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Wis. Stat. § 945.095 — WI Code / Chapter 945 / Section 945.095
Shipbuilding business.
Status: in_force

(1) Notwithstanding ss. 945.03 , 945.04 and 945.05 , a person may construct, deliver, convert or repair a vessel that is equipped with gambling devices if all of the following conditions are satisfied:

(a) The work performed on the vessel is ordered by a customer who shall use or possess the vessel outside of this state in a locality where the use or possession of the gambling devices on the vessel is lawful.

(b) The person performs the work on the vessel that is equipped with the gambling devices at a shipbuilding business that is located in Sturgeon Bay, Manitowoc, Marinette, Superior or La Crosse, Wisconsin.

(c) The person registers with the U.S. attorney general, pursuant to 15 USC 1173 , and specifies in that registration that the person is in the business of installing and removing gambling devices, as defined in 15 USC 1171 (a), as part of the process of performing work on vessels ordered by a customer who shall use or possess the vessel outside of this state in a locality where the use or possession of the gambling devices on the vessel is lawful.

(d) The person provides the department of administration, prior to the importation of the gambling devices into the state, all records that account for the gambling devices, including the identification number affixed to each gambling device by the manufacturer, and that identify the location where the gambling devices will be stored prior to the installation of the gambling devices on the vessel.

(e) The person stores the gambling devices at a secured warehouse facility and permits any person authorized to enforce the gambling laws under s. 165.50 to inspect the facility where the gambling devices are stored and any records relating to the gambling devices.

(f) If the person removes used gambling devices from a vessel, the person shall provide the department of administration with an inventory of the used gambling devices prior to their removal from the vessel. The inventory shall include the identification number affixed to each gambling device by the manufacturer.

(g) The person submits documentation to the department of administration, no later than 30 days after the date of delivery, that the vessel equipped with gambling devices has been delivered to the customer who ordered the work performed on the vessel.

(h) The person does not sell a gambling device to any other person except to a customer who shall use or possess the gambling device outside of this state in a locality where the use or possession of the gambling device is lawful. If a person sells a gambling device to such a customer, the person shall submit documentation to the department of administration, no later than 30 days after the date of delivery, that the gambling device has been delivered to the customer.

(2) If any person who constructs, delivers, converts or repairs a vessel that is equipped with gambling devices does not satisfy all of the conditions under sub. (1) , the person is subject to ss. 945.03 , 945.04 and 945.05 .

History: 1995 a. 11 , 27 , 225 ; 1997 a. 27 .
Wis. Stat. § 767.18 — WI Code / Chapter 767 / Section 767.18
Actions to affirm marriage.
Status: in_force

If the validity of a marriage is denied or doubted by either of the parties the other party may commence an action to affirm the marriage. The judgment in an action to affirm marriage shall declare the marriage valid or annul the marriage, and is conclusive upon all persons concerned.

History: 1979 c. 32 s. 50 ; Stats. 1979 s. 767.04; 2005 a. 443 s. 24 ; Stats. 2005 s. 767.18.
Wis. Stat. § 181.0808 — WI Code / Chapter 181 / Section 181.0808
Removal of directors elected by members or directors.
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided in the articles of incorporation or bylaws of a corporation, all of the following apply:

(1) Removal in general. The members may remove, with or without cause, one or more directors elected by them.

(2) Removal of directors elected by group. If a director is elected by a class, chapter or other organizational unit or by region or other geographic grouping, the director may be removed only by the members of that class, chapter, unit or grouping.

(3) Number of votes needed to remove. Except as provided in sub. (8) , a director may be removed under sub. (1) or (2) only if the number of votes cast to remove the director would be sufficient to elect the director at a meeting to elect directors.

(4) Cumulative voting. If cumulative voting is authorized, a director may not be removed if the number of votes, or if the director was elected by a class, chapter, unit or grouping of members, the number of votes of that class, chapter, unit or grouping, sufficient to elect the director under cumulative voting is voted against the director’s removal.

(5) Meeting. A director elected by members may be removed by the members only at a meeting called for the purpose of removing the director and the meeting notice must state that the purpose, or one of the purposes, of the meeting is removal of the director.

(6) Entire board. An entire board may be removed under subs. (1) to (5) .

(7) Board-elected directors. A director elected by the board may be removed without cause by the vote of a majority of the directors then in office or such other number as is set forth in the articles of incorporation or bylaws. However, a director elected by the board to fill the vacancy of a director elected by the members may be removed without cause by the members, but not the board.

(8) Failure to attend meetings. If, at the beginning of a director’s term on the board, the articles of incorporation or bylaws provide that the director may be removed for missing a specified number of board meetings, the board may remove the director for failing to attend the specified number of meetings.

History: 1997 a. 79 .
Wis. Stat. § 187.22 — WI Code / Chapter 187 / Section 187.22
Determination of voluntary indemnification.
Status: in_force

Unless otherwise provided by the articles of incorporation or bylaws or by written agreement between the director or officer and the incorporated Roman Catholic church, the director or officer seeking indemnification under s. 187.21 (2) shall select one of the following means for determining whether the incorporated Roman Catholic church will indemnify the director or officer:

(1) By majority vote of a quorum of the board of directors consisting of directors not at the time parties to the same or related proceedings. If a quorum of disinterested directors cannot be obtained, by majority vote of a committee duly appointed by the board of directors and consisting solely of 2 or more directors not at the time parties to the same or related proceedings. Directors who are parties to the same or related proceedings may participate in the designation of members of the committee.

(2) By independent legal counsel selected by a quorum of the board of directors or its committee in the manner prescribed in sub. (1) or, if unable to obtain such a quorum or committee, by a majority vote of the full board of directors, including directors who are parties to the same or related proceedings.

(3) By an affirmative vote of members as provided in ss. 181.0722 and ss. 181.0723 , if there are members having voting rights. Membership rights owned by, or voted under the control of, persons who are at the time parties to the same or related proceedings, whether as plaintiffs or defendants or in any other capacity, may not be voted in making the determination.

(4) By any other method provided for in any additional right to indemnification permitted under s. 187.25 .

History: 1989 a. 306 ; 1997 a. 79 .
Wis. Stat. § 785.03 — WI Code / Chapter 785 / Section 785.03
Procedure.
Status: in_force

(1) Nonsummary procedure.

(a) Remedial sanction. A person aggrieved by a contempt of court may seek imposition of a remedial sanction for the contempt by filing a motion for that purpose in the proceeding to which the contempt is related. The court, after notice and hearing, may impose a remedial sanction authorized by this chapter.

(b) Punitive sanction. The district attorney of a county, the attorney general or a special prosecutor appointed by the court may seek the imposition of a punitive sanction by issuing a complaint charging a person with contempt of court and reciting the sanction sought to be imposed. The district attorney, attorney general or special prosecutor may issue the complaint on his or her own initiative or on the request of a party to an action or proceeding in a court or of the judge presiding in an action or proceeding. The complaint shall be processed under chs. 967 to 973 . If the contempt alleged involves disrespect to or criticism of a judge, that judge is disqualified from presiding at the trial of the contempt unless the person charged consents to the judge presiding at the trial.

(c) Joint hearing and trial. The court may hold a hearing on a motion for a remedial sanction jointly with a trial on a complaint seeking a punitive sanction.

(2) Summary procedure. The judge presiding in an action or proceeding may impose a punitive sanction upon a person who commits a contempt of court in the actual presence of the court. The judge shall impose the punitive sanction immediately after the contempt of court and only for the purpose of preserving order in the court and protecting the authority and dignity of the court.

(3) Appeal. A defendant aggrieved by a determination under this chapter may appeal in accordance with s. 809.30 if the proceeding was prosecuted by the state.

History: 1979 c. 257 ; 1983 a. 377 .
Wis. Stat. § 66.0511 — WI Code / Chapter 66 / Section 66.0511
Law enforcement agencies; certain policies.
Status: in_force

(1) Definitions. In this section:

(a) “Choke hold” means the intentional and prolonged application of force to the throat, windpipe, or carotid arteries that prevents or hinders breathing or blood flow, reduces the intake of air, or reduces blood flow to the head.

