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Wis. Stat. § 409.625 — WI Code / Chapter 409 / Section 409.625
Remedies for secured party’s failure to comply with chapter.
Status: in_force

(1) Judicial orders concerning noncompliance. If it is established that a secured party is not proceeding in accordance with this chapter, a court may order or restrain collection, enforcement, or disposition of collateral on appropriate terms and conditions.

(2) Damages for noncompliance. Subject to subs. (3) and (4) , a person is liable for damages in the amount of any loss caused by a failure to comply with this chapter. Loss caused by a failure to comply may include loss resulting from the debtor’s inability to obtain, or increased costs of, alternative financing.

(3) Persons entitled to recover damages; statutory damages if collateral is consumer goods. Except as otherwise provided in s. 409.628 :

(a) A person that, at the time of the failure, was a debtor, was an obligor, or held a security interest in or other lien on the collateral may recover damages under sub. (2) for its loss; and

(b) If the collateral is consumer goods, a person that was a debtor or a secondary obligor at the time a secured party failed to comply with this subchapter may recover for that failure in any event an amount not less than the credit service charge plus 10 percent of the principal amount of the obligation or the time-price differential plus 10 percent of the cash price.

(4) Recovery when deficiency eliminated or reduced. A debtor whose deficiency is eliminated under s. 409.626 may recover damages for the loss of any surplus. However, a debtor or secondary obligor whose deficiency is eliminated or reduced under s. 409.626 may not otherwise recover under sub. (2) for noncompliance with the provisions of this subchapter relating to collection, enforcement, disposition, or acceptance.

(7) Limitation of security interest: noncompliance with s. 409.210. If a secured party fails to comply with a request regarding a list of collateral or a statement of account under s. 409.210 , the secured party may claim a security interest only as shown in the list or statement included in the request as against a person that is reasonably misled by the failure.

History: 2001 a. 10 ; 2011 a. 206 .
Wis. Stat. § 157.64 — WI Code / Chapter 157 / Section 157.64
Penalties.
Status: in_force

(1) In addition to or in lieu of other remedies provided by law, any person who violates this subchapter or any rule promulgated under this subchapter may be required to forfeit not more than $200 for each separate offense. Each day of continued violation constitutes a separate offense.

(2) Any person who intentionally does any of the following may be fined not more than $5,000 or imprisoned for not more than 90 days, or both, for the first offense and may be fined not more than $10,000 or imprisoned for not more than 9 months, or both, for each subsequent offense:

(a) Violates s. 157.08 (2) (b) , 157.11 (9g) , or 157.12 (2) (b) , (c) , or (d) .

(b) Fails to handle funds for the improvement and care of a cemetery as required in s. 157.11 or 157.125 .

(c) Fails to deposit or invest care funds or preneed trust funds as required in s. 157.19 .

(d) Fails to file a report or files an incomplete, false or misleading report under s. 157.62 (1) or (2) .

(e) Fails to maintain records as required in s. 157.62 (3) and (4) .

(f) Files a false or misleading certification under s. 157.63 .

(g) Violates s. 157.111 .

(3) Any person who intentionally commits an act specified under sub. (2) (a) to (f) with intent to defraud may be punished for theft under s. 943.20 .

History: 1989 a. 307 ; 1991 a. 269 ; 1993 a. 386 ; 2015 a. 237 .
Wis. Stat. § 180.0746 — WI Code / Chapter 180 / Section 180.0746
Payment of expenses.
Status: in_force

On termination of the derivative proceeding, the court may do any of the following:

(1) Notwithstanding s. 814.04 (1) , order the domestic corporation or foreign corporation to pay the plaintiff’s reasonable expenses, including attorney fees, incurred in the derivative proceeding by the shareholder or beneficial owner who commenced or maintained the derivative proceeding if the court finds that the derivative proceeding has resulted in a substantial benefit to the domestic corporation or foreign corporation.

(2) Order the shareholder or beneficial owner who commenced or maintained the derivative proceeding to pay any defendant’s reasonable expenses, including attorney fees, notwithstanding s. 814.04 (1) , incurred in defending the derivative proceeding if it finds that the derivative proceeding was commenced or maintained without reasonable cause or for an improper purpose.

