SB789,17,224 2. If a qualifying patient is a child, a primary caregiver for the child shall
25provide the department with any information that the child, if he or she were an

1adult, would have to provide under subd. 1. within 10 days after the date of the
2change to which the information relates.
SB789,17,73 (b) If a registrant fails to notify the department within 10 days after any change
4for which notification is required under par. (a) 1., his or her registry identification
5card is void. If a registrant fails to comply with par. (a) 2., the registry identification
6card for the qualifying patient to whom the information under par. (a) 2. relates is
7void.
SB789,17,118 (c) If a qualifying patient's registry identification card becomes void under par.
9(b), the registry identification card for each of the qualifying patient's primary
10caregivers is void. The department shall send written notice of this fact to each such
11primary caregiver.
SB789,17,12 12(6) Records. (a) The department shall maintain a list of all registrants.
SB789,17,1513 (b) Notwithstanding s. 19.35 and except as provided in par. (c) and sub. (2) (am),
14the department may not disclose information from an application submitted or a
15registry identification card issued under this section.
SB789,17,1916 (c) The department may disclose to state or local law enforcement agencies
17information from an application submitted by, or from a registry identification card
18issued to, a specific person under this section, for the purpose of verifying that the
19person possesses a valid registry identification card.
SB789,17,21 20(7) Rules. The department shall promulgate rules to implement this section,
21including the rules required under sub. (2) (c) and rules doing all of the following:
SB789,17,2222 (a) Creating forms for applications to be used under sub. (2).
SB789,17,2423 (b) Specifying how the department will verify the truthfulness of information
24submitted on an application under sub. (2).
SB789,18,2
1(c) Specifying how and under what circumstances registry identification cards
2may be renewed.
SB789,18,43 (d) Specifying how and under what changed circumstances a registry
4identification card may be revoked.
SB789,18,65 (e) Specifying under what circumstances an applicant whose application is
6denied may reapply.
SB789,18,87 (f) Ensuring that out-of-state registry identification cards are valid only if the
8following apply:
SB789,18,119 1. The person holding the out-of-state registry identification card has been
10diagnosed with a debilitating medical condition in the course of a bona fide
11practitioner-patient relationship, as defined in s. 961.01 (3).
SB789,18,1412 2. The out-of-state registry identification card allows for the medical use of
13tetrahydrocannabinols by the person who holds it, is valid in the jurisdiction in which
14it was provided, and the person who holds the card is a resident of that jurisdiction.
SB789,18,1715 3. The person who holds the card has not been a resident of Wisconsin for a
16period longer than a period the department determines would allow the person to
17apply for a registry identification card in Wisconsin.
SB789,18,2118 (g) Creating guidelines for issuing registry identification cards, and for
19obtaining and distributing marijuana for the medical use of tetrahydrocannabinols,
20to persons under the care of the department who have a debilitating medical
21condition or treatment.
SB789,21 22Section 21. 146.81 (1) (L) of the statutes is amended to read:
SB789,18,2323 146.81 (1) (L) A hospice licensed under subch. IV VI of ch. 50.
SB789,22 24Section 22. 146.997 (1) (d) 18. of the statutes is amended to read:
SB789,18,2525 146.997 (1) (d) 18. A hospice licensed under subch. IV VI of ch. 50.
SB789,23
1Section 23. 173.12 (1m) of the statutes is amended to read:
SB789,19,82 173.12 (1m) If an animal has been seized because it is alleged that the animal
3has been used in or constitutes evidence of any crime specified in s. 951.08, the
4animal may not be returned to the owner by an officer under s. 968.20 (2). In any
5hearing under s. 968.20 (1) (1f), the court shall determine if the animal is needed as
6evidence or there is reason to believe that the animal has participated in or been
7trained for fighting. If the court makes such a finding, the animal shall be retained
8in custody.
SB789,24 9Section 24. 234.29 of the statutes is amended to read:
SB789,19,20 10234.29 Equality of occupancy and employment. The authority shall
11require that occupancy of housing projects assisted under this chapter be open to all
12regardless of sex, race, religion, or sexual orientation,; status as a victim of domestic
13abuse, sexual assault, or stalking, as defined in s. 106.50 (1m) (u) ,; whether the
14person holds, or has applied for, a registry identification card, as defined in s. 146.44
15(1) (g), has been the subject of a written certification, as defined in s. 961.01 (21t), or
16is or has been a member of a treatment team, as defined in s. 961.01 (20t);
or creed,
17and that contractors and subcontractors engaged in the construction of economic
18development or housing projects, shall provide an equal opportunity for
19employment, without discrimination as to sex, race, religion, sexual orientation, or
20creed.
SB789,25 21Section 25. 289.33 (3) (d) of the statutes is amended to read:
SB789,20,1422 289.33 (3) (d) "Local approval" includes any requirement for a permit, license,
23authorization, approval, variance or exception or any restriction, condition of
24approval or other restriction, regulation, requirement or prohibition imposed by a
25charter ordinance, general ordinance, zoning ordinance, resolution or regulation by

1a town, city, village, county or special purpose district, including without limitation
2because of enumeration any ordinance, resolution or regulation adopted under s.
391.73, 2007 stats., s. 59.03 (2), 59.11 (5), 59.42 (1), 59.48, 59.51 (1) and (2), 59.52 (2),
4(5), (6), (7), (8), (9), (11), (12), (13), (15), (16), (17), (18), (19), (20), (21), (22), (23), (24),
5(25), (26) and (27), 59.53 (1), (2), (3), (4), (5), (7), (8), (9), (11), (12), (13), (14), (15), (19),
6(20) and (23), 59.535 (2), (3) and (4), 59.54 (1), (2), (3), (4), (4m), (5), (6), (7), (8), (10),
7(11), (12), (16), (17), (18), (19), (20), (21), (22), (23), (24), (25) (a), and (26), 59.55 (3),
8(4), (5) and (6), 59.56 (1), (2), (4), (5), (6), (7), (9), (10), (11), (12), (12m), (13) and (16),
959.57 (1), 59.58 (1) and (5), 59.62, 59.69, 59.692, 59.693, 59.696, 59.697, 59.698, 59.70
10(1), (2), (3), (5), (7), (8), (9), (10), (11), (21), (22) and (23), 59.79 (1), (2), (3), (5), (7), (8),
11and (10), 59.792 (2) and (3), 59.80, 59.82, 60.10, 60.22, 60.23, 60.54, 60.77, 61.34,
1261.35, 61.351, 61.353, 61.354, 62.11, 62.23, 62.231, 62.233, 62.234, 66.0101, 66.0415,
1387.30, 196.58, 200.11 (8), 236.45, 281.43 or 349.16, subch. VIII of ch. 60, or subch. III
14of ch. 91.
SB789,26 15Section 26. 349.02 (2) (b) 4. of the statutes is amended to read:
SB789,20,1716 349.02 (2) (b) 4. Local ordinances enacted under s. 59.54 (25) (a) or (25m) or
1766.0107 (1) (bm).
SB789,27 18Section 27. 767.41 (5) (am) (intro.) of the statutes is amended to read:
SB789,20,2419 767.41 (5) (am) (intro.) Subject to pars. (bm) and, (c), and (d), in determining
20legal custody and periods of physical placement, the court shall consider all facts
21relevant to the best interest of the child. The court may not prefer one parent or
22potential custodian over the other on the basis of the sex or race of the parent or
23potential custodian. Subject to pars. (bm) and, (c), and (d), the court shall consider
24the following factors in making its determination:
SB789,28 25Section 28. 767.41 (5) (d) of the statutes is created to read:
SB789,21,7
1767.41 (5) (d) The court may not consider as a factor in determining the legal
2custody of a child whether a parent or potential custodian holds, or has applied for,
3a registry identification card, as defined in s. 146.44 (1) (g), is or has been the subject
4of a written certification, as defined in s. 961.01 (21t), or is or has been a qualified
5patient, as defined in s. 961.01 (20hm), or a primary caregiver, as defined in s. 961.01
6(19m), unless the parent or potential custodian's behavior creates an unreasonable
7danger to the child that can be clearly articulated and substantiated.
SB789,29 8Section 29. 767.451 (5m) (a) (intro.) of the statutes is amended to read:
SB789,21,129 767.451 (5m) (a) (intro.) Subject to pars. (b) and, (c), and (d), in all actions to
10modify legal custody or physical placement orders, the court shall consider the
11factors under s. 767.41 (5) (am), subject to s. 767.41 (5) (bm), and shall make its
12determination in a manner consistent with s. 767.41.
SB789,30 13Section 30. 767.451 (5m) (d) of the statutes is created to read:
SB789,21,2114 767.451 (5m) (d) In an action to modify a legal custody order, the court may not
15consider as a factor in making a determination whether a parent or potential
16custodian holds, or has applied for, a registry identification card, as defined in s.
17146.44 (1) (g), is or has been the subject of a written certification, as defined in s.
18961.01 (21t), or is or has been a qualified patient, as defined in s. 961.01 (20hm), or
19a primary caregiver, as defined in s. 961.01 (19m), unless the parent or potential
20custodian's behavior creates an unreasonable danger to the child that can be clearly
21articulated and substantiated.
SB789,31 22Section 31. 961.01 (3) of the statutes is created to read:
SB789,21,2423 961.01 (3) "Bona fide practitioner-patient relationship" means a relationship
24between the practitioner and the patient that includes all of the following:
SB789,22,3
1(a) An assessment of the patient's medical history and current medical
2condition by the practitioner, including an in-person physical examination if
3appropriate.
SB789,22,54 (b) A consultation between the practitioner and the patient with respect to the
5patient's debilitating medical condition or treatment.
SB789,22,76 (c) Availability by the practitioner to provide follow-up care and treatment to
7the patient, including patient examinations.
SB789,32 8Section 32. 961.01 (5m) of the statutes is created to read:
SB789,22,109 961.01 (5m) "Debilitating medical condition or treatment" means any of the
10following:
SB789,22,1511 (a) Cancer, glaucoma, acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, a positive test for
12the presence of HIV, antigen or nonantigenic products of HIV, or an antibody to HIV,
13Crohn's disease, a hepatitis C virus infection, Alzheimer's disease, amytrophic
14lateral sclerosis, nail patella syndrome, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, post-traumatic
15stress disorder, or the treatment of these conditions.
SB789,22,1916 (b) A chronic or debilitating disease or medical condition or the treatment of
17such a disease or condition that causes cachexia, severe pain, severe nausea,
18seizures, including those characteristic of epilepsy, or severe and persistent muscle
19spasms, including those characteristic of multiple sclerosis.
SB789,22,2220 (c) Any other medical condition or any other treatment for a medical condition
21designated as a debilitating medical condition or treatment in rules promulgated by
22the department of health services under s. 961.436 (5).
SB789,33 23Section 33. 961.01 (11v) of the statutes is created to read:
SB789,22,2524 961.01 (11v) "HIV" means any strain of human immunodeficiency virus, which
25causes acquired immunodeficiency syndrome.
SB789,34
1Section 34. 961.01 (12v) of the statutes is created to read:
SB789,23,42 961.01 (12v) "Lockable, enclosed facility" means an enclosed indoor or outdoor
3area that is lockable, or may use a security device, to permit access only by a member
4of a qualifying patient's treatment team.
SB789,35 5Section 35. 961.01 (14c) of the statutes is created to read:
SB789,23,76 961.01 (14c) "Maximum authorized amount" means 12 live marijuana plants
7and 3 ounces of usable marijuana.
SB789,36 8Section 36. 961.01 (14g) of the statutes is created to read:
SB789,23,109 961.01 (14g) "Medical use of tetrahydrocannabinols" means any of the
10following:
SB789,23,1311 (a) The use of tetrahydrocannabinols in any form by a qualifying patient to
12alleviate the symptoms or effects of the qualifying patient's debilitating medical
13condition or treatment.
SB789,23,1614 (b) The acquisition, possession, cultivation, or transportation of
15tetrahydrocannabinols in any form by a qualifying patient if done to facilitate his or
16her use of the tetrahydrocannabinols under par. (a).
SB789,23,2217 (c) The acquisition, possession, cultivation, or transportation of
18tetrahydrocannabinols in any form by a primary caregiver of a qualifying patient,
19the transfer of tetrahydrocannabinols in any form between a qualifying patient and
20his or her primary caregivers, or the transfer of tetrahydrocannabinols in any form
21between persons who are primary caregivers for the same qualifying patient if all of
22the following apply:
SB789,23,2523 1. The acquisition, possession, cultivation, transportation, or transfer of the
24tetrahydrocannabinols is done to facilitate the qualifying patient's use of
25tetrahydrocannabinols under par. (a) or (b).
SB789,24,3
12. It is not practicable for the qualifying patient to acquire, possess, cultivate,
2or transport the tetrahydrocannabinols independently, or the qualifying patient is
3under 18 years of age.
SB789,37 4Section 37. 961.01 (17k) of the statutes is created to read:
SB789,24,65 961.01 (17k) "Out-of-state registry identification card" has the meaning given
6in s. 146.44 (1) (cm).
SB789,38 7Section 38. 961.01 (19m) of the statutes is created to read:
SB789,24,118 961.01 (19m) "Primary caregiver" means a person who is at least 21 years of
9age, who would not be denied, under s. 146.44 (3), a registry identification card, and
10who has agreed to help a qualifying patient in his or her medical use of
11tetrahydrocannabinols.
SB789,39 12Section 39. 961.01 (20hm) of the statutes is created to read:
SB789,24,1613 961.01 (20hm) "Qualifying patient" means a person who has been diagnosed
14in the course of a bona fide practitioner-patient relationship as having or undergoing
15a debilitating medical condition or treatment but does not include a person under the
16age of 18 years unless all of the following apply:
SB789,24,1917 (a) The person's practitioner has explained the potential risks and benefits of
18the medical use of tetrahydrocannabinols to the person and to a parent, guardian,
19or person having legal custody of the person.
SB789,24,2120 (b) The parent, guardian, or person having legal custody provides the
21practitioner a written statement consenting to do all of the following:
SB789,24,2222 1. Allow the person's medical use of tetrahydrocannabinols.
SB789,24,2323 2. Serve as a primary caregiver for the person.
SB789,24,2424 3. Manage the person's medical use of tetrahydrocannabinols.
SB789,40 25Section 40. 961.01 (20ht) of the statutes is created to read:
SB789,25,2
1961.01 (20ht) "Registry identification card" has the meaning given in s. 146.44
2(1) (g).
SB789,41 3Section 41. 961.01 (20t) of the statutes is created to read:
SB789,25,54 961.01 (20t) "Treatment team" means a qualifying patient and his or her
5primary caregivers.
SB789,42 6Section 42. 961.01 (21f) of the statutes is created to read:
SB789,25,97 961.01 (21f) "Usable marijuana" means marijuana leaves or flowers but does
8not include seeds, stalks, or roots or any ingredients combined with the leaves or
9flowers.
SB789,43 10Section 43. 961.01 (21t) of the statutes is created to read:
SB789,25,1211 961.01 (21t) "Written certification" means a statement made by a person's
12practitioner if all of the following apply:
SB789,25,1613 (a) The statement indicates that, in the practitioner's professional opinion, the
14person has or is undergoing a debilitating medical condition or treatment and the
15potential benefits of the person's use of tetrahydrocannabinols under sub. (14g) (a)
16would likely outweigh the health risks for the person.
SB789,25,1817 (b) The statement indicates that the opinion described in par. (a) was made in
18the course of a bona fide practitioner-patient relationship.
SB789,25,2019 (c) The statement is signed by the practitioner or is contained in the person's
20medical records.
SB789,44 21Section 44. 961.436 of the statutes is created to read:
SB789,26,2 22961.436 Medical use defense in cases involving
23tetrahydrocannabinols.
(1) A member of a qualifying patient's treatment team
24has a defense to prosecution under s. 961.41 (1) (h) or (1m) (h) for manufacturing, or

1possessing with intent to manufacture, tetrahydrocannabinols if all of the following
2apply:
SB789,26,43 (a) The manufacture or possession is a medical use of tetrahydrocannabinols
4by the treatment team.
SB789,26,65 (b) The amount of tetrahydrocannabinols does not exceed the maximum
6authorized amount.
SB789,26,97 (c) Any live marijuana plants are in a lockable, enclosed facility unless a
8member of a qualifying patient's treatment team is accessing the plants or has the
9plants in his or her possession.
SB789,26,1110 (d) If the member is a primary caregiver, he or she is not a primary caregiver
11to more than 5 qualifying patients.
SB789,26,15 12(2) A member of a qualifying patient's treatment team has a defense to
13prosecution under s. 961.41 (1) (h) or (1m) (h) for distributing or delivering, or
14possessing with intent to distribute or deliver, tetrahydrocannabinols to another
15member of the treatment team if all of the following apply:
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