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Wis. Stat. § 77.935 — WI Code / Chapter 77 / Section 77.935
Single-owner entities.
Status: in_force

A single-owner entity that is disregarded as a separate entity under ch. 71 is disregarded as a separate entity under this subchapter. The owner of that entity shall include the information from the entity on the owner’s return under this subchapter.

History: 1997 a. 27 .
Wis. Stat. § 632.375 — WI Code / Chapter 632 / Section 632.375
Motor vehicle repair practices; restriction on specifying vendor.
Status: in_force

(1) Scope. This section applies to every insurer that issues or delivers in this state a motor vehicle insurance policy that covers repairs to a motor vehicle registered or principally garaged in this state.

(2) Prohibited practices.

(a) No insurer may require that, as a condition of the coverage specified in sub. (1) , repairs to a motor vehicle must be made by a particular contractor or repair facility. For purposes of this section, a consumer has the right to select the motor vehicle repair facility of his or her choice.

(b) No insurer may fail to initiate and conclude with due dispatch an investigation of a claim for repairs to a motor vehicle on the basis of whether the repairs will be made by a particular contractor or repair facility.

(3) Inapplicability to glass repair. Section 632.37 , rather than this section, applies to the repair or replacement of motor vehicle glass under a motor vehicle insurance policy.

History: 2015 a. 93 .
Wis. Stat. § 441.065 — WI Code / Chapter 441 / Section 441.065
Use of titles.
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in sub. (2) , no person licensed under this chapter may use, assume, or append to his or her name any title that is not granted under this chapter unless the person holds another credential, as defined in s. 440.01 (2) (a) , that entitles the person to use, assume, or append to his or her name the title or the person is permitted to use, assume, or append to his or her name the title under any law of this state.

(2)

(a) Subsection (1) does not prohibit a person who holds a doctorate degree from using, assuming, or appending to his or her name the title “doctor” or any other words, letters, or abbreviations that represent that the person holds that doctorate degree or the field in which the degree was received. If a person to whom this paragraph applies uses, assumes, or appends to his or her name the title “doctor,” the person shall also use, assume, or append to his or her name words, letters, or abbreviations that represent the field in which the person received the doctorate degree.

(b) Subsection (1) does not prohibit a person who holds a bachelor’s degree or master’s degree from using, assuming, or appending to his or her name any words, letters, or abbreviations that represent that the person holds that degree or the field in which the degree was received.

History: 2025 a. 17 .
Wis. Stat. § 256.23 — WI Code / Chapter 256 / Section 256.23
Ambulance service provider fee.
Status: in_force

(1) In this section:

(a) “Eligible ambulance service provider” means any privately owned ambulance service provider. “Eligible ambulance service provider” does not include any ambulance service provider that is owned by any municipality or group of municipalities regardless of whether or not the ambulance service provider is organized as a nonprofit corporation.

(b) “Emergency ambulance transport” means all of the following:

1. Each ground emergency ambulance transport that requires the delivery of life support services, including basic life support or advanced life support, by an emergency medical responder or emergency medical services practitioner at any practice level.

2. Any other ambulance transport that is designated by the department to be subject to the fee under sub. (2) .

(2) For the privilege of doing business in this state, there is imposed on each eligible ambulance service provider a fee that is equal to a uniform percentage, as determined under sub. (3) , of the eligible ambulance service provider’s net patient revenues from emergency ambulance transports. Except as provided in sub. (4) , each eligible ambulance service provider shall pay the fee under this subsection in a manner determined by the department acting in collaboration with the Professional Ambulance Association of Wisconsin, or its successor organization, no more frequently than quarterly. An eligible ambulance service provider cannot increase rates it charges for its services because of the imposition of the fee under this subsection.

(3) The department shall establish the uniform percentage of the eligible ambulance service provider’s net patient revenues so that the total amount of fees collected from an eligible ambulance service provider under sub. (2) in a state fiscal year is an amount not less than one quarter of 1 percent lower than the maximum limit for a provider fee under 42 CFR 433.68 (f) but does not exceed the maximum limit.

(4) The department may allow an eligible ambulance service provider that is unable to make a payment of the fee by the date specified under sub. (2) to make a delayed payment.

