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Wis. Stat. § 118.05 — WI Code / Chapter 118 / Section 118.05
School conservation camps.
Status: in_force

(1) To promote an understanding of geology, geography, conservation, nature study and other aspects of general knowledge which are learned best by actual contact with nature itself, any school district may establish, operate and maintain and levy taxes to support individually or in cooperation with other school districts or municipalities a school conservation camp. The camp need not be within the school district.

(2) The school board of any such district may operate, contribute to the operation of, participate in the joint operation of, pay or charge fees for the operation of the school conservation camp. The school board may admit nonresident pupils as well as resident pupils of the school district. The school board shall determine age and other entrance requirements and the program to be offered. The camp may be operated in summer or at any other time that the school board determines.

(3) The school board may acquire, rent or accept the free use of facilities and equipment to operate the camp and may accept private contributions of any kind.

(4) The school board may conduct the camp on property under the custody of other municipal, state or federal agencies when permission is granted or on private property with consent of the owner.

(5) Every state agency shall cooperate in making their staff and facilities available to further the objectives of this program.
Wis. Stat. § 440.98 — WI Code / Chapter 440 / Section 440.98
Sanitarians; qualifications, duties, registration.
Status: in_force

(1) Definitions. In this section:

(a) “Municipality” means a county, city or village.

(b) “Sanitarian” means an individual who, through education, training or experience in the natural sciences and their application and through technical knowledge of prevention and control of preventable diseases, is capable of applying environmental control measures so as to protect human health, safety and welfare.

(2) Registration qualifications. In order to safeguard life, health and property, to promote public welfare and to establish the status of those persons whose duties in environmental sanitation call for knowledge of the natural sciences, the department may establish minimum standards and qualifications for the registration of sanitarians.

(3) Sanitarians; employment or contractual services. Any agency of the state may employ or contract for the services of sanitarians, registered under this section, who shall enforce the public health statutes under chs. 250 to 256 or rules promulgated under those statutes.

(5) Registration. Except as provided in s. 440.12 or 440.13 , the department shall register as a sanitarian any person who satisfies the conditions in sub. (6) and who has presented evidence satisfactory to the department that sanitarian registration standards and qualifications of the department, as established by rule, have been met.

(6) Applications. An application for a sanitarian registration under this section shall be made on a form provided by the department and filed with the department and shall be accompanied by the initial credential fee determined by the department under s. 440.03 (9) (a) . The renewal date for a sanitarian registration is specified under s. 440.08 (2) (a) , and the renewal fee for such registration is determined by the department under s. 440.03 (9) (a) .

(7) Reciprocity. The department may by rule set standards for sanitarians registered in other states to practice as registered sanitarians in this state.

(8) Revocation of registration. The department may, after a hearing held in conformance with ch. 227 , revoke, deny, suspend, or limit under this subchapter the registration of any sanitarian, or reprimand the sanitarian, for practice of fraud or deceit in obtaining the registration or any unprofessional conduct, incompetence, or professional negligence.

(9) Forfeiture. In addition to or in lieu of a reprimand or a denial, limitation, suspension, or revocation of a registration under sub. (8) , the department may assess against any person a forfeiture of not less than $100 nor more than $1,000 for each violation under sub. (8) .

History: 1975 c. 414 s. 28 ; 1977 c. 29 , 418 ; 1983 a. 189 ; 1985 a. 182 s. 57 ; 1987 a. 27 ; 1993 a. 27 s. 223 ; Stats. 1993 s. 250.05; 1997 a. 191 , 237 ; 1999 a. 9 ; 2005 a. 25 ss. 2120 to 2128 ; Stats. 2005 s. 440.70; 2005 a. 25 ss. 2121 to 2130 , 2336m , 2337 ; 2005 a. 254 s. 35 ; 2007 a. 20 , 130 .
Wis. Stat. § 644.23 — WI Code / Chapter 644 / Section 644.23
Authority to issue mutual bonds and contribution notes.
Status: in_force

Section 611.33 (2) (a) , (b) , (c) and (e) applies to mutual holding companies. In the event of dissolution under this chapter, unpaid amounts of principal and interest on contribution notes shall be subordinated to the payment of principal and interest on any mutual bonds issued by the mutual holding company at any time.

History: 1997 a. 227 .
Wis. Stat. § 82.37 — WI Code / Chapter 82 / Section 82.37
Tunnel under highway by landowner.
Status: in_force

The owner of land on both sides of a town highway may construct a tunnel under the highway, and may erect fences that are necessary for the use of the tunnel. The tunnel shall not interfere with or endanger travel on the highway. The owner shall maintain the tunnel and shall be liable for all damages that occur as a result of the failure to keep the tunnel in repair. Unless authorized by a town meeting, the tunnel shall not be less than 25 feet in length. The electors of the town at an annual town meeting may authorize the construction of a tunnel that is less than 25 feet, but at least 16 feet in length.

History: 1989 a. 56 , 359 ; 2003 a. 214 s. 138 ; Stats. 2003 s. 82.37.
Wis. Stat. § 180.0822 — WI Code / Chapter 180 / Section 180.0822
Notice of meeting.
Status: in_force

(1) Unless the articles of incorporation or bylaws provide otherwise, regular meetings of the board of directors may be held without notice of the date, time, place or purpose of the meeting.

(2) Except as provided in s. 180.0303 (3) , and unless the articles of incorporation or bylaws provide for a longer or shorter period, special meetings of the board of directors shall be preceded by at least 48 hours’ notice of the date, time and place of the meeting. The notice shall comply with s. 180.0141 . The notice need not describe the purpose of the special meeting unless required by the articles of incorporation or bylaws.

History: 1989 a. 303 .
Wis. Stat. § 139.86 — WI Code / Chapter 139 / Section 139.86
Prosecutions by attorney general.
Status: in_force

Upon request by the secretary of revenue, the attorney general may represent this state or assist a district attorney in prosecuting any case arising under this subchapter.

History: 1985 a. 302 .
Wis. Stat. § 769.505 — WI Code / Chapter 769 / Section 769.505
Penalties for noncompliance.
Status: in_force

An employer that willfully fails to comply with an income-withholding order issued in another state and received for enforcement is subject to the same penalties that may be imposed for noncompliance with an income-withholding order issued by a tribunal of this state.

History: 1997 a. 27 ; 2009 a. 321 ; 2015 a. 82 s. 12 .
Wis. Stat. § 447.29 — WI Code / Chapter 447 / Section 447.29
Indemnification and allowance of expenses of employees and agents.
Status: in_force

A dental society may indemnify and allow reasonable expenses of an employee or agent who is not a director or officer to the extent provided by the articles, constitution or bylaws, by general or specific action of the board of directors or by contract.

History: 1987 a. 13 .
Wis. Stat. § 452.03 — WI Code / Chapter 452 / Section 452.03
Brokers and salespersons licensed.
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in s. 452.137 , no person may engage in or follow the business or occupation of, or advertise or hold himself or herself out as, or act temporarily or otherwise as a broker or salesperson without a license issued under this chapter. The board may grant a license only to a person who is competent to transact that business or occupation in a manner that safeguards the interests of the public, and only after satisfactory proof of the person’s competence has been presented to the board.

(2) No license under this chapter is required for an individual who, on behalf of and under the direction of a firm or one or more licensees associated with a firm, provides the firm or licensee with services that are limited to those that are purely administrative, clerical, or personal in nature.

History: 1981 c. 94 , 391 ; 1989 a. 307 ; 2011 a. 32 ; 2015 a. 258 .
Wis. Stat. § 61.26 — WI Code / Chapter 61 / Section 61.26
Treasurer.
Status: in_force

The village treasurer shall:

(1) If required to do so by the village board, execute and file an official bond which may be furnished by a surety company as provided by s. 632.17 (2) . If the village board does not require the treasurer to execute and file an official bond, the board shall obtain a dishonesty insurance policy or other appropriate insurance policy that covers the treasurer, in an amount determined by the board, in lieu of the bond requirement.

(2) Except as provided in s. 66.0608 (3m) , receive all moneys belonging or accruing to the village or directed by law to be paid to the treasurer.

