2011 WISCONSIN ACT
209
An Act
to renumber
101.19 (1) and 101.19 (3);
to renumber and amend
440.05 (2);
to amend
13.75 (1), 13.75 (1m), 13.75 (5), 48.615 (1) (a), 48.615 (1) (b), 48.625 (2) (a), 48.65 (3) (a), 49.45 (42) (c), 94.50 (2), 94.704 (3) (a) (intro.), 95.55 (3) (a), 95.60 (5), 97.17 (4), 97.175 (2), 97.22 (2) (b), 98.145 (2), 98.146 (2), 101.122 (5), 101.16 (3g) (a), 101.19 (2), 101.981 (1) (a), 101.985 (5) (a), 103.34 (13) (a), 103.91 (3), 103.92 (1) (a), 105.06 (2), 105.07 (1), 169.31 (1) (a) 1., 169.31 (1) (d), 169.31 (1) (e) 1., 170.12 (3) (g), 218.04 (3) (c), 218.12 (2) (a), 218.12 (2) (c), 218.12 (2) (d), 218.51 (3) (c), 224.725 (8), 252.23 (4) (a), 252.24 (4) (a), 252.245 (9), 254.176 (3) (e), 254.178 (2) (d), 254.20 (5) (a) (intro.), 254.71 (6) (a), 256.15 (5) (f), 280.15 (2m) (a), 280.15 (3g) (a), 281.17 (3), 285.51 (2) (d), 289.42 (1) (a) 4., 291.05 (7) (a), 299.51 (3) (c), 343.62 (3) (a) 1., 440.05 (intro.), 440.05 (1) (a), 440.44 (1) (b) 3., 446.02 (2) (c), 551.614 (2), 601.31 (1) (intro.), 628.04 (1) (a), 632.69 (2) (b), 633.14 (1) (a) and 938.22 (7) (b);
to repeal and recreate
13.75 (1) and 13.75 (1m); and
to create
29.563 (15), 45.44, 48.615 (1) (e), 48.625 (2) (c), 48.65 (3) (c), 94.10 (2) (cm), 94.10 (3) (cm), 94.10 (3g) (cm), 94.704 (3) (bm), 98.18 (1m), 101.19 (1r), 105.07 (3), 115.28 (7) (f), 125.65 (10), 169.31 (1m), 218.0114 (15) (c), 218.12 (2) (e), 254.20 (5) (c), 281.48 (4s) (e), 440.05 (2) (b), 601.31 (2m), 751.153 and 938.22 (7) (d) of the statutes;
relating to:
waiving fees for certain professional and occupational licenses issued to veterans.
The people of the state of Wisconsin, represented in senate and assembly, do enact as follows:
Section
1
.
13.75 (1) of the statutes is amended to read:
13.75
(1)
Obtaining a license under s. 13.63 (1) to act on behalf of one principal, $350
, except that no fee is required for an individual who is eligible for the veterans fee waiver program under s. 45.44
.
Section
2
.
13.75 (1) of the statutes, as affected by
2009 Wisconsin Act 28
, section
20L
, and 2011 Wisconsin Act .... (this act), is repealed and recreated to read:
13.75
(1)
Obtaining a license under s. 13.63 (1) to act on behalf of one principal, $250, except that no fee is required for an individual who is eligible for the veterans fee waiver program under s. 45.44.
Section
3
.
13.75 (1m) of the statutes is amended to read:
13.75
(1m)
Obtaining a license under s. 13.63 (1) to act on behalf of 2 or more principals, $650
, except that no fee is required for an individual who is eligible for the veterans fee waiver program under s. 45.44
.
Section
4
.
13.75 (1m) of the statutes, as affected by
2009 Wisconsin Act 28
, section
20n
, and 2011 Wisconsin Act .... (this act), is repealed and recreated to read:
13.75
(1m)
Obtaining a license under s. 13.63 (1) to act on behalf of 2 or more principals, $400, except that no fee is required for an individual who is eligible for the veterans fee waiver program under s. 45.44.
Section
5
.
13.75 (5) of the statutes is amended to read:
13.75
(5)
Registering an interest in a legislative proposal, proposed administrative rule, budget bill subject or other topic under 13.67 (2), $10
, except that no fee is required for an individual who is eligible for the veterans fee waiver program under s. 45.44
.
Section
6
.
29.563 (15) of the statutes is created to read:
29.563
(15)
Fee waiver for veterans.
An individual who is eligible under the veterans fee waiver program under s. 45.44 for a fee waiver is not required to pay any fee, including any issuing fee, handling fee, or fee for any type of tag or additional boats, that is imposed under this section for any of the following:
(a) A license issued under s. 29.501.
(b) A wholesale fish dealer license issued under s. 29.503.
(c) A taxidermist permit issued under s. 29.506 (2).
(d) A bait dealer license issued under s. 29.509.
(e) A guide license issued under s. 29.512.
(f) A sport trolling license issued under s. 29.514.
(g) A commercial fishing license issued under s. 29.519.
(h) A net license issued under s. 29.523.
(i) A slat net license issued under s. 29.526.
(j) A trammel net license issued under s. 29.529.
(k) A set or bank pole license issued under s. 29.531.
(L) A setline license issued under s. 29.533.
(m) A clamming license or permit issued under s. 29.537.
(n) A fish farm permit issued under s. 29.733.
(o) A fish importation permit issued under s. 29.735.
(p) A fish stocking permit issued under s. 29.736.
(q) A wild rice dealer license issued under s. 29.607 (4) (b).
(r) A wild ginseng dealer license issued under s. 29.611 (7).
Section
7
.
45.44 of the statutes is created to read:
45.44 Veterans fee waiver program.
(1)
Definitions.
In this section:
(a) "License" means any of the following for which a fee is required:
1. A license under s. 13.63 (1) or registration of an interest under s. 13.67 (2).
2. A license or permit specified in s. 29.563 (15).
3. A license issued to a child welfare agency, group home, child care center, or shelter care facility, as required under s. 48.615 (1), 48.625 (2), 48.65 (3), or 938.22 (7).
4. A certification issued under s. 49.45 (42).
5. A license, registration, or permit issued under s. 94.10 (2), (3), or (3g), 94.50 (2), 94.704, 95.60, 97.17 (2), 97.175 (2), 97.22 (2), 98.145, 98.146, or 98.18 (1) (a).
6. A license, permit, certificate, or registration specified in s. 101.19 (1r).
7. A license, certificate, or registration issued under s. 103.34, 103.91, 103.92, 105.06, or 105.07.
8. A license, permit, or certificate issued by the department of public instruction.
9. A license issued under s. 125.65.
10. A license specified in s. 169.31 (1m).
11. A permit issued under 170.12.
12. A license provided for in s. 218.0114 (14) (e), (f), or (fm) or issued under s. 218.04, 218.11, or 343.62 or a buyer identification card issued under s. 218.51.
13. A license issued under s. 224.725.
14. A license, certification, certification card, or permit issued under s. 252.23, 252.24, 254.176, 254.178, 254.20, 254.71, and 256.15.
15. A license, registration, or certification issued under s. 280.15 (2m) or (3g), 281.17 (3), 281.48 (3), 285.51 (2), 289.42 (1), 291.23, or 299.51 (3) (c).
16. A license, permit, or certificate of certification or registration issued under chs. 440 to 480.
17. A license issued under s. 551.614.
18. A license, certificate, or permit issued under chs. 601 to 655.
19. A license to practice law or admission to the state bar.
(b) "Licensing agency" means the department of agriculture, trade and consumer protection; the department of children and families; the department of financial institutions; the department of health services; the department of natural resources; the department of public instruction; the department of revenue; the department of safety and professional services and its examining boards and affiliated credentialing boards; the department of transportation; the department of workforce development; the board of commissioners of public lands; the government accountability board; or the office of the commissioner of insurance.
