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Wis. Stat. § 343.08 — WI Code / Chapter 343 / Section 343.08
Restricted licenses for persons under 18 years of age.
Status: in_force

(1) Upon application therefor, the department may issue a restricted license to a person who is at least 14 and less than 18 years of age if the following conditions, in addition to any others specified in this chapter, are fulfilled:

(a) The department must be satisfied that it is necessary for the applicant to operate an automobile, farm truck, dual purpose farm truck, motorcycle powered with an engine of not more than 125 cubic centimeters displacement, autocycle, moped, or motor bicycle owned and registered by the applicant’s parent or guardian or a farm truck leased to the applicant’s parent or guardian.

(b) The applicant, accompanied by a parent or guardian, must have appeared in person before an examining officer with a certificate of birth to show that the applicant is at least 14 years of age.

(c) The applicant must have passed an examination as specified in s. 343.16 , including a test of the applicant’s ability to safely operate the type of vehicle which the applicant is making application for license to operate.

(2)

(a) A restricted license issued pursuant to this section is valid only until the licensee secures an operator’s license issued pursuant to s. 343.03 or reaches 18 years of age and, except as provided in par. (b) , entitles the licensee to operate an automobile, farm truck, dual purpose farm truck, motorcycle powered with an engine of not more than 125 cubic centimeters displacement, autocycle, moped, or motor bicycle owned and registered by the licensee’s parent or guardian or a farm truck leased to the licensee’s parent or guardian or any combination of these vehicles, depending on the restrictions placed by the department on the particular license.

(b) A license issued pursuant to this section does not authorize the licensee to operate any such vehicle during hours of darkness or to operate a vehicle for hire or in a city having a population of 500,000 or more or to operate a school bus or a commercial motor vehicle, including a farm truck or dual purpose farm truck defined as a commercial motor vehicle, or taxicab.

History: 1977 c. 29 s. 1654 (7) (a) ; 1977 c. 273 ; 1983 a. 223 , 227 , 243 , 270 , 538 ; 1985 a. 65 ; 1989 a. 105 ; 1991 a. 316 ; 2019 a. 50 .
Wis. Stat. § 609.84 — WI Code / Chapter 609 / Section 609.84
Experimental treatment.
Status: in_force

Limited service health organizations, preferred provider plans, and defined network plans are subject to s. 632.855 .

History: 1997 a. 237 ; 2001 a. 16 .
Wis. Stat. § 70.06 — WI Code / Chapter 70 / Section 70.06
Assessments, where made; first class city districts; assessors; appointment, removal.
Status: in_force

(1) In cities of the 1st class the assessment of property for taxation shall be under the direction of the city commissioner of assessments, who shall perform such duties in relation thereto as are prescribed by the common council, and the assessment rolls of the city shall be made as the council directs, except where such city of the 1st class is under the jurisdiction of a county assessor under s. 70.99 . Manufacturing property subject to s. 70.995 shall be assessed according to that section.

(2) The commissioner of assessments may, with the approval of the common council, appoint one chief assessor, one or more supervising assessors and supervising assessor assistants, one or more property appraisers, and other expert technical personnel that the commissioner of assessments considers to be necessary in order that all valuations throughout the city are uniformly made in accordance with the law. The chief assessor, supervising assessors, and supervising assessor assistants shall exercise the direction and supervision over assessment procedure and shall perform the duties in relation to the assessment of property that the commissioner of assessments determines. Together with the chief assessor and the assessment analysis manager, they shall be members of the board of assessors and shall hold office in the same manner as assessors. Certification of the assessment roll shall be limited to the members of the board of assessors.

(3m) No person may assume the office of commissioner of assessments, chief assessor, assessment analysis manager, systems and administration supervisor, title records supervisor, supervising assessor, supervising assessor assistant, or property appraiser appointed under sub. (2) , unless certified by the department of revenue under s. 73.09 as qualified to perform the functions of the office of assessor. If a person who has not been so certified is appointed to the office, the office shall be vacant and the appointing authority shall fill the vacancy from a list of persons so certified by the department of revenue.

