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Wis. Stat. § 54.26 — WI Code / Chapter 54 / Section 54.26
Guardian training requirements.
Status: in_force

(1) Required training topics.

(a) Every guardian of the person, unless exempted under sub. (2) (c) , (d) , or (e) , shall complete training on all of the following topics:

1. The duties and required responsibilities of a guardian under the law and limits of a guardian’s decision-making authority.

2. Alternatives to guardianship, including supported decision-making agreements and powers of attorney.

3. Rights retained by a ward.

4. Best practices for a guardian to solicit and understand the wishes and preferences of a ward, involving a ward in decision making, and taking a ward’s wishes and preferences into account in decisions made by the guardian.

5. Restoration of a ward’s rights and the process for removal of guardianship.

6. Future planning and identification of a potential standby or successor guardian.

7. Resources and technical support for guardians.

(b) Every guardian of the estate shall complete training on all of the following topics:

1. The duties and required responsibilities of a guardian under the law and limits of a guardian’s decision-making authority.

2. Inventory and accounting requirements.

(2) Initial training requirements.

(a) Before the final hearing for a permanent guardianship, any person nominated for appointment or seeking appointment as a guardian of the person is required to receive the training required under sub. (1) (a) .

(b) Before the final hearing for permanent guardianship, any person nominated for appointment or seeking appointment as a guardian of the estate is required to receive at least the training required under sub. (1) (b) .

(c) A guardian under s. 54.15 (7) who is regulated by the department is exempt from pars. (a) and (b) .

(d) A volunteer guardian who has completed the training requirements under sub. (1) is exempt from pars. (a) and (b) with regard to subsequent wards.

(e) A guardian of a minor under s. 48.9795 , 48.831 , 48.977 , 48.978 , or 54.10 (1) is exempt from pars. (a) and (b) .

History: 2021 a. 97 .
Wis. Stat. § 411.107 — WI Code / Chapter 411 / Section 411.107
Waiver or renunciation of claim or right after default.
Status: in_force

Any claim or right arising out of an alleged default or breach of warranty may be discharged in whole or in part without consideration by a written waiver or renunciation signed and delivered by the aggrieved party.

History: 1991 a. 148 .
Wis. Stat. § 349.105 — WI Code / Chapter 349 / Section 349.105
Authority to prohibit certain traffic on expressways and freeways.
Status: in_force

The authority in charge of maintenance of an expressway or freeway may, by order, ordinance or resolution, prohibit the use of such expressway or freeway by pedestrians, persons riding bicycles or other nonmotorized traffic or by persons operating mopeds or motor bicycles. The state or local authority adopting any such prohibitory regulation shall erect and maintain official signs giving notice thereof on the expressway or freeway to which such prohibition applies.

History: 1983 a. 243 .
Wis. Stat. § 202.041 — WI Code / Chapter 202 / Section 202.041
Fees.
Status: in_force

(1) The department shall determine the fees for an initial registration and for a registration renewal, including late fees for each type of registration under ss. 202.12 to 202.14 and 202.22 , based on the department’s administrative and enforcement costs under this chapter.

(2) Before the department makes any fee adjustment under sub. (1) , the department shall send a notification of the proposed fee adjustments to the cochairpersons of the joint committee on finance. If the cochairpersons of the committee do not notify the secretary of financial institutions within 14 working days after the date of the department’s notification that the committee has scheduled a meeting for the purpose of reviewing the proposed fee adjustments, the fee adjustments may be made as proposed. The department shall notify registrants of the fee adjustments by posting the fee adjustments on the department’s Internet site and in registration renewal notices sent to affected registrants under s. 202.021 (3) (a) . If, within 14 working days after the date of the department’s notification, the cochairpersons of the committee notify the secretary of financial institutions that the committee has scheduled a meeting for the purpose of reviewing the proposed fee adjustments, the fee adjustments may be made only upon approval of the committee.

History: 2013 a. 20 ; 2015 a. 163 s. 46 ; Stats. 2015 s. 202.041.
Wis. Stat. § 110.063 — WI Code / Chapter 110 / Section 110.063
Inspection of motor buses.
Status: in_force

(1) The department shall promulgate and enforce such rules as the department deems necessary in the interests of the safety of persons being transported to cover the design, construction, equipment, inspection and operation of motor buses.

(2)

(a) Except as provided in par. (c) , the owner of the motor bus shall have it inspected annually by the department for compliance with the requirements of s. 110.075 and ch. 347 and rules promulgated thereunder and any rules promulgated under this section.

(b) The department shall specify by rule a fee for the inspection required under this subsection equal to the cost of the inspection.

(c) Paragraph (a) does not apply to a motor bus which is operated by an urban mass transit system, as defined in s. 85.20 (1) (L) , if all of the following conditions are satisfied:

1. The urban mass transit system regularly inspects the motor bus at least annually.

2. The urban mass transit system submits the record of inspection of the motor bus to the department annually for examination.

3. Review of the record of inspection of the motor bus by the department indicates that the motor bus is in compliance with the requirements of s. 110.075 and ch. 347 and rules promulgated thereunder and any rules promulgated under this section.

(3) Any person who violates this section or rules promulgated under this section may be required to forfeit not less than $50 nor more than $200.

History: 1987 a. 235 .
Wis. Stat. § 102.20 — WI Code / Chapter 102 / Section 102.20
Judgment on award.
Status: in_force

If any party presents a certified copy of the award to the circuit court for any county, the court shall, without notice, render judgment in accordance with the award. A judgment rendered under this section shall have the same effect as though rendered in an action tried and determined by the court, and shall, with like effect, be entered in the judgment and lien docket.

History: 1995 a. 224 ; 2001 a. 37 .
Wis. Stat. § 3.004 — WI Code / Chapter 3 / Section 3.004
Definitions.
Status: in_force

In this chapter:

(1) “Block” has the meaning given in s. 5.02 (1q) .

(2) “Ward” means a ward prescribed by a municipality based upon municipal boundaries in effect on April 1 of the year of the federal decennial census in accordance with the most recent revision of municipal wards under s. 5.15 upon which the districting plan described under subch. II is based.

History: 2001 a. 46 ; 2011 a. 44 .
Wis. Stat. § 906.05 — WI Code / Chapter 906 / Section 906.05
Competency of judge as witness.
Status: in_force

The judge presiding at the trial may not testify in that trial as a witness. No objection need be made in order to preserve the point.

History: Sup. Ct. Order, 59 Wis. 2d R1, R163 (1973).
Wis. Stat. § 895.09 — WI Code / Chapter 895 / Section 895.09
Scrap metal or plastic bulk merchandise container theft; civil liability.
Status: in_force

(1) Any owner of nonferrous scrap, a metal article, or a proprietary article, as those terms are defined in s. 134.405 (1) , who incurs injury or loss as a result of a violation of s. 134.405 or s. 943.20 may bring a civil action against the person who committed the violation.

(2) If the person who incurs the loss prevails against a person who committed the violation, the court shall grant the prevailing party all of the following:

(a) Actual damages.

(b) Any lost profits that are attributable to the violation and that were not taken into account in determining the amount of actual damages under par. (a) .

(c) Notwithstanding the limitations under s. 799.25 or 814.04 , costs, disbursements, and reasonable attorney fees.

(3) If the court finds that the violation was committed for the purpose of commercial advantage, the court may award punitive damages to the person who incurs the loss.

(4) Any awards provided under sub. (2) (a) or (b) shall be reduced by the amount of any restitution collected for the same act under s. 800.093 or 973.20 .

(5) The person who incurs the loss has the burden of proving by the preponderance of the evidence that a violation of s. 134.405 or 943.20 occurred.

History: 2007 a. 64 ; 2011 a. 194 .
Wis. Stat. § 53.51 — WI Code / Chapter 53 / Section 53.51
Uniformity of application and construction.
Status: in_force

In applying and construing this chapter, consideration must be given to the need to promote uniformity of the law with respect to its subject matter among states that enact it.

History: 2017 a. 187 .
Wis. Stat. § 66.0303 — WI Code / Chapter 66 / Section 66.0303
Municipal interstate cooperation.
Status: in_force

(1) In this section, “municipality” has the meaning given in s. 66.0301 (1) (a) , except that with regard to agreements described in s. 66.0304 , “municipality” includes a political subdivision, as defined in s. 66.0304 (1) (f) .

(2) A municipality may contract with municipalities of another state or with federally recognized American Indian tribes or bands located in another state for the receipt or furnishing of services or the joint exercise of any power or duty required or authorized by statute to the extent that laws of the other state or of the United States permit the joint exercise.

(3)

(a) Except as provided in par. (b) and s. 66.0825 (18) , an agreement made under this section shall, prior to and as a condition precedent to taking effect, be submitted to the attorney general who shall determine whether the agreement is in proper form and compatible with the laws of this state. The attorney general shall approve any agreement submitted under this paragraph unless the attorney general finds that it does not meet the conditions set forth in this section and details in writing addressed to the concerned municipal governing bodies the specific respects in which the proposed agreement fails to meet the requirements of law. Failure to disapprove an agreement submitted under this paragraph within 90 days of its submission constitutes approval. The attorney general, upon submission of an agreement, shall transmit a copy of the agreement to the governor who shall consult with any state department or agency affected by the agreement. The governor shall forward to the attorney general any comments the governor may have concerning the agreement.

(b) An agreement under this section between a municipality of this state and a municipality of another state that relates to the receipt, furnishing, or joint exercise of fire fighting or emergency medical services need not be submitted to or approved by the attorney general before the agreement may take effect.

(4) An agreement entered into under this section has the status of an interstate compact, but in any case or controversy involving performance or interpretation of or liability under the agreement, the municipalities party to the agreement are real parties in interest and the state may commence an action to recoup or otherwise make itself whole for any damages or liability which it may incur by reason of being joined as a party. The action by the state may be maintained against any municipality whose act or omission caused or contributed to the incurring of damage or liability by the state.

History: 1999 a. 150 ss. 77 , 355 ; 2001 a. 109 ; 2005 a. 198 ; 2009 a. 205 , 378 , 379 .
Wis. Stat. § 221.0204 — WI Code / Chapter 221 / Section 221.0204
Temporary organization.
Status: in_force

The chairperson of the incorporators shall preside at all meetings and shall exercise other duties that are ordinarily performed by a chairperson. The secretary shall manage the correspondence of the incorporators, record fully all proceedings of the meetings of the incorporators, file and preserve all documents and papers of the organization, and file any necessary papers with the division. The treasurer shall receive all moneys paid in on subscriptions to stock or for other purposes, keep a true account thereof, deposit these funds in the designated depository, and pay such valid orders as may be drawn on the treasurer. The incorporators shall require a bond in a suitable amount from the treasurer and from other officers and agents who may handle the funds of the proposed bank. The incorporators shall audit claims against the proposed bank and record of action on these claims in the minutes. If a claim is ordered paid, an order shall be drawn upon the treasurer and signed by the chairperson and secretary. Until the completion of the organization of the proposed bank, the incorporators may exercise the powers conferred upon incorporators of corporations under ch. 180 , to the extent that these powers are not in conflict with this chapter.

History: 1995 a. 336 .
Wis. Stat. § 780.02 — WI Code / Chapter 780 / Section 780.02
Receiving note not to waive lien.
Status: in_force

The receiving of the note or other evidence of indebtedness of the owner, master, agent or consignee of such ship, boat or vessel for any such claim or demand shall not affect the right of the party to a lien under this chapter unless expressly received in payment therefor and so specified therein.

History: 1979 c. 32 s. 58 ; 1979 c. 176 ; Stats. 1979 s. 780.02.
Wis. Stat. § 114.134 — WI Code / Chapter 114 / Section 114.134
Airport and spaceport standards and approval.
Status: in_force

(1) Public airport and spaceport information. No person shall operate an airport or spaceport within this state that is open to the general public unless effective runway and landing strip lengths are properly reported, published and marked in accordance with applicable federal aviation regulations and federal obstruction standards.

