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WI Stat § 134.695 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 134 - Miscellaneous trade regulations.|134.695 - Antique dealers and recyclers.

134.695  Antique dealers and recyclers. (1) In this section:(a) “Antique dealer" means a person, other than a nonprofit organization, who is engaged in the business of selling or purchasing used home furnishings.(am) “Nonprofit organization" means an organization described in section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code which is exempt from federal income tax under section 501 (a) of the Internal Revenue Code.(b) “Recycler" means a person, other than a nonprofit organization, who is engaged in the business of purchasing used home furnishings for the purpose of collecting, separating, processing and selling the material that was used in manufacturing the used home furnishings.(c) “Registration plate" means a plate specified under s. 341.12 or under a similar law of another state.(cm) “Tribal identification card” means a valid identification card issued by a federally recognized American Indian tribe or band in this state that contains the card holder's photograph, full name, address, and date of birth.(d) “Used home furnishings" means windows, siding, piping, radiators, cabinets, bookcases, doors, light fixtures, wood moldings, bathroom fixtures, bannisters, doorknobs, mantels, staircases or other attached items that are removed from a home or other building. (2) No antique dealer or recycler may knowingly purchase or receive used home furnishings from a person unless the antique dealer or recycler obtains the person's signature and records all of the following information:(a) The person's name and address.(b) One of the following identification numbers:1. The person's motor vehicle operator's license number.2. The person's state identification card number.3. The person's military identification card number.4. The person's U.S. passport number.5. The person's alien registration card number.6. The person's tribal identification card number.(c) The registration plate numbers and the color, make, model and year of any motor vehicle delivering the used home furnishings to the antique dealer or recycler.(d) If known by the person, the address of the home or other building from which the used home furnishings were removed. (3) An antique dealer or recycler shall maintain a record of the information provided under sub. (2) for not less than one year after the later of the dates on which the antique dealer or recycler purchases or receives the used home furnishings. (4) Any person who violates this section shall forfeit not less than $100 nor more than $1,000 for the first offense and shall forfeit not less than $500 nor more than $3,000 upon conviction for a 2nd or subsequent offense.History:  1997 a. 76; 2017 a. 226.
WI Stat § 134.715 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 134 - Miscellaneous trade regulations.|134.715 - Flea markets; proof of ownership, receipts, returns.

134.715  Flea markets; proof of ownership, receipts, returns. (1) Definitions. In this section:(a) “Cosmetic" means an article intended to be applied to the human body for cleansing, beautifying, or altering appearance, but does not include soap.(b) “Device" has the meaning given in s. 450.01 (6).(c) “Drug" has the meaning given in s. 450.01 (10).(d) “Infant formula" means a food that is intended for consumption by infants.(e) “Proof of ownership" means all of the following information:1. The name, address, and telephone number of the person that supplied the merchandise or a representative of the person that supplied the merchandise.2. The name and address of the person that received the merchandise from the person who supplied the merchandise.3. A description of the product, including the quantity of the product received from the person who supplied the merchandise. (2)  Proof required. (a) A person engaged in the sale of used or new goods at a flea market or at a similar facility may not sell any of the following merchandise, unless the person has proof of ownership of the merchandise:1. Baby food of a type usually consumed by children under 3 years of age.2. Cosmetics.3. Devices.4. Drugs.5. Infant formula.6. Batteries.7. Razor blades.(b) A person required to have proof of ownership under this section shall make proof of ownership available for inspection by a law enforcement officer at any reasonable time. (3)  Penalty. A person who violates this section may be fined not more than $500 or imprisoned for not more than 30 days or both.History:  2011 a. 174.
WI Stat § 134.72 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 134 - Miscellaneous trade regulations.|134.72 - Prohibition of certain unsolicited messages by facsimile machine.

134.72  Prohibition of certain unsolicited messages by facsimile machine. (1) Definitions. In this section:(a) “Facsimile machine" means a machine that transmits copies of documents by means of a telephone line, telegraph line, microwave, satellite, radio wave, fiber optics, coaxial cable or any other transmission facility or any switching device.(b) “Facsimile solicitation" means the unsolicited transmission of a document by a facsimile machine for the purpose of encouraging a person to purchase property, goods or services. (2)  Prohibitions. (a) A person may not make a facsimile solicitation without the consent of the person solicited unless all of the following apply:1. The document transmitted by facsimile machine does not exceed one page in length and is received by the person solicited after 9 p.m. and before 6 a.m.2. The person making the facsimile solicitation has had a previous business relationship with the person solicited.3. The document transmitted by facsimile machine contains the name of the person transmitting the document. (b) Notwithstanding par. (a), a person may not make a facsimile solicitation to a person who has notified the facsimile solicitor in writing, by telephone, or by facsimile transmission that the person does not want to receive facsimile solicitation.(c) A facsimile solicitor who receives notice under par. (b) may not disclose to another the facsimile transmission number of the person who gave the notice under par. (b). Each disclosure of a facsimile transmission number is a separate violation of this paragraph.  (3)  Territorial application. (a)  Intrastate. This section applies to any intrastate facsimile solicitation.(b)  Interstate. This section applies to any interstate facsimile solicitation received by a person in this state. (4)  Penalty. A person who violates this section may be required to forfeit not more than $500.History:  1977 c. 301; 1989 a. 336; 1995 a. 351; 1997 a. 27; 2001 a. 16; 2005 a. 61.
WI Stat § 134.73 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 134 - Miscellaneous trade regulations.|134.73 - Identification of prisoner making telephone solicitation.

134.73  Identification of prisoner making telephone solicitation. (1) Definitions. In this section:(a) “Contribution" has the meaning given in s. 202.11 (5).(b) “Prisoner" means a prisoner of any public or private correctional or detention facility that is located within or outside this state.(c) “Solicit" has the meaning given in s. 202.11 (8).(d) “Telephone solicitation" means the unsolicited initiation of a telephone conversation for any of the following purposes:1. To encourage a person to purchase property, goods, or services.2. To solicit a contribution from a person.3. To conduct an opinion poll or survey. (2)  Requirements. A prisoner who makes a telephone solicitation shall do all of the following immediately after the person called answers the telephone:(a) Identify himself or herself by name.(b) State that he or she is a prisoner.(c) Inform the person called of the name of the correctional or detention facility in which he or she is a prisoner and the city and state in which the facility is located. (3)  Territorial application. (a)  Intrastate. This section applies to any intrastate telephone solicitation.(b)  Interstate. This section applies to any interstate telephone solicitation received by a person in this state. (4)  Penalties. (a) A prisoner who violates this section may be required to forfeit not more than $500.(b) If a person who employs a prisoner to engage in telephone solicitation is concerned in the commission of a violation of this section as provided under s. 134.99, the person may be required to forfeit not more than $10,000.History:  2001 a. 16; 2013 a. 20.
WI Stat § 134.74 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 134 - Miscellaneous trade regulations.|134.74 - Nondisclosure of information on receipts.

134.74  Nondisclosure of information on receipts. (1) In this section:(a) “Credit card" has the meaning given in s. 421.301 (15).(b) “Debit card" means a plastic card or similar device that may be used to purchase goods or services by providing the purchaser with direct access to the purchaser's account at a depository institution.(c) “Depository institution" means a bank, savings bank, savings and loan association, or credit union. (2) Beginning on August 1, 2005, no person who is in the business of selling goods at retail or selling services and who accepts a credit card or a debit card for the purchase of goods or services may issue a credit card or debit card receipt, for that purchase, on which is printed more than 5 digits of the credit card or debit card number. (3) This section does not apply to any person who issues a credit card or debit card receipt that is handwritten or that is manually prepared by making an imprint of the credit card or debit card.History:  2001 a. 109.
WI Stat § 134.77 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 134 - Miscellaneous trade regulations.|134.77 - Beverage container regulation.

134.77  Beverage container regulation. (1) Definitions. In this section:(a) “Beverage" means any alcohol beverage, as defined in s. 125.02 (1), malt beverage, tea, bottled drinking water, as defined under s. 97.34 (1) (a), soda water beverage, as defined under s. 97.34 (1) (b), or fruit or vegetable juice or drink which is intended for human consumption.(b) “Beverage container" means an individual, separate, sealed plastic or metal container for a beverage. (2)  Self-opening metal beverage containers.  (a) No person may sell or offer for sale at retail in this state any metal beverage container so designed and constructed that it is opened by detaching a metal ring or tab.(b) Paragraph (a) does not prohibit the sale of a beverage container which:1. Is sealed with laminated tape, foil or other soft material that is detachable.2. Contains milk-based, soy-based or similar products which require heat and pressure in the canning process. (3)  Plastic connectors. No person may sell or offer for sale at retail in this state any beverage container if the beverage container is connected to another beverage container by means of a device constructed of a material which does not decompose by photodegradation or biodegradation within a reasonable time after exposure to weather elements. (4)  Penalty. Any person who violates sub. (2) or (3) shall forfeit not more than $500 for each violation. Each day of violation constitutes a separate offense.History:  1987 a. 108.
WI Stat § 134.80 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 134 - Miscellaneous trade regulations.|134.80 - Home heating fuel dealers.

134.80  Home heating fuel dealers. Any dealer selling fuel of any kind for the purpose of heating a private residence shall notify each private residential customer whose account is subject to disconnection of the existence of the fuel assistance programs provided by the department of administration under s. 16.27.History:  1977 c. 418; 1981 c. 20; 1995 a. 27 s. 9126 (19); 1995 a. 417; 2003 a. 33.
WI Stat § 134.81 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 134 - Miscellaneous trade regulations.|134.81 - Water heater thermostat settings.

134.81  Water heater thermostat settings. No person who manufactures water heaters may sell any new water heater designed for use in a dwelling unit, as defined in s. 101.61 (1), unless that person does all of the following: (1) Sets the thermostat of the water heater at no higher than 125 degrees Fahrenheit or at the minimum setting of that water heater if the minimum setting is higher than 125 degrees Fahrenheit. (2) Attaches a plainly visible notice to the water heater warning that any thermostat setting above 125 degrees Fahrenheit may cause severe burns and consume energy unnecessarily.History:  1987 a. 102.
WI Stat § 134.85 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 134 - Miscellaneous trade regulations.|134.85 - Automated teller machines; international charges.

134.85  Automated teller machines; international charges. (1) In this section:(a) “Automated teller machine" means any electronic information processing device located in this state that accepts or dispenses cash in connection with a credit, deposit, or other account. “Automated teller machine" does not include a device that is used solely to facilitate check guarantees or check authorizations, or that is used in connection with the acceptance or dispensing of cash on a person-to-person basis.(b) “Foreign account" means an account with a financial institution located outside the United States. (2) An agreement to operate or share an automated teller machine may not prohibit an owner or operator of the automated teller machine from imposing on an individual who conducts a transaction using a foreign account an access fee or surcharge that is not otherwise prohibited under federal or state law.History:  2007 a. 48.
WI Stat § 134.91 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 134 - Miscellaneous trade regulations.|134.91 - Sale of dextromethorphan to a minor without prescription prohibited.

