98.246 HistoryHistory: 1983 a. 251; 2013 a. 20.
98.25598.255Reinspection; fee.
98.255(1)(1)If the department reinspects a weight or measure because the department has found a violation of this chapter or a rule promulgated under this chapter, the department may charge the operator of the weight or measure a reinspection fee.
98.255(2)(2)The department shall establish the amount of the reinspection fee under sub. (1) by rule and may establish different reinspection fees for different types of weights and measures. The amount of a reinspection fee for a weight or measure may not exceed the department’s average cost to reinspect that type of weight or measure.
98.255(3)(3)A reinspection fee under sub. (1) is payable after the reinspection is completed and is due upon written demand from the department. The department may issue a demand for payment when it issues an annual license application form to the operator of the weighing or measuring device.
98.255 HistoryHistory: 2009 a. 28.
98.2698.26Prohibited acts; penalty; injunction.
98.26(1)(1)A person who does any of the following acts shall forfeit not less than $100 nor more than $500 for the first offense and not less than $200 nor more than $1,000 for a subsequent offense. A person who intentionally does any of the following acts shall be fined not more than $10,000 or imprisoned not more than 9 months or both:
98.26(1)(a)(a) Hinders, obstructs or impersonates a sealer or inspector.
98.26(1)(b)(b) Uses or has in possession for use in buying or selling any commodity or service, or sells, any incorrect weight or measure or causes a weight or measure to be incorrect.
98.26(1)(c)(c) Represents in any manner a false quantity or price in connection with the purchase or sale, or any advertising thereof, of any commodity, thing or service.
98.26(1)(d)(d) Uses or disposes of any rejected weight or measure, or commodity, or removes therefrom any official tag, seal, stamp or mark, without written authority from a sealer or inspector.
98.26(1)(e)(e) Violates s. 98.15 (1).
98.26(1)(f)(f) Violates any other provision of this chapter or any rules promulgated under this chapter for which no specific penalty is prescribed.
98.26(2)(2)Upon application of the department or a municipality, a circuit court may grant a temporary or permanent injunction restraining any person from violating any provision of this chapter.
98.26 HistoryHistory: 1979 c. 264; 1987 a. 250; 1995 a. 319.
98.26 Cross-referenceCross-reference: See also chs. ATCP 91 and 92, Wis. adm. code.