(5) This section shall not apply to a city of the 1st class after it has come under a county assessor system.

History: 1973 c. 90 ; 1975 c. 39 , 199 ; 1977 c. 203 ; 1979 c. 95 ss. 1 , 4 ; 1979 c. 110 , 221 , 355 ; 1981 c. 37 ; 1983 a. 192 ; 1985 a. 29 , 332 ; 1987 a. 87 ; 1991 a. 156 ; 2001 a. 103 .
Wis. Stat. § 74.81 — WI Code / Chapter 74 / Section 74.81
Procedure in authorized city.
Status: in_force

In any city authorized by its charter to sell land for nonpayment of city taxes, the provisions of this subchapter relating to the time and place of payment and returns and settlements of the taxes and charges in the duplicate county tax roll shall apply in order to conform as nearly as may be to the procedure prescribed and followed under that charter, but otherwise the provisions of this subchapter shall govern.

History: 1987 a. 378 .
Wis. Stat. § 64.07 — WI Code / Chapter 64 / Section 64.07
Powers of council; its organization; quorum; meetings.
Status: in_force

(1) The council shall possess and exercise all legislative and general ordinance powers imposed and conferred by general law or special charter upon the mayor and common council and the various boards and commissions not inconsistent with ss. 64.01 to 64.15 , and in force in such city at the time of its reorganization and such additional powers as are hereinafter imposed and conferred, but such council shall not have the power to enact special executive or administrative orders, it being the intent of ss. 64.01 to 64.15 to separate the legislative and executive powers of city government.

(2) At its first meeting the city council shall select by majority vote one of its members to act as president. The president shall be the presiding officer of the council and shall have a vote but shall have no veto power.

(3) A majority of the members of the council shall constitute a quorum, and a majority vote of all the members of the council shall be necessary to adopt any ordinance or resolution.

(4) The ayes and noes shall be called and recorded on the vote upon every ordinance and resolution.

(5) The council shall provide by ordinance for the time of holding regular meetings and special meetings shall be called by the president or by any 2 council members or by the city manager.

(6) All meetings of the council or of any committee thereof, whether regular or special, shall be open to the public.

History: 1985 a. 135 s. 83 (2) .
Wis. Stat. § 645.65 — WI Code / Chapter 645 / Section 645.65
Disputed claims.
Status: in_force

(1) Notice of rejection and request for hearing. When a claim is denied in whole or in part by the liquidator, written notice of the determination and of the right to object shall be given promptly to the claimant and the claimant’s attorney by first class mail at the address shown in the proof of claim. Within 60 days from the mailing of the notice, the claimant may file objections with the court. If objections are not filed within that period, the claimant may not further object to the determination.

(2) Notice of hearing. Whenever objections are filed with the court, the liquidator shall ask the court for a hearing as soon as practicable and give notice of the hearing by first class mail to the claimant or the claimant’s attorney and to any other persons directly affected, not less than 10 nor more than 20 days before the date of the hearing. The matter may be heard by the court or by a court-appointed referee.

History: 1979 c. 93 , 102 ; 1991 a. 316 .
Wis. Stat. § 614.57 — WI Code / Chapter 614 / Section 614.57
Interlocking directorates and other relationships.
Status: in_force

Section 611.57 applies to fraternals.

History: 1975 c. 373 .
Wis. Stat. § 183.1004 — WI Code / Chapter 183 / Section 183.1004
Nonexclusivity.
Status: in_force

The fact that a transaction under this subchapter produces a certain result does not preclude the same result from being accomplished in any other manner permitted by law other than this subchapter.

History: 2021 a. 258 .
Wis. Stat. § 115.735 — WI Code / Chapter 115 / Section 115.735
Parent advisory committee.
Status: in_force

(1) Each school district and alternative school which establishes a program under this subchapter shall establish an American Indian parent advisory committee, appointed by the school board, to afford parents and educators of American Indian pupils the opportunity to advise the school board of their views and to ensure that a program is planned, operated and evaluated with their involvement and consultation. If there is a local tribal education authority, the school board shall appoint committee members from recommendations submitted by the authority.

(2) The committee shall be composed of parents or guardians of American Indian pupils enrolled in the program, teachers, aides and counselors involved in the program and representatives of local tribal education authorities, but a majority of the members of each committee shall be parents or guardians of American Indian pupils enrolled in the program.

(3) If an advisory committee exists which meets the requirements of sub. (2) , it may serve as the parent advisory committee. If the school board consists solely of parents or guardians of American Indian pupils, it may serve as the parent advisory committee.

History: 1979 c. 346 .
Wis. Stat. § 200.03 — WI Code / Chapter 200 / Section 200.03
Applicability.
Status: in_force

This subchapter applies to all areas of the state except those areas included in a metropolitan sewerage district created under ss. 200.21 to 200.65 .

History: 1971 c. 276 ; 1981 c. 282 s. 47 ; 1999 a. 150 s. 316 ; Stats. 1999 s. 200.03.
Wis. Stat. § 218.40 — WI Code / Chapter 218 / Section 218.40
Definitions.
Status: in_force

In this subchapter:

(1) “Department” means the department of transportation.

(1m) “License period” means the period during which a license granted under s. 218.41 is effective, as established by the department under s. 218.41 (2m) (a) 1.

(2) “Moped” has the meaning designated in s. 340.01 (29m) .

(3) “Moped dealer” means any person, firm or corporation, who is engaged wholly or in part in the business of selling mopeds, except that a person, firm or corporation who is also a motor vehicle dealer under ss. 218.0101 to 218.0163 shall be governed and regulated by the provisions of ss. 218.0101 to 218.0163 and not this section.

History: 1977 c. 288 ; 1981 c. 20 ; 1989 a. 31 ; 1999 a. 31 .
Wis. Stat. § 891.17 — WI Code / Chapter 891 / Section 891.17
Certificate of adjutant general.
Status: in_force

A certificate by the adjutant general to any facts which appear from the books, files and records in the adjutant general’s office shall be received as presumptive evidence of the facts so certified.

History: 1993 a. 486 .
Wis. Stat. § 968.11 — WI Code / Chapter 968 / Section 968.11
Scope of search incident to lawful arrest.
Status: in_force

When a lawful arrest is made, a law enforcement officer may reasonably search the person arrested and an area within such person’s immediate presence for the purpose of:

(1) Protecting the officer from attack;

(2) Preventing the person from escaping;

(3) Discovering and seizing the fruits of the crime; or

(4) Discovering and seizing any instruments, articles or things which may have been used in the commission of, or which may constitute evidence of, the offense.
Wis. Stat. § 82.12 — WI Code / Chapter 82 / Section 82.12
Highway order.
Status: in_force

(1) A town board shall make a determination upon any application or resolution to lay out, alter, or discontinue any highway within 90 days after receipt of the application or introduction of a resolution.

(2) If the board determines under sub. (1) to lay out, alter, or discontinue any highway, it shall issue a highway order. The highway order shall be recorded with the register of deeds for the county in which the highway is or will be located and shall be filed with the town clerk. The town clerk shall submit a certified copy of the order to the county highway commissioner. If the town has an official map, the order shall be incorporated into the official map.

(3) The determination not to issue a highway order shall be final for one year. No application to lay out, alter, or discontinue a highway shall be filed within one year from the date of a determination not to issue a highway order covering the highway or portion of the highway covered in the refused application.

History: 2003 a. 214 ss. 42 , 74 , 76 , 163 .
Wis. Stat. § 129.07 — WI Code / Chapter 129 / Section 129.07
Waiver voided.
Status: in_force

Any portion of an agreement which waives any provision of this chapter is void.

