2007 Wisconsin Act 20

20,3486 Section 3486. 440.91 (1) (b) 2. of the statutes is amended to read:

440.91 (1) (b) 2. The cemetery authority pays the initial credential fee specified in s. 440.05 (1) determined by the department under s. 440.03 (9) (a).

20,3487 Section 3487. 440.91 (1) (c) 1. of the statutes is amended to read:

440.91 (1) (c) 1. The renewal dates and renewal fees for licenses granted under par. (b) are specified in s. 440.08 (2) (a) and the renewal fees for such licenses are determined by the department under s. 440.03 (9) (a), except that a licensed cemetery authority is not required to renew its license if the cemetery authority sells less than 20 cemetery lots or mausoleum spaces at a cemetery during a calendar year, or that has less than $100,000 in preneed trust fund accounts for a cemetery.

20,3488 Section 3488. 440.91 (2) (intro.) of the statutes is amended to read:

440.91 (2) (intro.) Except as provided in sub. (10), every person that sells or solicits the sale of, or that expects to sell or solicit the sale of, 20 or more cemetery lots or mausoleum spaces per year during 2 consecutive calendar years shall be licensed by the board. A person may not be licensed as a cemetery salesperson except upon the written request of a cemetery authority and the payment of the initial credential fee specified in s. 440.05 (1) determined by the department under s. 440.03 (9) (a). The cemetery authority shall certify in writing to the board that the person is competent to act as a cemetery salesperson. An applicant for licensure as a cemetery salesperson shall furnish to the board, in such form as the board prescribes, all of the following information:

20,3489 Section 3489. 440.91 (4) of the statutes is amended to read:

440.91 (4) Renewal applications shall be submitted to the department on a form provided by the department on or before the applicable renewal date specified under s. 440.08 (2) (a) and shall include the applicable renewal fee specified under s. 440.08 (2) (a) determined by the department under s. 440.03 (9) (a).

20,3490 Section 3490. 440.92 (1) (b) 2. of the statutes is amended to read:

440.92 (1) (b) 2. Pays the initial credential fee under s. 440.05 (1) determined by the department under s. 440.03 (9) (a).

20,3491 Section 3491. 440.92 (1) (c) of the statutes is amended to read:

440.92 (1) (c) Renewal applications shall be submitted to the department on a form provided by the department on or before the applicable renewal date specified under s. 440.08 (2) (a) and shall include the applicable renewal fee specified under s. 440.08 (2) (a) determined by the department under s. 440.03 (9) (a).

20,3492 Section 3492. 440.92 (6) (d) of the statutes is amended to read:

440.92 (6) (d) All records described under pars. (b) 2. and (c) and maintained by the board are confidential and are not available for inspection or copying under s. 19.35 (1). This paragraph does not apply to any information regarding the name, address or employer of or financial information related to an individual that is requested under s. 49.22 (2m) by the department of workforce development children and families or a county child support agency under s. 59.53 (5).

20,3493 Section 3493. 440.966 (1) of the statutes is amended to read:

440.966 (1) The renewal date and fees for a certificate of registration issued under this subchapter are is specified in s. 440.08 (2) (a), and the renewal fee for such certificate of registration is determined by the department under s. 440.03 (9) (a).

20,3494 Section 3494. 440.972 (2) of the statutes is amended to read:

440.972 (2) The renewal date and renewal fee for certificates granted under this section are is specified under s. 440.08 (2) (a) 38g., and the renewal fee for such certificates is determined by the department under s. 440.03 (9) (a).

20,3495 Section 3495. 440.98 (6) of the statutes is amended to read:

440.98 (6) Applications. An application for a sanitarian registration under this section shall be made on a form provided by the department and filed with the department and shall be accompanied by the initial credential fee specified in s. 440.05 (1) determined by the department under s. 440.03 (9) (a). The renewal date and renewal fee for a sanitarian registration are is specified under s. 440.08 (2) (a), and the renewal fee for such registration is determined by the department under s. 440.03 (9) (a).

20,3496 Section 3496. 440.982 (1m) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:

440.982 (1m) (b) The person pays the initial credential fee specified in s. 440.05 (1) determined by the department under s. 440.03 (9) (a).

20,3497 Section 3497. 440.983 (1) of the statutes is amended to read:

440.983 (1) The renewal date for licenses granted under this subchapter is specified in s. 440.08 (2) (a). Renewal applications shall be submitted to the department on a form provided by the department and shall include the renewal fee specified in s. 440.08 (2) (a) determined by the department under s. 440.03 (9) (a).