(2)
Program.
The department of veterans affairs shall establish and maintain a program under which the department shall verify whether an applicant is eligible for a fee waiver for the issuance of a license. Before approving a fee waiver, the licensing agency, or the supreme court, if the supreme court agrees, shall request the department of veterans affairs to verify whether the applicant for the license is a eligible for a fee waiver. If the department verifies that the applicant for a license is eligible for a fee waiver, the licensing agency or the supreme court shall waive the accompanying fee for the license.
(3)
Eligibility.
For the purpose of being eligible for a license fee waiver under the program established under sub. (2), an applicant shall be applying for an initial license, shall not have received a previous fee waiver under the program for any type of license, and shall be all of the following:
(a) An individual.
(b) A resident of this state.
(c) A veteran, as defined in s. 45.01 (12) (a) to (f), or one of the following:
1. A member of a reserve component of the U.S. armed forces or of the national guard, as defined in
32 USC 101
(3), who has served under honorable conditions for at least one year beginning on the member's date of enlistment in a reserve component of the U.S. armed forces or in the national guard.
2. A person who was discharged from a reserve component of the U.S. armed forces or from the national guard, as defined in
32 USC 101
(3), if that discharge was an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions.
(4)
Information on program.
The department of veterans affairs shall establish an Internet Web site informing the public of the fee waiver program and shall include a list of the licenses and the licensing agencies to contact to receive each fee waiver. Each licensing agency shall also provide on their Internet Web site information regarding the fee waiver program and a list of the licenses that the licensing agency issues that are eligible for the fee waiver.
Section
8
.
48.615 (1) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:
48.615
(1)
(a)
Before
Except as provided in par. (e), before
the department may issue a license under s. 48.60 (1) to a child welfare agency that regularly provides care and maintenance for children within the confines of a residential care center for children and youth operated by the child welfare agency, the child welfare agency must pay to the department a biennial fee of $121, plus a biennial fee of $18.15 per child, based on the number of children that the child welfare agency is licensed to serve.
Section
9
.
48.615 (1) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:
48.615
(1)
(b)
Before
Except as provided in par. (e), before
the department may issue a license under s. 48.60 (1) to a child welfare agency that places children in licensed foster homes, licensed group homes, and in the homes of guardians under s. 48.977 (2), the child welfare agency must pay to the department a biennial fee of $254.10.
Section
10
.
48.615 (1) (e) of the statutes is created to read:
48.615
(1)
(e) An individual who is eligible for a fee waiver under the veterans fee waiver program under s. 45.44 is not required to pay the fee under par. (a) or (b) for a license under s. 48.60 (1).
Section
11
.
48.625 (2) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:
48.625
(2)
(a)
Before
Except as provided in par. (c), before
the department may issue a license under sub. (1) to a group home, the group home must pay to the department a biennial fee of $121, plus a biennial fee of $18.15 per child, based on the number of children that the group home is licensed to serve. A group home that wishes to continue a license issued under sub. (1) shall pay the fee under this paragraph by the continuation date of the license. A new group home shall pay the fee under this paragraph no later than 30 days before the opening of the group home.
Section
12
.
48.625 (2) (c) of the statutes is created to read:
48.625
(2)
(c) An individual who is eligible for a fee waiver under the veterans fee waiver program under s. 45.44 is not required to pay the fee under par. (a) for a license under sub. (1).
Section
13
.
48.65 (3) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:
48.65
(3)
(a)
Before
Except as provided in par. (c), before
the department may issue a license under sub. (1) to a child care center that provides care and supervision for 4 to 8 children, the child care center must pay to the department a biennial fee of $60.50.
Before
Except as provided in par. (c), before
the department may issue a license under sub. (1) to a child care center that provides care and supervision for 9 or more children, the child care center must pay to the department a biennial fee of $30.25, plus a biennial fee of $16.94 per child, based on the number of children that the child care center is licensed to serve. A child care center that wishes to continue a license issued under sub. (1) shall pay the applicable fee under this paragraph by the continuation date of the license. A new child care center shall pay the applicable fee under this paragraph no later than 30 days before the opening of the child care center.
Section
14
.
48.65 (3) (c) of the statutes is created to read:
48.65
(3)
(c) An individual who is eligible for a fee waiver under the veterans fee waiver program under s. 45.44 is not required to pay a fee under par. (a) for a license under sub. (1).
Section
15
.
49.45 (42) (c) of the statutes is amended to read:
49.45
(42)
(c) The department may charge a fee to certify a provider of personal care services described under par. (d) 3. e
., except that no fee may be imposed on an individual who is eligible for the veterans fee waiver program under s. 45.44
. Fees collected under this paragraph shall be credited to the appropriation account under s. 20.435 (6) (jm).
Section
16
.
94.10 (2) (cm) of the statutes is created to read:
94.10
(2)
(cm)
Fee exemption.
Notwithstanding par. (c), the department may not require an individual who is eligible for the veterans fee waiver program under s. 45.44 to pay a nursery dealer license fee.
Section
17
.
94.10 (3) (cm) of the statutes is created to read:
94.10
(3)
(cm)
Fee exemption.
Notwithstanding par. (c), the department may not require an individual who is eligible for the veterans fee waiver program under s. 45.44 to pay a nursery grower license fee.
Section
18
.
94.10 (3g) (cm) of the statutes is created to read:
94.10
(3g)
(cm)
Fee exemption.
Notwithstanding par. (c), the department may not require an individual who is eligible for the veterans fee waiver program under s. 45.44 to pay a Christmas tree grower license fee.
Section
19
.
94.50 (2) of the statutes is amended to read:
94.50
(2)
Growers and dealers; registration.
No person may act as a grower or a dealer unless he or she is registered with the department. Any person who acts as a dealer and a grower shall register as both. Registrations shall be made annually on a form provided by the department. Registrations expire on December 31 of each year. A dealer
, other than an individual who is eligible for the veterans fee waiver program under s. 45.44,
shall pay to the department an annual registration fee of $25. The department shall assign a registration number to each person registered under this subsection. All moneys collected under this subsection shall be credited to the appropriation account under s. 20.115 (7) (ga).
Section
20
.
94.704 (3) (a) (intro.) of the statutes is amended to read:
94.704
(3)
(a) (intro.) Except as provided in par. (b)
or (bm)
, a person applying for an annual license under this section shall pay the following license fee and surcharge:
Section
21
.
94.704 (3) (bm) of the statutes is created to read:
94.704
(3)
(bm) No license fee is required under par. (a) for an individual who is eligible for the veterans fee waiver program under s. 45.44.
Section
22
.
95.55 (3) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:
95.55
(3)
(a) The department shall, by rule, specify the fee for registration under this section.
The department may not require an individual who is eligible for the veterans fee waiver program under s. 45.44 to pay a fee for registration under this section.
Section
23
.
95.60 (5) of the statutes is amended to read:
95.60
(5)
The department shall, by rule, specify the fees for permits, certificates, registration and inspections under this section, including any reinspection fees required under sub. (5m).
The department may not require an individual who is eligible for the veterans fee waiver program under s. 45.44 to pay a fee for a permit under sub. (2) (a) or a registration under sub. (3m).
Section
24
.
97.17 (4) of the statutes is amended to read:
97.17
(4)
Each application for a license shall be accompanied by a fee that is $50 unless otherwise established by department rule
, except that an individual who is eligible for the veterans fee waiver program under s. 45.44 is not required to pay a fee
.
Section
25
.
97.175 (2) of the statutes is amended to read:
97.175
(2)
No person may act as a butter grader or a cheese grader without a license granted by the department. A person desiring a license shall apply on a form furnished by the department and shall pay to the department a fee that is $50 unless otherwise established by department rule
, except that an individual who is eligible for the veterans fee waiver program under s. 45.44 is not required to pay a fee
. Before issuing a license, the department shall require the applicant to demonstrate his or her competence to act as a butter grader or a cheese grader in a manner determined by the department. A license expires on September 30 of the 2nd year commencing after the date of issuance.
