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Wis. Stat. § 633.01 — WI Code / Chapter 633 / Section 633.01
Definitions.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) “Administrator” means a person who directly or indirectly solicits or collects premiums or charges or otherwise effects coverage or adjusts or settles claims for an employee benefit plan, but does not include the following persons if they perform these acts under the circumstances specified for each:

(a) An employer on behalf of its employees or the employees of a subsidiary or affiliated employer.

(b) A union on behalf of its members.

(c) A creditor on behalf of its debtor, if to obtain payment, reimbursement or other method of satisfaction from an employee benefit plan for any part of a debt owed to the creditor by the debtor.

(d) A financial institution that is subject to supervision or regulation in performing these acts by federal or other state authorities.

(e) A company that issues credit cards and provides advances for, or collects premiums or charges from, its credit card holders, if the company does not adjust or settle claims.

(f) An attorney who adjusts or settles claims in the normal course of practice or employment as an attorney, if the attorney does not collect charges or premiums.

(g) An agent licensed in this state whose activities are limited to the sale of insurance.

(h) An insurer authorized to do an insurance business in this state if the insurer performs these acts in the normal course of its insurance business.

(2) “Employee” means any of the following or a family member or dependent of any of the following:

(a) An active or retired wage or salary earner whose services are or were used by an employer.

(b) A member of a union, trust or association.

(c) A college or university student.

(d) A person receiving continued group coverage under s. 632.897 .

(2g) “Employee benefit plan” means an insured or wholly or partially self-insured employee benefit plan which by means of direct payment, reimbursement or other arrangement provides to one or more employees who are residents of this state benefits or services that include, but are not limited to, benefits for medical, surgical or hospital care, benefits in the event of sickness, accident, disability or death, or benefits in the event of unemployment or retirement.

(2r) “Enrollee” has the meaning given in s. 632.861 (1) (b) .

(3) “Insured employee” means an employee who is a resident of this state and who is covered under an employee benefit plan.

(4g) “Pharmacy benefit manager” has the meaning given in s. 632.865 (1) (c) .

(4r) “Prescription drug benefit” has the meaning given in s. 632.865 (1) (e) .

(5) “Principal” means a person, including an insurer, that uses the services of an administrator to provide an employee benefit plan.

(6) “Self-insured health plan” has the meaning given in s. 632.85 (1) (c) .

History: 1991 a. 39 ; 2021 a. 9 .
Wis. Stat. § 859.37 — WI Code / Chapter 859 / Section 859.37
Judgment on claims.
Status: in_force

Before setting a time for hearing on the final account the court shall enter a judgment on the claims presented against the decedent and the offsets and counterclaims asserted and stating how much was allowed for or against the estate in each case. The judgment shall set a date by which payment shall be made. If the balance as to any claimant is in favor of the estate, the payment thereof may be enforced as with any other judgment.
Wis. Stat. § 422.304 — WI Code / Chapter 422 / Section 422.304
Prohibition of blank writings.
Status: in_force

(1) Every writing evidencing a consumer credit transaction shall be completed as to all essential provisions prior to the signing thereof by the parties, and no creditor shall induce, encourage or otherwise permit the customer to sign a writing containing blank spaces which are to be filled in after it is signed except for a space provided for the identifying numbers of goods if not available at the time of the transaction. Blanks relating to price, charges or terms of payment which are inapplicable to a transaction must be filled in a manner which reveals their inapplicability unless their inapplicability is clearly and conspicuously indicated.

(2) A violation of this section is subject to s. 425.304 .

History: 1971 c. 239 .
Wis. Stat. § 23.53 — WI Code / Chapter 23 / Section 23.53
Use of citation.
Status: in_force

(1) The citation created under this section shall, in all actions to recover forfeitures, plus costs, fees, and surcharges imposed under ch. 814 , for violations of those statutes enumerated in s. 23.50 (1) , any administrative rules promulgated thereunder, and any rule of the Kickapoo reserve management board under s. 41.41 (7) (k) be used by any law enforcement officer with authority to enforce those laws, except that the uniform traffic citation created under s. 345.11 may be used by a traffic officer employed under s. 110.07 in enforcing s. 167.31 or by an officer of a law enforcement agency of a municipality or county or a traffic officer employed under s. 110.07 in enforcing s. 287.81 . In accordance with s. 345.11 (1m) , the citation shall not be used for violations of ch. 350 relating to highway use. The citation may be used for violations of local ordinances enacted by any local authority in accordance with s. 23.33 (11) (am) , 23.335 (21) (a) , or 30.77 .

(2) Notwithstanding any other provision of the statutes, the use of the citation by any enforcing officer in connection with a violation is adequate process to give the appropriate court jurisdiction over the person upon the filing with such court of the citation.

History: 1975 c. 365 ; 1977 c. 29 ; 1979 c. 34 ; 1985 a. 36 ; 1987 a. 27 ; 1987 a. 200 s. 4 ; 1989 a. 335 ; 1991 a. 39 ; 1993 a. 349 ; 1995 a. 27 , 216 , 227 ; 1997 a. 35 ; 2003 a. 139 ; 2015 a. 170 .
Wis. Stat. § 111.19 — WI Code / Chapter 111 / Section 111.19
Title of subchapter I.
Status: in_force

This subchapter may be cited as the “Employment Peace Act”.
Wis. Stat. § 108.01 — WI Code / Chapter 108 / Section 108.01
Public policy declaration.
Status: in_force

Without intending that this section shall supersede, alter or modify the specific provisions hereinafter contained in this chapter, the public policy of this state is declared as follows:

(1) Unemployment in Wisconsin is recognized as an urgent public problem, gravely affecting the health, morals and welfare of the people of this state. The burdens resulting from irregular employment and reduced annual earnings fall directly on the unemployed worker and his or her family. The decreased and irregular purchasing power of wage earners in turn vitally affects the livelihood of farmers, merchants and manufacturers, results in a decreased demand for their products, and thus tends partially to paralyze the economic life of the entire state. In good times and in bad times unemployment is a heavy social cost, directly affecting many thousands of wage earners. Each employing unit in Wisconsin should pay at least a part of this social cost, connected with its own irregular operations, by financing benefits for its own unemployed workers. Each employer’s contribution rate should vary in accordance with its own unemployment costs, as shown by experience under this chapter. Whether or not a given employing unit can provide steadier work and wages for its own employees, it can reasonably be required to build up a limited reserve for unemployment, out of which benefits shall be paid to its eligible unemployed workers, as a matter of right, based on their respective wages and lengths of service.

(2) The economic burdens resulting from unemployment should not only be shared more fairly, but should also be decreased and prevented as far as possible. A sound system of unemployment reserves, contributions and benefits should induce and reward steady operations by each employer, since the employer is in a better position than any other agency to share in and to reduce the social costs of its own irregular employment. Employers and employees throughout the state should cooperate, in advisory committees under government supervision, to promote and encourage the steadiest possible employment. A more adequate system of free public employment offices should be provided, at the expense of employers, to place workers more efficiently and to shorten the periods between jobs. Education and retraining of workers during their unemployment should be encouraged. Governmental construction providing emergency relief through work and wages should be stimulated.
Wis. Stat. § 35.29 — WI Code / Chapter 35 / Section 35.29
Books, pamphlets and magazines.
Status: in_force

(1) State agencies may order printed such materials as may be necessary for the proper administration of their offices, subject to distribution and sales regulations provided in this chapter and determinations of the department under s. 16.82 (4) (b) . Unless otherwise provided by law, state agencies may make free distribution of such materials or may fix and collect a charge therefor, not to exceed cost, including distribution cost as determined under s. 35.80 .

(1m) No state agency may distribute any materials printed under sub. (1) directly to any member of the legislature, except in the manner provided in this subsection. If a state agency wishes to make available any materials under sub. (1) to members of the legislature, the agency shall send a notice to all members briefly describing the materials. If a member notifies the state agency that the member wishes to receive a copy of specified materials, the agency may then distribute the materials to that member.

(2) Upon receiving the necessary printer’s copy the department shall order printing as follows: Of the opinions of the attorney general, not more than 1,000 copies; and of the decisions of the public service commission, not more than 500 copies.

History: 1971 c. 40 s. 93 ; 1971 c. 125 , 164 ; 1973 c. 90 ; 1977 c. 29 s. 1654 (9) (g) ; 1979 c. 34 ; 1981 c. 347 ; 1983 a. 524 ; 1995 a. 27 .
Wis. Stat. § 187.20 — WI Code / Chapter 187 / Section 187.20
Indemnification by incorporated Roman Catholic church; definitions.
Status: in_force

In ss. 187.20 to 187.28 :

(1) “Director or officer” means any of the following:

(a) An individual who is serving as a president, vice president, treasurer or secretary of an incorporated Roman Catholic church under s. 187.19 (4) or as a director of an incorporated Roman Catholic church under s. 187.19 (5) .

(b) An individual who, while a director or officer of an incorporated Roman Catholic church, is or was serving at the request of the incorporated Roman Catholic church as a director, officer, partner, trustee, member of any governing or decision-making committee, manager, employee or agent of a corporation, limited liability company, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise.

(c) An individual who, while a director or officer of an incorporated Roman Catholic church, is or was serving an employee benefit plan because his or her duties to the incorporated Roman Catholic church also imposed duties on, or otherwise involved services by, the person to the plan or to participants in or beneficiaries of the plan.

(d) Unless the context requires otherwise, the estate or personal representative of a director or officer of an incorporated Roman Catholic church.

(2) “Expenses” includes fees, costs, charges, disbursements, attorney fees and any other expenses incurred in connection with a proceeding.

(3) “Incorporated Roman Catholic church” means a corporation organized under s. 187.19 .

(4) “Liability” includes the obligation to pay a judgment, settlement, forfeiture, or fine, including any excise tax assessed with respect to an employee benefit plan, plus costs, fees, and surcharges imposed under ch. 814 , and reasonable expenses.

(5) “Party” means a natural person who was or is, or who is threatened to be made, a named defendant or respondent in a proceeding.

(6) “Proceeding” means any threatened, pending or completed civil, criminal, administrative or investigative action, suit, arbitration or other proceeding, whether formal or informal, which involves foreign, federal, state or local law and which is brought by or in the right of the incorporated Roman Catholic church or by any other person.

History: 1989 a. 306 ; 1993 a. 112 ; 2003 a. 139 .
Wis. Stat. § 153.89 — WI Code / Chapter 153 / Section 153.89
Reports; opioid and methamphetamine data system.
Status: in_force

By January 31, 2024, and annually thereafter, the department of administration shall submit a report to the joint committee on finance summarizing the information from the opioid and methamphetamine data system under s. 153.87 (1) and analyzing trends in that information across years of data collection.

History: 2021 a. 181 .
Wis. Stat. § 89.062 — WI Code / Chapter 89 / Section 89.062
Renewal; continuing education.
Status: in_force

(1) Renewal. The renewal date for veterinary licenses and veterinary technician certifications is December 15 of each odd-numbered year, and the renewal fees for such licenses and certifications are determined by the department under s. 89.063 .

(2) Continuing education.

(a) Except as provided in sub. (3) , the examining board may not renew a veterinary license unless the applicant certifies that he or she has completed, during the preceding 2-year licensure period, at least 30 hours of continuing education programs or courses approved by the examining board.

(b) Except as provided in sub. (3) , the examining board may not renew a veterinary technician certification unless the applicant certifies that he or she has completed, during the preceding 2-year certification period, at least 15 hours of continuing education programs or courses approved by the examining board.

(c) If any complaint is made against a veterinarian or veterinary technician, the examining board may require the veterinarian or veterinary technician to submit proof of the continuing education programs or courses that he or she has completed during the preceding 2-year licensure or certification period.

(3) Exceptions.

(a) Subsection (2) (a) and (b) does not apply to an applicant who applies to renew a license or certification that expires on the first expiration date after initial issuance of the license or certification.

(b) The examining board may waive the requirements of sub. (2) (a) or (b) if it finds that exceptional circumstances, such as prolonged illness, disability, or other similar circumstances, have prevented an applicant from meeting the requirements.

History: 2003 a. 103 ss. 2 , 4 ; 2007 a. 20 ; 2015 a. 55 s. 4496 ; Stats. 2015 s. 89.062.
Wis. Stat. § 106.125 — WI Code / Chapter 106 / Section 106.125
Early college credit program.
Status: in_force

On behalf of the school board of a school district, on behalf of a governing board of a charter school under s. 118.40 (2r) or (2x) , and on behalf of the governing body of a participating private school, as defined in s. 118.55 (1) (c) , the department of workforce development shall pay to the department of public instruction the costs of tuition for a pupil who attends an institution of higher education under the program under s. 118.55 as provided under s. 118.55 (5) (e) 2. and 3.

History: 2017 a. 59 ; 2021 a. 217 .
Wis. Stat. § 70.65 — WI Code / Chapter 70 / Section 70.65
Tax roll.
Status: in_force

(1) Clerk to prepare. Annually the clerk of the taxation district shall prepare a tax roll. The clerk shall begin preparation of the tax roll at a time sufficient to permit timely delivery of the tax roll under s. 74.03 .

(2) Content. The tax roll shall do all of the following:

(a) As shown on the assessment roll:

1. Identify all the real property within the taxation district and, with respect to each description of real property, the name and address of the owner and the assessed value.

2. For assessments made before January 1, 2024, identify the name and address of the owners of all taxable personal property within the taxation district and the assessed value of each owner’s taxable personal property.

(b) With respect to each description of real property and each owner of taxable personal property and the personal property assessments made before January 1, 2024:

1. Show the total amount of taxes levied against the property by all taxing jurisdictions to which the property is subject.

2. Show all other taxes, assessments and charges against the property which are authorized by law to be collected as are taxes levied against property.

(c) Set forth the taxes, assessments and charges against property in the tax roll in a manner sufficiently organized and apportioned to permit collection and settlement of the taxes, assessments and charges under ch. 74 .

(d) Show the total amount of taxes, assessments and charges to be collected against property within the taxation district.

(e) Direct the treasurer of the taxation district and the county treasurer to collect, under s. 74.07 , the amount of taxes, assessments and charges under par. (d) .

(f) Set forth any other information required by law or determined necessary by the department of revenue.

(3) Certification of correctness. The clerk of the taxation district shall certify, on the tax roll, that the information contained in the tax roll is accurate, to the clerk’s best knowledge.

(4) Form. The format of the tax roll shall be prescribed by the department of revenue under s. 70.09 (3) .

(5) Delivery. The clerk of the taxation district shall transfer the tax roll under s. 74.03 .

History: 1981 c. 20 ; 1983 a. 300 , 532 ; 1985 a. 29 ; 1987 a. 27 , 378 ; 2023 a. 12 .
Wis. Stat. § 97.177 — WI Code / Chapter 97 / Section 97.177
Cheese; grading; labeling.
Status: in_force

(1) The department shall by rule adopt standards for grades of cheese manufactured in Wisconsin.

(2) Cheese which carries a state grade must be graded by a cheese grader licensed under s. 97.175 and must conform to the standards for the grade. Graded cheese must be plainly labeled to indicate the grade of the cheese and the license number of the cheese grader.

(3) Cheese manufactured in Wisconsin must be labeled on either the cheese itself or the container at the factory where it is manufactured. The label must remain on the cheese until the cheese is used in a different food manufacturing process or relabeled by the buyer for later sale. The label must contain all of the following:

(a) The type or variety of cheese.

(b) The word Wisconsin or the code number 55.

(c) The factory number designated by the department.

(d) The date of manufacture.

(e) The number of the vat in which the cheese was manufactured if more than one vat of cheese was manufactured in the factory on the same day.

(4) The department may adopt rules for the administration of this section.

