(c) The business submits, in addition to any other information required by the department, evidence satisfactory to the department, including financial information, that the business is qualified to act as a surety for others in this state, except that the business is not required to be organized under the laws of this state.
(2) Bail bond surety agents. The department shall grant a license as a bail bond surety agent to a person if all of the following apply:
(a) The person submits an application to the department on a form provided by the department.
(b) The person pays the initial credential fee of $1,000.
(c) The person submits, in addition to any other information required by the department, evidence satisfactory to the department that the person is an agent of a licensed bail bond surety corporation.
(3) List of bail bond surety corporations and agents. Annually, the department shall provide a list of all licensed bail bond surety corporations and agents to the clerk of circuit court in each county.
440.9994 Renewal. (1) Renewal dates. The renewal dates for licenses granted under this subchapter are specified in s. 440.08 (2) (a) 15g. and 15r. Renewal applications shall be submitted to the department on a form provided by the department and shall include an annual renewal fee of $1,000.
(2) Licensure renewal for bail bond surety corporations. In addition to any other information required by the department, a licensed bail bond surety corporation shall submit with its renewal application evidence satisfactory to the department, including financial information, that the bail bond surety corporation continues to be, at the time the surety corporation applies for renewal, a business that is qualified to act as a surety for others in this state.
(3) Licensure renewal for bail bond surety agents. In addition to any other information required by the department, a licensed bail bond surety agent shall submit with its renewal application evidence satisfactory to the department that the bail bond surety agent, at the time the surety agent applies for renewal, is an agent of a licensed bail bond surety corporation in good standing with the department.
440.9995 Rules. The department shall promulgate rules necessary to administer this subchapter, including rules of conduct by bail bond surety corporations and agents.
440.9996 Disciplinarily proceedings and actions. (1) Investigations and hearings. Subject to the rules promulgated under s. 440.03 (1), the department may conduct investigations and hearings to determine whether a violation of this subchapter, any rule promulgated under this subchapter, or any other law applicable to bail bond surety corporations or agents, including ch. 969, has occurred.
(2) Penalties. (a) Subject to the rules promulgated under s. 440.03 (1), the department may reprimand a bail bond surety corporation or agent or deny, limit, suspend, or revoke a license granted under this subchapter if the department finds that an applicant for licensure under this subchapter, a licensed bail bond surety corporation, or a licensed bail bond surety agent, has done any of the following:
1. Intentionally made a material misstatement in an application for a license or for renewal of a license.
2. Advertised in a manner that is false or misleading.
3. In the course of acting as a bail bond surety corporation or agent, made a substantial misrepresentation that was relied upon by another person.
4. Obtained or attempted to obtain compensation through fraud or deceit.
5. Violated any law of this state or federal law that substantially relates to acting as a surety for others or acting as a bail bond surety corporation or agent, violated this subchapter, or violated any rule promulgated under this subchapter.
6. Engaged in unprofessional conduct.
(b) In addition to or in lieu of a reprimand or other action under par. (a), the department may by rule establish other penalties, including forfeiture, for violations under par. (a).
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Section 3212o. 446.02 (3) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:
446.02 (3) (a) An Beginning on January 1, 2012, an examination administered by the examining board under this paragraph. The examination shall be in the subjects usually taught in such reputable schools of chiropractic, and shall be conducted at least twice a year at such times and places as the examining board determines. The examination shall include a practical examination of the applicant as prescribed by the examining board. The examining board shall charge an examination fee to each applicant for licensure under sub. (2) to cover the cost of developing and administering the examination required under this paragraph.
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Section 3212p. 446.02 (3) (c) of the statutes is created to read:
446.02 (3) (c) An examination approved by the examining board that tests the applicant's knowledge of the laws of this state relating to the practice of chiropractic, including the provisions of this chapter and any rules promulgated by the examining board under this section.
32,3212q
Section 3212q. 450.035 (2) of the statutes is amended to read:
450.035 (2) A pharmacist may not administer a vaccine unless he or she has successfully completed 12 hours in a course of study and training, approved by the American Council on Pharmaceutical Education or the board, in vaccination storage, protocols, administration technique, emergency procedures and record keeping and has satisfied the requirements specified in sub. (2t). A pharmacist may not administer a vaccine under this subsection to a person who is under the age of 18 6.
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Section
3217. 452.01 (1s) of the statutes is amended to read:
452.01 (1s) "Board" means real estate examining board.
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Section
3218. 452.025 (1) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:
452.025 (1) (a) A person desiring to act as a time-share salesperson shall submit to the department
board an application for a certificate of registration.
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Section
3219. 452.025 (1) (b) (intro.) of the statutes is amended to read:
452.025 (1) (b) The application for registration as a time-share salesperson shall be in the form prescribed by the department board and shall include all of the following:
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Section
3220. 452.025 (1) (b) 4. of the statutes is amended to read:
452.025 (1) (b) 4. Any other information which that the department board reasonably requires to enable it to determine the competency of the person to transact business as a time-share salesperson in a manner which
that safeguards the interests of the public.
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Section
3221. 452.025 (3) (b) 2. (intro.) of the statutes is amended to read:
452.025 (3) (b) 2. A time-share salesperson registered under this section may complete a form purchase agreement or offer to purchase, if the form purchase agreement or offer to purchase has been approved by the department board and includes only the following:
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Section
3222. 452.025 (4) of the statutes is amended to read:
452.025 (4) A time-share salesperson registered under this section may apply at any time to transfer employment to another licensed broker by submitting to the department board an application in the form prescribed by the department board and the transfer fee specified in s. 440.05 (7).
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Section
3223. 452.025 (5) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:
452.025 (5) (a) The renewal date for certificates of registration granted by the department board under this section is specified under s. 440.08 (2) (a).
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Section
3224. 452.03 of the statutes is amended to read:
452.03 Brokers and salespersons licensed. No person may engage in or follow the business or occupation of, or advertise or hold himself or herself out as, or act temporarily or otherwise as a broker or salesperson without a license. Licenses shall be granted The board may grant a license only to persons a person who are is competent to transact such businesses in a manner which
that safeguards the interests of the public, and only after satisfactory proof of the person's competence has been presented to the department board.
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Section
3225. 452.04 of the statutes is repealed.
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Section
3226. 452.05 (title) and (1) (intro.) of the statutes are amended to read:
452.05 (title) Duties and powers of department board. (1) (intro.) In addition to the other duties and responsibilities of the department board under this chapter, the department board shall
advise the secretary on matters relating to real estate practice and shall:
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Section
3227. 452.05 (1) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:
452.05 (1) (b) Approve forms for use in real estate practice. The board may conduct public hearings on matters relating to the approval of forms used in real estate practice.
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Section
3228. 452.05 (1) (c) of the statutes is amended to read:
452.05 (1) (c) After consultation with the council on real estate curriculum and examinations and subject to the procedure under s. 452.07, promulgate rules establishing criteria for the approval of educational programs and training sessions under s. 452.09 (2) and approve such programs and sessions in accordance with the established criteria.
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Section
3229. 452.05 (1) (d) of the statutes is amended to read:
452.05 (1) (d) After consultation with the council on real estate curriculum and examinations, the board, brokers and salespersons licensed under this chapter, and interested members of the public, establish criteria for the approval of continuing educational programs and courses in real estate related subjects required for renewal under s. 452.12 (5) (c) 1.
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Section 3229e. 452.05 (1) (e) of the statutes is repealed.
32,3229h
Section 3229h. 452.05 (1) (g) of the statutes is amended to read:
452.05 (1) (g) Approve continuing educational programs and courses in accordance with the criteria established under par. (d). In order to be approved, a continuing educational program or course must require brokers and salespersons to pass an examination on the information presented at the program or course in order to successfully complete and receive continuing education credit for the program or course under s. 452.12 (5) (c) 1.
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Section
3230. 452.05 (1m) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:
452.05 (1m) (b) In preparing the form for the offer to purchase commercial real property under sub. (1) (b), the department board shall include a statement that the seller represents to the buyer that the seller has no notice or knowledge that the commercial real property is a historic building.
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Section
3231. 452.05 (2) of the statutes is amended to read:
452.05 (2) The department board may prepare letters and bulletins and conduct clinics disseminating information to its licensees.
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Section
3232. 452.05 (3) of the statutes is amended to read:
452.05 (3) The department board may, after consultation with the board, enter into reciprocal agreements with officials of other states or territories of the United States for licensing brokers and salespersons and grant licenses to applicants who are licensed as brokers or salespersons in those states or territories according to the terms of the reciprocal agreements.
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Section 3233e. 452.06 (1) of the statutes is amended to read:
452.06 (1) The secretary board shall create a council one or more councils on forms under s. 15.04 (1) (c) which shall meet on a regular basis, be chaired by a member of the board, and report to the board and the secretary. Any proposed change in a form relating to real estate practice shall be referred to the appropriate council on forms for review before the form is approved.
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Section 3234m. 452.06 (2) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:
452.06 (2) (a) Advise the secretary on the promulgation of rules under s. 452.05 (1) (c) and board on establishing continuing education requirements under s. 452.05 (1) (d).
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Section 3234r. 452.06 (2) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:
452.06 (2) (b) Periodically, but not
Not less than annually, review subjects covered on examinations for licensure under this chapter and the qualifications for instructors of and performance evaluations for educational and continuing educational programs, training sessions, and courses approved under this chapter.
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Section 3234t. 452.06 (3) of the statutes is amended to read:
452.06 (3) If the secretary creates any councils or committees under s. 15.04 (1) (c) to provide advice to the department or board on matters relating to real estate practice other than the council under sub. (1), such councils or committees shall be chaired by a member of the board, if available, and shall report to the board and the secretary.
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Section
3235. 452.07 (title) of the statutes is amended to read:
452.07 (title) Rules; review of rules.
32,3236
Section
3236. 452.07 (1) of the statutes is amended to read:
452.07 (1) The department board shall promulgate rules for the guidance of the real estate profession and define professional conduct and unethical practice.
32,3237
Section
3237. 452.07 (1m) of the statutes is amended to read:
452.07 (1m) The department board shall promulgate rules that specify the supervisory duties of brokers under s. 452.12 (3).
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Section
3238. 452.07 (2) to (7) of the statutes are repealed.
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Section
3239. 452.09 (1) (intro.) of the statutes is amended to read:
452.09 (1) Form of application. (intro.) Any person desiring to act as a broker or salesperson shall submit to the department board an application for a license. The application shall be in such form as the department
board prescribes and shall include the following:
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Section
3240. 452.09 (1) (e) of the statutes is amended to read:
452.09 (1) (e) Any other information which that the department board may reasonably require to enable it to determine the competency of each applicant, including each business representative of the business entity, to transact the business of a broker or salesperson in a manner which that safeguards the interests of the public.
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Section
3241. 452.09 (2) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:
452.09 (2) (a) Except as provided in a reciprocal agreement under s. 452.05 (3), each applicant for a salesperson's license shall submit to the department board evidence satisfactory to the department board of successful completion of educational programs approved for this purpose under s. 452.05 (1) (c). The department
board may waive the requirement under this paragraph upon proof that the applicant has received 10 academic credits in real estate or real estate related law courses from an accredited institution of higher education.
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Section
3242. 452.09 (2) (c) 2. of the statutes is amended to read:
452.09 (2) (c) 2. Submit to the department board evidence satisfactory to the department board of successful completion of educational programs in business management approved for this purpose under s. 452.05 (1) (c). No educational programs applied to satisfy the requirement under subd. 1. may be applied to satisfy the requirement under this subdivision.
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Section
3243. 452.09 (2) (d) of the statutes is amended to read:
452.09 (2) (d) The department board may waive the requirements under par. (c) upon proof that the applicant has received 20 academic credits in real estate or real estate related law courses from an accredited institution of higher education or that the applicant is licensed to practice law in this state.
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Section
3244. 452.09 (3) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:
452.09 (3) (a) In determining competency, the department board shall require proof that the applicant for a broker's or salesperson's license has a fair knowledge of the English language,; a fair understanding of the general purposes and general legal effect of deeds, mortgages, land contracts of sale, leases, bills of sale, chattel mortgages, and conditional sales contracts,; and a general and fair understanding of the obligations between principal and agent, as well as of this chapter. An The board shall deny a license to an applicant receiving a failing grade, as established by rules of the department
board, on any examination given under this section shall be denied a license, but any applicant may review his or her examination results in a manner established by rules of the department board.
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Section
3245. 452.09 (3) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:
452.09 (3) (b) The department board shall determine competency under par. (a) by means of only an oral examination for any applicant who is unable to write because of a physical handicap.
32,3246
Section
3246. 452.09 (3) (d) of the statutes is amended to read:
