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Wis. Stat. § 466.07 — WI Code / Chapter 466 / Section 466.07
Disciplinary proceedings and actions.
Status: in_force

(1) Subject to the rules promulgated under s. 440.03 (1) , the board may make investigations and conduct hearings to determine whether a violation of this chapter or any rule promulgated under this chapter has occurred.

(2) Subject to the rules promulgated under s. 440.03 (1) , the board may reprimand a naturopathic doctor or limited-scope naturopathic doctor or may deny, limit, suspend, or revoke a license granted under this chapter if it finds that the applicant, naturopathic doctor, or limited-scope naturopathic doctor has done any of the following:

(a) Made a material misstatement in an application for a license, or for renewal of a license.

(b) Interfered with an investigation or disciplinary proceeding by using threats, harassment, or intentional misrepresentation of facts.

(c) Subject to ss. 111.321 , 111.322 , and 111.335 , been convicted of an offense the circumstances of which substantially relate to the practice of naturopathic medicine.

(d) Been adjudicated mentally incompetent by a court.

(e) Advertised in a manner that is false, deceptive, or misleading.

(f) Advertised, practiced, or attempted to practice under another’s name.

(g) Subject to ss. 111.321 , 111.322 , and 111.34 , practiced or assisted in the practice of naturopathic medicine while the applicant’s or licensee’s ability to practice or assist was impaired by alcohol or other drugs.

(h) Engaged in unprofessional or unethical conduct in violation of the code of ethics established in the rules promulgated under s. 466.03 (1) (a) .

(i) Engaged in conduct while practicing naturopathic medicine that evidences a lack of knowledge or ability to apply professional principles or skills.

(j) Violated this chapter or any rule promulgated under this chapter.

History: 2021 a. 130 .
Wis. Stat. § 125.11 — WI Code / Chapter 125 / Section 125.11
Penalties.
Status: in_force

(1) General penalty. Any person who violates any provision of this chapter for which a specific penalty is not provided, shall be fined not more than $1,000 or imprisoned for not more than 90 days or both. Any license or permit issued to the person under this chapter may be revoked by the court.

(2) Felony. If a person is convicted of a felony under this chapter, in addition to the penalties provided for the felony, the court shall revoke any license or permit issued to the person under this chapter.

(3) Inspection violation. Any person who refuses to permit an examination of premises as provided in s. 125.025 (3) shall be fined not more than $500 nor less than $50, or imprisoned not more than 90 days nor less than 10 days or both, and any license or permit issued to that person may be revoked.

History: 1981 c. 79 ; 1985 a. 120 , 302 ; 1989 a. 253 ; 2023 a. 73 .
Wis. Stat. § 118.133 — WI Code / Chapter 118 / Section 118.133
Participation in interscholastic athletics and extracurricular activities.
Status: in_force

(1) Interscholastic athletics.

(a) A school board shall permit a pupil who resides in the school district and is enrolled in a home-based private educational program to participate in interscholastic athletics in the school district on the same basis and to the same extent that it permits pupils enrolled in the school district to participate.

(b) Upon request, the home-based educational program in which the pupil is enrolled shall provide the school board with a written statement that the pupil meets the school board’s requirements for participation in interscholastic athletics based on age and academic and disciplinary records. No person may provide a false statement under this paragraph. The school board may not question the accuracy or validity of the statement or request additional information.

(2) Extracurricular activities. A school board shall permit a pupil who resides in the school district and is enrolled in a home-based private educational program to participate in extracurricular activities in the school district on the same basis and to the same extent that it permits pupils enrolled in the school district to participate.

(3) Participation fees. A school board may charge a pupil who participates in interscholastic athletics or extracurricular activities as permitted under this section participation fees, including fees for uniforms, equipment, and musical instruments, on the same basis and to the same extent that it charges these fees to a pupil who is enrolled in the school district.

