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(2) (c) 2. Except as provided in this subdivision, a lien under par. (a) does
6not take precedence over a lien of a commercial lending institution against the
7employer that originates before the lien under par. (a) takes effect. Subject to subd.
83., a lien under par. (a) takes precedence over a lien of a commercial lending
9institution against the employer that originates before the lien under par. (a) takes
10effect only as to the first $3,000 of unpaid wages covered under the lien that are
11earned by an employee within the 6 months preceding the date on which the
12employee files the wage claim under sub. (1) or brings the action under s. 109.03 (5)
1or the date on which the department receives the wage claim under s. 109.10 (4) (a),
2whichever is applicable.".