20,3498 Section 3498. 440.992 (1) of the statutes is amended to read:

440.992 (1) Except as otherwise provided in sub. (2), the department shall issue a certificate of registration to an individual who complies with s. 440.9915 (1) or whose application has been accepted under s. 440.9915 (2), if the individual has paid the initial credential fee specified in s. 440.05 (1) (a) determined by the department under s. 440.03 (9) (a).

20,3499 Section 3499. 440.9935 of the statutes is amended to read:

440.9935 Renewal. The renewal date and fee for certificates of registration issued under this subchapter are is specified in s. 440.08 (2) (a), and the renewal fee for such certificates is determined by the department under s. 440.03 (9) (a). Renewal applications shall be submitted to the department on a form provided by the department.

20,3500 Section 3500. 441.06 (3) of the statutes is amended to read:

441.06 (3) A registered nurse practicing for compensation shall, on or before the applicable renewal date specified under s. 440.08 (2) (a), submit to the board on furnished forms a statement giving name, residence, and other facts that the board requires, with the applicable renewal fee specified under s. 440.08 (2) (a) determined by the department under s. 440.03 (9) (a).

20,3501 Section 3501. 441.10 (3) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:

441.10 (3) (b) On or before the applicable renewal date specified under s. 440.08 (2) (a), a licensed practical nurse practicing for compensation shall submit to the board, on forms furnished by the department, an application for license renewal, together with a statement giving name, residence, nature and extent of practice as a licensed practical nurse during the prior year and prior unreported years, and other facts bearing upon current competency that the board requires, accompanied by the applicable license renewal fee specified under s. 440.08 (2) (a) determined by the department under s. 440.03 (9) (a).

20,3502 Section 3502. 441.15 (3) (a) 2. of the statutes is amended to read:

441.15 (3) (a) 2. Pays the initial credential fee specified under s. 440.05 (1) determined by the department under s. 440.03 (9) (a).

20,3503 Section 3503. 441.15 (3) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:

441.15 (3) (b) On or before the applicable renewal date specified under s. 440.08 (2) (a), a person issued a license under par. (a) and practicing nurse-midwifery shall submit to the board on furnished forms a statement giving his or her name, residence, and other information that the board requires by rule, with the applicable renewal fee specified under s. 440.08 (2) (a). If applicable, the person shall also submit evidence satisfactory to the board that he or she has in effect the malpractice liability insurance required under the rules promulgated under sub. (5) (bm). The board shall grant to a person who pays the fee specified under s. 440.08 (2) (a) for renewal of a license to practice nurse-midwifery and who satisfies the requirements of this paragraph the renewal of his or her license to practice nurse-midwifery and the renewal of his or her license to practice as a registered nurse.

20,3503b Section 3503b. 441.15 (3) (b) of the statutes, as affected by 2007 Wisconsin Act .... (this act), is amended to read:

441.15 (3) (b) On or before the applicable renewal date specified under s. 440.08 (2) (a), a person issued a license under par. (a) and practicing nurse-midwifery shall submit to the board on furnished forms a statement giving his or her name, residence, and other information that the board requires by rule, with the applicable renewal fee specified under s. 440.08 (2) (a) determined by the department under s. 440.03 (9) (a). If applicable, the person shall also submit evidence satisfactory to the board that he or she has in effect the malpractice liability insurance required under the rules promulgated under sub. (5) (bm). The board shall grant to a person who pays the fee specified under s. 440.08 (2) (a) determined by the department under s. 440.03 (9) (a) for renewal of a license to practice nurse-midwifery and who satisfies the requirements of this paragraph the renewal of his or her license to practice nurse-midwifery and the renewal of his or her license to practice as a registered nurse.

20,3504 Section 3504. 442.08 (1) of the statutes is amended to read:

442.08 (1) The department shall issue a license to an individual who holds an unrevoked certificate as a certified public accountant, submits an application for the license on a form provided by the department, and pays the initial credential fee specified in s. 440.05 (1) determined by the department under s. 440.03 (9) (a).

20,3505 Section 3505. 442.08 (2) (intro.) of the statutes is amended to read:

442.08 (2) (intro.) The department shall issue a license to a firm that submits an application for the license on a form provided by the department, pays the initial credential fee specified in s. 440.05 (1) determined by the department under s. 440.03 (9) (a), and does each of the following:

20,3506 Section 3506. 442.083 of the statutes is amended to read:

442.083 Renewal. The renewal dates and renewal fees for licenses issued under this chapter are specified under s. 440.08 (2) (a), and the renewal fees for such licenses are determined by the department under s. 440.03 (9) (a). The department may not renew a license issued to a firm unless, at the time of renewal, the firm satisfies the requirements under s. 442.08 (2) and demonstrates, to the satisfaction of the department, that the firm has complied with the requirements under s. 442.087.

20,3507 Section 3507. 442.09 of the statutes is amended to read:

442.09 Fees. The fees for examination and licenses granted or renewed under this chapter are specified in ss. s. 440.05 and 440.08. The fee for renewal of such licenses is determined by the department under s. 440.03 (9) (a).

20,3508 Section 3508. 443.07 (6) of the statutes is amended to read:

443.07 (6) The renewal date and renewal fee for permits under this section are is specified under s. 440.08 (2) (a), and the fee for renewal of such permits is determined by the department under s. 440.03 (9) (a).

20,3509 Section 3509. 443.08 (3) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:

443.08 (3) (a) A firm, partnership or corporation desiring a certificate of authorization shall submit an application to the department on forms provided by the department, listing the names and addresses of all officers and directors, and all individuals in its employment registered or granted a permit to practice architecture, professional engineering or designing in this state who will be in responsible charge of architecture, professional engineering or designing being practiced in this state through the firm, partnership or corporation and other relevant information required by the examining board. A similar type of form shall also accompany the renewal fee. If there is a change in any of these persons, the change shall be reported on the same type of form, and filed with the department within 30 days after the effective date of the change. The examining board shall grant a certificate of authorization to a firm, partnership or corporation complying with this subsection upon payment of the initial credential fee specified in s. 440.05 (1) determined by the department under s. 440.03 (9) (a). This subsection does not apply to firms, partnerships or corporations exempt under s. 443.14 (3) or (5).

20,3510 Section 3510. 443.08 (3) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:

443.08 (3) (b) The renewal date and renewal fee for certificates of authorization under this section are is specified under s. 440.08 (2) (a), and the fee for renewal of such certificates is determined by the department under s. 440.03 (9) (a).

20,3511 Section 3511. 443.10 (2) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:

443.10 (2) (b) The fees for examinations and licenses granted or renewed under this chapter are specified in ss. s. 440.05 and 440.08, and the fee for renewal of such licenses is determined by the department under s. 440.03 (9) (a).

20,3512 Section 3512. 443.10 (2) (e) of the statutes is amended to read:

443.10 (2) (e) The renewal date and renewal fee for certificates of registration for architects, landscape architects, and professional engineers are is specified under s. 440.08 (2) (a), and the fee for renewal of such certificates is determined by the department under s. 440.03 (9) (a).

20,3513 Section 3513. 443.10 (5) of the statutes is amended to read:

443.10 (5) Fees; renewals. The land surveyor's section shall grant a certificate of registration as a land surveyor to any applicant who has met the applicable requirements of this chapter. The renewal date and renewal fee for the certificate are is specified under s. 440.08 (2) (a), and the renewal fee for the certificate is determined by the department under s. 440.03 (9) (a).

20,3514 Section 3514. 445.04 (2) of the statutes is amended to read:

445.04 (2) No person may engage in the business of a funeral director, or make a representation as engaged in such business, in whole or in part, unless first licensed as a funeral director by the examining board. Application for a license, other than a renewal, shall be in writing and verified on a form to be furnished by the department. The application must specify the address at which the applicant proposes to conduct the business of a funeral director and shall contain such other information as the examining board requires to determine compliance with the requirements of this chapter. Accompanying the application shall be the initial credential fee specified in s. 440.05 (1) determined by the department under s. 440.03 (9) (a), together with affidavits of recommendation from at least 2 persons of the county in which the applicant resides or proposes to conduct the business of a funeral director.

20,3515 Section 3515. 445.06 of the statutes is amended to read:

445.06 Renewal of licenses. The renewal date and renewal fee for a funeral directors' license are is specified under s. 440.08 (2) (a), and the renewal fee for such license is determined by the department under s. 440.03 (9) (a). Before any renewal license is delivered to any licensed funeral director, proof must be furnished by the applicant, to the satisfaction of the examining board, that the applicant is doing business at a recognized funeral establishment, except that if such applicant is not doing business at a recognized funeral establishment at the time of application for a license, the applicant shall be given a certificate, without additional cost, to the effect that the applicant is in good standing as a funeral director, and shall be entitled to a renewal license at any time during that license period, when located at a recognized funeral establishment, without payment of any additional renewal fee. The applicant must also furnish proof of completion of at least 15 hours of continuing education during the previous 2-year licensure period, except that new licensees are exempt from this requirement during the time between initial licensure and commencement of a full 2-year licensure period.

