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 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.
146.87 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 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 450 - Pharmacy Examining Board
450.01 Definitions.
450.02 Pharmacy examining board.
450.025 Pharmacist advisory council.
450.03 Pharmacist; licensure.
450.035 Administration of drug products and devices; vaccines.
450.04 Examinations.
450.05 Pharmacist licensed in other state; licensure.
450.06 Pharmacy; licensure.
450.07 Manufacturers and distributors; licensure.
450.08 License renewal.
450.085 Continuing education.
450.09 Pharmacy practice.
450.10 Disciplinary proceedings; immunity; orders.
450.11 Prescription drugs and prescription devices.
450.12 Labeling of prescription drugs and prescription drug products.
450.125 Drugs for animal use.
450.13 Using drug product equivalent in dispensing prescriptions.
450.14 Poisons.
450.15 Placing prescription drugs prohibited.
450.155 Exhibition, display or advertisement of certain vending machines by use
of certain material prohibited.
450.16 Sale of contraceptives prohibited in certain areas.
450.17 Violations.
450.18 Penalties.
Chapter 453 - Veterinary Examining Board
453.068 Drugs for animal use.
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.
Wisconsin Administrative Code Rules of the Pharmacy Examining Board
Chapter Phar 1 - Authority and definitions
Phar 1.01 Authority.
Phar 1.02 Definitions.
Chapter Phar 2 - Pharmacist licensure by examination
Phar 2.01 Qualifications for original licensure.
Phar 2.02 Application procedure for original licensure.
Phar 2.03 Examinations for original licensure.
Phar 2.04 Qualifications for persons licensed in another state.
Phar 2.05 Application procedure for persons licensed in another state.
Phar 2.06 Examinations for persons licensed in another state.
Chapter Phar 4 - Examinations
Phar 4.01 Administration.
Phar 4.02 Competencies tested.
Phar 4.03 Passing scores.
Phar 4.035 Unauthorized assistance.
Phar 4.04 Scoring.
Phar 4.045 Examination review.
Phar 4.046 Claim of examination error.
Phar 4.05 Failure and reexamination.
Chapter 5 - License renewal
Phar 5.01 Requirements.
Phar 5.02 Change of name or address.
Phar 5.03 Display of licenses.
Phar 5.04 Renewal prohibited; relicensure.
Phar 5.05 Requirements for late renewal; reinstatement.
Chapter 6 - Pharmacy Licenses and Equipment
Phar 6.01 Licenses; application.
Phar 6.02 Licenses; change of location or ownership.
Phar 6.03 Changes in managing pharmacist.
Phar 6.04 Floor design.
Phar 6.05 Sanitation.
Phar 6.06 Minimum equipment.
Phar 6.07 Storage.
Phar 6.08 Security.
Chapter 7 - Pharmacy Practice
Phar 7.01 Minimum procedures for compounding and dispensing.
Phar 7.015 Pharmacy technicians.
Phar 7.02 Prescription label; name of drug or drug product dispensed.
Phar 7.03 Prescription renewal limitations.
Phar 7.04 Return or exchange of health items.
Phar 7.05 Prescription records.
Phar 7.065 Answering machines in pharmacies.
Phar 7.07 Medication profile record system.
Phar 7.08 Prescription orders transmitted electronically.
Phar 7.09 Automated dispensing systems.
Phar 7.10 Administration of drug products and devices other than vaccines.
Phar 7.12 Central fill pharmacy.
Chapter Phar 8 - Requirements for Controlled Substances
Phar 8.01 Scope.
Phar 8.02 Records.
Phar 8.03 Filing prescription orders.
Phar 8.04 Purpose of issue of prescription order.
Phar 8.05 Dispensing.
Phar 8.06 Renewing prescriptions.
Phar 8.07 Partial dispensing.
Phar 8.08 Labeling prescriptions.
Phar 8.09 Emergency dispensing.
Phar 8.10 Disclosure of suspicious orders of controlled substances.
Phar 8.11 Controlled substances in emergency kits for long term care facilities.
Phar 8.12 Prescription orders transmitted by facsimile machine.
Chapter Phar 9 - Pharmaceutical Services Requirements in Nursing Homes
Phar 9.01 Pharaceutical services requirements in nursing homes.
Chapter Phar 10 - Standards of Professional Conduct
Phar 10.01 Authority.
Phar 10.02 Definitions.
Phar 10.03 Unprofessional conduct.
Chapter Phar 11 - Procedure for Hearings
Phar 11.01 Procedure for disciplinary proceedings.
Chapter Phar 12 - Manufacturer Requirements
Phar 12.01 Authority.
Phar 12.02 Definitions.
Phar 12.03 License; application.
Phar 12.04 Inspections.
Phar 12.05 Compliance.
Chapter Phar 13 - Distributor Requirements
Phar 13.01 Authority.
Phar 13.02 Definitions.
Phar 13.03 License required.
Phar 13.04 License; application.
Phar 13.05 License; other requirements.
Phar 13.06 License; factors considered.
Phar 13.07 Application review.
Phar 13.08 Personnel.
Phar 13.09 Facility requirements.
Phar 13.10 Security requirements.
Phar 13.11 Storage requirements.
Phar 13.12 Examination of materials requirements.
Phar 13.13 Returned, damaged and outdated prescription drug and device
requirements.
Phar 13.14 Recordkeeping requirements.
Phar 13.15 Written policies and procedures.
Phar 13.16 Responsible persons.
Phar 13.17 Compliance with federal, state and local laws.
Chapter Phar 15 - Sterile Pharmaceuticals
Phar 15.01 Authority.
Phar 15.02 Definitions.
Phar 15.03 Policy and procedure manual.
Phar 15.04 Physical requirements.
Phar 15.05 Records and reports.
Phar 15.06 Delivery service.
Phar 15.07 Emergency kits.
Phar 15.08 Cytotoxic drugs.
Phar 15.09 Labeling.
Phar 15.10 Patient training.
Phar 15.11 Quality assurance.
Chapter Phar 16 - Continuing Education for Pharmacists
Phar 16.01 Authority and purpose.
Phar 16.02 Continuing education required; waiver.
Phar 16.03 Acceptable continuing educational programs.
Phar 16.04 Evidence of compliance.
Phar 16.05 Retention requirement.
Phar 16.06 Audit.
Chapter Phar 17 - Pharmacy Internship
Phar 17.01 Authority.
Phar 17.02 Definitions.
Phar 17.03 Academic internship.
Phar 17.04 Foreign graduate internship.
Phar 17.05 Postgraduate internship.
Phar 17.06 Practical experience internship.
Phar 17.07 Student non–academic internship.
Excerpts From Rules of the Medical Examining Board
Chapter Med 8 - Physician Assistants
Med 8.01 Authority and purpose.
Med 8.02 Definitions.
Med 8.03 Council.
Med 8.04 Educational program approval.
Med 8.05 Panel review of applications; examinations required.
Med 8.053 Examination review by applicant.
Med 8.056 Board review of examination error claim.
Med 8.06 Temporary license.
Med 8.07 Practice.
Med 8.08 Prescribing limitations.
Med 8.09 Employee status.
Med 8.10 Employment requirements; supervising physician responsibilities.
Chapter Med 10 - Unprofessional Conduct
Med 10.01 Authority and Purpose.
Med 10.02 Definitions.
Chapter Med 17 - Standards for Dispensing and Prescribing Drugs
Med 17.01 Authority and purpose.
Med 17.02 Definitions.
Med 17.03 Packaging.
Med 17.04 Labeling.
Med 17.05 Recordkeeping.
Med 17.06 Prescription orders by nurses and ancillary health care personnel.
Excerpts From Rules of the Board of Nursing
Chapter N 8 - Certification of Advanced Practice Nurse Prescribers
N 8.01 Authority and intent.
N 8.02 Definitions.
N 8.03 Qualifications for certification as an advanced practice nurse prescriber.
N 8.04 Application procedure.
N 8.05 Continuing education.
N 8.06 Prescribing limitations.
N 8.07 Prescription orders.
N 8.08 Malpractice insurance coverage.
N 8.09Dispensing.
N 8.10 Case management and collaboration with other health care professionals.
Advanced Practice Nurse Requirements & Guidelines
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 HFS 132 - Nursing Homes
Subchapter VI - Services
HFS
132.65 Pharmaceutical Services