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Wis. Stat. § 185.042 — WI Code / Chapter 185 / Section 185.042
Indemnification and insurance against securities law claims.
Status: in_force

(1) It is the public policy of this state to require or permit indemnification, allowance of expenses and insurance for any liability incurred in connection with a proceeding involving securities regulation described under sub. (2) to the extent required or permitted under ss. 185.034 to 185.041 .

(2) Sections 185.034 to 185.041 apply, to the extent applicable to any other proceeding, to any proceeding involving a federal or state statute, rule or regulation regulating the offer, sale or purchase of securities, securities brokers or dealers, or investment companies or investment advisers.

History: 1987 a. 13 .
Wis. Stat. § 165.80 — WI Code / Chapter 165 / Section 165.80
Cooperation with other state departments.
Status: in_force

For the purpose of coordinating the work of the crime laboratories with the research departments located in the University of Wisconsin, the attorney general and the University of Wisconsin may agree for the use of university laboratories and university physical facilities and the exchange and utilization of personnel between the crime laboratories and the university.

History: 1985 a. 29 ; 1997 a. 27 .
Wis. Stat. § 784.09 — WI Code / Chapter 784 / Section 784.09
Relator to take office and demand books.
Status: in_force

If judgment is in favor of the person alleged to be entitled the person is entitled, after taking the oath of office and executing the official bond required by law, to assume the execution of the office. It is the person’s duty immediately thereafter to demand of the defendant in the action all the books and papers in the defendant’s custody or power belonging to the office.

History: 1979 c. 32 s. 61 ; 1979 c. 176 ; Stats. 1979 s. 784.09.
Wis. Stat. § 32.66 — WI Code / Chapter 32 / Section 32.66
Bonding.
Status: in_force

The common council may, by resolution, authorize the issuance of general special improvement bonds or particular special improvement bonds to finance an improvement. The common council may register the bonds as to principal under s. 67.09 and may call the bonds on terms it prescribes.

History: 1983 a. 236 .
Wis. Stat. § 646.15 — WI Code / Chapter 646 / Section 646.15
Proceedings involving insurers.
Status: in_force

(1) Injunctions and orders.

(a) If an insurer is in liquidation, the fund may apply to the circuit court for Dane County for, and the court may grant, restraining orders, temporary and permanent injunctions, and other orders considered necessary and proper to prevent any of the following:

1. Interference with the fund or with its administrative proceedings.

2. The institution or further prosecution of any action or proceeding involving the insurer or in which the fund is obligated to defend a party.

3. The obtaining of a preference, judgment, garnishment or lien against the insurer or its assets.

4. Any other threatened or contemplated action that might prejudice the rights of policyholders or the administration of the liquidation or fund proceedings.

(b) Upon granting an application under par. (a) , the court may retain jurisdiction of any further proceeding or relief, as the court considers necessary and proper, involving the insurer.

(2) Exclusive proceedings. A court of this state does not have jurisdiction to entertain, hear or determine a proceeding or to grant relief if the proceeding or relief involves or is related to a nondomestic insurer which is in liquidation unless the court is so authorized under this chapter or ch. 645 .

History: 1987 a. 325 ; 1999 a. 30 ; 2003 a. 261 .
Wis. Stat. § 304.12 — WI Code / Chapter 304 / Section 304.12
Execution and record of warrants.
Status: in_force

When a convicted person is pardoned or the person’s sentence is commuted, or the person is remanded to prison for the violation of any of the conditions of that person’s pardon, the officer to whom the warrant is issued after executing it shall make return thereon to the governor forthwith and shall file with the clerk of the court in which the offender was convicted a certified copy of the warrant and return, and the clerk shall enter and file the same with the records of the case.

History: 1989 a. 31 s. 1712 ; Stats. 1989 s. 304.12; 1991 a. 316 .
Wis. Stat. § 614.82 — WI Code / Chapter 614 / Section 614.82
Fraternal expenditures and activities.
Status: in_force

(1) Reports. Every fraternal shall report to the commissioner such information as the commissioner requires concerning expenditures made by the fraternal and other activities and programs of the fraternal or its members in fulfillment of the purposes of s. 614.01 (1) (a) 2. b. or in maintaining its fraternal character.

(2) Institutions for carrying out fraternal activities. A fraternal may create, maintain and operate social, intellectual, educational, charitable, benevolent, moral, fraternal, patriotic or religious institutions for the benefit of its members or their families or dependents or for children insured by the fraternal. For that purpose, it may own, hold or lease real or personal property within or outside of this state. No funeral or undertaking establishment may be owned or operated by the fraternal. All such property shall be reported in the annual statement or an appendix thereto but shall be given only nominal value in the statement. No profit may be made on such institutions, but the income and expenditures shall be reported separately in or as an appendix to the annual statement. Any such institution may be separately incorporated under ch. 181 and ownership of its stock shall be reported at nominal value.

History: 1975 c. 373 , 421 ; 1983 a. 189 s. 329 (25) .
Wis. Stat. § 322.070 — WI Code / Chapter 322 / Section 322.070
Article 70 — Appellate counsel.
Status: in_force

(1) The senior force judge advocate shall detail a judge advocate as appellate government counsel to represent the state in the review or appeal of cases specified in s. 322.0675 and before any federal court when requested to do so by the state attorney general. Appellate government counsel shall be an attorney licensed to practice in this state or a member in good standing of the bar of the highest court of the state to which the appeal is taken.

(2) Upon an appeal by the state, an accused has the right to be represented by detailed military counsel before any reviewing authority and before any appellate court.

(3) Upon the appeal by an accused, the accused has the right to be represented by military counsel before any reviewing authority.

(4) Upon the request of an accused entitled to be so represented, the state senior force judge advocate shall appoint a judge advocate to represent the accused in the review or appeal of cases specified in subs. (2) and (3) .

(5) An accused may be represented by civilian appellate counsel at no expense to the state.

History: 2007 a. 200 ; 2009 a. 179 .
Wis. Stat. § 945.10 — WI Code / Chapter 945 / Section 945.10
Prizes forfeited.
Status: in_force

Anything of value received by any person as a prize in any lottery conducted in violation of this chapter shall be forfeited to the state and may be recovered in any proper action brought by the attorney general or any district attorney in the name and on behalf of the state.
Wis. Stat. § 39.397 — WI Code / Chapter 39 / Section 39.397
School leadership loan program.
Status: in_force

(1) The board shall establish a loan program for students selected by the board in a competitive application process who meet all of the following requirements:

(a) Are enrolled in a school leadership program at an institution of the University of Wisconsin System that permits students to earn degrees in less time than a traditional school leadership program and that includes a required mentorship or apprenticeship component.

(b) Are nominated by a superintendent of a school district.

(2)

(a) Loans under sub. (1) shall be made from the appropriation under s. 20.235 (1) (cu) . Except as provided in par. (b) , loans under sub. (1) shall be repaid at an annual interest rate of 5 percent.

(b) The board shall forgive 25 percent of the loan and 25 percent of the interest on the loan for each school year the recipient satisfies all of the following:

1. The recipient is employed in a school leadership position in an elementary or secondary school in this state.

2. The recipient receives a rating of proficient or distinguished on the educator effectiveness system or the equivalent in a school that does not use the educator effectiveness system.

(3) The board shall deposit in the general fund as general purpose revenue-earned all repayments of loans made under sub. (1) and the interest on the loans.

History: 2017 a. 59 .
Wis. Stat. § 97.10 — WI Code / Chapter 97 / Section 97.10
Prohibited acts.
Status: in_force

(1) The sale of any food that is adulterated or misbranded is prohibited.

(2) It is unlawful to manufacture, prepare for sale, store, or sell food unless the food is protected from filth, flies, dust or other contamination or unclean, unhealthful or insanitary conditions.

(3) No person shall be subject to the penalties of s. 97.72 for having violated sub. (1) , if he or she establishes a guaranty or undertaking signed by, and containing the name and address of the person residing in this state from whom the article was received in good faith, to the effect that such article is not adulterated or misbranded within the meaning of ss. 97.02 and 97.03 .

History: 1971 c. 156 ; 1983 a. 261 .
Wis. Stat. § 448.9704 — WI Code / Chapter 448 / Section 448.9704
Licensure of genetic counselors.
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in sub. (2) , the board shall grant a license as a genetic counselor to an applicant who does all of the following:

(a) Submits an application for the license to the department on a form provided by the department.

(b) Pays the fee specified in s. 440.05 (1) .

(c) Subject to ss. 111.321 , 111.322 , and 111.335 , submits evidence satisfactory to the board that the applicant does not have an arrest or a conviction record.

(d) Submits evidence satisfactory to the board that he or she has done all of the following:

1. Satisfied one of the following:

a. Successfully completed the academic and clinical requirements of and developed the practice-based competencies required by a degree-granting program in genetic counseling that is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Genetic Counseling or the American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics.

b. Successfully completed a degree-granting program outside of the United States that the board determines is substantially equivalent to a program described in subd. 1. a.

2. Passed an examination administered by the American Board of Genetic Counseling or the genetic counseling examination administered by the American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics.

3. Obtained certification, maintained valid certification, and, if applicable, achieved recertification with the American Board of Genetic Counseling.

(2)

(a) The board may waive the requirements of sub. (1) (d) if the applicant holds an unexpired genetic counselor license issued by another state or territory or foreign country or province and the requirements for licensure and for renewal of a genetic counselor license of such other state or territory or foreign country or province are deemed by the board to be substantially equivalent to the requirements for licensure and for renewal of a genetic counselor license of this state.

(b) The board may waive the requirements of sub. (1) (d) if the applicant does all of the following:

1. Applies for licensure under sub. (1) by September 1, 2023.

2. Submits evidence satisfactory to the board of all of the following:

a. Having at least 10 years of documented work experience practicing genetic counseling.

b. Having completed, within the previous 5 years, 25 hours of continuing education approved by the National Society of Genetic Counselors.

3. Submits to the board 2 letters of recommendation, one from a genetic counselor and another from a physician.

History: 2021 a. 251 ; 2025 a. 130 .
Wis. Stat. § 222.0401 — WI Code / Chapter 222 / Section 222.0401
Federal financial institution powers.
Status: in_force

(1) In general.

(a) Powers exercised by universal bank. Subject to any applicable requirements of sub. (2) , a universal bank may exercise any power that may be directly exercised by a federally chartered savings bank, a federally chartered savings and loan association, or a federally chartered national bank.

(b) Powers exercised by subsidiary of universal bank. Subject to any applicable requirements of sub. (2) , a universal bank, through a subsidiary, may exercise any power that a federally chartered savings bank, a federally chartered savings and loan association, or a federally chartered national bank may exercise through a subsidiary.

(2) Approval required for exercise of federal power. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, a universal bank shall file with the division a written request to exercise a power under sub. (1) . The division shall determine whether the requested power is permitted under sub. (1) . Within 60 days after receiving a request under this subsection, the division shall approve the request, if the power is permitted under sub. (1) , or shall disapprove the request if the power is not permitted under sub. (1) . The division and the universal bank may mutually agree to extend this 60-day period for an additional period of 60 days. The division shall periodically publish, in the Wisconsin administrative register, a list of all powers approved under this subsection and, upon publication, shall mail a copy of the list to all universal banks. A universal bank need not request the permission of the division under this subsection to exercise any power described in the most current list published under this subsection.

(3) Exercise of federal powers through a subsidiary. The division may require that certain powers exercisable by a universal bank under sub. (1) (a) be exercised through a subsidiary of the universal bank with appropriate safeguards to limit the risk exposure of the universal bank.

History: 2003 a. 63 .
Wis. Stat. § 218.0128 — WI Code / Chapter 218 / Section 218.0128
Product liability.
Status: in_force

A manufacturer, importer, or distributor, except a manufacturer, importer, or distributor of motorcycles with respect to a dealer of the manufacturer’s, importer’s, or distributor’s motorcycles, shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless a dealer against any claim, judgment, or settlement for damages, court costs, expert witness fees, attorney fees, or other expenses arising out of a complaint, claim, or lawsuit to the extent that the complaint, claim, or lawsuit is caused by alleged defective or negligent manufacture, assembly, or design of a motor vehicle, part, or accessory by the manufacturer, importer, or distributor. If a complaint, claim, or lawsuit involves acts or omissions of both the manufacturer, importer, or distributor and the dealer, the manufacturer, importer, or distributor is not obligated to defend the dealer against a claim arising out of the dealer’s alleged acts or omissions and is not obligated to indemnify the dealer against any part of a judgment or settlement that arises out of the dealer’s alleged acts or omissions.

History: 2011 a. 91 .
Wis. Stat. § 893.425 — WI Code / Chapter 893 / Section 893.425
Voidable transfers and obligations.
Status: in_force

An action with respect to a transfer or obligation under ch. 242 shall be barred unless the action is commenced:

(1) Under s. 242.04 (1) (a) , not later than 4 years after the transfer is made or the obligation is incurred or, if later, not later than one year after the transfer or obligation is or could reasonably have been discovered by the claimant.

(2) Under s. 242.04 (1) (b) or 242.05 (1) , not later than 4 years after the transfer is made or the obligation is incurred.

(3) Under s. 242.05 (2) , not later than one year after the transfer is made.

History: 1987 a. 192 ; 2023 a. 246 .
Wis. Stat. § 968.15 — WI Code / Chapter 968 / Section 968.15
Search warrants; when executable.
Status: in_force

(1) A search warrant must be executed and returned not more than 5 days after the date of issuance.

(2) Any search warrant not executed within the time provided in sub. (1) shall be void and shall be returned to the judge issuing it.
Wis. Stat. § 295.68 — WI Code / Chapter 295 / Section 295.68
Certificates of completion and release of security.
Status: in_force

(1) Upon the petition of the operator, but not less than 4 years after notification to the department by the operator of the completion of the reclamation plan or not less than one year after notification to the department by the operator of the completion of the reclamation plan as to a portion of the mining site, if the department finds that the operator has completed reclamation of any portion of the mining site in accordance with the reclamation plan and this subchapter, the department shall issue a certificate of completion setting forth a description of the area reclaimed and a statement that the operator has fulfilled its duties under the reclamation plan as to that area.

(2) Upon the issuance of any certificate of completion under sub. (1) for any portion of the mining site, but not for the entire mining site, the department shall allow the operator to reduce the amount of the bond or other security provided under s. 295.59 (1) to an amount equal to the estimated cost of reclamation of the portion of the mining site that is disturbed or for which reclamation has been completed but no certificate of completion has been issued.

(3) Upon issuance of a certificate or certificates of completion of reclamation for the entire mining site, the department shall require the operator to maintain a bond or other security under s. 295.59 (1) equal to at least 10 percent of the cost to the state of reclamation of the entire mining site, except that if the mining site in the mining plan is less than 10 acres, the department may release the bond or other security after issuance of the certificate of completion for the entire mining site.

(4) After 10 years after the issuance of a certificate or certificates of completion for the entire mining site, the department shall release the remaining bond or other security provided under s. 295.59 (1) if the department finds that the reclamation plan has been complied with.

History: 2013 a. 1 .
Wis. Stat. § 50.373 — WI Code / Chapter 50 / Section 50.373
Informed consent for pelvic examinations.
Status: in_force

(1) A hospital shall ensure that, before a pelvic examination is performed solely for educational purposes on a patient while the patient is under general anesthesia or otherwise unconscious, written informed consent is obtained from the patient.

(2) A hospital shall maintain written policies and procedures requiring written informed consent to be obtained from a patient before a pelvic examination is performed solely for educational purposes on the patient while the patient is under general anesthesia or otherwise unconscious.

History: 2025 a. 22 .
Wis. Stat. § 854.20 — WI Code / Chapter 854 / Section 854.20
Status of adopted persons.
Status: in_force

(1) Inheritance rights between adoptive person and adoptive relatives.

(a) Subject to par. (b) and sub. (5) , a legally adopted person is treated as a birth child of the person’s adoptive parents and the adoptive parents are treated as the birth parents of the adopted person for purposes of transfers at death to, through, and from the adopted person and for purposes of any statute or other rule conferring rights upon children, issue, or relatives in connection with the law of intestate succession or governing instruments.

(b) Subject to sub. (5) , par. (a) applies only if at least one of the following applies:

1. The decedent or transferor is the adoptive parent or adopted child.

2. The adopted person was a minor at the time of adoption.

3. The adoptive parent raised the adopted person in a parent-like relationship beginning on or before the child’s 15th birthday and lasting for a substantial period or until adulthood.

(2) Inheritance rights between adopted person and birth relatives.

(am) Subject to sub. (5) , a legally adopted person ceases to be treated as a child of the person’s birth parents and the birth parents cease to be treated as the parents of the child for the purposes specified in sub. (1) (a) , except:

1. If the parent-child relationship between the child and one birth parent is replaced by adoption, but the relationship to the other birth parent is not replaced, then for all purposes the child continues to be treated as the child of the birth parent whose relationship was not replaced.

2.

a. Subject to subd. 2. b. and c. , if a birth parent of a child born to married parents dies and the other birth parent subsequently remarries and the child is adopted by the stepparent, the child continues to be treated as the child of the deceased birth parent for purposes of transfers at death through that parent and for purposes of any statute or other rule conferring rights upon children, issue or relatives of that parent under the law of intestate succession or governing instruments.

b. Subd. 2. a. applies only if the adopted person was a minor at the time of adoption or if the adoptive parent raised the adopted person in a parent-like relationship beginning on or before the child’s 15th birthday and lasting for a substantial period or until adulthood.

c. Subdivision 2. a. does not apply if the parental rights of the deceased birth parent had been terminated.

(bm) Subject to sub. (5) , if an adopted child is subsequently adopted by another person, the former adoptive parent is considered to be a birth parent for purposes of this subsection.

(5) Contrary intent. If the transfer is made under a governing instrument and the person who executed the governing instrument had an intent contrary to any provision in this section, then that provision is not applicable to the transfer. Extrinsic evidence may be used to construe the intent.

History: 1983 a. 447 ; 1993 a. 486 ; 1997 a. 188 ss. 96 , 175 ; Stats. 1997 s. 854.20; 2005 a. 216 .
Wis. Stat. § 701.0401 — WI Code / Chapter 701 / Section 701.0401
Methods of creating a trust.
Status: in_force

A trust may be created by any of the following:

(1) A transfer of property to another person as trustee during the settlor’s lifetime, by will, or by other disposition taking effect upon the settlor’s death.

(2) A declaration by an owner of property that the owner holds identifiable property as trustee or declaration by any person who intends to create a trust with the expectation that property of the person or others will be transferred to the trust.

(3) An exercise of a power of appointment in favor of a trustee.

(4) A court pursuant to its statutory or equitable powers.

(5) A guardian of the estate or conservator acting with authority of the court, a representative payee, or an agent under a power of attorney that expressly grants authority to create the trust.

(5m) A declaration of an intent to create a trust with the intention that the trust will later be funded by assets of the person who created the trust or by another person with legal authority to fund the trust. The person making the declaration is considered to have created the trust, regardless of whether the person funds the trust with the person’s own assets.

(6) Any other manner authorized by statute, regulation, common law, or other provision having the effect of law.

History: 2013 a. 92 ; 2023 a. 127 .