(5) In accordance with s. 20.940 , the department shall submit to the federal department of health and human services a request for any state plan amendment, waiver or other approval that is required to implement this section and s. 49.45 (3) (em) . If federal approval is required, the department may not implement the collection of the fee under sub. (2) until it receives approval from the federal government to obtain federal matching funds.

(6) In each fiscal year, the secretary of administration shall transfer from the ambulance service provider trust fund under s. 25.776 to the appropriation under s. 20.435 (4) (jw) an amount equal to the annual costs of administering the ambulance assessment as specified under this section and making supplemental reimbursements to ambulance service providers under s. 49.45 (3) (em) .

History: 2021 a. 228 ; 2023 a. 30 .
Wis. Stat. § 174.01 — WI Code / Chapter 174 / Section 174.01
Restraining action against dogs.
Status: in_force

(1) Killing a dog.

(a) Except as provided in par. (b) , a person may intentionally kill a dog only if a person is threatened with serious bodily harm by the dog and:

1. Other restraining actions were tried and failed; or

2. Immediate action is necessary.

(b) A person may intentionally kill a dog if a domestic animal that is owned or in the custody of the person is threatened with serious bodily harm by the dog and the dog is on property owned or controlled by the person and:

1. Other restraining actions were tried and failed; or

2. Immediate action is necessary.

(2) Inapplicable to officers, veterinarians, and persons killing their own dog. This section does not apply to an officer acting in the lawful performance of his or her duties under s. 29.921 (7) , 95.21 , 173.23 (1m) (c) , (3) , or (4) , or 174.02 (3) , or to a veterinarian killing a dog in a proper and humane manner, or to a person killing his or her own dog in a proper and humane manner.

(3) Liability and penalties. A person who violates this section:

(a) Is liable to the owner of the dog for double damages resulting from the killing;

(b) Is subject to the penalties provided under s. 174.15 ; and

(c) May be subject to prosecution, depending on the circumstances of the case, under s. 951.02 .

History: Sup. Ct. Order, 67 Wis. 2d 585, 775 (1975); 1975 c. 218 ; 1979 c. 289 ; 1981 c. 285 ; 1983 a. 451 ; 1987 a. 332 s. 64 ; 1997 a. 192 , 248 ; 1999 a. 32 ; 2005 a. 162 .
Wis. Stat. § 221.0514 — WI Code / Chapter 221 / Section 221.0514
Notice of meeting.
Status: in_force

(1) When required. A bank shall notify shareholders of the date, time and place of each annual and special shareholders’ meeting not less than 10 days nor more than 60 days before the meeting date, unless a different time is provided by this chapter, the articles of incorporation or the bylaws. The notice shall comply with s. 221.0103 . Unless this chapter or the articles of incorporation require otherwise, the bank is required to give notice only to shareholders entitled to vote at the meeting.

(2) Content of notices.

(a) Unless this chapter or the articles of incorporation require otherwise, notice of an annual meeting need not include a description of the purpose for which the meeting is called.

(b) Notice of a special meeting shall include a description of each purpose for which the meeting is called.

(3) Record date. If not otherwise fixed under s. 221.0517 , the record date for determining shareholders entitled to notice of and to vote at an annual or special shareholders’ meeting is the close of business on the day before the first notice is given to shareholders.

(4) Adjournment.

(a) Unless the bylaws require otherwise and except as provided in par. (b) , if an annual or special shareholders’ meeting is adjourned to a different date, time or place, the bank is not required to give notice of the new date, time or place if the new date, time or place is announced at the meeting before adjournment.

(b) If a new record date for an adjourned meeting is or must be fixed under s. 221.0517 (3) , the bank shall give notice of the adjourned meeting under this section to persons who are shareholders as of the new record date.

History: 1995 a. 336 .
Wis. Stat. § 214.715 — WI Code / Chapter 214 / Section 214.715
Powers of the division.
Status: in_force

(1) The division shall do all of the following:

(a) Supervise and control savings banks and savings bank holding companies.

(b) Employ persons necessary to administer this chapter.

(c) Exercise the rights, powers and duties under this chapter or any related chapter.

(d) Promulgate rules.

(e) Submit an annual report to the governor and the legislature regarding the work of the division under this chapter.

(f) Commence an action to enforce any law of this state that applies to savings banks, service corporations, savings bank subsidiaries, affiliates or savings bank holding companies, including the enforcement of any obligation of the officers, directors, agents or employees of these entities.

(g) Prescribe a uniform manner for maintaining the books and records of a savings bank.

(h) Establish a reasonable fee structure, subject to approval of the review board, for savings banks and savings bank holding companies and for their service corporations and subsidiaries. The fees may include annual fees, application fees, regular and special examination fees and other fees that relate to the division’s responsibilities under this chapter and that are directly attributable to the entities operating under this chapter. The division may assess, bill and collect fees established under this paragraph. The amounts collected by the division shall be used for the expenses of the division.

(2) Employees of the division may not be subject to any civil liability or penalty, or to any criminal prosecution, for any error in judgment or discretion made in good faith and upon reasonable grounds in any action taken or omitted by the employee in an official capacity.

(3) If it appears to the division that a savings bank is conducting its business in violation of this chapter, the division may report the facts to the department of justice which may bring an action to revoke the certificate of incorporation of the savings bank.

(4) A savings bank that intends to move its home office or a branch office shall make an application to the division. In approving or denying the application for relocation, the division shall determine the need for relocation and determine whether undue harm or injury would be caused to any savings bank doing business in the area or vicinity of the proposed relocation.

History: 1991 a. 221 ; 1995 a. 27 ; 1997 a. 144 .
Wis. Stat. § 448.9875 — WI Code / Chapter 448 / Section 448.9875
Implementation of the occupational therapy licensure compact.
Status: in_force

(1) In this section:

(a) “Compact” means the occupational therapy licensure compact under s. 448.987 .

(b) “Compact privilege” means a compact privilege, as defined in s. 448.987 (2) (d) , that is granted under the compact to an individual to practice in this state.

(c) “Examining board” means the occupational therapists affiliated credentialing board.

(2) The department may impose a fee for an individual to receive a compact privilege as provided in s. 448.987 (3) (c) .

(3) The examining board may, by rule, require an individual seeking a compact privilege to meet a jurisprudence requirement in accordance with s. 448.987 (4) (a) 9. , if such a requirement is imposed by the examining board under s. 448.964 in order to obtain a license under s. 448.963 .

(4)

(a) An individual who holds a compact privilege shall comply with s. 440.03 (13) (am) .

(b) Subject to s. 448.987 and any rules promulgated thereunder, ss. 440.20 to 440.22 and the rules promulgated under s. 440.03 (1) shall apply to an individual who holds a compact privilege in the same manner that they apply to holders of licenses issued under subch. VII .

History: 2021 a. 123 .
Wis. Stat. § 349.085 — WI Code / Chapter 349 / Section 349.085
Authority to install stop signs at railroad grade crossings.
Status: in_force

Local authorities may, by ordinance, when they deem it necessary for the public safety, install official stop signs at public traveled railroad grade crossings on highways maintained by the respective authorities.

History: 1977 c. 116 .
Wis. Stat. § 1.025 — WI Code / Chapter 1 / Section 1.025
United States jurisdiction in Adams County.
Status: in_force

The legislature consents to the conveyance by lease with option to purchase to the United States of the institution and the land on which it is located in the town of New Chester, Adams County, described as follows: The entire section 15, township 16 north, range 7 east of the fourth principal meridian, consisting of 640 acres, and upon the execution of said lease the state grants, cedes and confirms to the United States exclusive legislative jurisdiction over said place and tract, retaining concurrent jurisdiction solely to the extent that all legal process issued under the authority of the state may be served upon persons located on said place and tract. The authority granted in this section shall remain in effect for the duration of said lease and continue in effect in the event title passes to the United States at the termination of the lease.

History: 1973 c. 90 ; 1977 c. 418 .
Wis. Stat. § 447.10 — WI Code / Chapter 447 / Section 447.10
Injunction.
Status: in_force

If it appears upon the complaint of any person to the examining board, or it is believed by the examining board that any person is violating this subchapter, the examining board, or the district attorney of the proper county, may investigate such alleged violation, and may, in addition to or in lieu of any other remedies provided by law, bring action in the name and on behalf of the state against any such person to enjoin such violation. Between meetings of the examining board, its president and secretary, acting in its behalf, are empowered jointly to make such an investigation, and on the basis thereof to seek such relief. Investigations conducted by the examining board, or by its president and secretary, shall be conducted according to rules promulgated under s. 440.03 (1) .

History: 1977 c. 418 ; 2023 a. 88 .
Wis. Stat. § 46.71 — WI Code / Chapter 46 / Section 46.71
American Indian drug abuse prevention, treatment and education.
Status: in_force

(1) From the appropriation account under s. 20.435 (5) (km) , the department shall, for the development of new drug abuse prevention, treatment and education programs that are culturally specific with respect to American Indians or to supplement like existing programs, allocate a total of not more than $500,000 in each fiscal year to all the elected governing bodies of federally recognized American Indian tribes or bands that submit to the department plans, approved by the department, that do all of the following:

(a) Demonstrate the need for the proposed funding.

(b) Outline the manner in which the funds will be used.

(2) The amount of funds allocated by the department under sub. (1) may not exceed the amounts appropriated under the appropriation account under s. 20.435 (5) (km) .

History: 1989 a. 122 , 336 ; 1991 a. 39 ; 1993 a. 16 .; 1995 a. 27 ; 1999 a. 9 ; 2009 a. 28 , 276 .
Wis. Stat. § 321.45 — WI Code / Chapter 321 / Section 321.45
Military family financial aid.
Status: in_force

(1) In this section:

(a) “Immediate family” means the spouse and dependent children of a service member who are residents of this state.

(b) “Service member” means a resident of this state who is a member of the U.S. armed forces, including any reserve component, or of the national guard.

(2) The department shall provide financial aid to eligible service members and eligible members of the immediate family of service members. The department shall promulgate rules establishing eligibility criteria and the amount of financial aid.

History: 2009 a. 28 ; 2013 a. 45 .
Wis. Stat. § 101.9208 — WI Code / Chapter 101 / Section 101.9208
Fees.
Status: in_force

The following fees shall be determined by the department by rule under s. 101.19 :

(1) For filing an application for the first certificate of title, to be paid by the owner of the manufactured home.

(2m) Upon filing an application under sub. (1) or (4) , a manufactured housing rehabilitation and recycling fee, to be paid by the person filing the application.

(3) For the original notation and subsequent release of each security interest noted upon a certificate of title, a single fee to be paid by the owner of the manufactured home.

(4) For a certificate of title after a transfer, to be paid by the owner of the manufactured home.

(4m) Upon filing an application under sub. (1) or (4) , a supplemental title fee to be paid by the owner of the manufactured home, except that this fee shall be waived with respect to an application under sub. (4) for transfer of a decedent’s interest in a manufactured home to his or her surviving spouse or domestic partner under ch. 770 . The fee required under this subsection shall be paid in addition to any other fee specified in this section.

(5) For each assignment of a security interest noted upon a certificate of title, to be paid by the assignee.

(6) For a replacement certificate of title, to be paid by the owner of the manufactured home.

(7) For processing applications for certificates of title that have a special handling request for fast service, which fee shall approximate the cost to the department for providing this special handling service to persons so requesting.

(8) For the reinstatement of a certificate of title previously suspended or revoked.

History: 1999 a. 9 , 53 , 185 ; 2001 a. 16 ; 2005 a. 45 ; 2009 a. 28 .
Wis. Stat. § 75.45 — WI Code / Chapter 75 / Section 75.45
Deed as evidence.
Status: in_force

In any action maintained under the provisions of this chapter the production of a deed, a copy of which is set forth in the complaint substantially in the form prescribed by law or a certified copy of the record thereof, shall be presumptive evidence of an absolute title in fee simple in the county, as the grantee therein named or its assigns in and to the land therein described.