History: 1983 a. 131 .
Wis. Stat. § 218.165 — WI Code / Chapter 218 / Section 218.165
Inspection of recreational vehicles.
Status: in_force

(1) Whenever a new recreational vehicle is damaged prior to transit to the dealer or is damaged in transit to the dealer when the carrier or means of transportation has been selected by the manufacturer or distributor, the dealer shall notify the manufacturer or distributor of the damage within the time frame specified in the dealer agreement and do any of the following:

(a) Request from the manufacturer or distributor authorization to replace the components, parts, and accessories damaged or otherwise correct the damage.

(b) Reject the vehicle within the time frame set forth in sub. (4) .

(2) If a manufacturer or distributor refuses or fails to authorize repair of damage described under sub. (1) within 10 days after receipt of notification under sub. (1) or if the dealer rejects the recreational vehicle because of damage, ownership of the new recreational vehicle reverts to the manufacturer or distributor.

(3) A dealer shall exercise due care in custody of a damaged recreational vehicle, but the dealer shall have no other obligations, financial or otherwise, with respect to that recreational vehicle.

(4) The time frame for inspection and rejection by the dealer shall be part of the dealer agreement and may not be less than 2 business days after the physical delivery of the recreational vehicle.

History: 2023 a. 164 .
Wis. Stat. § 66.0905 — WI Code / Chapter 66 / Section 66.0905
Pedestrian malls.
Status: in_force

After referring the matter to the plan commission for report under s. 62.23 (5) , or the town zoning committee under s. 60.61 (4) , and after holding a public hearing on the matter with publication of a Class 1 notice of the hearing, the governing body of any city or village, or any town board acting under s. 60.61 or 60.62 , may by ordinance designate any street, road or public way or any part of a street, road or public way wholly within its jurisdiction as a pedestrian mall and prohibit or limit vehicular traffic in the pedestrian mall. Creation of a pedestrian mall under this section does not constitute a discontinuance or vacation of the street, road or public way under s. 66.1003 or 236.43 .

History: 1993 a. 246 ; 1999 a. 150 s. 345 ; Stats. 1999 s. 66.0905.
Wis. Stat. § 701.0201 — WI Code / Chapter 701 / Section 701.0201
Role of court in administration of trust.
Status: in_force

(1) The court may intervene in the administration of a trust to the extent its jurisdiction is invoked by an interested person or as provided by law.

(2) Unless ordered by the court upon a petition of a settlor, trustee, or qualified beneficiary requesting continuing judicial supervision, a trust is not subject to continuing judicial supervision.

(3) A judicial proceeding involving a trust or the trust’s administration may involve any of the following:

(a) Determining the validity of all or any part of a trust.

(b) Appointing or removing a trustee, directing party, or trust protector.

(c) Appointing a representative or guardian ad litem, as provided in s. 701.0305 , whether or not any other judicial proceeding concerning the trust is pending.

(d) Reviewing and approving a fee of a trustee, directing party, or trust protector.

(e) Approving interim or final accounts.

(f) Ascertaining trust beneficiaries.

(g) Determining the existence or nonexistence of any immunity, power, privilege, duty, or right.

(h) Requesting trustee instructions.

(i) Obtaining a declaratory judgment.

(j) Seeking reformation or other equitable relief with respect to a trust.

(k) Resolving a question arising in the administration of a trust, including a question of construction of a trust instrument.

(km) Releasing a trustee, directing party, trust protector, or other person acting in a fiduciary capacity from liability for an action relating to the trust.

(L) Determining any other matter involving a trustee, directing party, trust protector, or beneficiary.

(4) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, and as applicable, the probate procedure described in ch. 879 applies to a proceeding brought by a trustee, trust protector, directing party, or beneficiary concerning the administration of a trust.

History: 2013 a. 92 ; 2023 a. 127 .
Wis. Stat. § 84.42 — WI Code / Chapter 84 / Section 84.42
Limitations on bonding.
Status: in_force

The department’s authority to act under ss. 84.40 and 84.41 is limited to completion of highway I-94 between Tomah and Eau Claire, the interstate bridge, including the approaches, on highway I-94 at Hudson and highway I-90 between Tomah and La Crosse.

History: 1977 c. 29 s. 1654 (8) (a) .