(b) “Law enforcement agency” has the meaning given under s. 165.83 (1) (b) .

(2) Use of force policy. Each person in charge of a law enforcement agency shall prepare in writing a policy or standard regulating the use of force by law enforcement officers in the performance of their duties. The law enforcement agency shall make the policy or standard publicly available on a website maintained by the law enforcement agency or, if the agency does not maintain its own site, on a website maintained by the municipality over which the law enforcement agency has jurisdiction. If the policy or standard is changed, the law enforcement agency shall ensure the website displays the updated policy or standard as soon as practically possible but no later than one year after the change is made. The law enforcement agency shall also prominently display a means of requesting a copy of the policy or standard. If a person requests a copy of the policy or standard, the law enforcement agency shall provide a copy of the current policy or standard free of charge as soon as practically possible but no later than 3 business days after the request is made. A law enforcement agency may not authorize the use of choke holds by law enforcement officers in a policy or standard under this subsection, except in life-threatening situations or in self-defense.

(3) Citizen complaint procedure. Each person in charge of a law enforcement agency shall prepare in writing and make available for public scrutiny a specific procedure for processing and resolving a complaint by any person regarding the conduct of a law enforcement officer employed by the agency. The writing prepared under this subsection shall include a conspicuous notification of the prohibition and penalty under s. 946.66 .

(4) Human trafficking prevention and enforcement. Each person in charge of a law enforcement agency in a county that has received a recommendation from the human trafficking council under s. 165.29 (1) (d) is encouraged to designate a law enforcement officer of the law enforcement agency to coordinate the law enforcement agency’s human trafficking prevention and enforcement efforts.

History: 1987 a. 131 ; 1997 a. 176 ; 1999 a. 150 s. 366 ; Stats. 1999 s. 66.0511; 2021 a. 48 , 49 , 240 ; 2023 a. 239 .
Wis. Stat. § 103.35 — WI Code / Chapter 103 / Section 103.35
Information required for licensure.
Status: in_force

No state office, department, board, examining board, affiliated credentialing board, commission, council or independent agency in the executive branch, the legislature or the courts may, as a condition for receiving an occupational or professional certificate, license, permit or registration, require the submission of information by the applicant which is not essential for the determination of eligibility for the issuance or renewal of the certificate, license, permit or registration. Information which is not essential to determine eligibility for issuance or renewal may be requested but the applicant shall be notified in a prominent place on or accompanying the request that she or he is not required to provide such information.

History: 1979 c. 34 ; 1993 a. 107 .
Wis. Stat. § 39.37 — WI Code / Chapter 39 / Section 39.37
Student loan funding.
Status: in_force

(1) Student loans made or authorized to be made under s. 39.32 may be funded from the proceeds of revenue obligations issued subject to and in accordance with subch. II of ch. 18 .

(2) There is created a separate nonlapsible trust fund designated the student loan repayment fund consisting of all revenues received in repayment of student loans funded under this section, and any other revenues dedicated to it by the board. The board may pledge revenues received or to be received by the fund to secure revenue obligations issued under this section, and shall have all other powers necessary and convenient to distribute the proceeds of the revenue obligations and loan repayments in accordance with subch. II of ch. 18 .

(3) All student loans funded with revenue obligations issued under this section shall be fully guaranteed as to repayment of principal and interest from among a nonstock corporation organized under s. 39.33 (1) , the United States, its agencies or instrumentalities. The board may enter into agreements necessary to affect this guaranty.

(4) Revenue obligations issued under this section shall not exceed $295,000,000 in principal amount, excluding obligations issued to refund outstanding revenue-obligation notes.

(5) Except as may otherwise be expressly provided in resolutions authorizing the issuance of revenue obligations, each issue of revenue obligations shall be on a parity with every other revenue obligation issued under this section, payable in accordance with subch. II of ch. 18 , subject only to any agreements with the holders of particular revenue obligations pledging any particular receipts or revenues.

