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Wis. Stat. § 234.41 — WI Code / Chapter 234 / Section 234.41
Veterans housing loan fund; establishment and use.
Status: in_force

(1) There is established under the jurisdiction of the authority a veterans housing loan fund. All moneys resulting from the sale of bonds for the purpose of veterans housing pursuant to s. 45.37 , 2017 stats., unless credited to the veterans capital reserve fund, shall be credited to the fund.

(2) The authority shall use moneys in the fund for the purpose of purchasing loans representing veterans housing loans pursuant to s. 45.37 , 2017 stats. All disbursements of funds under this section for purchasing mortgage loans shall be made payable to authorized lenders as defined in s. 45.31 (3) , 2017 stats., and eligible persons as defined in s. 45.31 (5) , 2017 stats.

(3) Moneys of the veterans housing loan fund may be invested as provided in s. 234.03 (18) . All such investments shall be the exclusive property of the fund. All earnings on or income from such investments shall be credited to the fund, paid over to the department of veterans affairs and deposited in the veterans trust fund after payment or repayment of any deficits arising in the veterans capital reserve fund and after payment of expenses contained in sub. (4) .

(4) The authority may use moneys in the fund to cover actual and necessary expenses incurred in the sale and investment of bonds and bond revenues.

(5) Any moneys remaining in the veterans housing loan fund and not needed for purposes of the veterans capital reserve fund shall be transferred to the veterans housing bond redemption fund.

History: 1973 c. 208 , 333 , 336 ; 1991 a. 39 ; 2005 a. 22 ; 2019 a. 9 .
Wis. Stat. § 780.06 — WI Code / Chapter 780 / Section 780.06
Attachment, what to direct.
Status: in_force

Such writ of attachment, when issued by the circuit court, shall command the officer to whom the same is directed to attach and safely keep the ship, boat or vessel named or described in the affidavit, its tackle, apparel and furniture, if to be found within the officer’s county, to satisfy the plaintiff’s demand, with costs and expenses. The issuing of such writ of attachment shall not exclude the right to an attachment against the other property of the defendant under ch. 811 .

History: Sup. Ct. Order, 67 Wis. 2d 585, 775 (1975); 1975 c. 218 ; 1979 c. 32 s. 58 ; Stats. 1979 s. 780.06; 1989 a. 359 .
Wis. Stat. § 36.52 — WI Code / Chapter 36 / Section 36.52
Reimbursement of pay supplements.
Status: in_force

Whenever moneys become available from the federal government to finance the cost of pay and related adjustments for employees of the system whose positions are wholly or partly funded from federal revenue under 7 USC 343 that have been paid from the appropriation under s. 20.865 (1) (cj) during the same fiscal year in which moneys are expended from that appropriation, the board shall reimburse the general fund for any expenditures made under s. 20.865 (1) (cj) from the appropriate appropriation to the board made from federal revenues.

History: 1991 a. 39 ; 2011 a. 32 ; 2013 a. 20 ss. 2365m , 9448 .
Wis. Stat. § 895.512 — WI Code / Chapter 895 / Section 895.512
Civil liability exemption; access to toilet facility.
Status: in_force

If an employee of a retail establishment permits a person to use the establishment’s toilet facility, under the requirements of s. 146.29 , the employee and the establishment are immune from civil liability for the death of or injury to the person, or an individual other than an employee who accompanies the person, that is caused by or during the use of the facility, unless the death or injury was caused by a willful or wanton act or omission of the employee.

History: 2009 a. 198 .
Wis. Stat. § 344.65 — WI Code / Chapter 344 / Section 344.65
Violations.
Status: in_force

(1)

(a) Any person who violates s. 344.62 (1) may be required to forfeit not more than $500.

(b) Except as provided in par. (c) , any person who violates s. 344.62 (2) may be required to forfeit $10.

