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Wis. Stat. § 701.0405 — WI Code / Chapter 701 / Section 701.0405
Charitable purposes; enforcement.
Status: in_force

(2) If the terms of a charitable trust do not indicate a particular charitable purpose or beneficiary, or designate persons or procedures for selecting charitable purposes or beneficiaries, the court may select one or more charitable purposes or beneficiaries. The selection must be consistent with the settlor’s intention to the extent it can be ascertained.

(3) The settlor of a charitable trust or his or her designees, whether identified within or without the terms of the trust, or a charitable entity named in the trust instrument, or the attorney general, or a cotrustee, or such other person the court determines to have sufficient interest may maintain a proceeding to enforce the trust.

History: 2013 a. 92 ; 2023 a. 127 .
Wis. Stat. § 181.0320 — WI Code / Chapter 181 / Section 181.0320
Private foundations.
Status: in_force

(1) Prohibited acts. A private foundation, as defined in section 509 (a) of the Internal Revenue Code, may not do any of the following:

(a) Engage in any act of self-dealing, as defined in section 4941 (d) of the Internal Revenue Code, which would give rise to any liability for the tax imposed by section 4941 (a) of the Internal Revenue Code.

(b) Retain any excess business holdings, as defined in section 4943 (c) of the Internal Revenue Code, which would give rise to any liability for the tax imposed by section 4943 (a) of the Internal Revenue Code.

(c) Make any investment which would jeopardize the carrying out of any of its exempt purposes, within the meaning of section 4944 of the Internal Revenue Code, so as to give rise to any liability for the tax imposed by section 4944 (a) of the Internal Revenue Code.

(d) Make any taxable expenditures, as defined in section 4945 (d) of the Internal Revenue Code, which would give rise to any liability for the tax imposed by section 4945 (a) of the Internal Revenue Code.

(2) Required distributions. Each corporation that is a private foundation, as defined in section 509 of the Internal Revenue Code, shall distribute, for the purposes specified in its articles of organization, for each taxable year, amounts at least sufficient to avoid liability for the tax imposed by section 4942 (a) of the Internal Revenue Code.

(3) Exceptions. Subsections (1) and (2) do not apply to any corporation to the extent that a court of competent jurisdiction shall determine that such application would be contrary to the terms of the articles of organization or other instrument governing such corporation or governing the administration of charitable funds held by it and that the same may not properly be changed to conform to such subsections.

(4) Powers of courts and attorney general. This section does not impair the rights and powers of the courts or the attorney general of this state with respect to any corporation.

History: 1997 a. 79 .
Wis. Stat. § 25.97 — WI Code / Chapter 25 / Section 25.97
Air quality improvement fund.
Status: in_force

There is established a separate nonlapsible trust fund designated as the air quality improvement fund, consisting of all moneys transferred under s. 16.958 (2) (a) and all moneys deposited under s. 196.86 (3) .

History: 1999 a. 9 .
Wis. Stat. § 904.08 — WI Code / Chapter 904 / Section 904.08
Compromise and offers to compromise.
Status: in_force

Evidence of furnishing or offering or promising to furnish, or accepting or offering or promising to accept, a valuable consideration in compromising or attempting to compromise a claim which was disputed as to either validity or amount, is not admissible to prove liability for or invalidity of the claim or its amount. Evidence of conduct or statements made in compromise negotiations is likewise not admissible. This section does not require exclusion when the evidence is offered for another purpose, such as proving bias or prejudice of a witness, negativing a contention of undue delay, proving accord and satisfaction, novation or release, or proving an effort to compromise or obstruct a criminal investigation or prosecution.

History: Sup. Ct. Order, 59 Wis. 2d R1, R90 (1973); 1987 a. 355 ; Sup. Ct. Order No. 93-03 , 179 Wis. 2d xv (1993); 1993 a. 490 .
Wis. Stat. § 860.09 — WI Code / Chapter 860 / Section 860.09
Contract of decedent to sell or lease land.
Status: in_force

(1) Generally. If any person legally bound to make a conveyance or lease dies before making the same and the personal representative fails or refuses to perform in accordance with the decedent’s contract, any person claiming to be entitled to the conveyance or lease may petition the court for specific performance of the contract. Upon satisfactory proof the court may order the personal representative to make a conveyance or lease or may by its own order make a conveyance or lease to the person entitled thereto upon the performance of the contract.

(2) Warranties. If the contract for a conveyance required the decedent to give warranties, any instrument given by the personal representative or order by the court shall contain the warranties required. The warranties are binding on the estate as though made by the decedent during the decedent’s lifetime but do not bind the personal representative personally.

History: 1977 c. 449 ; 1993 a. 486 .
Wis. Stat. § 450.08 — WI Code / Chapter 450 / Section 450.08
Credential renewals.
Status: in_force

(1) The renewal dates for all licenses and registrations granted by the board are specified under s. 440.08 (2) (a) . Except as provided under sub. (2) (a) , only a holder of an unexpired license or registration may engage in his or her licensed activity.

(2)

(a) A pharmacist’s license may be renewed by complying with continuing education requirements under s. 450.085 and paying the applicable fee determined by the department under s. 440.03 (9) (a) on or before the applicable renewal date specified under s. 440.08 (2) (a) . Notwithstanding s. 440.08 (3) (a) , if a pharmacist fails to obtain renewal by that date, the board may suspend the pharmacist’s license, and the board may require the pharmacist to pass an examination to the satisfaction of the board to restore that license.

(b) A pharmacy, pharmacy technician’s, manufacturer’s, distributor’s, or home medical oxygen provider’s license or registration may be renewed by paying the applicable fee determined by the department under s. 440.03 (9) (a) on or before the applicable renewal date specified under s. 440.08 (2) (a) .

History: 1985 a. 146 ; 1991 a. 39 ; 1997 a. 68 ; 1997 a. 237 s. 727m ; 2007 a. 20 ; 2013 a. 124 ; 2015 a. 3 ; 2021 a. 100 .
Wis. Stat. § 183.0904 — WI Code / Chapter 183 / Section 183.0904
Amendment or cancellation of foreign registration statement.
Status: in_force

A registered foreign limited liability company shall deliver to the department for filing an amendment to, or cancellation of, as appropriate, its foreign registration statement if there is a change in any of the following:

(1) The name of the company and, if the name does not comply with s. 183.0112 , a fictitious name adopted pursuant to s. 183.0906 (1) .

(1m) The company’s status as a foreign limited liability company.

(2) The jurisdiction of the company’s governing law.

(3) An address required by s. 183.0903 (4) .

(4) The information required by s. 183.0903 (5) , unless this information has previously been changed pursuant to s. 183.0116 or 183.0212 .

History: 2021 a. 258 .
Wis. Stat. § 185.982 — WI Code / Chapter 185 / Section 185.982
Manner of practicing medicine, chiropractic and dentistry; payment; promotional expense.
Status: in_force

(1) No health care plan or contract issued by a cooperative association shall interfere with the manner or mode of the practice of medicine, optometry, chiropractic, dentistry, or podiatry, the manner or mode of providing wellness or other services, the relationship of physician, chiropractor, optometrist, dentist, podiatrist, or other provider and patient, nor the responsibility of physician, chiropractor, optometrist, dentist, podiatrist, or other provider to patient. Plans may require persons covered to utilize health care providers designated by the cooperative association. The cooperative association may provide health care services directly through providers who are employees of the cooperative association or through agreements with individual providers or groups of providers organized on a group practice or individual practice basis.

(2) Any cooperative association operating voluntary health care plans under the provisions of this chapter may pay physicians and surgeons, optometrists, chiropractors, dentists, or other providers on a salary, per person, or fee-for-service basis to provide health care to members of the association. Every cooperative association may offer its health care services to nonmembers. Any cooperative association that operates a hospital may make the hospital’s facilities available to nonmembers and to nonparticipating physicians, optometrists, dentists, or other providers.

History: 1981 c. 205 ; 1987 a. 27 ; 2009 a. 113 , 165 ; 2013 a. 173 s. 33 .
Wis. Stat. § 173.19 — WI Code / Chapter 173 / Section 173.19
Animals considered unclaimed.
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in sub. (1m) , a political subdivision or person contracting under s. 173.15 (1) may treat any animal taken into custody under s. 173.13 (1) (a) 1. as an unclaimed animal subject to s. 173.23 (1m) if, within 4 days after custody is taken of the animal, it is not claimed by and returned to its owner under s. 173.23 (1) .

(1m) Notwithstanding sub. (1) , a political subdivision or person contracting under s. 173.15 (1) may not euthanize the animal taken into custody under s. 173.13 (1) (a) 1. before 7 days have elapsed after custody is taken, except to alleviate physical suffering or to protect the safety of shelter staff, volunteers, or the public.

(2) Except as provided in sub. (3) , a political subdivision or person contracting under s. 173.15 (1) may treat any animal taken into custody under s. 173.13 (1) (a) 3. , 4. , or 9. as an unclaimed animal subject to s. 173.23 (1m) if, within 7 days after custody is taken of the animal, it is not claimed by and returned to its owner under s. 173.23 (1) , except that an animal taken into custody under s. 173.13 (1) (a) 3. or 4. may not be treated as unclaimed if its owner files a petition under s. 173.22 (1) within 7 days after custody is taken.

(3) If an animal is taken into custody under s. 173.13 (1) (a) 3. , 4. , or 9. and also taken into custody under s. 173.13 (1) (a) 1. , only sub. (1) applies to that animal.

History: 1997 a. 192 ; 2015 a. 233 .
Wis. Stat. § 351.01 — WI Code / Chapter 351 / Section 351.01
Declaration of intent.
Status: in_force

The legislature intends by enacting this chapter:

(1) To provide maximum safety for all users of the highways of this state.

(2) To deny the privilege of operating motor vehicles to persons who by their conduct and record have demonstrated their indifference for the safety and welfare of others and their disrespect for the laws, courts and administrative agencies of this state.

(3) To discourage repetition of traffic violations by individuals against the peace and dignity of this state and its political subdivisions and to impose increased and added deprivation of the privilege to operate motor vehicles upon habitual traffic offenders who have been convicted repeatedly of traffic law violations.

History: 1979 c. 333 .
Wis. Stat. § 445.03 — WI Code / Chapter 445 / Section 445.03
Powers of examining board.
Status: in_force

(1) The examining board shall:

(a) Enforce this chapter.

(b) Make and enforce rules necessary for the administration of subch. I of ch. 157 .

(2) The examining board may:

(a) Make and enforce rules not inconsistent with this chapter establishing professional and business ethics for the profession of funeral directors and for the general conduct of the business of funeral directing, and for the examination and licensing of funeral directors and the registration of apprentices.

(b) Grant licenses to funeral directors, certificates of registration to apprentices, and permits to operators of funeral establishments.

(c) Conduct a school of instruction to apprise funeral directors of the most recent scientific knowledge and developments affecting their profession. Qualified lecturers and demonstrators shall be employed for this purpose, who may be selected without regard to the civil service law.

(d) Make and determine reciprocal agreements with other states.

History: 1971 c. 301 ; 1975 c. 39 ss. 650 , 651 , 732 (2) ; 1979 c. 175 s. 29 ; 1979 c. 221 s. 660 ; Stats. 1979 s. 445.03; 1981 c. 20 , 162 ; 1983 a. 485 ; 1985 a. 316 s. 25 .
Wis. Stat. § 150.963 — WI Code / Chapter 150 / Section 150.963
Construction of facilities for the intellectually disabled and community mental health centers.
Status: in_force

(2) The department shall be the sole agency of the state for all of the following purposes:

(a) Making inventories of existing facilities, surveying the need for construction for facilities for individuals with an intellectual disability and community mental health centers, and developing programs of construction.

(b) Developing and administering a state plan for the construction of public and other nonprofit facilities for individuals with an intellectual disability, and a state plan for the construction of public and other nonprofit community mental health centers.

(3) The department, in carrying out the purposes of this subchapter, may do any of the following:

(a) Require reports, make inspections and investigations and prescribe rules that it considers necessary.

(b) Provide methods of administration, appoint personnel, and take other action that is necessary to comply with the requirements of the federal act and regulations under the federal act.

(c) Procure the temporary or intermittent services of experts or consultants or organizations of experts and consultants, by contract, when those services are to be performed on a part-time or fee-for-service basis and do not involve the performance of administrative duties.

(d) To the extent that it considers desirable to effectuate the purposes of this subchapter, enter into agreements for the utilization of facilities and services of other departments, agencies and institutions, public or private.

(e) Accept on behalf of the state and deposit with the secretary of administration any grant, gift, or contribution made to assist in meeting the cost of carrying out the purposes of this subchapter, and expend those funds for the purposes of this subchapter.

(f) Do all other things on behalf of the state necessary to obtain full benefits under the federal act.

History: 1979 c. 89 ; 1993 a. 27 s. 238 ; Stats. 1993 s. 150.963; 1999 a. 83 ; 2003 a. 33 ; 2011 a. 126 .
Wis. Stat. § 707.44 — WI Code / Chapter 707 / Section 707.44
Conversion building; additional requirements.
Status: in_force

(1) Additional requirements. If a conversion building includes or will include one or more time-share units, is more than 10 years old and the developer or any affiliates of the developer own or control more than 50 percent of all units in the project, the time-share disclosure statement shall contain, in addition to the information required by s. 707.41 (4) and, if applicable, ss. 707.42 , 707.43 and 707.45 , all of the following information:

(a) A statement by the developer, based on a report prepared by an independent registered architect or engineer, describing the present condition of all structural components and mechanical and electrical installations which are material to the use and enjoyment of the time-share units.

(b) A statement by the developer of the expected useful life of each item reported on in par. (a) or a statement that no representations are made in that regard.

(c) A list of any outstanding notices of uncorrected violations of building codes or other state and municipal regulations, together with the estimated cost of correcting those violations.

(2) Applicability. This section applies only to units which may be used as a dwelling or for recreational purposes or both.

History: 1987 a. 399 .
Wis. Stat. § 961.42 — WI Code / Chapter 961 / Section 961.42
Prohibited acts B — penalties.
Status: in_force

(1) It is unlawful for any person knowingly to keep or maintain any store, shop, warehouse, dwelling, building, vehicle, boat, aircraft or other structure or place, which is resorted to by persons using controlled substances in violation of this chapter for the purpose of using these substances, or which is used for manufacturing, keeping or delivering them in violation of this chapter.

(2) Any person who violates this section is guilty of a Class I felony.

History: 1971 c. 219 ; 1995 a. 448 s. 267 ; Stats. 1995 s. 961.42; 1997 a. 283 ; 2001 a. 109 .
Wis. Stat. § 645.47 — WI Code / Chapter 645 / Section 645.47
Notice to creditors and others.
Status: in_force

(1) Notice required.

(a) General requirements. The liquidator shall give notice of the liquidation order as soon as possible by first class mail and either by telegram or telephone to the insurance commissioner of each jurisdiction in which the insurer is licensed to do business, by first class mail and by telephone to the department of workforce development of this state if the insurer is or has been an insurer of worker’s compensation, by first class mail to all insurance agents having a duty under s. 645.48 , by first class mail to the director of state courts under s. 601.53 (1) if the insurer does a surety business and by first class mail at the last-known address to all persons known or reasonably expected from the insurer’s records to have claims against the insurer, including all policyholders. The liquidator also shall publish a class 3 notice, under ch. 985 , in a newspaper of general circulation in the county in which the liquidation is pending or in Dane County, the last publication to be not less than 3 months before the earliest deadline specified in the notice under sub. (2) .

(b) Special requirements. Notice to agents shall inform them of their duties under s. 645.48 and inform them of what information they must communicate to insureds. Notice to policyholders shall include notice of impairment and termination of coverage under s. 645.43 . When it is applicable, notice to policyholders shall include all of the following:

1. Notice of withdrawal of the insurer from the defense of any case in which the insured is interested.

2. Notice of the right to file a claim under s. 645.64 (2) .

3. Information about the existence of a security fund under ch. 646 .

(c) Reports and further notice. Within 15 days of the date of entry of the order, the liquidator shall report to the court what notice has been given. The court may order such additional notice as it deems appropriate.

(2) Notice respecting claims filing. Notice to potential claimants under sub. (1) shall require claimants to file with the liquidator their claims together with proper proofs thereof under s. 645.62 , on or before a date the liquidator specifies in the notice, which shall be no less than 6 months nor more than one year after entry of the order, except that the liquidator need not require persons claiming unearned premium and persons claiming cash surrender values or other investment values in life insurance and annuities to file a claim. The liquidator may specify different dates for the filing of different kinds of claims.

(3) Notice conclusive. If notice is given in accordance with this section, the distribution of the assets of the insurer under this chapter shall be conclusive with respect to all claimants, whether or not they received notice.

History: 1971 c. 164 s. 85 ; 1975 c. 147 s. 54 ; 1975 c. 199 ; 1975 c. 375 s. 44 ; 1979 c. 93 , 109 ; 1987 a. 325 ; 1991 a. 144 ; 1995 a. 27 s. 9130 (4) ; 1995 a. 225 ; 1997 a. 3 .
Wis. Stat. § 610.65 — WI Code / Chapter 610 / Section 610.65
Uniform claim processing form.
Status: in_force

Beginning no later than July 1, 2004, every insurer shall use the uniform claim processing form developed by the commissioner under s. 601.41 (9) (b) when processing a claim submitted by a health care provider, as defined in s. 146.81 (1) (a) to (p) .

History: 2001 a. 109 ; 2009 a. 28 .
Wis. Stat. § 946.76 — WI Code / Chapter 946 / Section 946.76
Search warrant; premature disclosure.
Status: in_force

Whoever discloses prior to its execution that a search warrant has been applied for or issued, except so far as may be necessary to its execution, is guilty of a Class I felony.

History: 1977 c. 173 ; 2001 a. 109 .
Wis. Stat. § 279.11 — WI Code / Chapter 279 / Section 279.11
State pledge.
Status: in_force

The state pledges to and agrees with the holders of bonds issued under this chapter, and with persons that enter into contracts with the authority under this chapter, that the state will not limit or alter the rights vested in the authority before the authority has fully met and discharged the bonds, including any interest due on the bonds, and has fully performed its contracts, unless adequate provision is made by law for the protection of the bondholders or persons entering into contracts with the authority.

History: 2007 a. 20 .
Wis. Stat. § 198.03 — WI Code / Chapter 198 / Section 198.03
Procedure for organizing district; initiation.
Status: in_force

The procedure for organizing, incorporating, and creating a municipal power district under the provisions of this chapter is as follows:

(1) Initial resolution. The governing bodies of one-half or more of the municipalities proposed to be included in the district shall first pass resolutions, declaring that public interest or necessity demands the creation and maintenance of a municipal power district to be known as “the .... (giving the name) municipal power district”. The resolutions shall name the municipalities to be included in the proposed district. Certified copies of the resolutions shall be presented to the county clerk, requesting the county clerk to call an election without delay for determining whether the district shall be created.

(2) Petition in lieu of resolution. In lieu of the resolutions provided for by sub. (1) , a petition may be presented to the county clerk signed by at least 10 percent of the voters in the proposed district. The petition shall declare that, in the opinion of the petitioners, public interest or necessity demands the creation and maintenance of a municipal power district. The petition may be on separate sheets of paper, but each sheet shall contain the affidavit of the person who circulated the sheet, certifying that each name signed on that sheet is the true signature of the person whose name it purports to be.

History: 1997 a. 254 .