134.91  Sale of dextromethorphan to a minor without prescription prohibited. (1) Definitions. In this section:(a) “Drug” has the meaning given in s. 450.01 (10).(b) “Prescription order” has the meaning given in s. 450.01 (21). (2)  Prohibitions. (a) No person may sell at retail a drug containing dextromethorphan to a person who is under 18 years of age, unless the sale is pursuant to a prescription order.(b) No person may sell at retail a drug containing dextromethorphan unless the person making the sale receives from the purchaser, at the time of purchase, a form of identification from which the age of the purchaser can be determined, or unless based upon the outward appearance of the purchaser the person making the sale reasonably presumes that the purchaser is 25 years of age or older.(c) A person who is under 18 years of age may not purchase a drug containing dextromethorphan unless pursuant to a prescription order. (3)  Penalties. (a) A person who violates sub. (2) (a) or (b) is subject to a civil forfeiture of not more than $250 for each violation.(b) A person who violates sub. (2) (c) is subject to a civil forfeiture of $50 for each violation.History:  2017 a. 160; s. 35.17 correction in (2) (b).
WI Stat § 134.95 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 134 - Miscellaneous trade regulations.|134.95 - Violations against elderly or disabled persons.

134.95  Violations against elderly or disabled persons. (1) Definitions. In this section:(a) “Disabled person" means a person who has an impairment of a physical, mental or emotional nature that substantially limits at least one major life activity.(b) “Elderly person" means a person who is at least 62 years of age.(c) “Major life activity" means self-care, walking, seeing, hearing, speaking, breathing, learning, performing manual tasks or being able to be gainfully employed. (2)  Supplemental forfeiture. If a fine or a forfeiture is imposed on a person for a violation under s. 100.171, 100.173, 100.174, 100.175, 100.177, 134.71, 134.72, 134.73, or 134.87 or ch. 136 or a rule promulgated under these sections or that chapter, the person shall be subject to a supplemental forfeiture not to exceed $10,000 for that violation if the conduct by the defendant, for which the fine or forfeiture was imposed, was perpetrated against an elderly person or disabled person and if any of the factors under s. 100.264 (2) (a), (b), or (c) is present. (3)  Priority for restitution. If the court orders restitution under s. 100.171 (8), 100.173 (4) (a), 100.174 (7), 100.175 (7), 100.177 (15) or 134.87 (6) for a pecuniary or monetary loss suffered by a person, the court shall require that the restitution be paid by the defendant before the defendant pays any forfeiture imposed under this section.History:  1995 a. 382; 1997 a. 111; 2001 a. 16.
WI Stat § 134.96 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 134 - Miscellaneous trade regulations.|134.96 - Use of lodging establishments.

134.96  Use of lodging establishments. (1) In this section:(a) “Alcohol beverages" has the meaning given in s. 125.02 (1).(b) “Controlled substance" has the meaning given in s. 961.01 (4).(bd) “Controlled substance analog" has the meaning given in s. 961.01 (4m).(c) “Lodging establishment" has the meaning given in s. 106.52 (1) (d).(d) “Underage person" has the meaning given in s. 125.02 (20m). (2) Any person who procures lodging in a lodging establishment and permits or fails to take action to prevent any of the following activities from occurring in the lodging establishment is subject to the penalties provided in sub. (5):(a) Consumption of an alcohol beverage by any underage person not accompanied by his or her parent, guardian or spouse who has attained the legal drinking age.(b) Illegal use of a controlled substance or controlled substance analog. (3) An owner or employee of a lodging establishment may deny lodging to an adult if the owner or employee reasonably believes that consumption of an alcohol beverage by an underage person not accompanied by his or her parent, guardian or spouse who has attained the legal drinking age, or illegal use of a controlled substance or controlled substance analog, may occur in the area of the lodging establishment procured. (4) An owner or employee of a lodging establishment may require a cash deposit or use of a credit card at the time of application for lodging. (5) A person who violates sub. (2) or a local ordinance which strictly conforms to sub. (2) shall forfeit:(a) Not more than $500 if the person has not committed a previous violation within 12 months of the violation; or(b) Not less than $200 nor more than $500 if the person has committed a previous violation within 12 months of the violation.History:  1989 a. 94; 1991 a. 295; 1995 a. 27, 448; 1999 a. 82; 2005 a. 155 s. 41; Stats. 2005 s. 134.96.
WI Stat § 134.99 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 134 - Miscellaneous trade regulations.|134.99 - Parties to a violation.

134.99  Parties to a violation. (1) Whoever is concerned in the commission of a violation of this chapter for which a forfeiture is imposed is a principal and may be charged with and convicted of the violation although he or she did not directly commit it and although the person who directly committed it has not been convicted of the violation. (2) A person is concerned in the commission of the violation if the person:(a) Directly commits the violation;(b) Aids and abets the commission of it; or(c) Is a party to a conspiracy with another to commit it or advises, hires or counsels or otherwise procures another to commit it.History:  1975 c. 365; 1979 c. 62; 1997 a. 111.
WI Stat § 135.01 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 135 - Dealership practices.|135.01 - Short title.

135.01  Short title. This chapter may be cited as the “Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law."History:  1973 c. 179; s. 35.17 correction.This chapter was enacted for the protection of the interests of the dealer whose economic livelihood may be imperiled by the dealership grantor, whatever its size. Rossow Oil Co. v. Heiman, 72 Wis. 2d 696, 242 N.W.2d 176 (1976).This chapter covers only agreements entered into after April 5, 1974. Wipperfurth v. U-Haul Co. of Western Wis., Inc., 101 Wis. 2d 586, 304 N.W.2d 767 (1981).This chapter is constitutional; it may be applied to out-of-state dealers when provided by contract. C.A. Marine Sup. Co. v. Brunswick Corp., 557 F.2d 1163. See also Boatland, Inc. v. Brunswick Corp. 558 F.2d 818.When a dealer did not comply with all the terms of acceptance of a dealership agreement, no contract was formed and this chapter did not apply. Century Hardware Corp. v. Acme United Corp., 467 F. Supp. 350 (1979).Dealing with the Dealers: Scope of the Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law. Axe. WBB Aug. 1981.The Fair Dealership Law: Good cause for review. Riteris & Robertson. WBB Mar. 1986.Changing Business Strategy Under the Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law. Laufer. Wis. Law. Mar. 1991.Avoiding the Accidental Franchise. Modell & Fittante. Wis. Law. May 2003.Determining “Community of Interest" under the WFDL. Wright. Wis. Law. Dec. 2004.Understanding the Wisconsin Fair Dealership Law in Tough Economic Times. Wright. Wis. Law. Nov. 2009.
WI Stat § 135.025 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 135 - Dealership practices.|135.025 - Purposes; rules of construction; variation by contract.

135.025  Purposes; rules of construction; variation by contract. (1) This chapter shall be liberally construed and applied to promote its underlying remedial purposes and policies. (2) The underlying purposes and policies of this chapter are:(a) To promote the compelling interest of the public in fair business relations between dealers and grantors, and in the continuation of dealerships on a fair basis;(b) To protect dealers against unfair treatment by grantors, who inherently have superior economic power and superior bargaining power in the negotiation of dealerships;(c) To provide dealers with rights and remedies in addition to those existing by contract or common law;(d) To govern all dealerships, including any renewals or amendments, to the full extent consistent with the constitutions of this state and the United States. (3) The effect of this chapter may not be varied by contract or agreement. Any contract or agreement purporting to do so is void and unenforceable to that extent only.History:  1977 c. 171.The choice of law clause in a dealership agreement was unenforceable. Bush v. National School Studios, 139 Wis. 2d 635, 407 N.W.2d 883 (1987).Federal law required the enforcement of an arbitration clause even though that clause did not provide the relief guaranteed by this chapter, contrary to this section and s. 135.05. Madison Beauty Supply v. Helene Curtis, 167 Wis. 2d 237, 481 N.W.2d 644 (Ct. App. 1992).A forum-selection clause in a dealership agreement was not freely bargained for and was rendered ineffective under sub. (2) (b). Cutter v. Scott & Fetzer Co., 510 F. Supp. 905 (1981).The relinquishment of territory and the signing of a guaranty agreement were changes insufficient to bring a relationship under this law. Rochester v. Royal Appliance Mfg. Co., 569 F. Supp. 736 (1983).