Wisconsin Legislature: 55,2617m

55,2598 Section 2598. 89.063 of the statutes is created to read:

89.063 Fees. The department shall determine by rule the fees for each initial license, certification, and permit issued under ss. 89.06 and 89.072, and, if applicable, for renewal of the license, certification, or permit, including late fees, based on the department's administrative and enforcement costs under this chapter. The department shall notify the holder of each such license, certification, or permit of any fee adjustment under this subsection that affects that license, certification, or permit holder.

55,2598m Section 2598m. 89.078 of the statutes is created to read:

89.078 Background investigations. (1) The examining board may conduct an investigation to determine whether an applicant for a license, certification, or permit issued under s. 89.06 or 89.072 satisfies any of the eligibility requirements specified for the license, certification, or permit, including, subject to ss. 111.321, 111.322, and 111.335, whether the applicant does not have an arrest or conviction record. In conducting an investigation under this subsection, the examining board may require an applicant to provide any information that is necessary for the investigation.

(2) A person holding a license, certification, or permit issued under s. 89.06 or 89.072 who is convicted of a felony or misdemeanor anywhere shall send a notice of the conviction by 1st class mail to the examining board within 48 hours after the entry of the judgment of conviction. The examining board shall by rule determine what information and documentation the person holding the credential shall include with the written notice.

(3) The examining board may investigate whether an applicant for or holder of a license, certification, or permit issued under s. 89.06 or 89.072 has been charged with or convicted of a crime.

55,2599 Section 2599. 89.079 of the statutes is created to read:

89.079 Unauthorized practice. (1) The department may conduct investigations, hold hearings, and make findings as to whether a person has engaged in a practice or used a title without a credential required under this chapter.

(2) If, after holding a public hearing, the department determines that a person has engaged in a practice or used a title without a required credential, the department may issue a special order enjoining the person from continuing the practice or use of the title.

(3) In lieu of holding a public hearing, if the department has reason to believe that a person has engaged in a practice or used a title without a required credential, the department may petition the circuit court for a temporary restraining order or an injunction as provided in ch. 813.

(4) (a) Any person who violates a special order issued under sub. (2) may be required to forfeit not more than $10,000 for each offense. Each day of continued violation constitutes a separate offense. The attorney general or any district attorney may commence an action in the name of the state to recover a forfeiture under this paragraph.

(b) Any person who violates a temporary restraining order or an injunction issued by a court upon a petition under sub. (3) may be fined not less than $25 nor more than $5,000 or imprisoned for not more than one year in the county jail or both.

55,2606 Section 2606. 93.06 (14) of the statutes is created to read:

93.06 (14) Cooperation and collaborative agreements. Promote cooperation and formal collaborative agreements among any of the following with regard to enforcement of the laws and regulations administered by the department, planning, priority setting, information and data sharing, reporting, resource allocation, funding, service delivery, and jurisdiction:

(a) This state.

(b) Local health departments.

(d) The federal Indian health service.

55,2612 Section 2612. 93.07 (24) (e) of the statutes is created to read:

93.07 (24) (e) To enforce the laws for the sanitary care of campgrounds and camping resorts, recreational and educational camps, public swimming pools, hotels, tourist rooming houses, vending machine commissaries, vending machines, and other persons or entities subject to regulation by the department.

55,2613 Section 2613. 93.135 (1) (a) of the statutes is renumbered 93.135 (1) (ag).

55,2614 Section 2614. 93.135 (1) (ab) of the statutes is created to read:

93.135 (1) (ab) A license, certification, or permit under ch. 89.

55,2615 Section 2615. 93.135 (1) (km) of the statutes is amended to read:

93.135 (1) (km) A license under s. 97.21 (2) or (3).

55,2616 Section 2616. 93.135 (1) (ng) of the statutes is created to read:

93.135 (1) (ng) A certificate under s. 97.33.

55,2617 Section 2617. 93.135 (1) (nt) of the statutes is created to read:

93.135 (1) (nt) A license under s. 97.605 (1) or 97.67 (1) or (2m).

55,2617m Section 2617m. 93.135 (5) of the statutes is created to read:

93.135 (5) The department shall deny an application for an initial license, certification, or permit issued under s. 89.06 or 89.072, or an application for renewal of that license, certification, or permit or revoke a license, certification, or permit issued under s. 89.06 or 89.072 to an individual for whom the department receives a record of a declaration under s. 54.25 (2) (c) 1. d. stating that the individual is incompetent to apply for or hold that license, certification, or permit.

55,2618 Section 2618. 93.20 (1) of the statutes is amended to read:

93.20 (1) Definition. In this section, "action" means an action that is commenced in court by, or on behalf of, the department of agriculture, trade and consumer protection to enforce chs. 88, 89, 91 to 100, or 126.

55,2619 Section 2619. 93.22 (1) of the statutes is amended to read:

93.22 (1) In cases arising under chs. 88, 89, and 93 to 100, the department may be represented by its attorney.

55,2620 Section 2620. 93.22 (2) of the statutes is amended to read:

93.22 (2) The department may, with the approval of the governor, appoint special counsel to prosecute or assist in the prosecution of any case arising under chs. 88, 89, and 93 to 100. The cost of such special counsel shall be charged to the appropriation for the department.

55,2621 Section 2621. 93.22 (3) of the statutes is amended to read:

93.22 (3) In any criminal or civil action under chs. 88, 89, and 93 to 100, any exception, exemption, proviso, excuse, or qualification contained in any of said chapters, or in any order, standard, or regulation thereunder, may be proved by the defendant, but need not be specified or negatived in the information or complaint, and, if so specified or negatived, no proof in relation to the matters so specified or negatived, shall be required of the plaintiff.

55,2629 Section 2629. 93.59 of the statutes is created to read:

93.59 Producer led watershed protection grants. (1) The department shall make grants for nonpoint source pollution abatement activities conducted with the assistance of producer led groups that comply with sub. (2). The department shall make a grant directly to the producer led group, except that, if the group is not a legal entity, the department may only make the grant to a legal entity on behalf of the group.

(2) The department may provide a grant under sub. (1) if all of the following apply:

(a) The producer led group includes at least 5 agricultural producers each of whom operates an eligible farm, as defined in s. 91.86 (1), in one watershed. The group may include additional agricultural producers who are not required to be operators of eligible farms.

(b) The group is formed through a memorandum of understanding with the collaborating entity under par. (c).

1. The department.

2. The department of natural resources.

3. A county land conservation committee.

4. The University of Wisconsin-Extension or the Discovery Farms program of the University of Wisconsin-Extension.

5. A nonprofit conservation organization.

(d) The group assists agricultural producers in the watershed under par. (a) to voluntarily conduct nonpoint source water pollution abatement activities.

(e) The group contributes matching funds equal to at least 50 percent of eligible costs.

(3) A producer led group that receives, or on whose behalf a legal entity receives, a grant under this section shall annually file a report with the department describing the activities conducted with the grant and the impact of those activities on water quality in the watershed under sub. (2) (a).

(4) The department may promulgate rules that do all of the following:

(a) Define "legal entity" for the purposes of this section.

(b) Specify the application process for a grant under this section.

(5) In any fiscal year, the department may not provide more than $20,000 to any single producer-led group or legal entity on behalf of the group.

55,2636 Section 2636. 94.67 (33m) of the statutes is amended to read:

94.67 (33m) "Veterinarian" means an individual who is licensed as a veterinarian under ch. 453 89.

55,2637 Section 2637. 94.67 (33t) of the statutes is amended to read:

94.67 (33t) "Veterinary technician" means an individual who is certified as a veterinary technician under ch. 453 89.

55,2638 Section 2638. 95.21 (1) (e) of the statutes is amended to read:

95.21 (1) (e) "Veterinarian" has the meaning designated under s. 453.02 89.02 (7).

55,2639 Section 2639. 95.21 (1) (em) of the statutes is amended to read:

95.21 (1) (em) "Veterinary technician" has the meaning designated under s. 453.02 89.02 (12).

55,2640 Section 2640. 95.21 (2) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:

95.21 (2) (a) Requirement for vaccination. Except as provided in s. 174.054 or sub. (9) (d), the owner of a dog shall have the dog vaccinated against rabies by a veterinarian or, if a veterinarian is physically present at the location the vaccine is administered, by a veterinary technician, pursuant to s. 453.05 89.05 (2) (d), at no later than 5 months of age and revaccinated within one year after the initial vaccination. If the owner obtains the dog or brings the dog into this state after the dog has reached 5 months of age, the owner shall have the dog vaccinated against rabies within 30 days after the dog is obtained or brought into the state unless the dog has been vaccinated as evidenced by a current certificate of rabies vaccination from this state or another state. The owner of a dog shall have the dog revaccinated against rabies by a veterinarian or, if a veterinarian is physically present at the location the vaccine is administered, by a veterinary technician, pursuant to s. 453.05 89.05 (2) (d), before the date that the immunization expires as stated on the certificate of vaccination or, if no date is specified, within 3 years after the previous vaccination.

55,2641 Section 2641. Chapter 97 (title) of the statutes is amended to read:

CHAPTER 97

FOOD REGULATION, lodging, AND
recreation

55,2642 Section 2642. Subchapter I (title) of chapter 97 [precedes 97.01] of the statutes is created to read:

Chapter 97

Subchapter I

definitionS

55,2643 Section 2643. 97.01 (1) of the statutes is renumbered 97.01 (1r).

55,2644 Section 2644. Subchapter II (title) of chapter 97 [precedes 97.02] of the statutes is created to read:

Chapter 97

Subchapter II

Food SAFETY AND regulation

55,2645 Section 2645. 97.12 (1) of the statutes is amended to read:

97.12 (1) For the purpose of enforcing this chapter, the department and its agents may, at reasonable hours, enter and inspect any premises for which a license is required under this chapter or any farm, factory, warehouse, building, room, establishment or place at or in which foods are manufactured, processed, packed, packaged, stored or held for sale, and may enter any vehicle, including a vehicle used to transport or hold foods in commerce. The department and its agents may also secure samples or specimens, including samples or specimens of food and any product or substance that may affect food, examine and copy relevant documents and records, and obtain photographic and other evidence needed to enforce this chapter or a rule promulgated under this chapter. The department shall examine any samples secured and shall conduct other inspections and examinations needed to determine whether there is a violation of this chapter. The department shall pay or offer to pay the market value of samples taken.

55,2646 Section 2646. 97.12 (5) of the statutes is created to read:

97.12 (5) Any person who fails to comply with an order issued under this chapter may be required to forfeit $50 for each day of noncompliance.

55,2647 Section 2647. 97.18 (5m) of the statutes is repealed.

55,2648 Section 2648. 97.20 (2) (e) 2. of the statutes is amended to read:

97.20 (2) (e) 2. The retail preparation and processing of meals for sale directly to consumers or through vending machines, if the preparation and processing is covered under a restaurant permit or other permit license issued under s. 254.64 97.605.

55,2649 Section 2649. 97.21 (2) (a) of the statutes is repealed.

55,2650 Section 2650. 97.21 (2) (b) (title) of the statutes is repealed.