History: 1987 a. 378 .
Wis. Stat. § 133.03 — WI Code / Chapter 133 / Section 133.03
Unlawful contracts; conspiracies.
Status: in_force

(1) Every contract, combination in the form of trust or otherwise, or conspiracy, in restraint of trade or commerce is illegal. Every person who makes any contract or engages in any combination or conspiracy in restraint of trade or commerce is guilty of a Class H felony, except that, notwithstanding the maximum fine specified in s. 939.50 (3) (h) , the person may be fined not more than $100,000 if a corporation, or, if any other person, may be fined not more than $50,000.

(2) Every person who monopolizes, or attempts to monopolize, or combines or conspires with any other person or persons to monopolize any part of trade or commerce is guilty of a Class H felony, except that, notwithstanding the maximum fine specified in s. 939.50 (3) (h) , the person may be fined not more than $100,000 if a corporation, or, if any other person, may be fined not more than $50,000.

(3) As an alternative to the criminal penalties for violation of this section, the department of justice or district attorney may bring an action for a civil forfeiture. In an action for a civil forfeiture under this subsection a corporation may be required to forfeit not more than $100,000 and any other person may be required to forfeit not more than $50,000.

(4) This section does not apply to ambulance service contracted for under ss. 59.54 (1) , 60.565 , 61.64 and 62.133 .

History: 1979 c. 209 ; 1991 a. 39 ; 1995 a. 201 ; 1997 a. 283 ; 2001 a. 109 .
Wis. Stat. § 814.05 — WI Code / Chapter 814 / Section 814.05
Bond premium as costs.
Status: in_force

Any party entitled to recover costs or disbursements in an action or special proceeding may include in such disbursements the lawful premium paid to an authorized insurer for a suretyship obligation.

History: 1977 c. 339 .
Wis. Stat. § 244.42 — WI Code / Chapter 244 / Section 244.42
Incorporation of authority.
Status: in_force

(1) An agent has the authority described in this subchapter if the power of attorney refers to general authority as indicated by section titles for ss. 244.44 to 244.56 or cites the section in which the authority is described.

(2) A reference in a power of attorney to general authority with respect to the descriptive term for a subject in ss. 244.44 to 244.56 or a citation to any of ss. 244.44 to 244.56 incorporates the entire section as if it were set out in full in the power of attorney.

(3) A principal may modify authority incorporated by reference.

History: 2009 a. 319 .
Wis. Stat. § 45.045 — WI Code / Chapter 45 / Section 45.045
Veteran registry.
Status: in_force

The department shall establish a voluntary statewide registry that will collect information from veterans and inform veterans on health issues, including post-traumatic stress disorder, Agent Orange, and Gulf War syndrome.

History: 2007 a. 20 .
Wis. Stat. § 285.28 — WI Code / Chapter 285 / Section 285.28
Agricultural waste; hazardous air contaminants.
Status: in_force

The department may not regulate the emission of hazardous air contaminants associated with agricultural waste except to the extent required by federal law.

History: 2011 a. 122 .
Wis. Stat. § 752.39 — WI Code / Chapter 752 / Section 752.39
Referral of issues of fact.
Status: in_force

In actions where the court of appeals has taken original jurisdiction, the court may refer issues of fact to a circuit court or referee for determination.

History: 1977 c. 187 .
Wis. Stat. § 36.12 — WI Code / Chapter 36 / Section 36.12
Student discrimination prohibited.
Status: in_force

(1) No student may be denied admission to, participation in or the benefits of, or be discriminated against in any service, program, course or facility of the system or its institutions because of the student’s race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, disability, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status or parental status.

(2)

(a) The board shall direct each institution to establish policies and procedures to protect students from discrimination under sub. (1) . The policies and procedures shall do all of the following:

1. Provide criteria for determining whether sub. (1) has been violated.

2. Provide remedies and sanctions for violations of sub. (1) .

3. Require a complainant to file a complaint with the institution within 300 days of the alleged violation of sub. (1) .

4. Provide periods within which the complainant and the institution must act for each procedural step leading to the issuance of a final decision and for appeal of the final decision to the chancellor of the institution.

(b) The board shall establish policies and procedures for the appeal of the chancellor’s or dean’s decision to the board.

History: 1989 a. 186 ; 1997 a. 237 ; 2015 a. 55 .