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Wis. Stat. § 85.061 — WI Code / Chapter 85 / Section 85.061
Rail passenger route development.
Status: in_force

(1) Definition. In this section, “Amtrak” means the national railroad passenger corporation.

(2) Legislative findings. The legislature finds that private capital and local governmental financial and technical resources are unable to fully meet the transportation needs of all citizens. It is determined that the program authorized under this section, including the improvement of the property or facilities of a railroad, whether publicly or privately owned, is a legitimate governmental function serving proper public purposes.

(3) Program.

(a) The department shall administer a rail passenger route development program. From the appropriations under ss. 20.395 (2) (br) and 20.866 (2) (up) , the department may fund any of the following:

1. Capital costs related to Amtrak service extension routes or other rail service routes between the cities of Milwaukee and Madison, between the cities of Milwaukee and Green Bay, between the cities of Milwaukee and Chicago, between the cities of Madison and Eau Claire, and between the cities of Madison and La Crosse. Any route between the cities of Milwaukee and Green Bay funded under the program shall provide service to population centers along the route in a manner that makes the route most economically feasible.

2. Railroad track or rail passenger station improvements related to an Amtrak service extension route between the city of Milwaukee and Waukesha County, or the establishment of commuter rail service between these jurisdictions.

3. Rail passenger station improvements related to an existing rail passenger service.

(b) The department may not use any proceeds from the bond issue authorized under s. 20.866 (2) (up) unless the joint committee on finance approves the use of the proceeds and, with respect to a route under par. (a) 1. or 2. , the department submits evidence to the joint committee on finance that Amtrak or the applicable railroad has agreed to provide rail passenger service on that route. The department may contract with Amtrak, railroads or other persons to perform the activities under the program.

History: 1993 a. 16 ; 1995 a. 113 ; 1997 a. 27 ; 2007 a. 20 ; 2019 a. 9 .
Wis. Stat. § 234.06 — WI Code / Chapter 234 / Section 234.06
Use of moneys held in housing development fund; temporary loans; grants.
Status: in_force

(1) The authority may, as authorized in the state housing strategy plan under s. 16.302 , use the moneys held in the housing development fund to make temporary loans to eligible sponsors, with or without interest, and with such security for repayment, if any, as the authority determines reasonably necessary and practicable, solely from the housing development fund, to defray development costs for the construction of proposed housing projects for occupancy by persons and families of low and moderate income. No temporary loan may be made unless the authority may reasonably anticipate that satisfactory financing may be obtained by the eligible sponsor for the permanent financing of the housing project.

(2) The proceeds of the temporary loan may be used only to defray the development costs of the housing project. Each temporary loan shall be repaid in full by the eligible sponsor to the authority concurrent with the receipt by the eligible sponsor of the proceeds of the permanent financing.

(3) The authority may, as authorized in the state housing strategy plan under s. 16.302 , use the moneys held in the housing development fund to establish and administer programs of grants to counties, municipalities, and eligible sponsors of housing projects for persons of low and moderate income, to pay organizational expenses, administrative costs, social services, technical services, training expenses, or costs incurred or expected to be incurred by counties, municipalities, or sponsors for land and building acquisition, construction, improvements, renewal, rehabilitation, relocation, or conservation under a plan to provide housing or related facilities, if the costs are not reimbursable from other private or public loan, grant, or mortgage sources.

History: 1971 c. 287 ; 1981 c. 349 ; 1985 a. 29 ss. 2118 , 3202 (14) ; 1991 a. 39 ; 2003 a. 33 ; 2011 a. 32 .
Wis. Stat. § 409.628 — WI Code / Chapter 409 / Section 409.628
Nonliability and limitation on liability of secured party; liability of secondary obligor.
Status: in_force

(1) Limitation of liability of secured party for noncompliance with chapter. Unless a secured party knows that a person is a debtor or obligor, knows the identity of the person, and knows how to communicate with the person:

(a) The secured party is not liable to the person, or to a secured party or lienholder that has filed a financing statement against the person, for failure to comply with this chapter; and

(b) The secured party’s failure to comply with this chapter does not affect the liability of the person for a deficiency.

(2) Limitation of liability based on status as secured party. A secured party is not liable because of its status as secured party:

(a) To a person that is a debtor or obligor, unless the secured party knows:

1. That the person is a debtor or obligor;

2. The identity of the person; and

3. How to communicate with the person; or

(b) To a secured party or lienholder that has filed a financing statement against a person, unless the secured party knows:

1. That the person is a debtor; and

2. The identity of the person.

(3) Limitation of liability if reasonable belief that transaction not a consumer-goods transaction or consumer transaction. A secured party is not liable to any person, and a person’s liability for a deficiency is not affected, because of any act or omission arising out of the secured party’s reasonable belief that a transaction is not a consumer-goods transaction or a consumer transaction or that goods are not consumer goods, if the secured party’s belief is based on its reasonable reliance on:

(a) A debtor’s representation concerning the purpose for which collateral was to be used, acquired, or held; or

(b) An obligor’s representation concerning the purpose for which a secured obligation was incurred.

(4) Limitation of liability for statutory damages. A secured party is not liable to any person under s. 409.625 (3) (b) for its failure to comply with s. 409.616 .

(5) Limitation of multiple liability for statutory damages. A secured party is not liable under s. 409.625 (3) (b) more than once with respect to any one secured obligation.

History: 2001 a. 10 .
Wis. Stat. § 452.137 — WI Code / Chapter 452 / Section 452.137
Section 452.137
Status: in_force

(3) Out-of-state salespersons. An out-of-state salesperson may act as a salesperson in this state only if all of the following conditions are met:

(a) The out-of-state broker who employs the out-of-state salesperson satisfies all of the applicable requirements under sub. (2) .

(b) The out-of-state salesperson works under the direct supervision of the out-of-state broker.

(c) The out-of-state salesperson submits evidence to the firm that the out-of-state salesperson is licensed in good standing or is otherwise authorized to act as a salesperson in a jurisdiction other than this state.

(d) In any transaction subject to the cooperative agreement, the out-of-state salesperson represents only the out-of-state broker who is a party to the cooperative agreement and with whom the out-of-state salesperson is employed.

(4) Cooperative agreement.

(a) The board shall establish one or more forms to be used for cooperative agreements under this section, which shall include any required terms for such an agreement.

(b) A cooperative agreement may be entered into only through the use of a form established by the board under par. (a) and shall do at least all of the following:

1. Establish the terms of cooperation between the out-of state broker, any out-of-state salesperson, and the firm.

2. Establish the terms of the out-of-state broker’s compensation.

3. Provide that all client funds, as defined in s. 452.13 (1) (a) , that the out-of-state broker and the firm receive in connection with a transaction subject to the cooperative agreement shall be deposited in a trust account maintained by the firm.

(c) A cooperative agreement under sub. (2) (am) shall describe the type, function, location, approximate size, and functional or geographic limitations of the property being sought. A separate cooperative agreement shall be entered into for each type of property.

(5) Penalty.

(a) Subject to the rules promulgated under s. 440.03 (1) , the board may conduct investigations and hold hearings to determine whether a person has violated this section or a rule promulgated under this section.

(b) Notwithstanding s. 452.17 (3) , any person who violates this section or a rule promulgated under this section may be fined, for each violation, not more than the greater of the following:

1. Five thousand dollars.

2. For a sales transaction, 1 percent of the purchase price of the property subject to the cooperative agreement.

3. For a lease or rental transaction, 1 percent of the total lease or rental value of the property subject to the cooperative agreement.

History: 2013 a. 259 ; 2015 a. 47 ; 2015 a. 195 s. 83 ; 2015 a. 258 ; 2017 a. 110 .
Wis. Stat. § 35.50 — WI Code / Chapter 35 / Section 35.50
Specifications.
Status: in_force

(1) Specifications for state printing except class 1, including type style and size, page size, titles, paper, form, quality, quantity, binding, and method, or optical disc manufacturing specifications whenever reproduction in optical disc format is authorized, shall be as determined by the department unless specified by statute. Any state agency that objects to the department’s determination may appeal the decision to the governor.

(2) Unless otherwise required by law, each edition of the Blue Book and the reports specified in ss. 35.26 and 35.27 , and reprints thereof, shall be substantially the same in printing and binding as the previous edition of the same publication. Unless otherwise determined by the chief of the legislative reference bureau, each edition of the Laws of Wisconsin shall be substantially the same in format, printing, and binding as the previous edition of the same publication. Unless otherwise determined by the legislative reference bureau, each edition of the biennial Wisconsin statutes printed under s. 35.18 (1) (a) shall be substantially the same in format, printing, and binding as the previous edition of the same publication. Unless otherwise determined by the legislative reference bureau, each electronic publication of the Wisconsin statutes under s. 35.18 (1) (b) , the Wisconsin administrative code under s. 35.93 (2) , and the Wisconsin administrative register under s. 35.93 (3) shall be in substantially the same format as the previous edition or version of the same publication.

(3) Specifications for class 1 state printing shall be determined by the department with the advice and approval of the joint committee on legislative organization, except as otherwise provided for the Laws of Wisconsin under sub. (2) .

(4) Whenever possible, state publications printed on paper, other than printing of classes 4 and 5, shall be restricted to finished outside dimensions which shall not exceed 9 by 14 inches and shall not be less than 3 1/2 by 7 inches.

History: 1979 c. 34 ; 1985 a. 29 ; 1991 a. 39 , 215 ; 1993 a. 16 ; 2005 a. 25 ; 2007 a. 20 ; 2013 a. 20 ; 2015 a. 196 .
Wis. Stat. § 20.575 — WI Code / Chapter 20 / Section 20.575
Secretary of state.
Status: in_force

There is appropriated to the secretary of state for the following programs:

(1) Managing and operating program responsibilities.

(g) Program fees. The amounts in the schedule for the purpose of carrying out general program operations. Except as provided under par. (ka) , all amounts received by the secretary of state, including all moneys transferred from the appropriation under s. 20.144 (1) (g) , shall be credited to this appropriation. Notwithstanding s. 20.001 (3) (a) , any unencumbered balance at the close of a fiscal year exceeding 10 percent of that fiscal year’s expenditures under this appropriation shall lapse to the general fund.

(ka) Agency collections. The amounts in the schedule for photocopying and microfilm copying of documents, generation of copies of documents from optical disc or electronic storage, publication of books, and other services provided in carrying out the functions of the office. All moneys received by the office as fees or other charges for photocopying, microfilm copying, generation of copies of documents from optical disc or electronic storage, sales of books, and other services provided in carrying out the functions of the office shall be credited to this appropriation.

History: 1973 c. 216 , 334 ; 1975 c. 39 , 224 ; 1977 c. 29 , 418 ; 1979 c. 34 , 103 , 175 , 221 ; 1981 c. 20 ; 1983 a. 27 ; 1985 a. 29 , 338 ; 1987 a. 27 ; 1989 a. 31 , 123 , 303 , 359 ; 1991 a. 39 ; 1993 a. 35 , 452 , 491 ; 1995 a. 27 , 216 ; 1997 a. 27 , 35 , 306 ; 2011 a. 32 ; 2015 a. 196 ; 2019 a. 125 .
Wis. Stat. § 893.98 — WI Code / Chapter 893 / Section 893.98
Cessation of health care benefits notification.
Status: in_force

An action arising under s. 109.075 (3) is subject to the limitations under s. 109.075 (4) (d) .

History: 1997 a. 237 .
Wis. Stat. § 101.599 — WI Code / Chapter 101 / Section 101.599
Remedies; civil forfeitures.
Status: in_force

(1) Complaint. An employee or employee representative who has not been afforded his or her rights by an employer or agricultural employer in violation of s. 101.583 , 101.585 , 101.586 , 101.595 (1) , (2) (a) or (3) or 101.597 (1) or (2) may, within 30 days after the violation occurs or the employee or employee representative first obtains knowledge of the violation, whichever is later, file a complaint with the department alleging the violation. The department shall investigate the complaint and shall attempt to resolve the complaint by conference, conciliation or persuasion. If the complaint is not resolved and the department finds probable cause to believe a violation has occurred, the department shall proceed with notice and a hearing on the complaint as provided in ch. 227 . The hearing shall be held within 60 days after receipt by the department of the complaint.

(2) Remedies. The department shall issue its decision and order within 30 days after the hearing. If the department finds that an employer or agricultural employer has violated s. 101.583 , 101.585 , 101.586 , 101.595 (1) , (2) (a) or (3) or 101.597 (1) or (2) , it may order the employer or agricultural employer to take such action as will remedy the effects of the violation, including instituting an education or training program, providing the requested information, reinstating an employee or providing back pay to an employee.

(3) Civil forfeiture.

(a) Except as provided in par. (b) , any person who violates ss. 101.58 to 101.599 or an order of the department issued under ss. 101.58 to 101.599 shall forfeit not more than $1,000 for each violation.

(b) Any person who willfully violates or exhibits a pattern of violation of ss. 101.58 to 101.599 or an order of the department issued under ss. 101.58 to 101.599 shall forfeit not more than $10,000 for each violation.

History: 1981 c. 364 ; 1981 c. 391 ss. 101 , 102 ; 1983 a. 392 ; 1989 a. 228 .
Wis. Stat. § 323.45 — WI Code / Chapter 323 / Section 323.45
Providers of equipment and other items.
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in subs. (2) and (4) , no person who provides equipment, materials, facilities, labor, or services is liable for the death of or injury to any person or damage to any property caused by his or her actions if the person did so under all of the following conditions:

(a) Under the direction of the governor, the adjutant general, the governing body, chief or acting chief executive officer, or head of emergency management of any local unit of government or federally recognized American Indian tribe or band in this state, the department of health services if that department is designated by the governor under s. 323.10 , or the local health department acting under s. 251.05 (3) (e) .

(b) In response to enemy action, a disaster, or a federally declared state of emergency or during a state of emergency declared by the governor.

(2) This section does not apply if the person’s act or omission involved reckless, wanton, or intentional misconduct.

(3) This section does not affect the right of any person to receive benefits to which he or she otherwise would be entitled under the worker’s compensation law or under any pension law, nor does it affect entitlement to any other benefits or compensation authorized by state or federal law.

(4)

(a) This section does not apply to a person’s provision of services if s. 257.03 or 323.41 applies.

(b) This section does not apply to a person’s provision of facilities if s. 257.04 or 323.44 applies.

History: 2009 a. 42 ss. 117 , 310 ; Stats. 2009 s. 323.45; 2021 a. 243 .
Wis. Stat. § 626.25 — WI Code / Chapter 626 / Section 626.25
Use of rates.
Status: in_force

(1) Approval required. No insurer writing any insurance specified under s. 626.03 may use a rate, rating plan or classification nor an expense loading not approved by the commissioner.

(2) Unfair discrimination. No insurer writing any insurance specified under s. 626.03 may make or charge any rate which discriminates unfairly between risks or classes, nor discriminates unfairly between risks in the application of rating plans, nor discriminates by granting to any employer insurance against other hazards except in accordance with its rates and rating plans filed and which are in effect for the insurer under ch. 625 nor at less than its legal rates for the insurance if that chapter is inapplicable.

History: 1975 c. 148 .
Wis. Stat. § 703.23 — WI Code / Chapter 703 / Section 703.23
Resident agent; exemption of unit owners from liability.
Status: in_force

(1) Appointment of resident agent; change in name or address. When any property is submitted to a condominium declaration, the declarant shall appoint a resident agent for the condominium who shall be a citizen and actual resident of the state or corporation duly registered or qualified to do business in the state. The declarant shall file the name and address of the resident agent with the department of financial institutions. The name or address of the resident agent may be changed by the association or other proper authority of the condominium in the same manner and to the same extent that names and addresses of registered agents may be changed by corporations. If the association is incorporated, the registered agent for the association shall be the registered agent for the condominium.

(2) Index of names and address of resident agents. The department of financial institutions shall keep an index of the names and addresses of resident agents and shall make the information available to the public on request.

(3) Suits brought by service on resident agent. Suit may be brought by service on the resident agent in actions against an association, or which arise through any cause relating to the common elements.

(4) Exemption of unit owners from liability for certain claims. Except in proportion to his or her percentage interest in the common elements, no unit owner personally is liable for damages as a result of injuries arising in connection with the common elements solely by virtue of his or her ownership of a percentage interest in the common elements, or for liabilities incurred by the association.

History: 1977 c. 407 ; 1995 a. 27 .
Wis. Stat. § 26.38 — WI Code / Chapter 26 / Section 26.38
Forest grant program.
Status: in_force

(1) In this section:

(a) “Community” has the meaning given in s. 28.04 (1) (b) .

(ag) “Forest stewardship management plan” means a plan describing forest stewardship measures to be used on a particular site to achieve multiple natural resource goals.

(ar) “Nonindustrial private forest land” means rural land that has existing tree cover or that is suitable for growing trees.

(b) “Sustainable forestry” has the meaning given in s. 28.04 (1) (e) .

(2m)

(a) The department shall establish a program to award grants for developing and implementing forest stewardship management plans by owners of nonindustrial private forest land and to award grants to groups of interested parties for projects to control invasive plants in weed management areas. The department shall award the grants only to persons owning 500 acres or less of nonindustrial private forest land in this state or to groups in which each person participating owns 500 acres or less of nonindustrial private forest land in this state.

(am) Beginning with fiscal year 2008-09, from the appropriation under s. 20.370 (5) (av) , the department shall allocate for each fiscal year at least $60,000 for grants for projects to control invasive plants in weed management areas. From the amount allocated, the department shall award grants to all eligible applicants for grants for such projects before awarding any balance of the allocated amount for grants for stewardship management plans.

(b) Each recipient of a grant under this section shall provide a matching contribution in an amount to be determined by the department for that particular grant based on criteria promulgated by rule under sub. (3) . The matching contribution may be in the form of money or in-kind goods or services or both.

(c) A forest stewardship management plan developed or implemented with a grant under this section shall meet minimum standards that are promulgated by rule under sub. (3) and shall contain practices that protect and enhance all of the following:

1. Soil and water quality.

2. Endangered, threatened or rare forest communities.

3m. Sustainable forestry.

4. Habitat for fish and wildlife.

5. The recreational, aesthetic and environmental benefits that the forest land provides.

(3) The department shall promulgate rules to implement and administer this program, including all of the following:

(a) The criteria for determining the amount of a matching contribution under sub. (2m) (b) .

(b) The minimum standards required under sub. (2m) (c) .

(c) Eligibility requirements for groups receiving grants for weed management areas, requirements for the grants, and requirements for establishing weed management areas.

History: 1997 a. 27 ; 2007 a. 20 .
Wis. Stat. § 322.131 — WI Code / Chapter 322 / Section 322.131
Article 131 — Perjury.
Status: in_force

Any person who in a judicial proceeding or in a course of justice willfully and corruptly does any of the following shall be punished as a court-martial may direct:

(1) Upon a lawful oath or in any form allowed by law to be substituted for an oath, gives any false testimony material to the issue or matter of inquiry.

(2) In any declaration, certificate, verification, or statement under penalty or perjury as permitted under 28 USC 1746 , subscribes any false statement material to the issue or matter of inquiry.

History: 2007 a. 200 .