(3) Except as provided in s. 66.0608 (3m) , deposit upon receipt the funds of the village in the name of the village in the public depository designated by the board. Failure to comply with this subsection shall be prima facie grounds for removal from office. When the money is deposited, the treasurer and bonders are not liable for the losses defined by s. 34.01 (2) , and the interest shall be paid into the village treasury.

(4) Pay money only on the written order of the president, countersigned by the clerk and specifying the number thereof, the payee and the amount and the object for which drawn.

(5) Keep just and accurate detailed accounts of all transactions under sub. (4) , showing when, to whom and for what purpose all payments are made, in books provided by the village board, and preserve all vouchers filed in the office.

(6) Render an account and settlement of all official transactions to the board at its last meeting prior to the annual election, and at all other times when required by the board.

(7) Deliver to the successor when qualified all books of account, papers and property of the office and all money on hand as treasurer.

(8) Perform other duties as are required by law or the village board.

(9) Keep but one fund in the treasury, except as otherwise provided.

(10) Execute the bond required by s. 70.67 and take receipt therefor, which the treasurer shall file in the office of the village clerk.

(11) On receipt of the tax roll, and while acting as collector of taxes, exercise the same powers and perform the same duties as are by law conferred upon and required of town treasurers while acting in that capacity, and be subject to the same penalties and liabilities.

History: 1971 c. 154 ; 1975 c. 375 s. 44 ; 1975 c. 421 ; 1983 a. 36 ; 1983 a. 189 s. 329 (21) ; 1983 a. 395 ss. 9 , 18 ; 1983 a. 532 s. 36 ; 1985 a. 29 ; 1987 a. 27 , 378 ; 2001 a. 16 ; 2017 a. 51 ; 2023 a. 12 .
Wis. Stat. § 448.9701 — WI Code / Chapter 448 / Section 448.9701
License required; exceptions.
Status: in_force

(1)

(a) Except as provided in sub. (2) , no person may practice genetic counseling unless the person is licensed under this subchapter.

(b) No person may designate himself or herself as a genetic counselor or use or assume the title “genetic associate,” “genetic counselor,” “licensed genetic counselor,” or “registered genetic counselor,” or append to the person’s name the letters “G.A.,” “G.C.,” “L.G.C.,” or “R.G.C.,” or use any insignia or designation that would imply that the individual is licensed or certified or registered as a genetic counselor, or claim to render genetic counseling services unless the person is licensed under this subchapter.

(2) A license is not required under this subchapter for any of the following if the person does not claim to be a genetic counselor:

(a) Any person, such as a physician, who is lawfully practicing within the scope of a license, permit, registration, or certification granted by this state or the federal government.

(b) Any person assisting a genetic counselor in practice under the direct, on-premises supervision of the genetic counselor.

(c) A student of genetic counseling assisting a genetic counselor in the practice of genetic counseling if the assistance is within the scope of the student’s education or training.

(d) A person who is licensed to practice genetic counseling in another state or country and who is providing consulting services in this state on a temporary basis, as determined by the board by rule, if the person notifies the board that he or she will be providing consulting services and of the nature and date of those services and receives authorization from the board to provide consulting services on a temporary basis under this paragraph.

(e) A person who is not licensed to practice genetic counseling in another state or country and who is providing consulting services in this state on a temporary basis, as determined by the board by rule, if the person satisfies all of the following:

1. The person is certified by the American Board of Genetic Counseling or the American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics.

2. The person notifies the board that he or she will be providing consulting services and of the nature and date of those services.

3. The person receives authorization from the board to provide consulting services on a temporary basis under this paragraph.

History: 2021 a. 251 ; 2025 a. 130 .
Wis. Stat. § 186.34 — WI Code / Chapter 186 / Section 186.34
Federal share insurance.
Status: in_force

(1) Insurance required. No credit union may accept any deposit from any person other than an incorporator before the credit union has received a certificate of share insurance issued by the national board.

(4) Certificate filing. Every credit union that receives a certificate of insurance from the national board shall file a copy of the certificate with the office of credit unions within 30 days after the credit union receives the certificate.

(5) Insurance to be maintained. Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, every credit union, other than a corporate central credit union, shall take, and a corporate central credit union may take, every action lawfully required to maintain federal share insurance coverage in full force and effect, and shall refrain or desist from taking any action that is likely to cause termination of federal share insurance coverage.