(c) No person charged with violating s. 344.62 (2) may be convicted if the person produces proof that he or she was in compliance with s. 344.62 (1) at the time the person was issued a uniform traffic citation for violating s. 344.62 (2) . This proof may be produced either at the time of the person’s appearance in court in response to the citation or in the office of the traffic officer issuing the citation. This proof may be produced in either paper or electronic format, including by display of electronic images on a cellular telephone or other electronic device. If this proof is displayed in electronic format on any cellular telephone or other electronic device, the person to whom the proof is displayed may not view, and producing proof in electronic format is not considered consent for the person to view, any content on the telephone or other device except the proof required under s. 344.62 (2) .

(2) Any person who violates s. 344.64 may be required to forfeit not more than $5,000.

(3) A traffic officer may not stop or inspect a vehicle solely to determine compliance with s. 344.62 or a local ordinance in conformity therewith. This subsection does not limit the authority of a traffic officer to issue a citation for a violation of s. 344.62 or a local ordinance in conformity therewith observed in the course of a stop or inspection made for other purposes, except that a traffic officer may not take a person into physical custody solely for a violation of s. 344.62 or a local ordinance in conformity therewith.

History: 2009 a. 28 ; 2013 a. 31 .
Wis. Stat. § 114.103 — WI Code / Chapter 114 / Section 114.103
Private security personnel; report to a law enforcement authority.
Status: in_force

(1) In this section:

(a) “Controlled substance” has the meaning given in s. 961.01 (4) .

(am) “Controlled substance analog” has the meaning given in s. 961.01 (4m) .

(b) “Law enforcement officer” has the meaning given in s. 165.85 (2) (c) .

(c) “Private security person” has the meaning given in s. 440.26 (1m) , but does not include any law enforcement officer.

(2)

(a) If any private security person acting in the course of his or her employment at an airport believes, on the basis of personal observation, that someone possesses a controlled substance or a controlled substance analog, without a prescription or an authorization for that possession, or possesses $10,000 or more in cash or that a shipment contains a controlled substance or controlled substance analog or $10,000 or more in cash, the private security person shall report, as soon as practicable and by telephone or in person, to the county sheriff’s office or the police department of the municipality in which the airport is located.

(b) A report under par. (a) shall contain all of the following information, unless the information is unobtainable by the person making the report:

1. The name, business address and business telephone number of the person submitting the report.

2. The name, address and telephone number of any person who is the subject of the report.

3. The date, time and location of the conduct or shipment that is the subject of the report.

4. A description of the conduct or shipment being reported, including personal observations and all other factors leading to the reporter’s conclusion that the conduct or shipment has occurred.

(3) Any private security person who violates sub. (2) may be fined not more than $500 or imprisoned for not more than 30 days or both.

History: 1991 a. 269 ; 1995 a. 448 , 461 ; 2021 a. 238 s. 44 .
Wis. Stat. § 813.34 — WI Code / Chapter 813 / Section 813.34
Time of taking effect and not retroactive.
Status: in_force

The provisions of ss. 813.22 to 813.34 shall not be retroactive and they shall take effect on July 1, 1942.

History: Sup. Ct. Order, 67 Wis. 2d 585, 760, 780 (1975); Stats. 1975 s. 813.34.
Wis. Stat. § 961.19 — WI Code / Chapter 961 / Section 961.19
Schedule IV tests.
Status: in_force

(1m) The controlled substances board shall add a substance to schedule IV upon finding that:

(a) The substance has a low potential for abuse relative to substances included in schedule III;

(b) The substance has currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States; and

(c) Abuse of the substance may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to the substances included in schedule III.

(2m) The controlled substances board may add a substance to schedule IV without making the findings required under sub. (1m) if the substance is controlled under schedule IV of 21 USC 812 (c) by a federal agency as the result of an international treaty, convention or protocol.

History: 1971 c. 219 ; 1995 a. 448 ss. 201 , 202 , 477 ; Stats. 1995 s. 961.19.
Wis. Stat. § 193.417 — WI Code / Chapter 193 / Section 193.417
Resignation of directors.
Status: in_force

A director may resign by giving notice to the board or the chairperson of the board. The resignation is effective without acceptance upon receipt by the board or the chairperson of the board, unless the notice specifies a later effective date.

