SB55-ASA1,940,1919 134.66 (3) (title) Defenses.
SB55-ASA1, s. 2814i 20Section 2814i. 134.66 (3) (intro.) of the statutes is renumbered 134.66 (3) (a)
21(intro.).
SB55-ASA1, s. 2814L 22Section 2814L. 134.66 (3) (br) of the statutes is created to read:
SB55-ASA1,941,423 134.66 (3) (br) Proof by a retailer that the act for which the retailer is being
24prosecuted under sub. (2) (a) was committed by his or her agent or employee and that
25the retailer provided training on the prohibitions under sub. (2) (a) to that agent or

1employee is a defense to any prosecution for a violation of sub. (2) (a). The defense
2is not available to a retailer who knowingly permits his or her agent or employee to
3sell or provide for nominal or no consideration cigarettes or tobacco products to
4individuals under the age of 18.
SB55-ASA1, s. 1407 5Section 1407. 135.02 (3) (c) of the statutes is created to read:
SB55-ASA1,941,106 135.02 (3) (c) A contract or agreement, either expressed or implied, whether
7oral or written, between 2 or more persons by which a wholesaler, as defined in s.
8125.02 (21), is granted the right to sell or distribute fermented malt beverages or use
9a trade name, trademark, service mark, logotype, brand, advertising, or other
10commercial symbol related to fermented malt beverages.
SB55-ASA1, s. 2830g 11Section 2830g. 137.01 (1) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:
SB55-ASA1,941,1412 137.01 (1) (a) The governor shall appoint notaries public who shall be
13Wisconsin United States residents and at least 18 years of age. Applicants who are
14not attorneys shall file an application with the secretary of state and pay a $20 fee.
SB55-ASA1, s. 2830j 15Section 2830j. 137.01 (1) (d) of the statutes is amended to read:
SB55-ASA1,941,1916 137.01 (1) (d) Qualified applicants shall be notified by the secretary of state to
17take and file the official oath and execute and file an official bond in the sum of $500,
18with a surety to be approved by the clerk of the circuit court for his or her county, or,
19if
executed by a surety company, and approved by the secretary of state.
SB55-ASA1, s. 2830m 20Section 2830m. 137.01 (2) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:
SB55-ASA1,942,221 137.01 (2) (a) Any Wisconsin Except as provided in par. (am), any United States
22resident who is licensed to practice law in this state is entitled to a permanent
23commission as a notary public upon application to the secretary of state and payment
24of a $50 fee. The application shall include a certificate of good standing from the
25supreme court, the signature and post-office address of the applicant and an

1impression of the applicant's official seal, or imprint of the applicant's official rubber
2stamp.
SB55-ASA1, s. 2830p 3Section 2830p. 137.01 (2) (am) of the statutes is created to read:
SB55-ASA1,942,104 137.01 (2) (am) If a United States resident has his or her license to practice law
5in this state suspended or revoked, upon reinstatement of his or her license to
6practice law in this state, the person may be entitled to receive a certificate of
7appointment as a notary public for a term of 4 years. An eligible notary appointed
8under this paragraph is entitled to reappointment for 4-year increments. At least
930 days before the expiration of a commission under this paragraph the secretary of
10state shall mail notice of the expiration date to the holder of the commission.
SB55-ASA1, s. 2830r 11Section 2830r. 137.01 (2) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:
SB55-ASA1,942,1512 137.01 (2) (b) The secretary of state shall issue a certificate of appointment as
13a notary public to persons who qualify under the requirements of this subsection.
14Such The certificate shall state that the notary commission is permanent or is for 4
15years
.
SB55-ASA1, s. 2833g 16Section 2833g. 137.01 (6) (b) of the statutes is repealed.
SB55-ASA1, s. 2833j 17Section 2833j. 137.01 (6m) of the statutes is amended to read:
SB55-ASA1,942,2118 137.01 (6m) Change of residence. A notary public shall does not vacate his
19or her office by reason of his or her change of residence within the state United States.
20Written notice of any change of address shall be given to the secretary of state within
215 10 days of such the change.
SB55-ASA1, s. 2833m 22Section 2833m. 137.01 (7) of the statutes is amended to read:
SB55-ASA1,943,923 137.01 (7) Official records to be filed. When any notary public ceases to hold
24office the notary public, or in case of the notary public's death the notary public's
25executor or administrator, shall deposit the notary public's official records and

1papers in the office of the clerk of the circuit court of the county of the notary public's
2residence
secretary of state. If any such notary or any executor or administrator,
3after such records and papers come to his or her hands, neglects for 3 months to
4deposit them, he or she shall forfeit not less than $50 nor more than $500. If any
5person knowingly destroys, defaces or conceals any records or papers of any notary
6public, the person shall forfeit not less than $50 nor more than $500, and shall be
7liable to the party injured for all damages thereby sustained. The clerks of the circuit
8courts
secretary of state shall receive and safely keep all such papers and records in
9their office.
SB55-ASA1, s. 1408 10Section 1408. 139.30 (7) of the statutes is amended to read:
SB55-ASA1,943,1311 139.30 (7) "Manufacturer" means any person who manufactures cigarettes for
12the purpose of sale, including the authorized agent of a person who manufactures
13cigarettes for the purpose of sale
.
SB55-ASA1, s. 2842m 14Section 2842m. 139.31 (1) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:
SB55-ASA1,943,1615 139.31 (1) (a) On cigarettes weighing not more than 3 pounds per thousand,
1629.5 34 mills on each cigarette.
SB55-ASA1, s. 2842n 17Section 2842n. 139.31 (1) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:
SB55-ASA1,943,1918 139.31 (1) (b) On cigarettes weighing more than 3 pounds per thousand, 59 68
19mills on each cigarette.
SB55-ASA1, s. 1409 20Section 1409. 139.31 (4) of the statutes is created to read:
SB55-ASA1,943,2421 139.31 (4) No person may sell or distribute in this state, acquire, store, possess,
22or transport for sale or distribution in this state, import or cause to be imported into
23this state for sale or distribution in this state, or affix stamps as described under s.
24139.32 to, any of the following: