Introduction
Excerpts from the Wisconsin Statutes
Chapter 15 Structure of the Executive Branch
15.001 Declaration of policy
15.01 Definitions
15.02 Offices, departments and independent agencies
15.03 Attachment for limited purposes
15.04 Heads of departments and independent agencies; powers and duties
15.05 Secretaries
15.06 Commissions and commissioners
15.07 Boards
15.08 Examining boards and councils
15.085 Affiliated credentialing boards
15.09 Councils
15.40 Department of regulation and licensing; creation
15.405 Same; attached boards and examining boards
15.406 Same; attached affiliated credentialing boards
15.407 Same; councils
Chapter 19 General Duties of Public Officials -
Subchapter II Public Records and Property
19.34 Procedural information
Chapter 48 Children's Code
Subchapter XX - Miscellaneous Provisions
48.981 Abused or neglected children and abused unborn children.
Chapter 146 - Miscellaneous Health Provisions
146.81 Health care records; definitions.
146.815 Contents of certain patient health care records.
146.817 Preservation of fetal monitor tracings and microfilm copies.
146.819 Preservation or destruction of patient health care records.
146.82 Confidentiality of patient health care records.
146.83 Access to patient health care records.
146.835 Parents denied physical placement rights.
146.836 Applicability.
146.84 Violations related to patient health care records.
146.885 Acceptance of assignment for medicare.
146.87 Federal registration numbers for prescribers of controlled substances.
146.89 Volunteer health care provider program.
146.905 Reduction in fees prohibited.
146.91 Long−term care insurance.
146.95 Patient visitation.
146.96 Uniform claim processing form.
146.99 Assessments.
146.995 Reporting of wounds and burn injuries.
146.997 Health care worker protection.
Chapter 252 - Communicable Diseases
252.10 Public health dispensaries.
252.14 Discrimination related to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome.
252.15 Restrictions on use of a test for HIV.
Chapter 440 Department of Regulation and Licensing
Subchapter I - General Provisions
440.01 Definitions
440.02 Bonds
440.03 General duties and powers of the department
440.035 General duties of examining boards and affiliated credentialing boards.
440.04 Duties of the secretary
440.042 Advisory committees.
440.045 Disputes.
440.05 Standard fees
440.055 Credit card payments.
440.06 Refunds and reexaminations
440.07 Examination standards and services
440.08 Credential renewal
440.11 Change of name or address
440.12 Credential denial, non-renewal and revocation based on tax delinquency
440.13 Delinquency in support payments; failure to comply with subpoena or warrant.
440.14 Nondisclosure of certain personal information.
440.142 Reporting potential causes of public health emergency.
440.20 Disciplinary proceedings
440.205 Administrative warnings.
440.21 Enforcement of laws requiring credential
440.22 Assessment of costs
440.23 Cancellation of credential; reinstatement
440.25 Judicial review
Chapter 449 - Optometry Examining Board
449.01 Definitions.
449.015 Discrimination prohibited.
449.02 Licenses; exemptions.
449.03 Rule making; enforcement.
449.04 Examination.
449.05 Qualification for examination.
449.06 Registration.
449.07 Denial, limitation, suspension, revocation, reprimand.
449.08 Unprofessional conduct.
449.09 Investigations.
449.10 Advertising.
449.11 Penalties.
449.12 Interpretation.
449.13 Wisconsin Vision Services, Inc.
449.15 Service insurance corporations for optometric care.
449.17 Use of diagnostic pharmaceuticals.
449.18 Removals from eyes; use of therapeutic pharmaceuticals.
449.19 Referral to other specialists.
449.20 Civil immunity.
Chapter 450 - Pharmacy Examining Board
450.01 Definitions.
450.10 Disciplinary proceedings; immunity; orders.
450.11 Prescription drugs and prescription devices.
Chapter 632 - Insurance Contracts in Specific Lines
Subchapter VI - Disability Insurance
632.895 Mandatory coverage.
Chapter 905 - Evidence - Privileges
905.01 Privileges recognized only as provided.
905.015 Interpreters for persons with language difficulties, limited English proficiency,
or hearing or speaking impairments.
