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Wis. Stat. § 101.75 — WI Code / Chapter 101 / Section 101.75
Inspections, insignia and alterations.
Status: in_force

(1) Inspections and compliance. Manufacturers of modular homes shall contract with a certified independent inspection agency or the department to conduct in-plant inspections and certify compliance with this subchapter. Manufacturers shall reimburse the independent inspection agency in accordance with the terms of the contract or reimburse the department in accordance with fees established under s. 101.73 (12) . All inspections shall be performed by persons certified by the department.

(2) Display of insignia required. All modular homes manufactured, sold for initial use or installed within this state shall display, in a manner determined by the department, the insignia issued or recognized under ss. 101.73 (7) and 101.74 (7) . All modular homes bearing such insignia shall be deemed to comply with the requirements of all building ordinances and regulations of any local government except those related to zoning and siting requisites including but not limited to building setback, side and rear yard requirements and property line requirements.

(3) Department approval of alterations. No person shall alter an approved modular home in any way prior to or during installation without the approval of the department.

(4) Counterfeit insignia. No person may falsely or fraudulently make, forge, alter or counterfeit any insignia issued or recognized under ss. 101.73 (7) and 101.74 (7) .

History: 1975 c. 405 ; 2007 a. 11 .
Wis. Stat. § 851.035 — WI Code / Chapter 851 / Section 851.035
Conscious presence.
Status: in_force

“Conscious presence” means within the range of any of a person’s senses.

History: 1997 a. 188 .
Wis. Stat. § 97.176 — WI Code / Chapter 97 / Section 97.176
Butter; grading; label.
Status: in_force

(1) It is unlawful to sell, offer or expose for sale, or have in possession with intent to sell, any butter at retail unless it has been graded. Butter shall be graded as follows:

(a) Grade, Wisconsin, AA — 93 score;

(b) Grade, Wisconsin, A — 92 score;

(c) Grade, Wisconsin, B — 91-90 score;

(d) Grade, Wisconsin, undergrade — all butter below Wisconsin B.

(2) United States AA, A, and B grades shall be accepted in lieu of the corresponding Wisconsin AA, A, and B grades, but all United States grades below B shall, for the purpose of this section, correspond to Wisconsin undergrade.

(3) As used in this section, score or grade means the grading of butter by its examination for flavor and aroma, body and texture, color, salt, package and by the use of other tests or procedures approved by the department for ascertaining the quality of butter in whole or in part.

(4) Details for methods and procedures to be used for ascertaining quality, for labeling, and for arbitrating disputes with respect to grades, shall be developed by the department as a result of public hearings to be held at a convenient location in the state.

(5) Butter from outside of the state sold within the state shall be provided with a label which indicates that it complies with the state grade standards as provided in this section and which indicates the grade in a manner equivalent to the requirements for butter manufactured and sold within the state.

(6) Butter that carries the state grade labels shall be graded by butter graders licensed under s. 97.175 .

(7) No person, for himself or herself, or as an agent, shall advertise the sale of any butter at a stated price, unless the grade of the butter is set forth in such advertisement in not less than 10-point type.

History: 1977 c. 29 s. 1650m (4) ; 1983 a. 131 s. 2 ; Stats. 1983 s. 97.176; 1991 a. 39 ; 1993 a. 492 .
Wis. Stat. § 31.39 — WI Code / Chapter 31 / Section 31.39
Fees for permits, approvals and hearings.
Status: in_force

(1) Fees required. The department shall charge a permit or approval fee for carrying out its duties and responsibilities under ss. 31.02 to 31.185 and 31.33 to 31.38 . The permit or approval fee shall accompany the permit application or request for approval.

(2) Amount of fees.

(a) For fees charged for permits and approvals under ss. 31.02 to 31.185 and 31.33 to 31.38 , the department shall classify the types of permits and approvals based on the estimated time spent by the department in reviewing, investigating and making determinations whether to grant the permits or approvals. The department shall then set the fees as follows:

1. For a permit or approval with an estimated time of less than 3 hours, the fee shall be $30.

2. For a permit or approval with an estimated time of more than 3 hours but less than 9 hours, the fee shall be $100.

3. For a permit or approval with an estimated time of more than 9 hours, the fee shall be $300.

(b) For conducting a hearing on an application for which notice is provided under s. 31.06 (1) , the person requesting the hearing for the permit or approval shall pay a fee of $25.

(2m) Adjustments in fees.

(a) The department shall refund a permit or approval fee if the applicant requests a refund before the department determines that the application for the permit or approval is complete. The department may not refund a permit or approval fee after the department determines that the application is complete.

(b) If the applicant applies for a permit or requests an approval after the project is begun or after it is completed, the department shall charge an amount equal to twice the amount of the fee that it would have charged under this section.

(d) The department, by rule, may increase any fee specified in sub. (2) .

(2r) Fee for expedited service.

(a) The department, by rule, may charge a supplemental fee for a permit or approval that is in addition to the fee charged under this section if all of the following apply:

1. The applicant requests in writing that the permit or approval be issued within a time period that is shorter than the time limit promulgated under par. (b) for that type of permit or approval.

2. The department verifies that it will be able to comply with the request.

(b) If the department promulgates a rule under par. (a) , the rule shall contain a time limit for each type of permit or approval classified under sub. (2) (a) for determining whether the department will grant the permit or approval.

(3) Exemptions. This section does not apply to any federal agency or state agency.

History: 1977 c. 29 ; 1979 c. 221 ; 1981 c. 346 ; 1989 a. 31 , 324 ; 1995 a. 27 , 227 ; 1997 a. 27 ; 2011 a. 118 .
Wis. Stat. § 221.0509 — WI Code / Chapter 221 / Section 221.0509
Restriction on transfer of shares and other securities.
Status: in_force

(1) Definitions. In this section:

(a) “Other securities” include securities that are convertible into or carry a right to subscribe for or acquire shares.

(b) “Transfer restriction” means a restriction on the transfer or registration of transfer of shares and other securities of a bank.

(2) Permitted purposes of restrictions.

(a) Except as provided in par. (b) , the articles of incorporation, the bylaws, an agreement among shareholders and holders of other securities, or an agreement between shareholders and holders of other securities and the bank, may impose a transfer restriction on shares and other securities of the bank for any reasonable purpose, including any of the following:

1. Maintaining the bank’s status under state or federal law when it is dependent on the number or identity of its shareholders.

2. Preserving exemptions under federal or state securities law.

(b) A transfer restriction may not affect shares and other securities issued before the restriction is adopted, unless the holders of the shares and other securities are parties to the transfer restriction agreement or vote in favor of the transfer restriction.

(3) Enforceability. A transfer restriction is valid and enforceable against the holder or a transferee of the holder if the transfer restriction is authorized by this section and its existence is noted conspicuously on the front or back of the certificate. Unless so noted, a transfer restriction is not enforceable against a person who does not know of the transfer restriction.

(4) Types of permitted transfer restrictions. The transfer restrictions permitted under this section include transfer restrictions that do any of the following:

(a) Obligate the shareholder or holder of other securities first to offer the bank or other persons, whether separately, consecutively or simultaneously, an opportunity to acquire the restricted shares or other securities.

(b) Subject to the limitations of s. 221.0323 , if applicable, obligate the bank or other persons, whether separately, consecutively or simultaneously, to acquire the restricted shares or other securities.

(c) Require the bank, the holders of a class of its shares or other securities or another person to approve the transfer of the restricted shares or other securities, if the requirement is not manifestly unreasonable.

(d) Prohibit the transfer of the restricted shares or other securities to designated persons or classes of persons, if the prohibition is not manifestly unreasonable.

History: 1995 a. 336 .
Wis. Stat. § 440.435 — WI Code / Chapter 440 / Section 440.435
Electronic receipt.
Status: in_force

Within a reasonable time after transportation network services have been provided, the licensed company facilitating the services shall transmit an electronic receipt for the services to the passenger or the passenger’s authorized representative that contains all of the following:

(1) The origin and destination of the trip.

(2) The total time and distance of the trip.

(3) An itemization of the total fare paid, if any.

History: 2015 a. 16 .
Wis. Stat. § 18.07 — WI Code / Chapter 18 / Section 18.07
Form and content of evidence of indebtedness.
Status: in_force

(1) Any provision of s. 403.104 to the contrary notwithstanding, every evidence of indebtedness and every interest coupon appurtenant thereto is declared to be a negotiable instrument.

(2) Every loan agreement entered into pursuant to s. 18.06 (2) and every evidence of indebtedness given under such a loan agreement shall be executed in the name of and for the state by the secretary of the commission. Every other evidence of indebtedness shall be executed in the name of and for the state by the governor and by the secretary of administration and shall be sealed with the great seal of the state or a facsimile thereof of any size. The facsimile signature of either the governor or secretary of administration or both may be imprinted in lieu of the manual signature of such officer, as the commission directs, if approved by such officer. Evidence of indebtedness bearing the manual or facsimile signature of a person in office at the time such signature was signed or imprinted shall be fully valid notwithstanding that before or after the delivery thereof such person ceased to hold such office.

(3) Every evidence of indebtedness shall be dated not later than the date issued, shall contain a reference by date to the appropriate authorizing resolution or resolutions and shall be in accordance therewith and, if issued for any one or more of the purposes described in s. 18.04 (1) , shall so state.

(4) An evidence of indebtedness and any interest coupon appurtenant thereto shall be in such form and contain such statements or terms, not in conflict with law or with the appropriate authorizing resolution or resolutions, as the commission directs.

History: 1973 c. 90 s. 555m (2) ; 1981 c. 20 ; 2003 a. 33 .
Wis. Stat. § 811.10 — WI Code / Chapter 811 / Section 811.10
Directions to sheriff; several writs.
Status: in_force

(1) The sheriff shall without delay seize so much of the property of the defendant, in the sheriff’s county, as will satisfy the demand of the plaintiff, with costs and expenses, and make an inventory thereof; the sheriff shall cause all personal property attached by the sheriff to be appraised by 2 disinterested residents of the county, who shall be first sworn by the sheriff to make a true appraisement thereof, which appraisement shall be signed by them, and the appraisement and inventory shall be returned with the writ; the sheriff shall serve copies of the writ, affidavit and bond, and inventory, upon the defendant in the same manner as a summons. In case of a nonresident or a foreign corporation the sheriff shall serve the copies of the writ, affidavit and bond, and inventory, on any agent of such defendant in the county, if any be known to the sheriff.

(2) If 2 or more writs against the same defendant shall be executed on the same property an inventory and appraisement shall be made in but one of the actions, and the sheriff shall endorse on the copy served upon the defendant in the other action a notice that the property seized is the property seized in the action in which the inventory and appraisement are made, giving the title of the action; and the officer shall state in his or her return the fact of such endorsement.

History: Sup. Ct. Order, 67 Wis. 2d 585, 758 (1975); Stats. 1975 s. 811.10; 1993 a. 486 .
Wis. Stat. § 185.05 — WI Code / Chapter 185 / Section 185.05
Articles.
Status: in_force

(1) The articles shall set forth:

(a) The name of the cooperative.

(b) The period of existence, unless perpetual.

(c) The purposes for which organized. It is sufficient to state that the cooperative may engage in any activity within the purposes for which cooperatives may be organized, and all such activities shall then be deemed within its purposes, subject to express limitations.

(d) Whether the cooperative is organized with or without capital stock.

(e) The designation of classes of members, if more than one.

(f) The number and par value of shares of each authorized class of stock; if more than one class is authorized, the designation, preferences, limitations and relative rights of each class shall also be set forth.

(g) Which classes of stock are membership stock.

(h) As to each class of stock, the rate of dividend, or that the rate of dividend may be fixed by the board, or that no dividend will be paid. If the dividend on any class of stock is to be cumulative, this shall also be stated.

(i) Any reservation of a right to acquire or recall any stock.

(j) The basis of distribution of assets upon liquidation and, if changes in the basis of distribution are to be prohibited, a statement that this provision may not be changed and a reference to the restriction under s. 185.033 .

(k) The complete address, including street number, city, town or village, county and zip code of its principal office or the name and complete address, including street number, city, town or village, county and zip code of its registered agent.

(L) The name and address of each incorporator.

(m) The names and addresses of at least 5 incorporators who will act as the temporary board.

(2) It is not necessary to set forth in the articles any of the powers granted by this chapter. The articles may include additional provisions, consistent with law, including provisions which are required or permitted to be set forth in the bylaws. Any provision required or permitted in the bylaws has equal force and effect if stated in the articles. Whenever a provision of the articles is inconsistent with a bylaw, the articles control.

(3) The articles shall be filed and recorded as provided in s. 185.82 . The legal existence of a cooperative begins when the articles are filed. Upon the filing of the articles, the department shall issue a certificate of incorporation. The department shall forward within 5 days a duplicate original of the articles to the register of deeds of the county of the cooperative’s principal office or registered agent for recording.

(4) The certificate of incorporation shall be conclusive evidence, except as against this state in a proceeding to cancel or revoke such certificate, that all conditions precedent to existence have been met.

History: 1981 c. 337 ; 1985 a. 30 ss. 9 , 10 , 42 ; 1985 a. 274 ; 1995 a. 27 .
Wis. Stat. § 102.078 — WI Code / Chapter 102 / Section 102.078
Election by real estate firm.
Status: in_force

(1) A firm, as defined in s. 452.01 (4w) , may elect to name as its employee for purposes of this chapter a real estate broker or salesperson who is excluded under s. 452.38 by an endorsement on its policy of worker’s compensation insurance or, if the firm is self-insured under s. 102.28 (2) (b) , by filing a declaration with the department in the manner provided in s. 102.31 (2) (a) naming the real estate broker or salesperson as an employee of the firm for purposes of this chapter. A declaration under this subsection shall state all of the following:

(a) The name of the real estate broker or salesperson to be covered under this chapter.

(b) That a written agreement has been entered into that provides that the real estate broker or salesperson shall not be treated as an employee for federal and state tax purposes.

(c) That 75 percent or more of the compensation related to sales or other output, as measured on a calendar year basis, paid to the real estate broker or salesperson under the written agreement specified in par. (b) is directly related to the brokerage services performed by the real estate broker or salesperson on behalf of the firm.

(2) A firm, as defined in s. 452.01 (4w) , may revoke a declaration under sub. (1) by providing written notice to the department in the manner provided in s. 102.31 (2) (a) and to the real estate broker or salesperson named in the declaration. A revocation under this subsection is effective 30 days after the department receives notice of that revocation.

History: 2015 a. 258 .
Wis. Stat. § 402.318 — WI Code / Chapter 402 / Section 402.318
Third-party beneficiaries of warranties, express or implied.
Status: in_force

A seller’s warranty whether express or implied extends to any natural person who is in the family or household of the seller’s buyer or who is a guest in that buyer’s home if it is reasonable to expect that such person may use, consume or be affected by the goods and who is injured in person by breach of the warranty. A seller may not exclude or limit the operation of this section.

History: 1991 a. 316 ; 2007 a. 97 .
Wis. Stat. § 778.20 — WI Code / Chapter 778 / Section 778.20
Who liable for costs.
Status: in_force

In all actions brought under s. 778.10 the town, city, village or corporation in whose name such action is brought shall be liable for the costs of prosecution; and, if judgment be for defendant, for all the costs of the action, and judgment shall be entered accordingly. In all other actions brought under the provisions of this chapter, except as provided in s. 778.04 , the county in which the forfeiture was incurred shall be liable for the costs of the prosecution, and, if judgment be for defendant, for all the costs of the action.

History: 1979 c. 32 ss. 56 , 92 (8) ; Stats. 1979 s. 778.20.
Wis. Stat. § 175.20 — WI Code / Chapter 175 / Section 175.20
Amusement places, license, regulation.
Status: in_force

(1) No person may conduct any dance to which the public is admitted, or conduct, establish or manage any public dance hall or pavilion, amusement park, carnival, concert, street fair, bathing beach or other like place of amusement in any county in which the board of supervisors has enacted an ordinance, adopted a resolution or enacted bylaws in accordance with the provisions of s. 59.56 (12) (b) or (br) , subject to s. 59.56 (12m) , without first securing a license as provided in s. 59.56 (12) (b) or (br) or 60.23 (10) . No person required to have such a license may conduct a dance to which the public is admitted except in the presence and under the supervision of a county dance supervisor.

(3) Any person who violates any of the provisions of this section may be fined not more than $10,000 or may be imprisoned for not more than 9 months or both. In addition, the court may revoke the license or licenses of the person or persons convicted.

History: 1977 c. 64 ; 1987 a. 332 ; 1989 a. 336 ; 1993 a. 246 ; 1995 a. 201 ; 1997 a. 283 ; 2001 a. 109 .
Wis. Stat. § 36.14 — WI Code / Chapter 36 / Section 36.14
Wisconsin distinguished professorships.
Status: in_force

(1) The board may establish distinguished professorships under this section.

(2) The board may pay under this section the salary and fringe benefit costs of the professor holding the distinguished professorship and of any graduate assistant assigned to the professor, and the equipment, supplies and travel costs of the professor and the graduate assistants assigned to the professor.

(4) The board shall ensure that at least 3 of the professors awarded distinguished professorships under this section after August 9, 1989, are not employed by the board when they are awarded the professorships.

History: 1987 a. 27 ; 1989 a. 31 ; 2011 a. 32 .
Wis. Stat. § 865.11 — WI Code / Chapter 865 / Section 865.11
Inventory and tax returns.
Status: in_force

(1) A personal representative who is not successor to another representative who previously has discharged this duty shall prepare an inventory of property owned by the decedent at the time of death. The inventory may indicate as to each listed item its fair market value and the amount of any encumbrance as of the death of the decedent and shall list the fair market value of and the amount of any encumbrance on bank and savings accounts, securities and real property. The probate registrar shall accept the inventory form filed with the department of revenue for death tax purposes for the purposes of this subsection.

(2) The personal representative shall furnish a copy of the inventory to interested persons, and shall exhibit to but need not file a copy of the inventory with the probate registrar. He or she need not file the inventory, the death tax return, nor the federal estate tax return with the court but he or she may do so if it is in the best interest of the estate and the beneficiaries.

History: 1973 c. 39 ; 1975 c. 331 ; 1987 a. 27 s. 3200 (47) .
Wis. Stat. § 194.07 — WI Code / Chapter 194 / Section 194.07
Operations subject to law.
Status: in_force

No common motor carrier of property or of passengers or contract motor carrier or private motor carrier shall operate any motor vehicle for the transportation of either persons or property on any public highway in this state except in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.