History: 2015 a. 55 .
Wis. Stat. § 222.0103 — WI Code / Chapter 222 / Section 222.0103
Applicability.
Status: in_force

(1) Savings banks. A universal bank that is a savings bank organized under ch. 214 remains subject to all of the requirements, duties, and liabilities, and may exercise all of the powers, of a savings bank, except that, in the event of a conflict between this chapter and those requirements, duties, liabilities, or powers, this chapter shall control.

(2) Savings and loan associations. A universal bank that is a savings and loan association organized under ch. 215 remains subject to all of the requirements, duties, and liabilities, and may exercise all of the powers, of a savings and loan association, except that, in the event of a conflict between this chapter and those requirements, duties, liabilities, or powers, this chapter shall control.

(3) Banks. A universal bank that is a bank chartered under ch. 221 remains subject to all of the requirements, duties, and liabilities, and may exercise all of the powers, of a bank, except that, in the event of a conflict between this chapter and those requirements, duties, liabilities, or powers, this chapter shall control.

History: 2003 a. 63 .
Wis. Stat. § 119.315 — WI Code / Chapter 119 / Section 119.315
Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics pilot programs for pupils in grades kindergarten to 5.
Status: in_force

If the board determines that state or federal aid is available, any school in the city that enrolls pupils in grades kindergarten to 5 is eligible to apply to the board for funding to participate in a pilot program designed to develop innovative instructional programs in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics; support pupils who are typically under-represented in these subjects; and increase the academic achievement of pupils in those subjects.

History: 2009 a. 215 .
Wis. Stat. § 4.24 — WI Code / Chapter 4 / Section 4.24
Twenty-fourth assembly district.
Status: in_force

All of the following territory constitutes the 24th assembly district:

(1) Washington County. That part of Washington County consisting of all of the following:

(a) That part of the village of Germantown comprising U.S. census tract 470100, blocks 2000, 2001, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029, 2030, 2031, 2032, 2033, 2034, 2035, 2036, 2037, 2038, 2039, 2040, 2041, 2042, 2043, 2044, 2045, 2046, 2047, 2048, 2049, 2050, 2051, 2052, 2053, 3000, 3001, 3002, 3003, 3004, 3005, 3006, 3007, 3008, 3009, 3010, 3011, 3013, 3020, 3029, 3030, 3031, 3032, 3033, 3034, 3035, 3036, and 3037; and tract 470202, blocks 1000, 1001, 1002, 1003, 1004, 1005, 1006, 1007, 1008, 1009, 1010, 1011, 1012, 1013, 1014, 1015, 1016, 1017, 1018, 1019, 1020, 1021, 1022, 1023, 1024, 1025, 1026, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 3000, 3001, 3002, 3003, 3004, 3005, 3006, 3007, 3008, 3009, 3010, 3011, 3012, 3013, 4000, 4001, 4002, 4003, 4004, 4005, 4006, 4007, 4008, 4009, 4010, and 4011; and tract 470203, blocks 1000, 1001, 1002, 1003, 1004, 1005, 1006, 1007, 1008, 1009, 1010, 1011, 1012, 1013, 1014, 1015, 1016, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 3002, 3003, 3004, 3005, 3006, 3007, 3008, 3009, 3010, 3011, and 3012; and tract 470204, blocks 1000, 1001, 1002, 1003, 1004, 1005, 1006, 1007, 1008, 1009, 1010, 1011, 1012, 1013, 1014, 1015, 1016, 1017, 1018, 1019, 1020, 1021, 1022, 1023, 1024, 1025, 1026, 1027, 1028, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023.

(b) That part of the city of Milwaukee located in the county.

(2) Waukesha County. That part of Waukesha County consisting of all of the following:

(a) The villages of Butler, Lannon, and Menomonee Falls.

(b) That part of the city of Milwaukee located in the county.

History: 2023 a. 94 .
Wis. Stat. § 449.11 — WI Code / Chapter 449 / Section 449.11
Penalties.
Status: in_force

Any person not lawfully authorized to practice optometry, who shall practice optometry or shall hold himself or herself out as a practitioner thereof, or who shall impersonate another practitioner or who shall violate any provisions of this chapter, or any rule or regulation made under authority thereof, shall be punished for the first offense by a fine not less than $50 nor more than $200, or by imprisonment for not more than 3 months, or both. And for a subsequent offense by a fine not less than $200 nor more than $500 or by imprisonment for not less than 3 nor more than 6 months, or both.

History: 1979 c. 162 s. 38 (9) .
Wis. Stat. § 116.015 — WI Code / Chapter 116 / Section 116.015
Legal status.
Status: in_force

A cooperative educational service agency may in its name enter into contracts authorized by this chapter and may sue and be sued.

History: 1977 c. 221 ; 1983 a. 27 s. 2200 (42) .
Wis. Stat. § 236.01 — WI Code / Chapter 236 / Section 236.01
Purpose of chapter.
Status: in_force

The purpose of this chapter is to regulate the subdivision of land to promote public health, safety, and general welfare; to further the orderly layout and use of land; to ensure that land is developed in a manner that supports healthy, livable communities; to foster the development of a range of housing types; to advance complete streets that prioritize safety, comfort, and accessibility for pedestrians, cyclists, transit riders, and motorists alike; to provide for adequate light and air; to facilitate adequate provision for water, sewerage, and other public requirements; to encourage development patterns that provide safe and convenient transportation choices for a variety of users; to provide for proper ingress and egress; and to promote proper monumenting of land subdivided and conveyancing by accurate legal description. The approvals to be obtained by the subdivider as required in this chapter shall be based on requirements designed to accomplish the aforesaid purposes.

History: 2025 a. 68 .
Wis. Stat. § 87.076 — WI Code / Chapter 87 / Section 87.076
Financing.
Status: in_force

Any flood control project other than a project described in s. 87.04 (2) may, in addition to any other method of financing mentioned in this chapter, be financed from funds received in whole or in part by the flood control board from any governmental agency or other person. To implement this section, every municipality may obtain and provide funds for a flood control project:

(1) By levying a special assessment as provided in s. 66.0703 .

(2) By borrowing money and issuing bonds as provided in ch. 67 .

(3) By grants or donations.

(4) By exercise of the general power of taxation.

History: 1999 a. 150 s. 672 .
Wis. Stat. § 40.31 — WI Code / Chapter 40 / Section 40.31
Maximum benefit limitations.
Status: in_force

(1) General limitation. The maximum retirement benefits payable to a participant in a calendar year, excluding benefits attributable to contributions subject to the limit under s. 40.32 , may not exceed the maximum benefit limitation established under section 415 (b) of the Internal Revenue Code, as adjusted under section 415 (d) of the Internal Revenue Code and any applicable regulations or guidance adopted under the Internal Revenue Code, except that the limit for an individual who first became a participant before January 1, 1990, may not be less than the accrued benefits of the participant, as determined without regard to any changes to the retirement system after October 14, 1987.

(3) Treatment of defined benefit and defined contribution plans. For the purpose of determining whether a participant’s retirement benefits exceed the maximum retirement limitations under this section, all defined benefit plans of the employer, including defined benefit plans that are terminated, shall be treated as a single defined benefit plan and all defined contribution plans of the employer, including defined contribution plans that are terminated, shall be treated as a single defined contribution plan. The department may provide by rule additional limitations for participants who are participating in more than one retirement system.

(4) Division of benefits. For the purpose of determining whether a participant’s retirement benefits exceed the maximum retirement limitations under this section for a participant whose retirement benefits have been divided under s. 40.08 (1m) , the participant’s retirement benefits shall be measured as if no division had occurred.