(2) Traverse way clearance. No person shall operate an airport or spaceport within this state unless all runways and landing strips are so located that approaching and departing aircraft or spacecraft clear all public roads, highways, railroads, waterways or other traverse ways by a height which complies with applicable federal standards.

(3) Airport and spaceport site approval. No person shall construct or otherwise establish a new airport or spaceport or activate an airport or spaceport within this state unless the secretary of transportation issues a certificate of approval for the location of the proposed airport or spaceport. No charge shall be made for application or approval. The secretary may issue a certificate of approval if the secretary determines that the location of the proposed airport or spaceport is compatible with existing and planned transportation facilities in the area.

(4) Public hearings, notice and review.

(a) The secretary may hold a public hearing before the issuance of a certificate of approval.

(b) The secretary shall grant a hearing at the request of any applicant after any refusal to issue a certificate. Upon receipt of a request for hearing, the matter shall be referred to the division of hearings and appeals which shall hear and decide the matter.

(c) At least 15 days before the date of the hearing a class 1 notice of any public hearing shall be published, under ch. 985 , in the official state newspaper and in a paper of general circulation printed and published near the location of the proposed airport or spaceport.

(d) Any order or decision of the secretary or division of hearings and appeals is subject to review under ch. 227 .

(5) Penalty. Each day on which any person violates any provision of this section shall be considered a separate violation in determining penalties under s. 114.27 .

History: 1973 c. 242 ; 1977 c. 29 ; 1981 c. 347 s. 80 (2) ; 1993 a. 16 , 492 ; 2005 a. 335 .
Wis. Stat. § 254.179 — WI Code / Chapter 254 / Section 254.179
Rules for dwellings and premises.
Status: in_force

(1) Subject to s. 254.174 and after review of ordinances of cities, towns and villages in this state, the department shall, by use of a research-based methodology, promulgate as rules all of the following:

(a) Except as provided in s. 254.18 , the standards for a premises, dwelling or unit of a dwelling that must be met for issuance of a certificate of lead-free status or a certificate of lead-safe status to the owner of the premises, dwelling or unit of a dwelling, with the goal of long-term lead hazard reduction.

(b) The procedures by which a certificate of lead-free status or a certificate of lead-safe status may be issued or revoked.

(c) The period of validity of a certificate of lead-free status or a certificate of lead-safe status, including all of the following:

1. Authorization for the certificate of lead-free status to remain in effect unless revoked because of erroneous issuance or because the premises, dwelling or unit of the dwelling is not free of lead-bearing paint. The rules shall specify that the face of the certificate shall indicate that the certificate is valid unless revoked.

2. The standards limiting the length of validity of a certificate of lead-safe status, including the condition of a premises, dwelling, or unit of a dwelling, the type of lead hazard reduction activity that was performed, if any, and any other requirements that must be met to maintain certification, unless the certificate is earlier revoked because of erroneous issuance or because the premises, dwelling, or unit of the dwelling is not safe from lead-bearing paint hazards. The rules shall specify that the face of the certificate shall indicate the certificate’s length of validity.

(d) A mechanism for creating a registry of all premises, dwellings or units of dwellings for which a certificate of lead-free status or a certificate of lead-safe status is issued.

(e) The requirements for a course of up to 16 hours that a property owner or his or her employee or agent may complete in order to receive certification of completion and the scope of the lead investigation and lead hazard reduction activities that the owner, employee or agent may perform following certification, to the extent consistent with federal law.

(2) By January 1, 2003, and every 2 years thereafter, the department shall review the rules under sub. (1) and shall promulgate changes to the rules if necessary in order to maintain consistency with federal law.

(3) Subject to s. 254.174 , the department may promulgate rules that set forth safe work practices that shall be followed in the demolition of a building constructed before January 1, 1978, to avoid exposure by persons to lead hazards in the area of the demolition.

History: 1999 a. 113 ; 2005 a. 25 , 254 .
Wis. Stat. § 88.815 — WI Code / Chapter 88 / Section 88.815
Dissolution of suspended drainage districts.
Status: in_force

(1) If the operations of a drainage district are suspended on July 14, 2015, the department of agriculture, trade and consumer protection shall file a notice with the court having jurisdiction on the matter that the district will be administratively dissolved 36 months after the filing of the notice.

(2) Upon the filing of a dissolution notice under sub. (1) , the court shall provide notice of the dissolution notice to the drainage board. If, at the time of filing of a dissolution notice, any position on the board is vacant, the court shall appoint a successor as provided in s. 88.17 before providing notice to the board.

(3) Upon receiving notice under sub. (2) , the board shall provide notice of the dissolution notice under sub. (1) to the persons specified under s. 88.05 (4) (c) .

(4) Upon request by any owner of land in the district, the board shall do all of the following:

(a) Fix a time and place of a hearing on the dissolution notice.

(b) Cause notice of the hearing to be given under s. 88.05 (1) (b) to the persons specified under s. 88.05 (4) (c) , the court having jurisdiction on the matter, and the department of agriculture, trade and consumer protection.

(5) Subject to s. 88.82 (2) and after any hearing held under sub. (4) , if the board determines that the public welfare will not be promoted by the reinstatement of district operations, the board shall seek approval of dissolution of the district under s. 88.06 . If dissolution is approved, the board shall provide notice of the dissolution to the court having jurisdiction on the matter, the department of agriculture, trade and consumer protection, the zoning administrator of each city, village, town, or county in which the district is located, the county clerk of the county in which the drainage board having jurisdiction of the drainage district is located, and the county treasurer.

(6) If s. 88.82 (2) is not satisfied, court approval under s. 88.06 is not received, or the board determines that public welfare will be promoted by the reinstatement of district operations, the board shall order the district reinstated. If reinstatement is ordered, the board shall provide notice of the order to the court having jurisdiction on the matter, the department of agriculture, trade and consumer protection, the zoning administrator of each city, village, town, or county in which the district is located, and the county clerk of the county in which the drainage board having jurisdiction of the drainage district is located.

(7) If no hearing is scheduled under sub. (4) , the district is dissolved 36 months after the filing of the notice under sub. (1) . If the department of agriculture, trade and consumer protection receives a notice under sub. (4) , but does not receive a notice of reinstatement under sub. (5) , the district is dissolved 48 months after the filing of the notice under sub. (1) .

History: 2015 a. 55 .
Wis. Stat. § 893.94 — WI Code / Chapter 893 / Section 893.94
Organized crime control; civil remedies.
Status: in_force

Any civil action arising under ss. 946.80 to 946.88 is subject to the limitations under s. 946.88 (1) .

History: 1981 c. 280 ; 1989 a. 121 .
Wis. Stat. § 323.42 — WI Code / Chapter 323 / Section 323.42
Reimbursement of local units of government.
Status: in_force

(1) In any calendar year, if the amount the local unit of government is liable for under ss. 323.40 and 323.41 plus losses incurred under s. 323.43 exceed $1 per capita of the local unit of government’s population, the state shall reimburse the local unit of government the amount of the excess.

(2) In addition, the state shall reimburse a local unit of government for any future expenses for worker’s compensation and expenses under ss. 893.80 , 895.35 , and 895.46 that result from an incident that occurred in a calendar year for which the state reimbursed the local unit of government under sub. (1) .

(3) Except as provided in sub. (4) , any reimbursement under sub. (1) or (2) shall be made from the appropriation in s. 20.465 (3) (a) upon approval of the adjutant general.

(4) Any reimbursement under sub. (1) or (2) for an amount for which a local unit of government is liable based on a worker’s compensation claim under s. 323.40 (3) for an injury incurred before, on, or after July 2, 2013, shall be made from the appropriation in s. 20.465 (3) (am) upon approval of the adjutant general.

History: 2009 a. 42 ; 2013 a. 20 .