905.02 Required reports privileged by statute.
905.03 Lawyer−client privilege.
905.04 Physician−patient, registered nurse−patient, chiropractor−patient,
psychologist−patient, social worker−patient, marriage and family therapist−
patient and professional counselor−patient privilege.
905.045 Domestic violence or sexual assault advocate−victim privilege.
905.05 Husband−wife privilege.
905.06 Communications to members of the clergy.
905.065 Honesty testing devices.
905.07 Political vote.
905.08 Trade secrets.
905.09 Law enforcement records.
905.10 Identity of informer.
905.11 Waiver of privilege by voluntary disclosure.
905.12 Privileged matter disclosed under compulsion or without opportunity to
claim privilege.
905.13 Comment upon or inference from claim of privilege; instruction.
905.14 Privilege in crime victim compensation proceedings.
905.15 Privilege in use of federal tax return information.
Chapter 961 - Uniform Controlled Substances Act
961.001 Declaration of intent.
Subchapter I - Definitions
961.01 Definitions.
Subchapter II - Standards and Schedules
961.11 Authority to control.
961.115 Native American Church exemption.
961.12 Nomenclature.
961.13 Schedule I tests.
961.14 Schedule I.
961.15 Schedule II tests.
961.16 Schedule II.
961.17 Schedule III tests.
961.18 Schedule III.
961.19 Schedule IV tests.
961.20 Schedule IV.
961.21 Schedule V tests.
961.22 Schedule V.
961.23 Dispensing of schedule V substances.
961.24 Publishing of updated schedules.
961.25 Controlled substance analog treated as a schedule I substance.
Subchapter III -Regulation of Manufacture, Distribution and Dispensing of Controlled Substances
961.31 Rules.
961.32 Possession authorization.
961.335 Special use authorization.
961.34 Controlled substances therapeutic research.
961.36 Controlled substances board duties relating to diversion control and
prevention,
compliance with controlled substances law and advice and assistance.
961.38 Prescriptions.
961.39 Limitations on optometrists.
961.395 Limitation on advanced practice nurses.
Subchapter IV - Offenses and Penalties
961.41 Prohibited acts A—penalties.
961.42 Prohibited acts B—penalties.
961.43 Prohibited acts C—penalties.
961.435 Specific penalty.
961.437 Possession and disposal of waste from manufacture of methamphetamine.
961.44 Penalties under other laws.
961.45 Bar to prosecution.
961.455 Using a child for illegal drug distribution or manufacturing purposes.
961.46 Distribution to persons under age 18.
961.47 Conditional discharge for possession or attempted possession as first
offense.
961.472 Assessment; certain possession or attempted possession offenses.
961.475 Treatment option.
961.48 Second or subsequent offenses.
961.49 Distribution of or possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance
on or near certain places.
961.495 Possession or attempted possession of a controlled substance on or near
certain places.
961.50 Suspension or revocation of operating privilege.
Subchapter V
- Enforcement and Administrative Provisions
961.51 Powers of enforcement personnel.
961.52 Administrative inspections and warrants.
961.53 Violations constituting public nuisance.
961.54 Cooperative arrangements and confidentiality.
961.55 Forfeitures.
961.555 Forfeiture proceedings.
961.56 Burden of proof; liabilities.
961.565 Enforcement reports.
Subchapter VI - Drug Paraphernalia
961.571 Definitions.
961.572 Determination.
961.573 Possession of drug paraphernalia.
961.574 Manufacture or delivery of drug paraphernalia.
961.575 Delivery of drug paraphernalia to a minor.
961.576 Advertisement of drug paraphernalia.
961.577 Municipal ordinances.
Subchapter VII -
Miscellaneous
961.61 Uniformity of interpretation.
961.62 Short title.
Excerpts From The Wisconsin Administrative Code
Chapter Opt 1 - Authority and Definitions
Opt 1.01 Authority.
Opt 1.02 Definitions.
Opt 1.03 Responsibility and supervision.
Chapter Opt 2 - Organization of the Board
Opt 2.01 Procedure.
Opt 2.02 Vice–chairperson.
Opt 2.03 Membership in international association.
Opt 2.04 Delegates.
Chapter Opt 3 - Examination for Licensure
Opt 3.01 Scheduling of examination.