History: 1989 a. 303 ; 1991 a. 16 .
Wis. Stat. § 180.1604 — WI Code / Chapter 180 / Section 180.1604
Court-ordered inspection.
Status: in_force

(1) If a corporation does not within a reasonable time allow a shareholder to inspect and copy any record described in s. 180.1602 (1m) or (2) , the shareholder who complies with s. 180.1602 (1m) or (2) , as applicable, may apply to the circuit court for the county where the corporation’s principal office or, if none in this state, its registered office is located for an order to permit inspection and copying of the records demanded.

(2) If the court orders inspection and copying of the records demanded, it shall also order the corporation to pay the shareholder’s costs and expenses, including reasonable attorney fees, notwithstanding s. 814.04 (1) , incurred to obtain the order, unless the corporation proves that it refused inspection in good faith because it had a reasonable basis for doubt about the right of the shareholder to inspect the records demanded. The order shall also specify whether the corporation may impose a charge under s. 180.1603 (2) for copying the records demanded.

(3) If the court orders inspection and copying of the records demanded, it may impose reasonable restrictions on the use or distribution of the records by the demanding shareholder.

(4) Notwithstanding sub. (1) and s. 180.1602 (2) , the circuit court for the county where the corporation’s principal office or, if none in this state, its registered office is located may, in the proper exercise of its discretion, order the corporation to permit a shareholder of the corporation to inspect and copy any of the records described in s. 180.1602 (2) (a) 1. to 3. , irrespective of the period of time during which the shareholder has been a shareholder or the number of shares that he or she owns, if the shareholder proves in a proceeding by the shareholder that he or she satisfies s. 180.1602 (2) (b) 3. , 4. and 5.

History: 1989 a. 303 ; 1995 a. 400 ; 2021 a. 239 .
Wis. Stat. § 29.944 — WI Code / Chapter 29 / Section 29.944
Exemption from liability.
Status: in_force

Members of the natural resources board, and each warden, in the performance of official duties, are exempt from liability to any person for acts done or permitted or property destroyed by authority of law. No taxable costs or attorney fees shall be allowed to either party in an action against a member of the natural resources board or a warden.

History: 1997 a. 248 s. 111 .
Wis. Stat. § 76.61 — WI Code / Chapter 76 / Section 76.61
Town mutual insurers; taxes, charges, dues and license fees.
Status: in_force

No town mutual insurer organized under or subject to ch. 612 shall be required to pay any taxes, charges, dues or license fees to the state except those charges and dues provided for in ss. 601.31 , 601.32 , 601.45 and 601.93 .

History: 1971 c. 125 ; 1973 c. 243 ; 1975 c. 372 s. 41 ; 1979 c. 102 ss. 21 , 236 (3) , (4); Stats. 1979 s. 76.61.
Wis. Stat. § 7.80 — WI Code / Chapter 7 / Section 7.80
Notice of election.
Status: in_force

Personal service or service by first class mail of a certificate of election is official notification for all legal purposes to any person of his or her election to office.

History: 1977 c. 427 .
Wis. Stat. § 324.05 — WI Code / Chapter 324 / Section 324.05
Notification required by deploying parent.
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in sub. (4) and subject to sub. (3) , a deploying parent shall, in a record, notify the other parent of a pending deployment not later than 7 days after the deploying parent receives notice of deployment unless reasonably prevented from doing so by the circumstances of deployment. If the circumstances of deployment prevent giving notification within the 7 days, the deploying parent shall give the notification as soon as reasonably possible.

(2) Except as provided in sub. (4) and subject to sub. (3) , the deploying parent and the other parent shall, in a record, provide each other with a plan for fulfilling their respective shares of custodial responsibility during deployment. Each parent shall provide the plan as soon as reasonably possible after the deploying parent gives notification of deployment under sub. (1) .