History: 1977 c. 29 ; 1979 c. 34 , 221 ; 1981 c. 20 ; 1983 a. 27 ; 1985 a. 29 ; 1987 a. 69 ; 1995 a. 27 ; 1997 a. 27 .
Wis. Stat. § 345.38 — WI Code / Chapter 345 / Section 345.38
Effect of plea of no contest.
Status: in_force

The forfeiture of a deposit under s. 345.37 (2) to a charge of violation of a traffic regulation shall not be admissible in evidence as an admission against interest in any action or proceeding arising out of the same occurrence as the charge of violation of a traffic regulation.

History: 1971 c. 278 ; 1989 a. 170 .
Wis. Stat. § 19.58 — WI Code / Chapter 19 / Section 19.58
Criminal penalties.
Status: in_force

(1)

(a) Any person who intentionally violates any provision of this subchapter except s. 19.45 (13) or 19.59 (1) (br) , or a code of ethics adopted or established under s. 19.45 (11) (a) or (b) , shall be fined not less than $100 nor more than $5,000 or imprisoned not more than one year in the county jail or both.

(b) Any person who intentionally violates s. 19.45 (13) or 19.59 (1) (br) is guilty of a Class I felony.

(2) The penalties under sub. (1) do not limit the power of either house of the legislature to discipline its own members or to impeach a public official, or limit the power of a department to discipline its state public officials or employees.

(3) In this section “intentionally” has the meaning given under s. 939.23 .

(4) A person who violates s. 19.50 may be fined not more than $10,000 or imprisoned for not more than 9 months or both.

History: 1973 c. 90 ; Stats. 1973 s. 11.10; 1973 c. 334 ss. 33 , 57 , 58 ; Stats. 1973 s. 19.50; 1975 c. 200 ; 1977 c. 277 ss. 34 , 37 ; Stats. 1977 s. 19.58; 2003 a. 39 ; 2015 a. 118 .
Wis. Stat. § 84.10395 — WI Code / Chapter 84 / Section 84.10395
Staff Sergeant Daniel D. Busch Memorial Highway.
Status: in_force

(1) The department shall designate and, subject to sub. (2) , mark the route of STH 33 commencing at the eastern border of the city of Portage and proceeding westerly to the Columbia County line as the “Staff Sergeant Daniel D. Busch Memorial Highway” in honor and recognition of Staff Sergeant Daniel D. Busch.

(2) Upon receipt of sufficient contributions from interested parties, including any county, city, village, or town, to cover the costs of erecting and maintaining markers along the route specified in sub. (1) to clearly identify the designation of the route as the “Staff Sergeant Daniel D. Busch Memorial Highway,” the department shall erect and maintain the markers. No state funds, other than from the receipt of contributions under this subsection, may be expended for the erection or maintenance of the markers.

History: 2019 a. 23 .
Wis. Stat. § 757.23 — WI Code / Chapter 757 / Section 757.23
Court commissioner, when disqualified.
Status: in_force

A municipal, circuit, or supplemental court commissioner, or any judge acting as a court commissioner, shall not act or take part in the decision of, or make any order in any matter or proceeding in which he or she is a party, or in which his or her rights would be in any manner affected by his or her decision or order thereon, or in which he or she is interested, or in which his or her law partner, or any person connected with him or her as employer, employee or clerk, or in the law business in any manner, shall be interested or appear as a party, agent, attorney or counsel. Any municipal, circuit, or supplemental court commissioner or judge, acting as a court commissioner, violating this section shall forfeit $25 for each violation, and shall also be subject to removal from office.

History: 1977 c. 187 s. 96 ; Stats. 1977 s. 757.23; 1997 a. 27 ; 2001 a. 61 .
Wis. Stat. § 705.05 — WI Code / Chapter 705 / Section 705.05
Designation and powers of agent.
Status: in_force

(1) A party to an account, notwithstanding such party’s minority, or if the account has multiple parties, all of them acting in concert, may appoint one or more agents for purposes of making withdrawals from the account. The authority of an agent to make withdrawals from an account may be terminated by any party to the account upon written notice to the financial institution, and this shall not preclude a party’s liability for wrongful termination of such agency.

(2) The uses and purposes for which withdrawals may be made by an agent to an account shall be governed by agency principles of general application. The application of any sum withdrawn from an account shall only be subject to inquiry by a party to the account, and such party shall have the burden of proving breach of the agency relationship. A minor party may not disaffirm the appointment of an agent, but the period within which the minor party may inquire into the propriety of any withdrawal shall be governed by s. 893.16 or 893.18 . Unless there is clear and convincing evidence of a different intent, if the agent is a spouse of a party, the sums so withdrawn may be used, but not by way of limitation, for the support and maintenance of either spouse or any common minor children.

(3) The parties to an account may provide, by the terms of the account or by independent written power of attorney which, if later, shall have precedence over the terms of the account, that the authority conferred upon an agent shall be exercisable notwithstanding any party’s legal disability. In such case the authority of the agent is also exercisable notwithstanding later uncertainty as to whether a party is dead or alive. Absent a written direction to the contrary, the foregoing power of withdrawal shall exist without the necessity of written provision if the agent is the spouse of a party, but in such a case funds so withdrawn, the application of which may be inquired into only as provided in sub. (2) , may only be used for the support and maintenance of either spouse and any common minor children. This subsection shall apply to all accounts created prior to and after July 1, 1975.

History: 1973 c. 291 ; 1979 c. 323 s. 33 ; 1993 a. 486 .
Wis. Stat. § 244.01 — WI Code / Chapter 244 / Section 244.01
Short title.
Status: in_force

This chapter may be cited as the Uniform Power of Attorney for Finances and Property Act.

History: 2009 a. 319 .
Wis. Stat. § 179.0701 — WI Code / Chapter 179 / Section 179.0701
Nature of transferable interest.
Status: in_force

A transferable interest is personal property.

History: 2021 a. 258 .
Wis. Stat. § 350.055 — WI Code / Chapter 350 / Section 350.055
Safety certification program established.
Status: in_force

(1) The department shall establish a program of instruction on snowmobile laws, including the intoxicated snowmobiling law, regulations, safety and related subjects. The program shall be conducted by instructors certified by the department. The department may procure liability insurance coverage for certified instructors for work within the scope of their duties under this section. For each person who is under the age of 16 years, the program shall include 6 hours of classroom instruction, and the instructor may provide to the person up to 2 additional hours of instruction on a snowmobile as to how it is actually operated. Each person satisfactorily completing this program shall receive a snowmobile safety certificate from the department. The department shall establish by rule an instruction fee for this program. An instructor conducting a program of instruction under this section shall collect the instruction fee from each person who receives instruction. The department may determine the portion of this fee, which may not exceed 50 percent, that the instructor may retain to defray expenses incurred by the instructor in conducting the program. The instructor shall remit the remainder of the fee or, if nothing is retained, the entire fee to the department. The department shall issue a duplicate certificate of accomplishment to a person who is entitled to a duplicate certificate of accomplishment and who pays a fee of $2.75.

(1m) An instructor certified by the department under sub. (1) who conducts a snowmobile program of instruction may not allow a person enrolled in that program to operate a snowmobile as part of a field training exercise unless the snowmobile, in addition to meeting the requirements that apply to snowmobiles under this chapter, is in good working order and is equipped with a device that limits the speed of the snowmobile to 15 miles per hour.

(2) A person who is required to hold a valid snowmobile safety certificate may operate a snowmobile in this state if the person holds a valid snowmobile safety certificate issued by another state or province of the Dominion of Canada and if the course content of the program in such other state or province substantially meets that established by the department under this section.

History: 1971 c. 277 ; 1973 c. 298 ; 1987 a. 27 , 399 ; 1991 a. 39 ; 1999 a. 9 ; 2003 a. 253 ; 2007 a. 20 ; 2013 a. 353 .