Opt 3.02 Application for examination.
Opt 3.03 State law examination.
Opt 3.04 Rules of conduct.
Opt 3.05 Controls.
Opt 3.06 Instructions to be followed.
Opt 3.07 Passing grade.
Opt 3.09 Announcement of results.
Opt 3.10 Failure and review.
Opt 3.11 Claim of examination error.
Opt 3.12 Reexamination.
Chapter Opt 4 - Licensure by Endorsement
Opt 4.01 Qualifications.
Opt 4.02 Application procedures.
Opt 4.03 Examinations.
Chapter Opt 5 - Unprofessional Conduct
Opt 5.01 Intent.
Opt 5.02 Definitions.
Opt 5.04 Improper use of title.
Opt 5.05 Change of address.
Opt 5.06 Inspection.
Opt 5.07 Adequate equipment.
Opt 5.08 Performing minimum eye examination.
Opt 5.09 Performing minimum examination for fitting of contact lenses.
Opt 5.10 Patient records.
Opt 5.11 Verification.
Opt 5.12 Supervision.
Opt 5.13 Unprofessional advertising.
Opt 5.14 Disclosure.
Opt 5.15 Conduct.
Opt 5.16 Contact lens prescription release.
Chapter Opt 6 - Certification to Use Therapeutic Pharmaceutical Agents and to Remove Superficial Foreign Bodies from an Eye or from an Appendage to the Eye
Opt 6.01 Authority.
Opt 6.02 Definitions.
Opt 6.03 Use of diagnostic pharmaceutical agents.
Opt 6.04 Use of therapeutic pharmaceutical agents
and removal of foreign bodies from eyes.
Opt 6.05 Approval of continuing education courses.
Opt 6.06 Renewal of certificate.
Opt 6.07 Failure to renew.
Opt 6.08 Late renewal of certificate.
Chapter Opt 7 - Certificate of Registration
Opt 7.02 Certificate of registration.
Opt 7.03 Renewal of certificate.
Opt 7.04 Failure to renew.
Opt 7.05 Late renewal.
Chapter Opt 8 - Continuing Education
Opt 8.01 Definitions.
Opt 8.02 Continuing Education.
Opt 8.03 Approval of Continuing Education Courses.
Excerpts From the Rules of the Department of Regulation and Licensing
Chapter RL 1 - Procedures to Review Denial of an Application
RL 1.01 Authority and scope.
RL 1.03 Definitions.
RL 1.04 Examination failure: retake and hearing.
RL 1.05 Notice of intent to deny and notice of denial.
RL 1.06 Parties to a denial review proceeding.
RL 1.07 Request for hearing.
RL 1.08 Procedure.
RL 1.09 Conduct of hearing.
RL 1.10 Service.
RL 1.11 Failure to appear.
RL 1.12 Withdrawal of request.
RL 1.13 Transcription fees.
Chapter RL 1 - Appendix I - Notice of Intent to Deny
Chapter RL 1 - Appendix II - Notice of Denial
Chapter RL 2 - Procedures for Pleading and Hearings
RL 2.02 Scope; kinds of proceedings.
RL 2.03 Definitions.
RL 2.035 Receiving informal complaints.
RL 2.036 Procedure for settlement conferences.
RL 2.037 Parties to a disciplinary proceeding.
RL 2.04 Commencement of disciplinary proceedings.
RL 2.05 Pleadings to be captioned.
RL 2.06 Complaint.
RL 2.07 Notice of hearing.
RL 2.08 Service and filing of complaint, notice of hearing and other papers.
RL 2.09 Answer.
RL 2.10 dministrative law judge.
RL 2.11 Prehearing conference.
RL 2.12 Settlements.
RL 2.13 Discovery.
RL 2.14 Default.
RL 2.15 Conduct of hearing.
RL 2.16 Witness fees and costs.
RL 2.17 Transcription fees.
RL 2.18 Assessment of costs.
RL 2.20 Extension of time limits in disciplinary actions against physicians.
Chapter RL 2 - Appendix 1 - Notice of Hearing
Chapter RL 3 - Administrative Injunctions
RL 3.01 Authority.
RL 3.02 Scope; kinds of proceedings.
RL 3.03 Definitions.
RL 3.04 Pleadings to be captioned.
RL 3.05 Petition for administrative injunction.
RL 3.06 Notice of hearing.
RL 3.07 Service and filing of petition, notice of hearing and other papers.
RL 3.08 Answer.
RL 3.09 Administrative law judge.
RL 3.10 Prehearing conference.
RL 3.11 Settlements.
RL 3.12 Discovery.
RL 3.13 Default.
RL 3.14 Conduct of hearing.
RL 3.15 Witness fees and costs.
RL 3.16 Transcription fees.
Chapter RL 3 - Appendix I
Chapter RL 4 - Department Application Procedures and Application Fee Policies
RL 4.01 Authorization.
RL 4.02 Definitions.
RL 4.03 Time for review and determination of credential applications.
RL 4.04 Fees for examinations, reexaminations and proctoring examinations.
RL 4.05 Fee for test review.
RL 4.06 Refunds.
Chapter RL 6 - Summary Suspensions
RL 6.01 Authority and intent.
RL 6.02 Scope.
RL 6.03 Definitions.
RL 6.04 Petition for summary suspension.
RL 6.05 Notice of petition to respondent.
RL 6.06 Issuance of summary suspension order.
RL 6.07 Contents of summary suspension order.
RL 6.08 Service of summary suspension order.
RL 6.09 Hearing to show cause.
RL 6.10 Commencement of disciplinary proceeding.
RL 6.11 Delegation.
Chapter RL 7 - Impaired Professionals Procedure
RL 7.01 Authority and intent.
RL 7.02 Definitions.
RL 7.03 Referral to and eligibility for the procedure.
RL 7.04 Requirements for participation.
RL 7.05 Agreement for participation.
RL 7.06 Standards for approval of treatment facilities or individual therapists.
RL 7.07 Intradepartmental referral.
RL 7.08 Records.
RL 7.09 Report.
RL 7.10 Applicability of procedures to direct licensing by the department.
RL 7.11 Approval of drug testing programs.
Chapter RL 7 - Appendix I Consent for Release of Information
Chapter RL 8 - Administrative Warnings
RL 8.01 Authority and scope.
RL 8.02 Definitions.
RL 8.03 Findings before issuance of an administrative warning.
RL 8.04 Issuance of an administrative warning.
RL 8.05 Request for a review of an administrative warning.
RL 8.06 Procedures.
RL 8.07 Transcription fees.
Chapter RL 8 - Appendix I Department of Regulation and Licensing (Disciplinary Authority) Administrative Warning
Chapter RL 9 - Denial of Renewal Application Because Applicant is liable for Delinquent Taxes
RL 9.01 Authority.
RL 9.02 Scope; nature of proceedings.
RL 9.03 Definitions.
RL 9.04 Procedures for requesting the department of revenue to certify
whether an applicant for renewal is liable for delinquent taxes.
RL 9.05 Denial of renewal.
Chapter RL 10 - Use of Pharmaceutical Agents by Licensed Optometrists
RL 10.01 Definitions.
RL 10.02 Restrictions and reports.
RL 10.03 Statement of approval required.
RL 10.04 Application for certificate.
Chapter Trans 112 - Medical Standards For Driver Licensing and General Standards for School Bus Endorsements
Trans 112.01 Purpose and scope.
Trans 112.02 Definitions.
Trans 112.03 Medical review standards.
Trans 112.04 Information to be considered in licensing actions.
Trans 112.045 All medical conditions.
Trans 112.05 Alcohol or other drug use.
Trans 112.06 Conditions affecting cardiovascular function.
Trans 112.07 Conditions affecting cerebrovascular function.
Trans 112.08 Conditions affecting endocrine function.
Trans 112.10 Conditions affecting neurological or neuromuscular function.
Trans 112.12 Conditions affecting psychosocial, mental or emotional function.
Trans 112.13 Conditions affecting respiratory function.
Trans 112.14 Conditions affecting sensory function.
Trans 112.15 Non–medical requirements for school bus drivers.
Trans 112.16 License restrictions.
Trans 112.17 Periodic reports.
Trans 112.18 Driving evaluation.
Trans 112.19 Notice of departmental licensing actions.
Trans 112.20 Review boards.