History: 1995 a. 302 ; 1997 a. 237 ; 2013 a. 20 .
Wis. Stat. § 948.12 — WI Code / Chapter 948 / Section 948.12
Possession of child pornography.
Status: in_force

(1m) Whoever possesses, or accesses in any way with the intent to view, any undeveloped film, photographic negative, photograph, motion picture, videotape, or other recording of a child engaged in sexually explicit conduct under all of the following circumstances may be penalized under sub. (3) :

(a) The person knows that he or she possesses or has accessed the material.

(b) The person knows, or reasonably should know, that the material that is possessed or accessed contains depictions of sexually explicit conduct.

(c) The person knows or reasonably should know that the child depicted in the material who is engaged in sexually explicit conduct has not attained the age of 18 years.

(2m) Whoever exhibits or plays a recording of a child engaged in sexually explicit conduct, if all of the following apply, may be penalized under sub. (3) :

(a) The person knows that he or she has exhibited or played the recording.

(b) Before the person exhibited or played the recording, he or she knew the character and content of the sexually explicit conduct.

(c) Before the person exhibited or played the recording, he or she knew or reasonably should have known that the child engaged in sexually explicit conduct had not attained the age of 18 years.

(3)

(a) Except as provided in par. (b) , a person who violates sub. (1m) or (2m) is guilty of a Class D felony.

(b) A person who violates sub. (1m) or (2m) is guilty of a Class I felony if the person is under 18 years of age when the offense occurs.

History: 1987 a. 332 ; 1995 a. 67 ; 2001 a. 16 , 109 ; 2005 a. 433 ; 2011 a. 271 .
Wis. Stat. § 71.61 — WI Code / Chapter 71 / Section 71.61
General provisions.
Status: in_force

(1) Department may apply credit against any tax liability. The amount of any claim otherwise payable under ss. 71.57 to 71.61 may be applied by the department against any amount certified to the department under s. 71.93 or 71.935 or may be credited under s. 71.80 (3) or (3m) .

(2) Credits are income. All amounts allowed as credits under ss. 71.57 to 71.61 constitute income for income and franchise tax purposes and are reportable as such in the year of receipt.

(3) Interest not allowed. No interest may be allowed on any payment made to a claimant under ss. 71.57 to 71.61 .

(3m) Administration. The income tax provisions in this chapter relating to assessments, refunds, appeals and collection apply to the credit under ss. 71.57 to 71.61 .

(4) Penalties. Unless specifically provided in ss. 71.57 to 71.61 , the penalties under subch. XIII apply for failure to comply with ss. 71.57 to 71.61 unless the context requires otherwise.

(5) Table prepared by department. The department shall prepare a table under which claims under ss. 71.57 to 71.61 shall be determined.

(6) Prohibition of new claims. For taxable years beginning after December 31, 2009, no new claims for a credit may be filed under ss. 71.57 to 71.61 , but if an otherwise eligible claimant is subject to a farmland preservation agreement, as defined in s. 91.01 (7) , 2007 stats., that is in effect on July 1, 2010, the claimant may continue to file a claim for the credit under ss. 71.57 to 71.61 until the farmland preservation agreement expires, except that no claimant who files a claim under ss. 71.57 to 71.61 may file a claim under s. 71.613 .

History: 1987 a. 312 ; 1989 a. 31 ; 1991 a. 39 ; 1995 a. 27 ; 2009 a. 28 .
Wis. Stat. § 253.01 — WI Code / Chapter 253 / Section 253.01
Definition.
Status: in_force

In this chapter, “division” means the division within the department that has primary responsibility for health issues.

History: 1993 a. 27 .
Wis. Stat. § 100.35 — WI Code / Chapter 100 / Section 100.35
Furs to be labeled.
Status: in_force

(1) No person shall sell or offer or display for sale any coat, jacket or other garment made wholly or partially of fur without having attached thereto and conspicuously displayed a tag or label bearing in plain print in English the species of fur or pelt used therein. This section shall not apply to such garments as are displayed or offered for sale or sold at a price of less than $50.

(2) Any person violating this section shall be punished as in s. 100.26 (1) .
Wis. Stat. § 889.08 — WI Code / Chapter 889 / Section 889.08
Copies, how certified, presumptions.
Status: in_force

(1) Whenever a certified copy is allowed by law to be evidence, the copy shall be certified by the legal custodian of the original to have been compared by the custodian with the original, and to be a true copy thereof or a correct transcript therefrom, or to be a photograph of the original. The certificate must be under the custodian’s official seal or under the seal of the court, public body or board, whose custodian the custodian is, when the custodian, court, body or board is required to have or keep such seal.

(2) The executive officer, secretary or chief clerk of any state agency, and in agencies headed by one person, the head of the agency or his or her deputy, are, for the purposes of this section and s. 889.09 , the legal custodians of the files and records of their agencies. In agencies having divisions, the heads of divisions are also legal custodians of the files and records of their divisions. “State agency” as used herein means the legislature, any officer, board, commission, department or bureau of the state government and the state historical society.

(3) Any certificate purporting to be signed, or signed and sealed, as authorized by law, shall be presumptive evidence that it was signed by the proper officer, and if sealed, that it has the proper seal affixed, except when the law requires an additional certificate of genuineness.

(4) The seal need not be affixed to a copy of a rule or order made by a court, or of any paper filed therein, when such copy is used in the same court or before any officer thereof.

(5) When a certified copy of any record, paper or instrument of any kind is made receivable in evidence such copy shall have the same effect as evidence as the original.

History: 1993 a. 486 .
Wis. Stat. § 98.05 — WI Code / Chapter 98 / Section 98.05
Enforcement authority; measurement center laboratory.
Status: in_force

(1) There is hereby conferred upon sealers and inspectors of weights and measures, police power; such sealers and inspectors shall be provided with suitable badges or insignia of authority and in the exercise of their functions shall exhibit the same, upon demand, to any person questioning their powers, and they are hereby empowered and authorized to make arrests, with or without formal warrant, of any persons violating any statute relating to weights and measures.

(2) Sealers or inspectors may enter and go into or upon any structure or premises, and may stop any person or vehicle for the purpose of enforcing this chapter. They shall inspect and test any weights and measures or commodities which are sold or used commercially as often as necessary to secure compliance with this chapter, and may seize as evidence, or reject and mark or tag as “rejected” those which are incorrect. A representative sample may be used as the basis to determine whether any lot is incorrect.

(3) Weights and measures and commodities that have been rejected may be confiscated and destroyed by a sealer or inspector if not corrected within 30 days or such longer period as the sealer or inspector may authorize, or if used or disposed of without the sealer’s or inspector’s written authorization.

(4) Sealers or inspectors may seal or mark with appropriate devices such weights and measures as are found upon inspection and test to be in conformance with this chapter.

(5) The department shall:

(a) Establish and maintain a measurement center laboratory for the testing and calibration of weights and measures; and

(b) Fix and collect charges sufficient to cover the cost for the testing and calibration done in the measurement center laboratory.

History: 1993 a. 16 , 492 .
Wis. Stat. § 629.082 — WI Code / Chapter 629 / Section 629.082
Bonding.
Status: in_force

A public adjuster shall supply a bond that meets specifications established by the commissioner to guarantee faithful performance of the individual’s duties and obligations as a public adjuster.

History: 2019 a. 129 .
Wis. Stat. § 4.003 — WI Code / Chapter 4 / Section 4.003
Description of boundaries.
Status: in_force

Wherever in this chapter territory is described by geographic boundaries, the following conventions are used:

(1) Each bound continues to the intersection with the bound next named, or to the intersection with a straight-line extension of such bound.

(2) If the bound is a street, it follows the center line of the street or the center line of the street extended.

(3) If the bound is a railroad right-of-way, it follows the center line of the railroad right-of-way.

(4) If the bound is a river or stream, it follows the center of the main channel of such river or stream.

(5) If the bound follows a municipal boundary, it coincides with such boundary.

History: 1983 a. 29 ; 2001 a. 104 .