History: 2005 a. 441 .
Wis. Stat. § 943.48 — WI Code / Chapter 943 / Section 943.48
Telecommunications; civil liability.
Status: in_force

(1) Any person who incurs injury as a result of a violation of s. 943.45 (1) , 943.455 (2) , 943.46 (2) or 943.47 (2) may bring a civil action against the person who committed the violation.

(1m) Except as provided in sub. (2) , if the person who incurs the loss prevails, the court shall grant the prevailing party actual damages, costs and disbursements and may grant the prevailing party reasonable attorney fees that do not exceed the amount of actual damages.

(2) If the person who incurs the loss prevails against a person who committed the violation willfully and for the purpose of commercial advantage or prevails against a person who has committed more than one violation of s. 943.45 (1) , 943.455 (2) , 943.46 (2) or 943.47 (2) , the court shall grant the prevailing party all of the following:

(a) Except as provided in subs. (2g) and (2r) , not more than $10,000.

(b) Actual damages.

(c) Any profits of the violator that are attributable to the violation and that are not taken into account in determining the amount of actual damages under par. (b) .

(d) Notwithstanding the limitations under s. 799.25 or 814.04 , costs, disbursements and reasonable attorney fees.

(2g) If the court finds that the violation was committed willfully and for the purpose of commercial advantage, the court may increase the amount granted under sub. (2) (a) to an amount not to exceed $50,000.

(2r) If the court finds that the violator had no reason to believe that the violator’s action constituted a violation of this section, the court may reduce the amount granted under sub. (2) (a) .

(3) If damages under sub. (2) (c) are requested, the party who incurred the injury shall have the burden of proving the violator’s gross revenue and the violator shall have the burden of proving the violator’s deductible expenses and the elements of profit attributable to factors other than the violation.

(4) In addition to other remedies available under this section, the court may grant the injured party a temporary or permanent injunction.

History: 1993 a. 496 ; 2013 a. 89 .
Wis. Stat. § 457.16 — WI Code / Chapter 457 / Section 457.16
Examinations.
Status: in_force

(1)

(a) The appropriate section of the examining board shall arrange for examinations for social worker, advanced practice social worker, independent social worker, clinical social worker, marriage and family therapist, and professional counselor certification and licensure to be conducted at least semiannually and at times and places determined by that section of the examining board, and shall provide public notice of each examination at least 90 days before the date of the examination.

(b) The professional counselor section may, in accordance with par. (a) , arrange for an examination that tests an applicant’s knowledge of state law relating to the practice of professional counseling in accordance with s. 457.51 (3) , if such an examination is required for applicants for licensure under s. 457.12 (1m) .

(2) Examinations shall consist of written or oral tests, or both, requiring applicants to demonstrate minimum competency in subjects substantially related to the practice of social work, advanced practice social work, independent social work, clinical social work, marriage and family therapy, or professional counseling, as appropriate, and may include an examination that tests an applicant’s knowledge of state law relating to the relevant practice.

History: 1991 a. 160 ; 2001 a. 80 ; 2017 a. 330 , 357 ; 2023 a. 55 .
Wis. Stat. § 701.0703 — WI Code / Chapter 701 / Section 701.0703
Cotrustees.
Status: in_force

(1) Cotrustees may act only by majority decision.

(2) If a vacancy occurs in a cotrusteeship, as provided under s. 701.0704 , a majority of the remaining cotrustees may act for the trust.

(3) A cotrustee shall participate in the performance of a trustee’s function unless the cotrustee is unavailable to perform the function because of absence, illness, disqualification under other law, or the cotrustee is otherwise temporarily incapacitated or the cotrustee has properly delegated the performance of the function to another trustee.

(4) If a cotrustee is unavailable to perform duties because of absence, illness, disqualification under other law, or the cotrustee is otherwise temporarily incapacitated, and prompt action is necessary to achieve the purposes of the trust or to avoid injury to the trust property, the remaining cotrustee or a majority of the remaining cotrustees may act for the trust.

(5) A trustee may delegate to a cotrustee a function unless the delegation is expressly prohibited by the terms of the trust. Unless a delegation is irrevocable, a trustee may revoke a delegation previously made.

(6) Except as provided in sub. (7) , a trustee who does not join in an action of another trustee is not liable for the action.

(7) Each trustee shall exercise reasonable care to do all of the following:

(a) Prevent a cotrustee from committing a material breach of trust.

(b) Compel a cotrustee to redress a material breach of trust.

(8) A dissenting trustee who joins in an action at the direction of the majority of the trustees and who notified all cotrustees of the dissent at or before the time of the action is not liable for the action unless the action is a material breach of trust.

History: 2013 a. 92 .
Wis. Stat. § 66.1329 — WI Code / Chapter 66 / Section 66.1329
Urban redevelopment; enforcement of duties.
Status: in_force

If a redevelopment corporation fails to substantially comply with the development plan within the time limits for the completion of each stage, reasonable delays caused by unforeseen difficulties excepted, or violates or is about to violate ss. 66.1301 to 66.1329 , the failure to comply or actual or possible violation may be certified by the planning commission to the city attorney of the city. The city attorney may commence a proceeding in the circuit court of the county in which the city is in whole or in part situated in the name of the city for the purpose of seeking appropriate relief. The court shall, immediately after a default in answering or after answer, inquire into the facts and circumstances in the manner that the court directs without other or formal proceedings, and without respect to any technical requirements. The court may join as parties any other persons it deems necessary or proper in order to make its order or judgment effective. The final judgment or order in the action or proceeding shall dismiss the action or proceeding or grant appropriate relief.

History: 1997 a. 187 ; 1999 a. 150 s. 413 ; Stats. 1999 s. 66.1329.
Wis. Stat. § 195.21 — WI Code / Chapter 195 / Section 195.21
Warehouses.
Status: in_force

Any person proposing to erect or maintain a public elevator or public warehouse for the purchase, sale, storage, receiving or shipping of grain, or other personal property, to be received from or transported upon any water carrier, shall be furnished by such water carrier at a reasonable rental, a site upon its property or terminal; and any private elevator or warehouse situated upon such grounds may be converted into a public elevator or warehouse at the option of the owner, upon notice in writing to the water carrier and thereby be permitted to remain thereon under the same conditions as provided herein for a public elevator or warehouse; and the office shall, upon application by such owner, if the public interest so requires, by order, direct the water carrier to furnish such site and the office shall make reasonable regulations therefor and in case of disagreement, the office shall determine the rental therefor. Elevators and warehouses erected or maintained under the foregoing provisions of this section shall be subject to such rules and regulations as to charges and the manner of conducting business as the office shall prescribe.

History: 1981 c. 347 s. 80 (1) ; 1993 a. 16 , 123 , 490 ; 2005 a. 179 .
Wis. Stat. § 853.19 — WI Code / Chapter 853 / Section 853.19
Advancement.
Status: in_force

The effect of a lifetime gift by the testator on the rights of a beneficiary under the will is governed by s. 854.09 .

History: 1993 a. 486 ; 1997 a. 188 .
Wis. Stat. § 462.06 — WI Code / Chapter 462 / Section 462.06
Rule making.
Status: in_force

(1) The board shall promulgate rules that do all of the following:

(a) Establish standards for courses of study in radiography. The standards shall be no less stringent than the standards adopted by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology or a successor organization.

(b) Establish standards for examinations under s. 462.03 (2) and (3) . Notwithstanding s. 462.03 (2) and (3) , the rules may permit a person to satisfy the examination requirement by providing the board with evidence satisfactory to the board that the person holds a current registration by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists or a successor organization or is currently licensed to practice radiography in another state with examination standards at least as stringent as those promulgated by the board under this paragraph. The board may adopt a limited scope radiography examination administered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, a successor organization, or other recognized national voluntary credentialing body, if the examination standards are at least as stringent as those adopted by the board under this paragraph.

(c) Establish continuing education standards for renewal of licenses and limited X-ray machine operator permits issued under this chapter. The standards adopted under this paragraph may recognize current certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists or a successor organization as evidence of compliance with the continuing education standards established under this paragraph, if the continuing education requirements for such certification are no less stringent than those adopted by the board under this paragraph.

(2) The board may promulgate rules that establish a code of ethics for persons who hold a license or limited X-ray machine operator permit under s. 462.03 .

History: 2009 a. 106 .
Wis. Stat. § 322.134 — WI Code / Chapter 322 / Section 322.134
Article 134 — General section.
Status: in_force

Though not specifically mentioned in this code, all disorders and neglects to the prejudice of good order and discipline in the state military forces and all conduct of a nature to bring discredit upon the state military forces shall be taken cognizance of by a court-martial and punished at the discretion of a military court. However, where a crime constitutes an offense that violates both this code and the criminal laws of the state where the offense occurs or criminal laws of the United States, jurisdiction of the military court shall be determined under s. 322.002 (2) .

History: 2007 a. 200 .
Wis. Stat. § 180.1301 — WI Code / Chapter 180 / Section 180.1301
Definitions.
Status: in_force

In ss. 180.1301 to 180.1331 :

(1) “Beneficial shareholder” means a person who is a beneficial owner of shares held by a nominee as the shareholder.

(1m) “Business combination” has the meaning given in s. 180.1130 (3) .

(2) “Corporation” means the issuer corporation or, if the corporate action giving rise to dissenters’ rights under s. 180.1302 is a merger or interest exchange that has been effectuated, the surviving domestic corporation or foreign corporation of the merger or the acquiring domestic corporation or foreign corporation of the interest exchange.

(3) “Dissenter” means a shareholder or beneficial shareholder who is entitled to dissent from corporate action under s. 180.1302 and who exercises that right when and in the manner required by ss. 180.1320 to 180.1328 .

(4) “Fair value”, with respect to a dissenter’s shares other than in a business combination, means the value of the shares immediately before the effectuation of the corporate action to which the dissenter objects, excluding any appreciation or depreciation in anticipation of the corporate action unless exclusion would be inequitable. “Fair value”, with respect to a dissenter’s shares in a business combination, means market value, as defined in s. 180.1130 (9) (a) 1. to 4.

(5) “Interest” means interest from the effectuation date of the corporate action until the date of payment, at the average rate currently paid by the corporation on its principal bank loans or, if none, at a rate that is fair and equitable under all of the circumstances.

(6) “Issuer corporation” means a domestic corporation that is the issuer of the shares held by a dissenter before the corporate action.

History: 1989 a. 303 ; 1991 a. 16 ; 2021 a. 258 .
Wis. Stat. § 30.625 — WI Code / Chapter 30 / Section 30.625
Rental of motorboats.
Status: in_force

(1) No person who is engaged in the rental or leasing of motorboats to the public may do any of the following:

(a) Rent or lease a motorboat for operation by a person who will be operating a motorboat for the first time in each calendar year and who does not hold a valid certificate issued under s. 30.74 (1) unless the person engaged in the rental or leasing gives the person instruction on how to operate a motorboat in the manner established by the department under s. 30.74 (1) (am) .

(b) Rent or lease a personal watercraft to a person under 16 years of age.

(c) Rent or lease a personal watercraft without providing the person who will be operating the personal watercraft with a personal flotation device that meets the requirements specified under s. 30.62 (3) (b) .

(1m) No person who is under 16 years of age may rent or lease a personal watercraft.

History: 1991 a. 257 ; 2005 a. 356 ss. 1b to 1e , 8 ; 2009 a. 180 ; 2011 a. 260 s. 81 .