History: 1979 c. 61 .
Wis. Stat. § 943.34 — WI Code / Chapter 943 / Section 943.34
Receiving stolen property.
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided under s. 948.62 , whoever knowingly or intentionally receives or conceals stolen property is guilty of:

(a) A Class A misdemeanor, if the value of the property does not exceed $2,500.

(bf) A Class I felony, if the value of the property exceeds $2,500 but does not exceed $5,000.

(bm) A Class H felony, if the property is a firearm or if the value of the property exceeds $5,000 but does not exceed $10,000.

(c) A Class G felony, if the value of the property exceeds $10,000.

(2) In any action or proceeding for a violation of sub. (1) , a party may use duly identified and authenticated photographs of property which was the subject of the violation in lieu of producing the property.

History: 1977 c. 173 ; 1987 a. 266 , 332 ; 1991 a. 39 ; 2001 a. 16 , 109 ; 2011 a. 99 .
Wis. Stat. § 30.53 — WI Code / Chapter 30 / Section 30.53
Certificate of origin; requirements; contents; guaranteed asset protection waivers.
Status: in_force

(1) Requirements. No manufacturer, importer, dealer or other person may sell or otherwise dispose of a new boat to a dealer, to be used by the dealer for purposes of display and resale, without delivering to the dealer a manufacturer’s or importer’s certificate of origin executed in accordance with this section and with those assignments on the certificate as are necessary to show title in the purchaser of the boat. No dealer may purchase or acquire a new boat without obtaining from the seller of the boat the manufacturer’s or importer’s certificate of origin.

(2) Contents. A manufacturer’s or importer’s certificate of origin of a boat shall contain, in the form and together with the information the secretary requires, the following information:

(a) A description of the boat, including, if applicable, the make, year, length, series or model, hull type and hull identification number of the boat and, for a boat with an inboard motor, the make of the engine and the engine serial number.

(b) Certification of the date of transfer of the boat to a distributor, dealer or other transferee, and the name and address of the transferee.

(c) Certification that this transaction is the first transfer of the new boat in ordinary trade and commerce.

(d) The signature and address of a representative of the transferor.

(3) Assignment. An assignment of a manufacturer’s or importer’s certificate of origin shall be printed on the reverse side of the manufacturer’s or importer’s certificate of origin in the form prescribed by the secretary. The assignment form shall include the name and address of the transferee, a certification that the boat is new and a warranty that the title at the time of delivery is subject only to the liens and encumbrances that are set forth and described in full in the assignment. Nothing in this subsection requires the transferee to apply for a certificate of title under s. 30.533 .

(4) Nonapplicability. Subsection (3) does not apply to or affect:

(a) A lien given by statute or rule of law to a supplier of services or materials for the boat.

(b) A lien given by statute to the United States, this state or any political subdivision of this state.

(c) A security interest in a boat created by a manufacturer or dealer who holds the boat for sale, which shall be governed by the applicable provisions of ch. 409 .

(5) Guaranteed asset protection waivers. Any dealer in boats or creditor may offer or sell guaranteed asset protection waivers in connection with the retail sale or lease of boats in this state if the dealer or creditor complies with the same requirements applicable with respect to motor vehicles under s. 218.0148 . Any guaranteed asset protection waiver offered or sold under this subsection shall be treated the same as one offered or sold under s. 218.0148 , including that the guaranteed asset protection waiver is not insurance.

History: 1987 a. 397 ; 2017 a. 161 .
Wis. Stat. § 805.11 — WI Code / Chapter 805 / Section 805.11
Objections; exceptions.
Status: in_force

(1) Any party who has fair opportunity to object before a ruling or order is made must do so in order to avoid waiving error. An objection is not necessary after a ruling or order is made.

(2) A party raising an objection must specify the grounds on which the party predicates the objection or claim of error.

(3) Exceptions shall never be made.

(4) Evidentiary objections are governed by s. 901.03 .

History: Sup. Ct. Order, 67 Wis. 2d 585, 701 (1975); 1975 c. 218 .
Wis. Stat. § 893.92 — WI Code / Chapter 893 / Section 893.92
Action for contribution.
Status: in_force

An action for contribution based on tort, if the right of contribution does not arise out of a prior judgment allocating the comparative negligence between the parties, shall be commenced within one year after the cause of action accrues or be barred.

History: 1979 c. 323 .
Wis. Stat. § 55.107 — WI Code / Chapter 55 / Section 55.107
Reimbursement of counsel provided by the state.
Status: in_force

(1) At or after the conclusion of a proceeding under this chapter in which the state public defender has provided legal counsel for an adult individual, the court may inquire as to the individual’s ability to reimburse the state for the costs of representation. If the court determines that the individual is able to make reimbursement for all or part of the costs of representation, the court may order the individual to reimburse the state an amount not to exceed the maximum amount established by the public defender board under s. 977.075 (4) . Upon the court’s request, the state public defender shall conduct a determination of indigency under s. 977.07 and report the results of the determination to the court.

(2) Reimbursement ordered under this section shall be made to the clerk of courts of the county where the proceedings took place. The clerk of courts shall transmit payments under this section to the county treasurer, who shall deposit 25 percent of the payment amount in the county treasury and transmit the remainder to the secretary of administration. Payments transmitted to the secretary of administration shall be deposited in the general fund and credited to the appropriation account under s. 20.550 (1) (L) .

(3) By January 31st of each year, the clerk of courts for each county shall report to the state public defender the total amount of reimbursements ordered under sub. (1) in the previous calendar year and the total amount of reimbursements paid to the clerk under sub. (2) in the previous year.

History: 2007 a. 20 .
Wis. Stat. § 180.0504 — WI Code / Chapter 180 / Section 180.0504
Service on corporation.
Status: in_force

(1) A corporation may be served with any process, notice, or demand required or permitted by law by serving its registered agent. The department may serve any written notice required or authorized under this chapter by e-mailing it to the registered agent’s e-mail address on file with the department, and such notice shall be effective as provided in s. 180.0141 .

(2) Except as provided in sub. (3) , if a corporation has no registered agent or its registered agent cannot with reasonable diligence be served, the corporation may be served by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, or by similar delivery service, addressed to the corporation at its principal office, as shown on the records of the department on the date of sending. Service is perfected under this subsection at the earliest of the following:

(a) The date on which the corporation receives the mail or delivery by the commercial delivery service.

(b) The date shown on the return receipt, if signed on behalf of the corporation.

(c) Five days after it is deposited in the U.S. mail, or with the commercial delivery service, if mailed postpaid and correctly addressed and with sufficient postage or payment.

(3) If process, notice, or demand in an action cannot be served on a corporation pursuant to sub. (1) or (2) , service may be made by handing a copy to the individual in charge of any regular place of business or activity of the corporation if the individual served is not a plaintiff in the action. Except as provided in s. 180.1421 (2m) (b) , if the address of the corporation’s principal office cannot be determined from the records of the department, the corporation may be served by publishing a class 3 notice, under ch. 985 , in the community where the corporation’s principal office or registered office, as most recently designated in the records of the department, is located. If the address of the corporation’s principal office cannot be determined from the records of the department, the corporation may be served by publishing a class 3 notice, under ch. 985 , in the community where the corporation’s principal office or registered office, as most recently designated in the records of the department, is located.

(3m) Service of process, notice, or demand on a registered agent must be in a written record.

(4) Service of process, notice, or demand on a registered agent may be made by other means under law other than this chapter.

History: 1989 a. 303 ; 1995 a. 27 ; 2011 a. 234 ; 2021 a. 258 .