9,2886
Section
2886. 440.08 (2) (a) 62. of the statutes is amended to read:
440.08 (2) (a) 62. Private detective agency: September 1 of each even-numbered year; $41 $47.
9,2887
Section
2887. 440.08 (2) (a) 63. of the statutes is amended to read:
440.08 (2) (a) 63. Private practice school psychologist: October 1 of each odd-numbered year; $67 $69.
9,2888
Section
2888. 440.08 (2) (a) 63g. of the statutes is amended to read:
440.08 (2) (a) 63g. Private security person: September 1 of each even-numbered year; $41 $49.
9,2889
Section
2889. 440.08 (2) (a) 63m. of the statutes is amended to read:
440.08 (2) (a) 63m. Professional counselor: July 1 of each odd-numbered year; $55 $63.
9,2890
Section
2890. 440.08 (2) (a) 63t. of the statutes is amended to read:
440.08 (2) (a) 63t. Professional fund-raiser: September 1 of each even-numbered year; $61 $91.
9,2891
Section
2891. 440.08 (2) (a) 63u. of the statutes is amended to read:
440.08 (2) (a) 63u. Professional geologist: August 1 of each even-numbered year; $42 $48.
9,2892
Section
2892. 440.08 (2) (a) 63v. of the statutes is amended to read:
440.08 (2) (a) 63v. Professional geology, hydrology or soil science firm, partnership or corporation: August 1 of each even-numbered year; $42 $44.
9,2893
Section
2893. 440.08 (2) (a) 63w. of the statutes is amended to read:
440.08 (2) (a) 63w. Professional hydrologist: August 1 of each even-numbered year; $42 $44.
9,2894
Section
2894. 440.08 (2) (a) 63x. of the statutes is amended to read:
440.08 (2) (a) 63x. Professional soil scientist: August 1 of each even-numbered year; $42 $44.
9,2895
Section
2895. 440.08 (2) (a) 64. of the statutes is amended to read:
440.08 (2) (a) 64. Psychologist: October 1 of each odd-numbered year; $107 $105.
9,2896
Section
2896. 440.08 (2) (a) 65. of the statutes is amended to read:
440.08 (2) (a) 65. Real estate broker: January 1 of each odd-numbered year; $125 $109.
9,2897
Section
2897. 440.08 (2) (a) 66. of the statutes is amended to read:
440.08 (2) (a) 66. Real estate business entity: January 1 of each odd-numbered year; $71 $57.
9,2898
Section
2898. 440.08 (2) (a) 67. of the statutes is amended to read:
440.08 (2) (a) 67. Real estate salesperson: January 1 of each odd-numbered year; $73 $79.
9,2899
Section
2899. 440.08 (2) (a) 67m. of the statutes is amended to read:
440.08 (2) (a) 67m. Registered interior designer: August 1 of each even-numbered year; $41 $47.
440.08 (2) (a) 67q. Registered massage therapist or bodyworker: March 1 of each odd-numbered year; $41 $44.
440.08 (2) (a) 67v. Registered music, art or dance therapist: October 1 of each odd-numbered year; $41 $44.
9,2902
Section
2902. 440.08 (2) (a) 68. of the statutes is amended to read:
440.08 (2) (a) 68. Respiratory care practitioner: November 1 of each odd-numbered year; $42 $50.
9,2903
Section
2903. 440.08 (2) (a) 68d. of the statutes is amended to read:
440.08 (2) (a) 68d. Social worker: July 1 of each odd-numbered year; $44 $54.
9,2904
Section
2904. 440.08 (2) (a) 68h. of the statutes is amended to read:
440.08 (2) (a) 68h. Social worker, advanced practice: July 1 of each odd-numbered year; $46 $53.
9,2905
Section
2905. 440.08 (2) (a) 68p. of the statutes is amended to read:
440.08 (2) (a) 68p. Social worker, independent: July 1 of each odd-numbered year; $49 $55.
9,2906
Section
2906. 440.08 (2) (a) 68t. of the statutes is amended to read:
440.08 (2) (a) 68t. Social worker, independent clinical: July 1 of each odd-numbered year; $57 $69.
9,2907
Section
2907. 440.08 (2) (a) 68v. of the statutes is amended to read:
440.08 (2) (a) 68v. Speech-language pathologist: February 1 of each odd-numbered year; $44 $53.
9,2908
Section
2908. 440.08 (2) (a) 69. of the statutes is amended to read:
440.08 (2) (a) 69. Time-share salesperson: January 1 of each odd-numbered year; $61 $103.
9,2909
Section
2909. 440.08 (2) (a) 70. of the statutes is amended to read:
440.08 (2) (a) 70. Veterinarian: January 1 of each even-numbered year; $82 $95.
9,2910
Section
2910. 440.08 (2) (a) 71. of the statutes is amended to read:
440.08 (2) (a) 71. Veterinary technician: January 1 of each even-numbered year; $42 $48.
9,2911
Section
2911. 440.08 (2) (d) of the statutes is created to read:
440.08 (2) (d) If an applicant for credential renewal requests that the department process an application on an expedited basis, the applicant shall pay a service fee that is equal to the department's best estimate of the cost of processing the application on an expedited basis, including the cost of providing counter or other special handling services.
9,2912
Section
2912. 440.23 (1) of the statutes is amended to read:
440.23 (1) If the holder of a credential pays a fee required under s. 440.05 (1) or (6), 440.08, 444.03, 444.05, 444.11 or 459.46 (2) (b) by check or debit or credit card and the check is not paid by the bank
financial institution upon which the check is drawn or if the demand for payment under the debit or credit card transaction is not paid by the financial institution upon which demand is made, the department may cancel the credential on or after the 60th day after the department receives the notice from the bank financial institution, subject to sub. (2).
9,2913
Section
2913. 440.23 (2) (intro.) of the statutes is amended to read:
440.23 (2) (intro.) At least 20 days before canceling a credential, the department shall mail a notice to the holder of the credential that informs the holder that the check or demand for payment under the debit or credit card transaction was not paid by the bank financial institution and that the holder's credential may be canceled on the date determined under sub. (1) unless the holder does all of the following before that date:
9,2914
Section
2914. 440.23 (2) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:
440.23 (2) (a) Pays the fee for which the unpaid check or demand for payment under the credit or debit card transaction was issued.
9,2915
Section
2915. 440.41 (5m) of the statutes is renumbered 440.01 (1) (am).
9,2922
Section
2922. 440.92 (3) (c) 3. of the statutes is amended to read:
440.92 (3) (c) 3. The preneed seller files with the department a bond furnished by a surety company authorized to do business in this state or an irrevocable letter of credit from a financial institution, as defined in s. 157.19 (1), and the amount of the bond or letter of credit is sufficient to secure the cost to the cemetery authority of constructing the mausoleum.
9,2922g
Section 2922g. 440.947 of the statutes is created to read:
440.947 Disclosures and representations for certain sales. (1) In this section:
(a) "Cash advance item" means personal property or a service that is obtained by a person from a 3rd party and that is paid for by the person on behalf of, and subject to reimbursement from, a buyer of a casket, outer burial container or cemetery merchandise from the person. "Cash advance item" includes cemetery or crematory services, pallbearers, public transportation, clergy honoraria, flowers, musicians or vocalists, nurses, obituary notices, gratuities and death certificates.
(b) "Direct cremation service" means the disposition of human remains by cremation without any formal viewing, visitation or ceremony in which the body of the deceased is present.
(c) "Outer burial container" has the meaning given in s. 157.061 (11g).
(d) "Person" does not include a person issued a funeral director's license under ch. 445 or an operator of a funeral establishment, as defined in s. 445.01 (7).
(2) No person may sell or offer for sale a casket, outer burial container or cemetery merchandise unless the person has provided to the buyer, prior to the sale, a price list in a clearly legible and conspicuous format that includes each of the following:
(a) The name, address and telephone number of the person's place of business.
(b) The effective date of the price list.
(c) The price and a description of each type of casket, outer burial container and cemetery merchandise that the person usually offers for sale without special ordering. A description required under this paragraph shall enable a buyer to identify and understand the specific casket, outer burial container or cemetery merchandise that is offered for sale.
(d) If the person usually offers an outer burial container for sale without special ordering, a statement that is identical to the following: "State law does not require that you buy a container to surround the casket in the grave. However, many cemeteries require that you have such a container so that the grave will not sink in. Either a grave liner or a burial vault will satisfy these requirements."
(e) The price and a description of any direct cremation or burial service offered by the person and, if the person offers direct cremation service, a statement that is identical to the following: "If you want to arrange a direct cremation, you can use an alternative container. Alternative containers encase the body and can be made of materials like fiberboard or composition materials (with or without an outside covering). The containers that we provide are .... [insert a description of the containers offered for direct cremation]."
(f) The price and a description of any service offered by the person for the use any facilities, equipment or staff related to a viewing, funeral ceremony, memorial service or graveside service.
(g) The amount and a description of any basic service fee that is charged in addition to any price described under pars. (c), (e) or (f).
(3) A person who sells a casket, outer burial container or cemetery merchandise shall, immediately after completing the sale, provide the buyer with a form in a clearly legible and conspicuous format that includes each of the following:
(a) The price and a description of the casket, outer burial container or cemetery merchandise.
(b) The price and a description of any service specified in sub. (2) (e) or (f) that is sold in addition to the casket, outer burial container or cemetery merchandise.
(c) The amount and a description of any basic service fee that is charged in addition to any price described under par. (a) or (b).
(d) A statement that the buyer may be charged only for the items that he or she has selected or that are required by law and a description and explanation of any items that he or she is required by law to purchase.
(e) A description of any charge for a cash advance item, including any commission, discount or rebate that the person receives for a cash advance item from the 3rd party from which the cash advance item is obtained and that the person does not pass on to the buyer.
(4) No person who sells a casket, outer burial container or cemetery merchandise may do any of the following:
(a) Provide inaccurate information regarding the information specified in sub. (2) (c), (e), (f) or (g) to a prospective buyer who contacts the person by telephone.
(b) Represent that state or local law requires a prospective buyer to purchase a casket for a direct cremation service.
(c) Misrepresent to a prospective buyer any requirement under federal, state or local law or under the rules of any cemetery, mausoleum or crematory relating to the use of a casket, outer burial container or cemetery merchandise.
(d) Represent that any casket, outer burial container or cemetery merchandise will delay the natural decomposition of human remains for a long or indefinite period of time.
(e) Require a buyer to pay an additional fee or surcharge if the buyer purchases a casket, outer burial container or cemetery merchandise from a 3rd party.
(f) Alter a price specified in sub. (2) (c), (e), (f) or (g) based on the type of casket, outer burial container or cemetery merchandise purchased by a buyer.
(5) A person who sells a casket, outer burial container or cemetery merchandise shall retain a copy of the price list specified in sub. (2) (intro.) for at least one year after the date of its last distribution to a prospective buyer and shall retain a copy of each form that is provided to a buyer under sub. (3) (intro.) for at least one year after completion of a sale. A person required to retain a copy under this subsection shall make the copy available for inspection by the department upon request.
