest or agricultural lien and before it is perfected.

(3) Lessees that receive delivery. Except as otherwise provided in sub. (5) , a lessee of goods takes free of a security interest or agricultural lien if the lessee gives value and receives delivery of the collateral without knowledge of the security interest or agricultural lien and before it is perfected.

(4) Licensees and buyers of certain collateral. A licensee of a general intangible or a buyer, other than a secured party, of collateral other than tangible chattel paper, tangible documents, goods, instruments, or a certificated security takes free of a security interest if the licensee or buyer gives value without knowledge of the security interest and before it is perfected.

(5) Purchase-money security interest. Except as otherwise provided in ss. 409.320 and 409.321 , if a person files a financing statement with respect to a purchase-money security interest before or within 20 days after the debtor receives delivery of the collateral, the security interest takes priority over the rights of a buyer, lessee, or lien creditor which arise between the time the security interest attaches and the time of filing.

History: 2001 a. 10 ; 2009 a. 322 ; 2011 a. 206 .
Wis. Stat. § 88.18 — WI Code / Chapter 88 / Section 88.18
County treasurer to serve as treasurer of drainage districts.
Status: in_force

(1) The county treasurer shall serve as treasurer of all drainage districts under the jurisdiction of the drainage board. All moneys collected for or payable to any such drainage district shall be turned over to or paid to the county treasurer and shall be paid out by the treasurer only upon proper warrants of the drainage board. The county treasurer may retain for the benefit of the county a portion of the interest received on drainage district funds held by the county treasurer, not to exceed the cost to the county treasurer of providing services to the drainage board under this chapter, the cost to the zoning administrator of maintaining drainage board records under s. 88.19 and the cost to the zoning administrator of providing copies of drainage board records to the drainage board.

(2) The county treasurer shall keep a separate account for each drainage district in which the treasurer shall charge such district with all amounts paid out on its behalf pursuant to sub. (1) and shall credit the district with:

(a) All sums received in payment of drainage assessments of that district, including penalties and interest on the sums.

(e) All other sums received on account of the drainage district other than interest received on drainage district funds held by the county treasurer.

(3) The drainage board may appoint a treasurer who shall act as the deputy of the county treasurer. The drainage board may assign any part or all of the county treasurer’s duties under this chapter to the drainage board treasurer. The drainage board treasurer shall be reimbursed for actual and reasonable expenses incurred in the performance of the treasurer’s duties in the same manner as provided for drainage board member expenses under s. 88.17 (8) . The drainage board shall require a bond from the drainage board treasurer in an amount, set by the board, that is sufficient to exceed the greatest amount of funds expected to be held in his or her custody, and with the sureties that the drainage board requires. The bond shall be conditioned in substantially the same form as the ordinary bond required from the county treasurer, with the necessary changes.

History: 1987 a. 378 ; 1991 a. 316 ; 1993 a. 456 .
Wis. Stat. § 801.51 — WI Code / Chapter 801 / Section 801.51
Challenges to improper venue.
Status: in_force

Any party may challenge venue, on the grounds of noncompliance with s. 801.50 or any other statute designating proper venue, by filing a motion for change of venue:

(1) At or before the time the party serves his or her first motion or responsive pleading in the action.

(2) After the time set forth in sub. (1) , upon a showing that despite reasonable diligence, the party did not discover the grounds therefor at or before that time.

History: 1983 a. 228 .
Wis. Stat. § 35.84 — WI Code / Chapter 35 / Section 35.84
Distribution, to whom.
Status: in_force

The department shall make distribution of official documents as indicated and shall charge the appropriations of the state agency publishing or arranging for publication of each official document for the total cost of distribution as determined under s. 35.80 . Distribution is automatic unless indicated otherwise. [See Figure 35.84 following]

History: 1985 a. 29 ; 1987 a. 27 , 148 , 399 ; 1989 a. 31 ; 1991 a. 39 , 285 ; 1993 a. 16 ; 1995 a. 27 ; 1997 a. 27 ; 1999 a. 19 , 32 ; 2007 a. 71 ; 2009 a. 177 , 180 ; 2013 a. 20 , 168 .
Wis. Stat. § 177.0302 — WI Code / Chapter 177 / Section 177.0302
Address of apparent owner in this state.
Status: in_force

Unless otherwise provided in this chapter or by another law of this state, if property is presumed abandoned, the property is subject to reporting to and custody of this state whether located in this state, another state, or a foreign country if any of the following applies:

(1) The last-known address of the apparent owner in the records of the holder is in this state.

(2) The records of the holder do not reflect the identity or last-known address of the apparent owner, but the administrator has determined that the last-known address of the apparent owner is in this state.

(3) The records of the holder do not reflect the identity of the apparent owner, but the records of the holder do reflect that the last-known address of the apparent owner is in this state.

History: 2021 a. 87 .
Wis. Stat. § 178.0406 — WI Code / Chapter 178 / Section 178.0406
Limitations on distributions by limited liability partnership.
Status: in_force

(1) A limited liability partnership may not make a distribution, including a distribution under s. 178.0806 , if after the distribution any of the following applies:

(a) The partnership would not be able to pay its debts as they become due in the ordinary course of the partnership’s business.

(b) The partnership’s total assets would be less than the sum of its total liabilities plus the amount that would be needed, if the partnership were to be dissolved and wound up at the time of the distribution, to satisfy the preferential rights upon dissolution and winding up of partners and transferees whose preferential rights are superior to the rights of persons receiving the distribution.

(2) A limited liability partnership may base a determination that a distribution is not prohibited under sub. (1) on any of the following:

(a) Financial statements prepared on the basis of accounting practices and principles that are reasonable in the circumstances.

(b) A fair valuation or other method that is reasonable under the circumstances.

(3) Except as otherwise provided in sub. (5) , the effect of a distribution under sub. (1) is measured as follows:

(a) In the case of a distribution described in s. 178.0102 (4) (a) 1. and 2. , as of the earlier of the following:

1. The date money or other property is transferred or debt is incurred by the limited liability partnership.

2. The date the person entitled to the distribution ceases to own the interest or rights being acquired by the partnership in return for the distribution.

(b) In the case of any distribution of indebtedness other than one under par. (a) , as of the date the indebtedness is distributed.

(c) In all cases other than those under par. (a) or (b) , as of the following:

1. The date the distribution is authorized, if the payment occurs not later than 120 days after that date.

2. The date the payment is made, if the payment occurs more than 120 days after the distribution is authorized.

(4) A limited liability partnership’s indebtedness to a partner or transferee incurred by reason of a distribution made in accordance with this section is at parity with the partnership’s indebtedness to its general, unsecured creditors, except to the extent subordinated by agreement.

(5) A limited liability partnership’s indebtedness, including indebtedness issued as a distribution, is not a liability for purposes of sub. (1) if the terms of the indebtedness provide that payment of principal and interest is made only if and to the extent that a payment of a distribution could then be made under this section. If the indebtedness is issued as a distribution, each payment of principal or interest is treated as a distribution, the effect of which is measured on the date the payment is made.

(6) In measuring the effect of a distribution under s. 178.0806 , the liabilities of a dissolved limited liability partnership do not include any claim that has been disposed of under s. 178.0807 , 178.0808 , or 178.0809 .

History: 2015 a. 295 .
Wis. Stat. § 30.537 — WI Code / Chapter 30 / Section 30.537
Certificate of title; issuance, records, fees.
Status: in_force

(1) Issuance. The department shall file each application for certificate of title received by it and, when satisfied as to its genuineness and regularity and that the applicant is entitled to the issuance of a certificate of title, shall issue and deliver a certificate to the owner of the boat.

(2) Records. The department shall file and retain for at least 5 years a record of all applications for certificate of title, including, if applicable, the manufacturer’s certificate of origin, and all certificates of title issued by it:

(a) According to title number.

(b) According to hull identification number or engine serial number or both.

(c) Alphabetically, according to name of owner.

(d) In any other manner which the department determines to be desirable.

(3) Search fee. The department shall conduct a title search upon the request of an applicant for a certificate of title and shall charge a fee of $5 for each search.

(4) Title fees. The department shall require that:

(a) The owner of the boat pay a $5 fee to file an application for the first certificate of title.

(b) The owner of the boat pay a $5 fee for a certificate of title after a transfer.

(c) The owner of the boat pay a $5 fee for a replacement certificate of title.

(d) The owner of a boat pay a single $5 fee for the original notation and subsequent release of a security interest on a certificate of title.

(e) A person who has perfected a security interest and who is notified under s. 30.571 pay a $2 fee for each notification.

(f) An assignee of a security interest pay a $2 fee to be named a secured party on a certificate of title.

(g) All fees remitted to or collected by the department under pars. (a) , (c) , and (d) be credited to the appropriation account under s. 20.370 (9) (hu) .

(5) Fee restriction. The department shall not charge any fee for services under this section except as specified in subs. (3) and (4) .

History: 1987 a. 397 ; 1989 a. 128 ; 1991 a. 39 ; 2021 a. 58 ; 2021 a. 240 s. 30 .
Wis. Stat. § 60.321 — WI Code / Chapter 60 / Section 60.321
Reimbursement of expenses.
Status: in_force

(1) Generally. The town board may provide for reimbursement of expenses necessarily incurred by any officer or employee of the town in the performance of official town duties. The board may determine who is eligible for expense reimbursement, which expenses are reimbursable and the amount of reimbursement. Expenses reimbursable under this section include, but are not limited to:

(a) Traveling expenses, including mileage, lodging and meal expenses.

(b) Costs associated with programs of instruction related to the officer’s or employee’s office or employment.

(2) Manuals. The town board may purchase handbooks and manuals that will materially assist town officials and employees in the performance of official duties.

History: 1983 a. 532 .
Wis. Stat. § 605.01 — WI Code / Chapter 605 / Section 605.01
Definitions.
Status: in_force

In this chapter, unless the context requires otherwise:

(1) “Local governmental unit” means any local governmental association, authority, board, commission, department, independent agency, institution, office, society or other body, including any city, county, town or village board or common council, school or library board, or board of control of a cooperative educational service agency.

(2) “Property fund” means the local government property insurance fund.

History: 1973 c. 117 , 333 ; 1979 c. 221 ; 1985 a. 335 .
Wis. Stat. § 948.072 — WI Code / Chapter 948 / Section 948.072
Grooming of a child for sexual activity.
Status: in_force

(1) In this section, “position of trust or authority over the child” means a relationship between a person and a child in which the person has regular and direct contact with the child and power or control over the child’s welfare, education, or other factors important to the child.

(2) No person may engage in a course of conduct, pattern of behavior, or series of acts with the intention to condition, seduce, solicit, lure, or entice a child for the purpose of engaging in sexual intercourse or sexual contact, or for the purpose of producing, distributing, or possessing depictions of the child engaged in sexually explicit conduct. For purposes of this section, a course of conduct, pattern of behavior, or series of acts may include, among other activities, any of the following:

(a) Verbal comments, suggestions, or conversations of a sexual nature directed toward a child.

(b) Inappropriate or sexualized physical contact or attempts to initiate such contact.

(c) Written, electronic, or digital communications, including using text messages, emails, social media, or online platforms, to seduce, solicit, lure, or entice a child.

(d) Provision or promise of gifts, favors, privileges, attention, or other items of value with the intent to lower a child’s inhibitions, gain trust, or create emotional dependence.

(e) An act intending to isolate a child, or to encourage a child to separate, from family, peers, or guardians.

(f) Use of a computer, online service, Internet service, local bulletin board service, or any device capable of electronic data storage or transmission to contact a child, a child’s guardian, or any person believed by the actor to be a child or a child’s guardian.

(3) Except as provided in sub. (4) , a person who violates sub. (2) is guilty of the following:

(a) A Class G felony.

(b) If the person is in a position of trust or authority over the child, a Class F felony.

(c) If the child has a developmental, cognitive, or physical disability that is known, or should be known, by the person, a Class E felony.

(d) If the violation involves 2 or more children, a Class D felony.

(4) Subsection (3) does not apply to a person who has not attained the age of 19 if the violation involves a child who is not more than 4 years younger than the person unless the violation involves force, coercion, or abuse of a position of trust or authority over the child.

(5) Consent is not an issue or a defense in alleged violations of sub. (3) [sub. (2) ].

History: 2025 a. 88 .
Wis. Stat. § 753.32 — WI Code / Chapter 753 / Section 753.32
Clerks, etc., not to be appraisers.
Status: in_force

No clerk or other person employed in the office of any circuit judge may be appointed commissioner or appraiser in any matter that is within the jurisdiction of the judge or of the circuit court.

History: 1977 c. 449 .
Wis. Stat. § 943.85 — WI Code / Chapter 943 / Section 943.85
Bribery involving a financial institution.
Status: in_force

(1) Whoever, with intent to defraud a financial institution, confers, offers, or agrees to confer a benefit on an employee, agent, or fiduciary of the financial institution without the consent of the financial institution and with intent to influence the employee’s, agent’s, or fiduciary’s conduct in relation to the affairs of the institution is guilty of a Class H felony.

(2) Any employee, agent, or fiduciary of a financial institution who without the consent of the financial institution and with intent to defraud the financial institution solicits, accepts, or agrees to accept any benefit from another person pursuant to an agreement that the employee, agent, or fiduciary will act in a certain manner in relation to the affairs of the financial institution is guilty of a Class H felony.

History: 2005 a. 212 .
Wis. Stat. § 450.07 — WI Code / Chapter 450 / Section 450.07
Manufacturers; licensure.
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided under sub. (1m) , no person may engage in manufacturing in this state unless the person obtains a manufacturer’s license from the board. For the issuance of a license under this subsection, the applicant shall pay the initial credential fee determined by the department under s. 440.03 (9) (a) .

(1m) A license is not required under this section for a person to engage in the manufacturing of hemp, as defined in s. 94.55 (1) .

(4)

(a) The issuance of licenses under this section is subject to rules the board adopts for the protection of the public health and safety.

(b) The board shall adopt rules prescribing minimum standards for manufacturing and distributing drugs. Rules adopted under this paragraph may not impose requirements regarding the storage of a controlled substance in a safe, a steel cabinet, a vault, or any other secure storage compartment, area, room, or building unless one of the following applies:

1. The controlled substance is included in schedule I, II, III, or IV under ch. 961 .

2. The controlled substance is also a controlled substance under federal law.

(c) The rules adopted by the board under par. (b) shall require a manufacturer to maintain and to update at least once per month a list of the manufacturer’s authorized distributors of record.

History: 1985 a. 146 ; 1991 a. 39 ; 2005 a. 14 ; 2007 a. 20 ; 2019 a. 68 ; 2021 a. 240 s. 30 .