(3) If a court order currently in effect prohibits disclosure of the address or contact information of the other parent, notification of deployment under sub. (1) or notification by the deploying parent of a plan for custodial responsibility during deployment under sub. (2) may be made only to the issuing court. If the address of the other parent is available to the issuing court, the court shall forward the notification to the other parent. The court shall keep confidential the address or contact information of the other parent.

(4) Notification in a record under sub. (1) or (2) is not required if the parents are living in the same residence and both parents have actual notice of the deployment or plan.

(5) In a proceeding regarding custodial responsibility, a court may consider the reasonableness of a parent’s efforts to comply with this section.

History: 2021 a. 161 .
Wis. Stat. § 182.019 — WI Code / Chapter 182 / Section 182.019
Damages for nondelivery of message or power.
Status: in_force

Persons owning or operating any telegraph, telephone or power transmission line or heat system for public purposes shall be liable for all damages occasioned by the failure or negligence of their operators, servants or employees in receiving, copying, transmitting or delivering dispatches, messages or the furnishing of power to its patrons for public purposes, including damages for mental anguish resulting directly and proximately from or occasioned by such failure or negligence in receiving, copying, transmitting or delivering dispatches or messages, but not to exceed $500 for mental anguish.
Wis. Stat. § 89.07 — WI Code / Chapter 89 / Section 89.07
Discipline.
Status: in_force

(1) In this section, “unprofessional conduct” includes, but is not limited to:

(a) Making any materially false statement or giving any materially false information in connection with an application for a license or for renewal or reinstatement of a license or in making a report to the examining board.

(b) Violating this chapter or any federal or state statute or rule that substantially relates to the practice of veterinary medicine.

(c) Practicing veterinary medicine while the person’s ability to practice is impaired by alcohol or other drugs or physical or mental disability or disease.

(d) Engaging in false, misleading or deceptive advertising.

(e) Making a substantial misrepresentation in the course of practice which is relied upon by a client.

(f) Engaging in conduct in the practice of veterinary medicine which evidences a lack of knowledge or ability to apply professional principles or skills.

(fm) Handling, distributing, using or disposing of pesticides in violation of ss. 94.67 to 94.71 or the rules promulgated under ss. 94.67 to 94.71 .

(g) Obtaining or attempting to obtain compensation by fraud or deceit.

(h) Violating any order of the examining board.

(2) Subject to subch. II of ch. 111 , the examining board may, by order, reprimand any person holding a license, certificate, or permit under this chapter or deny, revoke, suspend, limit, or any combination thereof, the person’s license, certification, or permit if the person has:

(a) Engaged in unprofessional conduct.

(b) Been adjudicated mentally incompetent by a court.

(c) Been found guilty of an offense the circumstances of which substantially relate to the practice of veterinary medicine.

(3) In addition to or in lieu of a reprimand or denial, limitation, suspension, or revocation of a license, certification, or permit under sub. (2) , the examining board may assess against the applicant for or the holder of the license, certification, or permit a forfeiture of not more than $5,000 for each violation of s. 89.068 .

History: 1987 a. 39 ; 1989 a. 279 ; 1991 a. 306 ; 2015 a. 55 s. 4499 ; Stats. 2015 s. 89.07.
Wis. Stat. § 66.0625 — WI Code / Chapter 66 / Section 66.0625
Joint issuance of mass transit bonding.
Status: in_force

(1) In this section:

(a) “Political subdivision” means a county, city, village or town.

(b) “Public transit body” means any transit or transportation commission or authority and public corporation established by law or by interstate compact to provide mass transportation services and facilities.

(2) In addition to the provisions of any other statutes specifically authorizing cooperation between political subdivisions or public transit bodies, unless those statutes specifically exclude action under this section, any political subdivision or public transit body may, for mass transit purposes, issue bonds or, with any other political subdivision or public transit body, jointly issue bonds.

History: 1991 a. 282 ; 1999 a. 150 s. 604 ; Stats. 1999 s. 66.0625.
Wis. Stat. § 139.802 — WI Code / Chapter 139 / Section 139.802
Preferred claims.
Status: in_force

If the property of any purchaser of tobacco products or vapor products from any permittee under this subchapter is seized upon any intermediate or final process of any court in this state, or if the business of any purchaser of tobacco products or vapor products from any permittee under this subchapter is suspended by the action of creditors or put into the hands of any assignee, receiver, or trustee, all amounts that are due from the purchaser to any permittee for taxes imposed under this subchapter that the permittee has paid to the state for tobacco products or vapor products purchased from the permittee shall be considered preferred claims, and shall be paid in full, and the permittee shall be a preferred creditor.

History: 2005 a. 25 ; 2019 a. 9 .
Wis. Stat. § 44.31 — WI Code / Chapter 44 / Section 44.31
Definitions.
Status: in_force

In this subchapter:

(1) “Adverse effect” means any of the following:

(a) Physical destruction, damage or alteration of any part of a property which would adversely affect the historic significance of that property.

(b) Isolation of a property from or alteration of the character of the property’s setting when that character contributes to the property’s qualification as a listed property.

(c) Introduction of visual, audible or atmospheric elements that are out of character with a property or alter its setting.

(d) Neglect of a property resulting in its deterioration or destruction.

(1m) “Director” means the director of the historical society.

(2) “Historic preservation” means the research, protection, restoration and rehabilitation of historic properties.

(3) “Historic property” means any building, structure, object, district, area or site, whether on or beneath the surface of land or water, that is significant in the history, prehistory, architecture, archaeology or culture of this state, its rural and urban communities or the nation.

(4) “Listed property” means property which is listed on the national register of historic places in Wisconsin or the state register of historic places, or both.

(5) “National register of historic places in Wisconsin” means those places in Wisconsin which are listed on the national register of historic places maintained by the U.S. department of the interior.

(6) “Political subdivision” means a city, village, town or county.

(7) “Officer” means the state historic preservation officer.

(8) “Owned or leased” includes:

(a) An ownership interest involving the holding of title.

(b) A leasehold interest.

(c) Ownership of a beneficial interest.

(d) Any beneficial use not involving the holding of title.

(10) “State agency” means any office, department, independent agency, or attached board or commission within the executive branch of state government, or any special purpose authority created by statute.

(11) “State review board” means the historic preservation review board.

(12) “Wisconsin inventory of historic places” or “the inventory” means the listing of places that have been identified by the officer as being of some historic significance.

History: 1987 a. 395 ss. 25 to 27 , 35 ; 1989 a. 31 .
Wis. Stat. § 46.057 — WI Code / Chapter 46 / Section 46.057
Mendota juvenile treatment center.
Status: in_force

(1) The department shall establish, maintain, and operate the Mendota juvenile treatment center on the grounds of the Mendota Mental Health Institute. The department may designate staff at the Mendota Mental Health Institute as responsible for administering, and providing services at, the center. Notwithstanding ss. 301.02 , 301.03 , and 301.36 (1) , the department shall operate the Mendota juvenile treatment center as a juvenile correctional facility, as defined in s. 938.02 (10p) . The center shall not be considered a hospital, as defined in s. 50.33 (2) , an inpatient facility, as defined in s. 51.01 (10) , a state treatment facility, as defined in s. 51.01 (15) , or a treatment facility, as defined in s. 51.01 (19) . The center shall provide psychological and psychiatric evaluations and treatment for juveniles whose behavior presents a serious problem to themselves or others in other juvenile correctional facilities and whose mental health needs can be met at the center. With the approval of the department of health services, the department of corrections may transfer to the center any juvenile who has been placed in a juvenile correctional facility or a secured residential care center for children and youth under the supervision of the department of corrections under s. 938.183 , 938.34 (4h) , or 938.357 (3) , (4) , or (5) (e) in the same manner that the department of corrections transfers juveniles between other juvenile correctional facilities. Upon the recommendation of the department of health services, a court may place a juvenile at the center in a proceeding for a change in placement order under s. 938.357 (3) .

(1m) The director of the Mendota Mental Health Institute, or his or her designee, shall be responsible for decisions regarding admissions, treatment, and the release and return of juvenile offenders from the Mendota juvenile treatment center to county supervision.

(2) From the appropriation account under s. 20.410 (3) (ba) or (hm) , the department of corrections shall reimburse the department of health services for the cost of providing services for juveniles placed at the Mendota juvenile treatment center at a per person daily cost specified by the department of health services. The department of health services may charge the department of corrections not more than the actual cost of providing those services.

History: 1995 a. 216 ; 1997 a. 27 ; 1999 a. 9 ; 2001 a. 16 ; 2003 a. 33 ; 2005 a. 25 , 344 ; 2007 a. 20 ss. 832 , 9121 (6) (a) ; 2009 a. 28 ; 2011 a. 32 ; 2013 a. 20 ; 2015 a. 55 ; 2017 a. 59 , 185 ; 2019 a. 8 ss. 3 , 71 ; 2019 a. 9 ; 2021 a. 58 .
Wis. Stat. § 137.26 — WI Code / Chapter 137 / Section 137.26
Interoperability.
Status: in_force

If a governmental unit of this state adopts standards regarding its receipt of electronic records or electronic signatures under s. 137.25 , the governmental unit shall promote consistency and interoperability with similar standards adopted by other governmental units of this state and other states and the federal government and nongovernmental persons interacting with governmental units of this state. Any standards so adopted may include alternative provisions if warranted to meet particular applications.

History: 2003 a. 294 .
Wis. Stat. § 341.20 — WI Code / Chapter 341 / Section 341.20
Alternative vehicle registration and title pilot projects.
Status: in_force

The department may conduct one or more pilot projects to test and evaluate the effectiveness of alternative methods of processing and distributing vehicle registration renewals under this chapter or certificates of title under ch. 342 . In implementing any pilot project under this section, the department may exempt certain persons from one or more of the mandatory requirements of this chapter or ch. 342 to establish a test group in order to compare this group with a group of persons not exempted from any of the mandatory requirements of this chapter or ch. 342 . The department may contract for services relating to pilot projects under this section. The department shall submit an evaluation of any pilot project implemented under this section to the secretary who shall include them in the report required under s. 15.04 (1) (d) .

History: 1993 a. 16 .
Wis. Stat. § 448.13 — WI Code / Chapter 448 / Section 448.13
Biennial training requirement.
Status: in_force

(1)

(a) Except as provided in par. (b) , each physician shall include with his or her application for renewal under s. 448.07 proof of attendance at and completion of all of the following:

1. Continuing education programs or courses of study approved for at least 30 hours of credit by the board within the 2 calendar years preceding the calendar year for which the renewal is effective.

2. Professional development and maintenance of certification or performance improvement or continuing medical education programs or courses of study required by the board by rule under s. 448.40 (1) and completed within the 2 calendar years preceding the calendar year for which the renewal is effective.

(b) The board may waive any of the requirements under par. (a) if it finds that exceptional circumstances such as prolonged illness, disability or other similar circumstances have prevented a physician from meeting the requirements.

(1m) The board shall, on a random basis, verify the accuracy of proof submitted by physicians under sub. (1) (a) and may, at any time during the 2 calendar years specified in sub. (1) (a) , require a physician to submit proof of any continuing education, professional development, and maintenance of certification or performance improvement or continuing medical education programs or courses of study that he or she has attended and completed at that time during the 2 calendar years.

(2) Each person licensed as a perfusionist shall include with his or her application for renewal under s. 448.07 proof of completion of continuing education requirements promulgated by rule by the board.

(3) Each person licensed as an anesthesiologist assistant shall include with his or her application for renewal under s. 448.07 proof of meeting the criteria for recertification by the National Commission on Certification of Anesthesiologist Assistants or by a successor entity, including any continuing education requirements.

History: 1977 c. 131 , 418 ; 1987 a. 399 ; 1995 a. 245 ; 1997 a. 175 , 311 ; 1999 a. 180 ; 2001 a. 89 ; 2009 a. 382 ; 2011 a. 160 ; 2017 a. 329 ; 2025 a. 76 .