20,3516 Section 3516. 445.105 (3) of the statutes is amended to read:

445.105 (3) Applications for funeral establishment permits shall be made on forms provided by the department and filed with the department and shall be accompanied by the initial credential fee specified under s. 440.05 (1) determined by the department under s. 440.03 (9) (a). The renewal date and renewal fee for a funeral establishment permit are is specified under s. 440.08 (2) (a), and the renewal fee for such permit is determined by the department under s. 440.03 (9) (a).

20,3517 Section 3517. 446.02 (4) of the statutes is amended to read:

446.02 (4) The renewal date and renewal fee for all licenses granted by the examining board are is specified under s. 440.08 (2) (a), and the renewal fee for such licenses is determined by the department under s. 440.03 (9) (a).

20,3518 Section 3518. 447.05 of the statutes is amended to read:

447.05 Expiration and renewal. Renewal applications shall be submitted to the department on a form provided by the department on or before the applicable renewal date specified under s. 440.08 (2) (a) and shall include the applicable renewal fee specified under s. 440.08 (2) (a) determined by the department under s. 440.03 (9) (a). The examining board may not renew a license to practice dental hygiene unless the applicant for renewal attests that he or she has complied with s. 447.055 and any rules promulgated by the department under s. 447.055 and that he or she has a current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

20,3519 Section 3519. 448.07 (2) of the statutes is amended to read:

448.07 (2) Fees. The fees for examination and licenses granted or renewed under this subchapter are specified in ss. s. 440.05, and 440.08 the renewal fee for such licenses is determined by the department under s. 440.03 (9) (a).

20,3520 Section 3520. 448.55 (2) of the statutes is amended to read:

448.55 (2) The renewal dates for licenses granted under this subchapter, other than temporary licenses granted under rules promulgated under s. 448.53 (2), are specified under s. 440.08 (2) (a). Renewal applications shall be submitted to the department on a form provided by the department and shall include the renewal fee specified in s. 440.08 (2) (a) determined by the department under s. 440.03 (9) (a) and proof of compliance with the requirements established in any rules promulgated under sub. (3).

20,3521 Section 3521. 448.65 (2) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:

448.65 (2) (a) The renewal fee specified in s. 440.08 (2) (a) determined by the department under 440.03 (9) (a).

20,3522 Section 3522. 448.86 (2) of the statutes is amended to read:

448.86 (2) The renewal dates for certificates granted under this subchapter, other than temporary certificates granted under s. 448.80, are specified under s. 440.08 (2) (a). Renewal applications shall be submitted to the department on a form provided by the department and shall include the renewal fee specified in s. 440.08 (2) (a) determined by the department under s. 440.03 (9) (a).

20,3523 Section 3523. 448.955 (2) (intro.) of the statutes is amended to read:

448.955 (2) (intro.) Renewal applications shall be submitted to the department on a form provided, subject to sub. (3), by the department and shall include the renewal fee specified in s. 440.08 (2) (a) determined by the department under s. 440.03 (9) (a) and evidence satisfactory to the affiliated credentialing board that the licensee has all of the following:

20,3524 Section 3524. 448.967 (2) of the statutes is amended to read:

448.967 (2) The renewal dates for licenses granted under this subchapter are specified under s. 440.08 (2) (a). Renewal applications shall be submitted to the department on a form provided by the department and shall include the renewal fee specified in s. 440.08 (2) (a) determined by the department under s. 440.03 (9) (a) and a statement attesting compliance with the continuing education requirements established in rules promulgated under s. 448.965 (1) (b).

20,3525 Section 3525. 449.06 (1) of the statutes is amended to read:

449.06 (1) Persons practicing optometry shall, on or before the applicable renewal date specified under s. 440.08 (2) (a), register with the department, pay the applicable renewal fee specified under s. 440.08 (2) (a) determined by the department under s. 440.03 (9) (a), and provide evidence satisfactory to the examining board that he or she has complied with the rules promulgated under sub. (2m).

20,3526 Section 3526. 449.17 (8) of the statutes is amended to read:

449.17 (8) Reimbursement prohibited. No optometrist may be reimbursed under s. 49.46 (2) (a) 3. or 49.471 (11) for any increase in charges or separate charge which is attributable to the use of topical ocular diagnostic pharmaceutical agents.

20,3526a Section 3526a. 450.01 (1p) of the statutes is created to read:

450.01 (1p) "Affiliated group" has the meaning given in section 1504 of the Internal Revenue Code.

20,3526b Section 3526b. 450.01 (1t) of the statutes is created to read:

450.01 (1t) "Authenticate" means to affirmatively verify, before wholesale distribution of a prescription drug occurs, that each transaction listed on a pedigree has occurred.

20,3526c Section 3526c. 450.01 (1x) of the statutes is created to read: