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Wis. Stat. § 979.07 — WI Code / Chapter 979 / Section 979.07
Incriminating testimony compelled; immunity.
Status: in_force

(1)

(a) If a person refuses to testify or to produce books, papers or documents when required to do so before an inquest for the reason that the testimony or evidence required of the person may tend to incriminate him or her or subject him or her to a forfeiture or penalty, the person may be compelled to testify or produce the evidence by order of the circuit court of the county in which the inquest is convened on motion of the district attorney. A person who testifies or produces evidence in obedience to the command of the court in that case is not subject to any forfeiture or penalty for or on account of testifying or producing evidence, except the person is subject to prosecution and punishment for perjury or false swearing committed in so testifying.

(b) The immunity provided under par. (a) is subject to the restrictions under s. 972.085 .

(2) If a witness appearing before an inquest fails or refuses without just cause to comply with an order of the court under this section to give testimony in response to a question or with respect to any matter, the court, upon the failure or refusal or when the failure or refusal is duly brought to its attention, may punish the witness for contempt under ch. 785 .

History: 1983 a. 279 ; 1989 a. 122 .
Wis. Stat. § 69.16 — WI Code / Chapter 69 / Section 69.16
Marriage documents.
Status: in_force

(1) The form, content, application for and registration of marriage documents shall be under ch. 765 .

(2) If a person has married in this state, at least 365 days have elapsed since the marriage and no marriage document is on file, a person with a direct and tangible interest in having a marriage document registered may petition the circuit court of the county in which the marriage is alleged to have occurred. If the court finds that the petitioner has established the fact of the marriage required on the marriage document, except for the information under s. 69.20 (2) , the clerk of the court shall report the court’s determination to the state registrar in the manner prescribed by the state registrar, along with the fee required under s. 69.22 . Upon receipt of the report, the state registrar shall register the marriage document and make the record available to the local registrar under s. 69.03 (11) .

History: 1985 a. 315 ; 2017 a. 334 .
Wis. Stat. § 614.56 — WI Code / Chapter 614 / Section 614.56
Committees of directors.
Status: in_force

Section 611.56 applies to fraternals, except that reference therein to other sections of ch. 611 shall be to the corresponding sections of this chapter.

History: 1975 c. 373 .
Wis. Stat. § 119.9000 — WI Code / Chapter 119 / Section 119.9000
Definitions.
Status: in_force

In this subchapter:

(1) “Commissioner” means the individual in charge of the opportunity schools and partnership program under this subchapter.

(2) “Council” means the opportunity schools and partnership program advisory council.

(3) “County” means a county having a population of 750,000 or more.

(4) “County executive” means the chief elected official of a county.

(5) “Eligible school” means a public school in the school district operating under this chapter identified on the annual report submitted by the state superintendent under s. 115.28 (10m) (a) .

History: 2015 a. 55 .
Wis. Stat. § 200.61 — WI Code / Chapter 200 / Section 200.61
Judicial review of compliance schedules.
Status: in_force

If a court-ordered schedule of compliance affecting the district is reviewed by a court, the court shall take into consideration the availability of state and federal grant funds used to comply with the schedule, the timely achievement of state and federal clean water goals and equity with the efforts of other cities, villages, towns, sanitary districts and metropolitan sewerage districts to comply with the requirements to achieve these goals. In its review the court shall determine what, if any, effect the availability of state and federal grant funds has on the compliance schedule.

History: 1981 c. 282 ; 1999 a. 150 s. 598 ; Stats. 1999 s. 200.61.
Wis. Stat. § 5.056 — WI Code / Chapter 5 / Section 5.056
Matching program with secretary of transportation.
Status: in_force

The commission administrator shall enter into the agreement with the secretary of transportation specified under s. 85.61 (1) to match personally identifiable information on the official registration list maintained by the commission under s. 6.36 (1) and the information specified in s. 6.34 (2m) with personally identifiable information maintained by the department of transportation.

History: 2003 a. 265 ; 2007 a. 1 ; 2015 a. 118 , 261 .
Wis. Stat. § 842.11 — WI Code / Chapter 842 / Section 842.11
Referee’s report; partition prejudicial.
Status: in_force

(1) If the referee determines that partition cannot be made without prejudice to the owners, the referee shall so report to the court, recommending sale.

(2) If, under sub. (1) , all or part of the property is subject to a life estate, and after the life estate is valued, the life tenant and the owners whose interests are being partitioned all file in court an agreement or agreements, executed so as to be entitled to record, stating that the life tenant be paid such value from the proceeds of sale, the referee shall so report to the court, recommending sale clear of such life estate.

(3) If, under sub. (1) , all or part of the property is subject to a life estate, but the owner of the life estate fails to file the written consent mentioned in sub. (2) , or from minority or other incapacity cannot do so, the referee shall recommend sale of the portion, if any, not subject to the life estate, or may recommend sale subject to the life estate.

(4) The referee may recommend sale subject to interests of tenants and lienholders.

History: 1973 c. 189 ; Sup. Ct. Order, 67 Wis. 2d 585, 767 (1975); Stats. 1975 s. 842.11; 1985 a. 29 ; 1993 a. 486 .
Wis. Stat. § 16.993 — WI Code / Chapter 16 / Section 16.993
Technology for educational achievement in Wisconsin; departmental duties.
Status: in_force

The department shall do all of the following:

(1) In cooperation with school districts, cooperative educational service agencies, the technical college system board, and the board of regents of the University of Wisconsin System, promote the efficient, cost-effective procurement, installation, and maintenance of educational technology by school districts, cooperative educational service agencies, technical college districts, and the University of Wisconsin System.

(2) Identify the best methods of providing preservice and in-service training for teachers related to educational technology.

(3) Enter into cooperative purchasing agreements under s. 16.73 (1) under which participating school districts and cooperative educational service agencies may contract for their professional employees to receive training concerning the effective use of educational technology.

(4) In cooperation with the board of regents of the University of Wisconsin System, the technical college system board, the department of public instruction and other entities, support the development of courses for the instruction of professional employees who are licensed by the state superintendent of public instruction concerning the effective use of educational technology.

(5) Provide telecommunications access to educational agencies under the program established under s. 16.997 .

(6) No later than October 1 of each even-numbered year, submit a biennial report concerning the department’s activities under this subchapter to the governor, and to the appropriate standing committees of the legislature under s. 13.172 (3) .

(7) Purchase educational technology materials, supplies, equipment, and contractual services for school districts, cooperative educational service agencies, technical college districts, the board of regents of the University of Wisconsin System, and the University of Wisconsin-Madison under s. 16.72 (8) , and establish standards and specifications for purchases of educational technology hardware and software by school districts, cooperative educational service agencies, technical college districts, and the board of regents of the University of Wisconsin System.

(8) Purchase educational technology equipment for use by school districts, cooperative educational service agencies, and public educational institutions in this state and permit the districts, agencies, and institutions to purchase or lease the equipment, with an option to purchase the equipment at a later date. This subsection does not require the purchase or lease of any educational technology equipment from the department.

History: 1997 a. 27 , 237 ; 1999 a. 9 ; 2001 a. 16 , 104 ; 2003 a. 33 ss. 238pm , 1053d to 1063 ; Stats. 2003 s. 16.993; 2005 a. 25 ; 2011 a. 32 ; 2013 a. 20 ss. 2365m , 9448 ; 2013 a. 168 s. 21 ; 2017 a. 59 .
Wis. Stat. § 448.60 — WI Code / Chapter 448 / Section 448.60
Definitions.
Status: in_force

In this subchapter:

(1) “Affiliated credentialing board” means the podiatry affiliated credentialing board.

(2) “Licensee” means a person who is licensed under this subchapter.

(3) “Podiatrist” means an individual possessing the degree of doctor of podiatric medicine or doctor of surgical chiropody or equivalent degree as determined by the affiliated credentialing board, and holding a license to practice podiatry or podiatric medicine and surgery granted by the affiliated credentialing board.

(4) “Podiatry” or “podiatric medicine and surgery” means that branch or system of the practice of medicine and surgery that involves treating the sick which is limited to conditions affecting the foot and ankle, but does not include the use of a general anesthetic unless administered by or under the direction of a person licensed to practice medicine and surgery under subch. II .

(5) “Unprofessional conduct” means an act or attempted act of commission or omission, as defined by the affiliated credentialing board by rule under s. 448.695 (1) , or an act by a podiatrist in violation of ch. 450 or 961 .

History: 1997 a. 175 ss. 21 , 22 , 69 ; 2005 a. 334 ; 2009 a. 113 ; 2013 a. 151 s. 28 .
Wis. Stat. § 283.89 — WI Code / Chapter 283 / Section 283.89
Enforcement.
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in sub. (2m) , whenever on the basis of any information available to it the department finds that any person is violating this chapter, any rule adopted thereunder or any term or condition of any permit issued pursuant to this chapter, including general permits issued under s. 283.35 , the department shall refer the matter to the department of justice for enforcement under s. 283.91 .

(2) The department of justice shall initiate the legal action requested by the department under sub. (1) . In any action commenced by it under this subsection, the department of justice shall, prior to stipulation, consent order, judgment or other final disposition of the case, consult with the department for the purpose of determining the department’s views on final disposition. The department of justice shall not enter into a final disposition different than that previously discussed without first informing the department.

(2m) If the department finds a violation of s. 283.33 (1) to (8) for which a person is subject to a forfeiture under s. 283.91 (2) , the department may issue a citation and, if the department does issue a citation, the procedures in ss. 23.50 to 23.99 apply.

(3) In any criminal action commenced under s. 283.91 , the department of justice may request the assistance of the district attorney of any county in which the violation occurred, and the district attorney shall provide the requested assistance.

(4) Any civil action on a violation shall be commenced in the circuit court for the county in which the violation occurred in whole or in part, unless all the parties consent to the commencement of the action in the circuit court for Dane County. Any criminal action on a violation shall be commenced in the circuit court for the county in which the violation occurred.

History: 1973 c. 74 ; 1979 c. 34 ; 1993 a. 16 ; 1995 a. 227 s. 881 ; Stats. 1995 s. 283.89; 1997 a. 193 ; 2001 a. 16 .
Wis. Stat. § 234.55 — WI Code / Chapter 234 / Section 234.55
Housing rehabilitation loan program bond redemption fund.
Status: in_force

(1) The authority shall establish the housing rehabilitation loan program bond redemption fund. All housing rehabilitation loans purchased with moneys from the housing rehabilitation loan fund or notes evidencing loans to lenders from such fund for housing rehabilitation loans shall be the exclusive property of such redemption fund. All moneys received from the repayment of such loans, any amounts transferred by the authority to such fund pursuant to s. 234.52 or from other funds or sources, any federal insurance or guarantee payments with respect to such loans, all moneys resulting from the sale of bonds for the purpose of refunding outstanding housing rehabilitation bonds unless credited to the housing rehabilitation loan program capital reserve fund, any other moneys which may be available to the authority for the purpose of such fund, and all moneys received from the repayment of loans provided under ss. 234.045 and 234.53 (2m) shall be deposited into such fund to be used for the repayment of housing rehabilitation bonds issued under the authority of s. 234.50 .

(2) Subject to agreements with bondholders and except as provided in sub. (3) , the authority may use moneys in the fund solely:

(a) For the payment of the principal of and interest on housing rehabilitation bonds of the authority when the same become due whether at maturity or on call for redemption and for the payment of any redemption premium required to be paid when such bonds are redeemed prior to their stated maturities, and to purchase such bonds;

(b) To pay actual and necessary expenses incurred to service and administer outstanding housing rehabilitation bonds, including fees and expenses of trustees and paying agents, and to collect housing rehabilitation loans;

(c) For transfer to the housing rehabilitation loan program loan loss reserve fund; or

(d) For transfer to the housing rehabilitation loan fund.

(3) Any balance remaining after satisfaction of all obligations under sub. (2) shall be transferred to the housing rehabilitation loan program administration fund.

(4) Moneys of the fund may be invested as provided in s. 234.03 (18) . All such investments shall be the exclusive property of the fund. All earnings on or income from such investments shall be credited to the fund.

History: 1977 c. 418 ; 1985 a. 29 s. 3200 (28) ; 1999 a. 9 ; 2017 a. 277 ; 2021 a. 221 .
Wis. Stat. § 23.305 — WI Code / Chapter 23 / Section 23.305
Leasing of department land for recreational purposes.
Status: in_force

(1) In this section, “spectator sports” means events or contests in which the general public spectates but does not participate, including without limitation because of enumeration:

(a) Water ski shows.

(b) Baseball games.

(c) Volleyball games.

(d) Snowmobile derbies.

(e) Motorboat races.

(f) Snowshoe races.

(g) Cross-country ski races.

(h) Dogsled races.

(i) Canoe or kayak races.

(2) Notwithstanding ss. 23.30 and 28.04 , the department may lease state park land or state forest land to towns, villages or counties for outdoor recreational purposes associated with spectator sports.

(3) The lease shall be for a term not to exceed 15 years. The lease shall contain covenants to protect the department from all liability and costs associated with use of the land and to guard against trespass and waste. The rents arising from the lease shall be paid into the state treasury and credited to the proper fund.

History: 1985 a. 29 .
Wis. Stat. § 346.475 — WI Code / Chapter 346 / Section 346.475
Human service vehicles; loading or unloading children with disabilities.
Status: in_force

No person who operates a human service vehicle may stop to load or unload passengers who are children with disabilities unless the vehicle is entirely off the traveled portion of the roadway in an area where stopping, standing or parking is not prohibited and the children do not have to cross the roadway in order to be loaded or unloaded.

History: 1983 a. 175 s. 28 ; Stats. 1983 s. 346.475; 1997 a. 164 .
Wis. Stat. § 295.19 — WI Code / Chapter 295 / Section 295.19
Enforcement; remedies; penalties.
Status: in_force

(1) Orders; enforcement. The governing body of a county, city, village or town that has a nonmetallic mining reclamation ordinance that complies with s. 295.13 or 295.14 , or an agent designated by that governing body, may do any of the following:

(a) Issue an order requiring an operator to comply with, or to cease violating, this subchapter, rules promulgated under this subchapter, the nonmetallic mining reclamation ordinance, a nonmetallic mining reclamation permit or an approved nonmetallic mining reclamation plan.

(b) Issue an order suspending or revoking a nonmetallic mining reclamation permit as authorized in the nonmetallic mining reclamation ordinance.

(c) Issue an order directing an operator to immediately cease an activity regulated under this subchapter, under rules promulgated under this subchapter or under the nonmetallic mining reclamation ordinance until the necessary nonmetallic mining reclamation plan approval is obtained.

(d) Submit orders to abate violations of the nonmetallic mining reclamation ordinance to the district attorney, the corporation counsel, the municipal attorney or the attorney general for enforcement. The district attorney, the corporation counsel, the municipal attorney or the attorney general may enforce those orders.

(2) Department orders. The department may issue an order directing the immediate cessation of an activity regulated under this subchapter until the nonmetallic mining site complies with the nonmetallic mining reclamation standards established under s. 295.12 (1) (a) .

(3) Penalties.

(a) Any person who violates the rules promulgated under s. 295.12 (1) (a) or an order issued under sub. (2) may be required to forfeit not less than $25 nor more than $1,000 for each violation. Each day of continued violation is a separate offense. While an order issued under this subchapter is suspended, stayed or enjoined, this penalty does not accrue.

(b)

1. Except for the violations enumerated in par. (a) , any person who violates this subchapter or any rule promulgated or any plan approval order issued under this subchapter shall forfeit not less than $10 nor more than $5,000 for each violation. Each day of continued violation is a separate offense. While an order is suspended, stayed or enjoined, this penalty does not accrue.

2. In addition to the penalties provided under subd. 1. , the court may award the department of justice the reasonable and necessary expenses of the investigation and prosecution of the violation, including attorney fees. The department of justice shall deposit in the state treasury for deposit into the general fund all moneys that the court awards to the department or the state under this subdivision. The costs of investigation and the expenses of prosecution, including attorney fees, shall be credited to the appropriation account under s. 20.455 (1) (gh) .

History: 1995 a. 227 s. 810 , 995 ; 1997 a. 27 ; 2001 a. 109 ; 2003 a. 309 .
Wis. Stat. § 111.325 — WI Code / Chapter 111 / Section 111.325
Unlawful to discriminate.
Status: in_force

It is unlawful for any employer, labor organization, licensing agency or person to discriminate against any employee or any applicant for employment or licensing.
Wis. Stat. § 48.11 — WI Code / Chapter 48 / Section 48.11
Advisory board.
Status: in_force

(1) The court may appoint a board of not more than 15 citizens of the county, known for their interest in the welfare of children, who shall serve without compensation, to be called the advisory board of the court. The members of the board shall hold office during the pleasure of the court. The duties of the board are:

(a) To advise and cooperate with the court upon all matters affecting the workings of this law and other laws relating to children, their care and protection.

(b) To familiarize themselves with the functions and facilities of the court under this law and to interpret to the public the work of the court.

(2) Nothing in this section shall be construed to require the court to open court records or to disclose their contents.

History: 1977 c. 449 .
Wis. Stat. § 408.104 — WI Code / Chapter 408 / Section 408.104
Acquisition of security or financial asset or interest therein.
Status: in_force

(1) A person acquires a security or an interest therein, under this chapter, if:

(a) The person is a purchaser to whom a security is delivered pursuant to s. 408.301 ; or

(b) The person acquires a security entitlement to the security pursuant to s. 408.501 .

(2) A person acquires a financial asset, other than a security, or an interest therein, under this chapter, if the person acquires a security entitlement to the financial asset.

(3) A person who acquires a security entitlement to a security or other financial asset has the rights specified in subch. V , but is a purchaser of any security, security entitlement or other financial asset held by the securities intermediary only to the extent provided in s. 408.503 .

(4) Unless the context shows that a different meaning is intended, a person who is required by other law, regulation, rule or agreement to transfer, deliver, present, surrender, exchange or otherwise put in the possession of another person a security or financial asset satisfies that requirement by causing the other person to acquire an interest in the security or financial asset pursuant to sub. (1) or (2) .

History: 1997 a. 297 .
Wis. Stat. § 404.107 — WI Code / Chapter 404 / Section 404.107
Separate office of a bank.
Status: in_force

A branch or separate office of a bank is a separate bank for the purpose of computing the time within which and determining the place at or to which action may be taken or notices or orders must be given under this chapter and under ch. 403 .

History: 1995 a. 449 s. 31 ; Stats. 1995 s. 404.107.
Wis. Stat. § 553.56 — WI Code / Chapter 553 / Section 553.56
Hearings and judicial review.
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided by sub. (2) , no order may be entered by the division under s. 553.24 or 553.28 without appropriate prior notice to all interested parties, opportunity for hearing and written findings of fact and conclusions of law.

(2) Within 30 days after the division has issued an order summarily, an interested party may apply to the division for a hearing in respect to any matters determined by the order. Within 10 days after an interested party files a written request with the division for a hearing the matter shall be noticed for a hearing, and a hearing shall be held within 60 days after notice unless extended by the division for good cause. During the pendency of any hearing requested under this subsection, the order issued summarily shall remain in effect unless vacated or modified by the division.

(3) After a hearing, the division may issue a final order as appropriate. The final order may affirm, vacate or modify an order issued summarily in effect during the pendency of the hearing as appropriate, or may include such other sanctions as are provided for under s. 553.24 or 553.28 . An order issued summarily against a party becomes a final order if the party fails to request a hearing under sub. (2) or if the party defaults after requesting a hearing.

(4) Hearings and rehearings shall be public.

(5) Orders and other official acts of the division are subject to judicial review under ch. 227 but orders originally entered without a hearing under s. 553.24 , 553.28 or 553.60 may be reviewed only if the party seeking review has requested a hearing within the time provided by sub. (2) .

History: 1971 c. 241 ; 1975 c. 414 ; 1981 c. 54 ; 1995 a. 27 , 364 .