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Wis. Stat. § 140.14 — WI Code / Chapter 140 / Section 140.14
Foreign notarial act.
Status: in_force

(1) In this section, “foreign state” means a government other than the United States, a state, or a federally recognized Indian tribe.

(2) If a notarial act is performed under authority and in the jurisdiction of a foreign state or constituent unit of the foreign state or is performed under the authority of a multinational or international governmental organization, the act has the same effect under the law of this state as if performed by a notarial officer of this state.

(3) If the title of office and indication of authority to perform notarial acts in a foreign state appear in a digest of foreign law or in a list customarily used as a source for that information, the authority of an officer with that title to perform notarial acts is conclusively established.

(4) The signature and official stamp of an individual holding an office described in sub. (3) are prima facie evidence that the signature is genuine and the individual holds the designated title.

(5) An apostille in the form prescribed by the Hague Convention of October 5, 1961, and issued by a foreign state party to the convention conclusively establishes that the signature of the notarial officer is genuine and that the officer holds the indicated office.

(6) A consular authentication issued by an individual designated by the federal department of state as a notarizing officer for performing notarial acts overseas and attached to the record with respect to which the notarial act is performed conclusively establishes that the signature of the notarial officer is genuine and that the officer holds the indicated office.

History: 2019 a. 125 .
Wis. Stat. § 193.203 — WI Code / Chapter 193 / Section 193.203
Exceptions.
Status: in_force

No cooperative may be organized under this chapter for the purpose of furnishing natural gas, heat, light, power, or water to its members.

History: 2005 a. 441 .
Wis. Stat. § 5.72 — WI Code / Chapter 5 / Section 5.72
Correcting ballot errors.
Status: in_force

(1) As soon as possible after ballots are delivered to the county clerk or to the municipal clerk if the municipality is preparing ballots under s. 7.15 (2) , but not later than 3 weeks before any election relating to a state or national office or statewide referendum, the county or municipal clerk preparing the ballots shall submit one copy of each ballot to the commission for review of possible errors. If the contractor preparing the ballots supplies proofs in advance of ballot preparation, the clerk shall submit one copy of the proofs in lieu of actual ballots. If a voting machine ballot or other ballot combining local candidates or referenda with state or national candidates or referenda is used, the entire ballot shall be submitted, but if ballots intended for distribution to electors are used, only those ballots relating to state or national offices and statewide referenda need be submitted. This subsection does not require delay of ballot distribution or mailing of absentee ballots.

(2) The commission shall review ballots and proof copies submitted under sub. (1) and shall notify the county and municipal clerk of any error as soon as possible but in no event later than 7 days after submission. The clerk is not required to correct a ballot error upon receipt of notice of the error, unless ordered to do so under sub. (3) or s. 5.06 (6) .

(3) Whenever an affidavit is filed by the commission or any elector alleging an error or omission in the preparation of a ballot, the circuit court for the county where the ballot is proposed to be used or its presiding judge, by order, may summarily require a county or municipal clerk to correct the error, or show cause why it should not be corrected and, by order, after the hearing, have the correction made.

History: 1979 c. 260 ; 1979 c. 311 s. 19 ; 1979 c. 355 ss. 9 , 10 ; Stats. 1979 s. 5.72; 1981 c. 377 ; 1983 a. 484 ; 2015 a. 118 s. 266 (10) .
Wis. Stat. § 609.88 — WI Code / Chapter 609 / Section 609.88
Coverage of immunizations.
Status: in_force

Defined network plans are subject to s. 632.895 (14) .

History: 1999 a. 115 ; 2001 a. 16 .
Wis. Stat. § 346.58 — WI Code / Chapter 346 / Section 346.58
Special speed restrictions for certain vehicles.
Status: in_force

(1) In this section:

(a) “Metal tire” means a tire the surface of which in contact with the highway is wholly or partially of metal or other hard, nonresilient material.

(b) “Solid rubber tire” means a tire made of rubber but not inflated with compressed air.

(2) In addition to complying with other speed restrictions imposed by law, no person may drive any vehicle equipped with metal tires or solid rubber tires at a speed in excess of 15 miles per hour. This subsection does not apply to operation of a bicycle.

History: 1973 c. 165 ; 1975 c. 297 ; 1983 a. 54 ; 1999 a. 85 ; 2009 a. 276 ; 2011 a. 73 .
Wis. Stat. § 820.03 — WI Code / Chapter 820 / Section 820.03
Costs of sale.
Status: in_force

The sheriff or other person appointed to make a sale shall be entitled to compensation for his or her services to be fixed by the court and taxed in the bill of costs against the defendant in such action where the court shall find that such defendant unreasonably refused to divide or sell said property and divide the proceeds thereof upon the application of the plaintiff, otherwise such sheriff or other person shall be paid out of the common proceeds of such sale.

History: Sup. Ct. Order, 67 Wis. 2d 585, 762 (1975); 1993 a. 486 .
Wis. Stat. § 946.69 — WI Code / Chapter 946 / Section 946.69
Impersonating or falsely assuming to act as a public officer or employee or a utility employee.
Status: in_force

(1) In this section, “utility” means any of the following:

(a) A public utility, as defined in s. 196.01 (5) .

(b) A municipal power district, as defined in s. 198.01 (6) .

(c) A cooperative association organized under ch. 185 or 193 to furnish or provide telecommunications service, or a cooperative organized under ch. 185 to furnish or provide gas, electricity, power or water.

(2) Whoever does any of the following is guilty of a Class I felony:

(a) Assumes to act in an official capacity or to perform an official function, knowing that he or she is not the public officer or public employee or the employee of a utility that he or she assumes to be.

(b) Exercises any function of a public office, knowing that he or she has not qualified so to act or that his or her right so to act has ceased.

(c) Impersonates or represents himself or herself to be a public officer or public employee or the employee of a utility with the intent to mislead others into believing that he or she is actually a public officer or public employee or the employee of a utility.

History: 1977 c. 173 ; 1993 a. 146 , 486 ; 1995 a. 225 ; 1997 a. 27 ; 2001 a. 109 ; 2005 a. 441 ; 2021 a. 263 .
Wis. Stat. § 343.60 — WI Code / Chapter 343 / Section 343.60
Definitions.
Status: in_force

In ss. 343.60 to 343.73 :

(1) “Driver school” means a business that gives instruction, for compensation, in the operation of motor vehicles, except that it does not include any of the following:

(a) A high school or technical college that teaches driver training as part of its regular school program and whose course of study in driver training meets the criteria for a driver education course under this chapter has been approved by the department of public instruction or technical college system board.

(b) An institution of higher learning that teaches driver training as part of its teacher training program.

(c) A motorcycle training school that offers a basic or experienced rider training course approved by the department.

(d) Any driver training school that offers training exclusively in the operation of vehicles designed and manufactured for off-highway operation.

(e) An instructor.

(1g) “Driver school classroom” means any facility that is approved by the department and used to conduct driver training, but does not include a motor vehicle.

(1m) “Driver school office” means the location at which the driver school business is conducted and approved by the department. “Driver school office” does not include any facility used only as a driver school classroom.

(2) “Fraudulent practices” includes, but is not limited to:

(a) Any conduct or representation tending to give the impression that a license to operate a motor vehicle or any other license, registration or service granted by the secretary or department may be obtained by any means other than the means prescribed by law or by furnishing or obtaining the same by illegal or improper means; or

(b) The requesting, accepting, exacting or collecting of money for such purpose.

(3) “Instructor” means any person who is employed by a driver school licensed under this chapter and who, for compensation, gives instruction in the operation of a motor vehicle.

History: 1971 c. 154 s. 79 (2) ; 1977 c. 29 s. 1654 (7) (a) , (c); 1983 a. 189 ; 1993 a. 399 ; 1995 a. 27 s. 9145 (1) ; 1997 a. 27 ; 2005 a. 397 .
Wis. Stat. § 150.975 — WI Code / Chapter 150 / Section 150.975
Applications.
Status: in_force

Applications for facility for individuals with an intellectual disability or community mental health center construction projects for which federal funds are requested shall be submitted to the department by the state, a political subdivision thereof or by a public or other nonprofit agency. Each application for a construction project shall conform to federal and state requirements.

History: 1993 a. 27 s. 243 ; Stats. 1993 s. 150.975; 2011 a. 126 .
Wis. Stat. § 454.295 — WI Code / Chapter 454 / Section 454.295
Penalties.
Status: in_force

Any person who violates this subchapter or any rule promulgated under this subchapter shall be fined not less than $100 nor more than $5,000 or imprisoned for not less than 10 days nor more than 90 days or both.

History: 2011 a. 190 .
Wis. Stat. § 446.07 — WI Code / Chapter 446 / Section 446.07
Penalty.
Status: in_force

Anyone violating this chapter may be fined not more than $10,000 or imprisoned for not more than 9 months or both.

History: 1997 a. 283 ; 2001 a. 109 .
Wis. Stat. § 179.1006 — WI Code / Chapter 179 / Section 179.1006
Noncomplying name of foreign limited partnership.
Status: in_force

(1) A foreign limited partnership whose name does not comply with s. 179.0114 may not register to do business in this state until it adopts, for the purpose of doing business in this state, a fictitious name that complies with s. 179.0114 . After registering to do business in this state with a fictitious name, the partnership shall only do business in this state under the fictitious name.

(2) If a registered foreign limited partnership changes its name to one that does not comply with s. 179.0114 , it may not do business in this state until it complies with sub. (1) by amending its registration to adopt a fictitious name that complies with s. 179.0114 .

History: 2021 a. 258 .
Wis. Stat. § 943.395 — WI Code / Chapter 943 / Section 943.395
Fraudulent insurance and employee benefit program claims.
Status: in_force

(1) Whoever, knowing it to be false or fraudulent, does any of the following may be penalized as provided in sub. (2) :

(a) Presents or causes to be presented a false or fraudulent claim, or any proof in support of such claim, to be paid under any contract or certificate of insurance.

(b) Prepares, makes or subscribes to a false or fraudulent account, certificate, affidavit, proof of loss or other document or writing, with knowledge that the same may be presented or used in support of a claim for payment under a policy of insurance.

(c) Presents or causes to be presented a false or fraudulent claim or benefit application, or any false or fraudulent proof in support of such a claim or benefit application, or false or fraudulent information which would affect a future claim or benefit application, to be paid under any employee benefit program created by ch. 40 .

(d) Makes any misrepresentation in or with reference to any application for membership or documentary or other proof for the purpose of obtaining membership in or noninsurance benefit from any fraternal subject to chs. 600 to 646 , for himself or herself or any other person.

(e) Presents an application for worker’s compensation insurance coverage that is false or fraudulent or that falsely or fraudulently misclassifies employees to lower worker’s compensation insurance premiums.

(2) Whoever violates this section:

(a) Is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor if the value of the claim or benefit does not exceed $2,500.

(b) Is guilty of a Class I felony if the value of the claim or benefit exceeds $2,500.

History: 1971 c. 214 ; 1975 c. 373 , 421 ; 1977 c. 173 ; 1979 c. 89 ; 1981 c. 96 ; 1987 a. 349 ; 1991 a. 39 ; 2001 a. 16 , 109 ; 2015 a. 197 s. 51 ; 2025 a. 145 .
Wis. Stat. § 76.64 — WI Code / Chapter 76 / Section 76.64
Quarterly installments.
Status: in_force

Insurers shall pay installments of the total estimated payment under ss. 76.60 , 76.63 , 76.65 and 76.66 on or before April 15, June 15, September 15 and December 15. Every insurer shall make a return for the preceding calendar year on or before March 1 setting forth the information that the commissioner of insurance reasonably requires, on forms prescribed by the commissioner. On or before March 1, the insurer shall pay any additional amount due for the preceding calendar year. Overpayment will be credited on the amount due April 15.

History: 1979 c. 102 s. 24 ; Stats. 1979 s. 76.64; 1981 c. 20 ; 1985 a. 29 ; 1989 a. 31 .
Wis. Stat. § 44.48 — WI Code / Chapter 44 / Section 44.48
Archaeological resources.
Status: in_force

(1) Mapping.

(a) The state historical society shall prepare maps of the archaeological resources of this state.

(b) Using the best methods practicable with the funds available for that purpose, the state historical society shall prepare:

1. Initial archaeological resources maps based on currently available information.

2. Updated archaeological resources maps based on any additional information that is available, including onsite surveys.

(c) The director may keep any specific information regarding archaeological resources closed to the public if the director determines that disclosure of the information would be likely to result in disturbance of the archaeological resources.

(2) State archaeology program. The state historical society shall establish and administer a state archaeology program. The state historical society may designate qualified archaeologists or institutions to undertake on behalf of the historical society specified archaeological surveys, studies, excavations or other activities. The state historical society may designate regions of the state within which the designated archaeologists or institutions may work.

History: 1987 a. 395 .
Wis. Stat. § 402.514 — WI Code / Chapter 402 / Section 402.514
When documents deliverable on acceptance; when on payment.
Status: in_force

Unless otherwise agreed documents against which a draft is drawn are to be delivered to the drawee on acceptance of the draft if it is payable more than 3 days after presentment; otherwise, only on payment.
Wis. Stat. § 321.30 — WI Code / Chapter 321 / Section 321.30
Composition of national guard.
Status: in_force

(1) The organized militia of this state shall be known as the “Wisconsin national guard” and shall consist of members commissioned or enlisted in accordance with federal law or regulations governing the national guard.

(2) The Wisconsin national guard shall consist of the army national guard and the air national guard.

History: 1975 c. 189 ; 1983 a. 27 ; 2003 a. 69 ; 2007 a. 200 s. 16 ; Stats. 2007 s. 321.30.
Wis. Stat. § 96.16 — WI Code / Chapter 96 / Section 96.16
Application of funds.
Status: in_force

A marketing board may invest all assessments, gifts or grants that are collected or received by the board under a marketing order after consulting with the secretary. The board may not use funds received, collected or accrued under a marketing order for any purpose other than program operations and administration of the order. No such funds may be used for any other marketing order or to influence either state or federal legislation or rule making except rule making directly related to the order.

History: 1981 c. 283 s. 32 ; 1987 a. 252 .
Wis. Stat. § 234.135 — WI Code / Chapter 234 / Section 234.135
Same; purchase; cancellation.
Status: in_force

(1) The authority may purchase any notes or bonds of the authority. The authority may hold or sell, in whole or in part and separately or together with other notes or bonds of the authority, notes or bonds purchased under this subsection.

(2) Subject to such agreements with noteholders or bondholders as may then exist, any notes or bonds purchased and held by the authority under sub. (1) may, upon the affirmative designation of the authority, be canceled, in whole or in part, at the time specified in the authority’s designation.

History: 2017 a. 277 ; 2021 a. 238 s. 45 .
Wis. Stat. § 939.619 — WI Code / Chapter 939 / Section 939.619
Mandatory minimum sentence for repeat serious violent crimes.
Status: in_force

(1) In this section, “serious violent crime” means a violation of s. 940.02 , 940.03 , 940.05 , 940.06 , 940.09 , 940.21 , 940.305 , 940.31 , 940.60 (3) (b) , 941.327 (2) (b) 2. , 3. , or 4. , 943.02 , 943.231 (1) , 943.32 (2) , 943.87 , 948.03 (2) (a) or (5) , 948.051 , or 948.30 (2) or s. 940.19 (5) , 2023 stats.

(2) If a person has one or more prior convictions for a serious violent crime or a crime punishable by life imprisonment and subsequently commits a serious violent crime, the court shall impose a bifurcated sentence under s. 973.01 . The term of confinement in prison portion of a bifurcated sentence imposed under this subsection may not be less than 5 years, but otherwise the penalties for the crime apply, subject to any applicable penalty enhancement. The court may not place the defendant on probation.

History: 1993 a. 97 ; 2001 a. 109 ; 2005 a. 433 s. 17 ; Stats. 2005 s. 939.619; 2017 a. 309 ; 2023 a. 10 ; 2025 a. 24 s. 93 .
Wis. Stat. § 968.32 — WI Code / Chapter 968 / Section 968.32
Forfeiture of contraband devices.
Status: in_force

Any electronic, mechanical, or other intercepting device used in violation of s. 968.31 (1) may be seized as contraband by any peace officer and forfeited to this state in an action by the department of justice under ch. 778 .

History: 1979 c. 32 s. 92 (8) .
Wis. Stat. § 244.44 — WI Code / Chapter 244 / Section 244.44
Real property.
Status: in_force

Unless the power of attorney otherwise provides, language in a power of attorney granting general authority with respect to real property authorizes the agent to do all of the following:

(1) Demand, buy, lease, receive, accept as a gift or as security for an extension of credit, or otherwise acquire or reject an interest in real property or a right incident to real property.

(2) Sell; exchange; convey with or without covenants, representations, or warranties; quit claim; release; surrender; retain title for security; encumber; partition; consent to partitioning; subject to an easement or covenant; subdivide; apply for zoning or other governmental permits; plat or consent to platting; develop; grant an option concerning; lease; sublease; contribute to an entity in exchange for an interest in that entity; or otherwise grant or dispose of an interest in real property or a right incident to real property.

(3) Pledge or mortgage an interest in real property or right incident to real property as security to borrow money or pay, renew, or extend the time of payment of a debt of the principal or a debt guaranteed by the principal.

(4) Release, assign, satisfy, or enforce by any lawful means a mortgage, deed of trust, conditional sale contract, encumbrance, lien, or other claim to real property which exists or is asserted.

(5) Manage or conserve an interest in real property or a right incident to real property owned or claimed to be owned by the principal, including by doing any of the following:

(a) Insuring against liability or casualty or other loss.

(b) Obtaining or regaining possession of or protecting the interest or right by litigation or otherwise.

(c) Paying, assessing, compromising, or contesting taxes or assessments or applying for and receiving refunds in connection with taxes or assessments.

(d) Purchasing supplies, hiring assistance or labor, and making repairs or alterations to the real property.

(6) Use, develop, alter, replace, remove, erect, or install structures or other improvements upon real property in or incident to which the principal has, or claims to have, an interest or right.

(7) Participate in a reorganization with respect to real property or an entity that owns an interest in or right incident to real property and receive, hold, and act with respect to stocks and bonds or other property received in a plan of reorganization, including by doing any of the following:

(a) Selling or otherwise disposing of the stocks, bonds, or property.

(b) Exercising or selling an option, right of conversion, or similar right with respect to the stocks, bonds, or property.

(c) Exercising any voting rights in person or by proxy.

(8) Change the form of title of an interest in or right incident to real property.

(9) Dedicate to public use, with or without consideration, easements or other real property in which the principal has, or claims to have, an interest.

History: 2009 a. 319 .
Wis. Stat. § 440.999 — WI Code / Chapter 440 / Section 440.999
Rules.
Status: in_force

The department shall promulgate rules that define unprofessional conduct for purposes of s. 440.992 (2) (c) .

History: 2003 a. 150 .
Wis. Stat. § 440.973 — WI Code / Chapter 440 / Section 440.973
Examinations.
Status: in_force

(1) No person may be registered under this subchapter unless he or she passes an examination approved by the department. In approving an examination under this subsection, the department shall consider the use of an examination that is similar to an examination that is required for membership in the American Society of Home Inspectors.

(2) The department shall conduct examinations for home inspector registration at least semiannually at times and places determined by the department.

(3) An individual is not eligible for examination unless the individual has satisfied the requirements for registration under s. 440.972 (1) (a) and (b) at least 30 days before the date of the examination.

History: 1997 a. 81 ; 2021 a. 17 .
Wis. Stat. § 38.18 — WI Code / Chapter 38 / Section 38.18
Contracts and bidding.
Status: in_force

All contracts made by a district board for public construction in a district shall be let by the district board to the lowest responsible bidder in accordance with s. 62.15 (1) to (11) and (14) . For purposes of this section, the district board shall possess the powers conferred by s. 62.15 on the board of public works and the common council. All contracts made under this section shall be made in the name of the district and shall be executed by the district board chairperson and district board secretary.

History: 1971 c. 154 ; 1975 c. 244 ; 1981 c. 269 ; 1993 a. 397 ; 1999 a. 9 .
Wis. Stat. § 843.03 — WI Code / Chapter 843 / Section 843.03
Complaint, what to allege.
Status: in_force

The complaint shall describe the property, allege the plaintiff’s interest in the property, allege the plaintiff’s right to possession stating the reasons therefor, state the time at which the plaintiff is entitled to possession, allege that the defendant unlawfully withholds possession, demand possession, and if damages are demanded, state the amount.

History: 1973 c. 189 ; Sup. Ct. Order, 67 Wis. 2d 585, 767 (1975); Stats. 1975 s. 843.03; 1993 a. 486 .