Section
26
.
97.22 (2) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:
97.22
(2)
(b)
License fee.
Unless otherwise established by department rule, the fee for a milk producer license under par. (a) is $20
, except that an individual who is eligible for the veterans fee waiver program under s. 45.44 is not required to pay a fee
. The department also may establish by rule a reduced license fee for a producer who is properly inspected at least once annually by a special dairy farm inspector certified under sub. (7).
Section
27
.
98.145 (2) of the statutes is amended to read:
98.145
(2)
No person may engage as a tester of milk or cream to determine its value for payment or for the purpose of official inspection or for records of dairy production for the purposes described above unless the person holds a license issued by the department; but no such license is required of a licensed cheesemaker or buttermaker. The license shall expire biennially on October 31 of the 2nd year commencing after the date of issuance or renewal. Each application for milk tester license or renewal thereof shall be accompanied by a fee of $50
, except that an individual who is eligible for the veterans fee waiver program under s. 45.44 is not required to pay the fee
. Each application shall be made upon forms provided by the department. If the department conducts a reinspection of any milk or cream tested by a person licensed under this subsection due to any violation of any federal or state law which the department determines in a regularly scheduled inspection of milk or cream tested by that person, the department shall charge that person $25 for that reinspection.
Section
28
.
98.146 (2) of the statutes is amended to read:
98.146
(2)
Each application for a license under this section or license renewal shall be made on forms provided by the department and shall be accompanied by the license fee required under sub. (4)
, except that an individual who is eligible for the veterans fee waiver program under s. 45.44 is not required to pay the fee
. The license shall expire biennially on September 30 of the 2nd year commencing after the date of issuance or renewal. The applicant shall not have an arrest or conviction record, subject to ss. 111.321, 111.322 and 111.335, and shall give proof of ability to engage in such weighing and sampling to the satisfaction of the department by satisfactorily passing a written examination pertaining to such activities. If the department conducts a reinspection of any measurement by a person licensed under this subsection due to any violation of any federal or state law which the department determines in a regularly scheduled inspection of that measurement, the department shall charge the holder of that license the reinspection fee required under sub. (4) for that reinspection.
Section
29
.
98.18 (1m) of the statutes is created to read:
98.18
(1m)
Fee exemption.
Notwithstanding sub. (1h), the department may not require an individual who is eligible for the veterans fee waiver program under s. 45.44 to pay a license fee.
Section
30
.
101.122 (5) of the statutes is amended to read:
101.122
(5)
Inspection.
Any owner of a rental unit may request that an inspector inspect the owner's rental unit for the purpose of determining whether to issue a certificate under sub. (4). If an owner, after reasonable effort, is unable to procure an inspection, the department, within 14 days after receipt of a request by the owner shall perform the inspection and determine whether to issue a certificate. The department may establish a special fee under s. 101.19
(1)
(1g)
for an inspection under which it performs this subsection. If any inspector determines not to issue a certificate, the inspector shall specify in writing the energy conservation measures necessary to make the rental unit comply with applicable standards under sub. (2) (a).
Section
31
.
101.16 (3g) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:
101.16
(3g)
(a) No retail supplier may distribute liquefied petroleum gas without holding a license issued by the department. The department, subject to s. 101.02 (20) and (21), shall issue a license to be a retail supplier upon receiving the fee established under s. 101.19
(1)
(1g)
(L) or (1m) and upon obtaining proof of financial responsibility as required under sub. (3r) (c). The term of the license shall be set by the department, not to exceed 2 years.
Section
32
.
101.19 (1) of the statutes is renumbered 101.19 (1g).
Section
33
.