History: 1985 a. 29 ; 1987 a. 27 ; 1995 a. 27 ; 1995 a. 151 ss. 278 to 282 , 304 .
Wis. Stat. § 193.211 — WI Code / Chapter 193 / Section 193.211
Cooperative name.
Status: in_force

(1) Distinguishable name. The name of a cooperative shall distinguish the cooperative upon the records of the department from the name of all business entities authorized to do business in this state and all names the right to which are, at the time of organization, reserved or provided for by law.

(2) Reservation; contest of name. A cooperative’s name is reserved for use by the cooperative during the cooperative’s existence, except that a person doing business in this state may contest the cooperative’s use of the name as provided by law.

History: 2005 a. 441 .
Wis. Stat. § 174.08 — WI Code / Chapter 174 / Section 174.08
License fees paid to county treasurer.
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in sub. (2) , every collecting official shall pay all dog license taxes to the town, village, or city treasurer or other tax collecting officer who shall deduct any additional tax that may have been levied by the municipal governing body and pay the remainder to the county treasurer at the time settlement is made with the county treasurer for collections of personal property taxes, and shall at the same time report in writing to the county clerk the licenses issued. The report shall be in the form prescribed by the department, and the forms shall be furnished by the county clerks.

(2) In a county in which an agreement under s. 174.10 (2) is in effect, a collecting official who is not the intergovernmental commission shall pay all dog license taxes to the intergovernmental commission and shall report the licenses issued to the intergovernmental commission.

History: 1977 c. 29 ; 1979 c. 289 ; 2003 a. 133 .
Wis. Stat. § 812.05 — WI Code / Chapter 812 / Section 812.05
Garnishee complaint before and after judgment; several garnishees.
Status: in_force

(1) The garnishee complaint in a garnishment action before judgment must allege the existence of one of the grounds for garnishment mentioned in s. 812.02 (1) (a) , the amount of the plaintiff’s claim against the defendant and disbursements, not to exceed $40, above all offsets, known to the plaintiff, and that plaintiff believes that the named garnishee is indebted to or has property in his or her possession or under his or her control, other than earnings, as defined under s. 812.30 (7) , belonging to the defendant (naming him or her) and that the indebtedness or property is, to the best of plaintiff’s knowledge and belief, not exempt from execution.

(2) The garnishee complaint in a garnishment action after judgment must allege the existence of the grounds for garnishment mentioned in s. 812.02 (1) (b) , and the name and location of the court, case number, if any, date of entry and amount of the judgment on which the garnishment action is based, the amount of the plaintiff’s claim against the defendant and disbursements, not to exceed $40, above all offsets known to the plaintiff, and that plaintiff believes that the named garnishee is indebted to or has property in his or her possession or under his or her control belonging to the defendant (naming him or her) and that the indebtedness or property is, to the best of plaintiff’s knowledge and belief, not exempt from execution.

(3) Any number of garnishees may be joined in the same garnishment action; but if a joint liability is claimed it shall be so stated in the complaint, otherwise the several garnishees shall be deemed severally proceeded against.

(4) If a garnishee defendant is named by a partnership name, service of the garnishee summons and complaint may be made upon any partner. A judgment rendered under such circumstances is a binding adjudication individually against each partner so served and is a binding adjudication against the partnership as to its assets anywhere.

History: Sup. Ct. Order, 67 Wis. 2d 585, 759, 778 (1975); Stats. 1975 s. 812.05; 1977 c. 80 ; 1983 a. 257 ; 1993 a. 80 .
Wis. Stat. § 91.01 — WI Code / Chapter 91 / Section 91.01
Definitions.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) “Accessory use” means any of the following land uses on a farm:

(a) A building, structure, or improvement that is an integral part of, or is incidental to, an agricultural use.

(b) An activity or business operation that is an integral part of, or incidental to, an agricultural use.

(c) A farm residence.

(d) A business, activity, or enterprise, whether or not associated with an agricultural use, that is conducted by the owner or operator of a farm, that requires no buildings, structures, or improvements other than those described in par. (a) or (c) , that employs no more than 4 full-time employees annually, and that does not impair or limit the current or future agricultural use of the farm or of other protected farmland.

(e) Any other use that the department, by rule, identifies as an accessory use.

(1m) “Agricultural enterprise area” means an area designated in accordance with s. 91.84 .

(2) “Agricultural use” means any of the following:

(a) Any of the following activities conducted for the purpose of producing an income or livelihood:

1. Crop or forage production.
Wis. Stat. § 181.0741 — WI Code / Chapter 181 / Section 181.0741
Derivative proceedings; standing.
Status: in_force

A derivative proceeding may be brought in the right of a corporation or foreign corporation to procure a judgment in its favor by one or more members having 5 percent or more of the voting power or by 50 members, whichever is less, if each of these members meets all of the following conditions:

(1) Membership. The member was a member of the corporation at the time of the act or omission complained of or became a member through transfer by operation of law from a person who was a member at that time.

(2) Representing corporation’s interests. The member fairly and adequately represents the interests of the corporation in enforcing the right of the corporation.

History: 1997 a. 79 .
Wis. Stat. § 23.56 — WI Code / Chapter 23 / Section 23.56
Arrest with a warrant.
Status: in_force

(1) A person may be arrested for a violation of those statutes enumerated in s. 23.50 (1) , any administrative rules promulgated thereunder, any rule of the Kickapoo reserve management board under s. 41.41 (7) (k) , or any local ordinances enacted by any local authority in accordance with s. 23.33 (11) (am) , 23.335 (21) (a) , or 30.77 , after a warrant that substantially complies with s. 968.04 has been issued. Except as provided in sub. (2) , the person arrested shall be brought without unreasonable delay before a court having jurisdiction to try the action.

(2) In actions to collect forfeitures, plus costs, fees, and surcharges imposed under ch. 814 , the judge who issues a warrant under sub. (1) may endorse upon the warrant the amount of the deposit. If no endorsement is made, the deposit schedule under s. 23.66 shall apply, unless the court directs that the person be brought before the court.

History: 1975 c. 365 ; 1977 c. 29 ; 1979 c. 34 ; 1985 a. 36 ; 1987 a. 27 ; 1987 a. 200 s. 4 ; 1991 a. 39 ; 1993 a. 349 ; 1995 a. 27 , 216 ; 2003 a. 139 ; 2015 a. 170 .
Wis. Stat. § 169.085 — WI Code / Chapter 169 / Section 169.085
Rehabilitation of wild animals.
Status: in_force

(1) Requirement. No person may rehabilitate any wild animal except as authorized under a rehabilitation license.

(2) Inapplicability to certain wild animals. This section does not authorize the rehabilitation of harmful wild animals.

History: 2001 a. 56 .
Wis. Stat. § 887.17 — WI Code / Chapter 887 / Section 887.17
§ 887.17. Deposition, use of in other actions.
Status: in_force

When a deposition shall have been lawfully taken in any action it may be used in any trial, inquiry or assessment therein, and it may also be used in any other action between the same parties, including their respective legal representatives, involving the same controversy, if it shall have been duly filed in the first mentioned action and have since remained in the custody of the clerk of the court where the same was pending, subject to the same objections as if originally taken for such other action.
Wis. Stat. § 14.835 — WI Code / Chapter 14 / Section 14.835
PA licensure compact.
Status: in_force

There is created a PA licensure compact commission as specified in s. 448.988 . The delegate on the commission representing this state shall be appointed by the physician assistant affiliated credentialing board as provided in s. 448.988 (7) (b) 1. and shall be an individual described in s. 448.988 (7) (b) 2. a. or b. The commission has the powers and duties granted and imposed under s. 448.988 .

History: 2023 a. 81 .
Wis. Stat. § 75.39 — WI Code / Chapter 75 / Section 75.39
Action to bar former owner.
Status: in_force

A county, as the grantee named in any deed made by a county clerk, which conveys lands subject to a tax certificate which has not been redeemed may, at any time within 3 years after the date of such conveyance, commence an action against the person or persons owning the lands described in such conveyance at the time the lands were included in the tax certificate upon which such conveyance was made, or any parcel thereof or interest therein, or against any person or persons claiming under such owner or owners, for the purpose of barring such former owner or owners and those claiming under them of all right, title, interest or claim in such lands.

History: 1987 a. 378 .