101.19 (1r) of the statutes is created to read:
101.19
(1r)
Notwithstanding subs. (1g) and (1m), the department shall waive any fee imposed on an individual who is eligible for the veterans fee waiver program under s. 45.44 for a license, permit, or certificate of certification or registration issued by the department under ss. 101.09 (3) (c), 101.122 (2) (c), 101.143 (2) (g), 101.147, 101.15 (2) (e), 101.16 (3g), 101.17, 101.177 (4) (a), 101.178 (2) or (3) (a), 101.63 (2) or (2m), 101.653, 101.73 (5) or (6), 101.82 (1m), (1v), and (2), 101.935, 101.95, 101.951, 101.952, 101.985 (1) to (3), 145.02 (4), 145.035, 145.045, 145.07 (12), 145.15, 145.16, 145.165, 145.17, 145.175, 145.18, or 167.10 (6m).
Section
34
.
101.19 (2) of the statutes is amended to read:
101.19
(2)
The department shall issue and record required certificates of inspection or of registration for equipment listed in sub.
(1)
(1g)
(b).
Section
35
.
101.19 (3) of the statutes is renumbered 101.19 (1b).
Section
36
.
101.981 (1) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:
101.981
(1)
(a) "Amusement or thrill ride" has the meaning given s. 101.19
(3)
(1b)
(b).
Section
37
.
101.985 (5) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:
101.985
(5)
(a)
Issuance and term.
Except as provided under s. 101.02 (20) (b) and (21) (b), the department shall issue a license to any applicant who satisfies the applicable requirements of subs. (1) to (3) and any rules promulgated under subs. (1) to (3) and who pays any applicable fee required by rule of the department under s. 101.19
(1)
(1g)
(k). Except as provided under sub. (2) (c) and (d), the term of each license is 2 years.
Section
38
.
103.34 (13) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:
103.34
(13)
(a) A fee for obtaining a certificate of registration. The department shall determine the fee based on the cost of issuing certificates of registration.
The department may not require an individual who is eligible for a fee waiver under the veterans fee waiver program under s. 45.44 to pay a fee for obtaining a certificate of registration.
Section
39
.
103.91 (3) of the statutes is amended to read:
103.91
(3)
Annual fees.
Each certificate shall be renewed annually. The fee for the certificate or renewal shall be in an amount determined by the department.
The department may not require an individual who is eligible for a fee waiver under the veterans fee waiver program under s. 45.44 to pay a fee for a certificate.
Section
40
.
103.92 (1) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:
103.92
(1)
(a) Every person maintaining a migrant labor camp shall, annually by April 1 or 30 days prior to the opening of a new camp, make application to the department for a certificate to operate a camp. Each application shall be accompanied by an application fee in an amount determined by the department.
The department may not require an individual who is eligible for a fee waiver under the veterans fee waiver program under s. 45.44 to pay an application fee for a certificate to operate a migrant labor camp.
Section
41
.
105.06 (2) of the statutes is amended to read:
105.06
(2)
Persons whose fees or charges are paid directly by employers shall register annually with the department to engage in the business specified in s. 105.01 (1) (intro.). The fee to register under this subsection is $5
, except that no registration fee is required for an individual who is eligible for a fee waiver under the veterans fee waiver program under s. 45.44
.
Section
42
.
105.07 (1) of the statutes is amended to read:
105.07
(1)
Each employment agent's license shall be renewed annually.
The
Except as provided in sub. (3), the
license or renewal fee shall be one percent of all fees, charges, commissions, or other compensation actually received during the life of the license or renewal by an employment agent for service as such but in no event less than $50 nor more than $300.
The
Except as provided in sub. (3), the
original license and annual renewal fee for a branch office or each additional place of business in the same community shall be $150.
Section
43
.
105.07 (3) of the statutes is created to read:
105.07
(3)
An individual who is eligible for a fee waiver under the veterans fee waiver program under s. 45.44 is not required to pay a fee under sub. (1) for an original license.
Section
44
.
115.28 (7) (f) of the statutes is created to read:
115.28
(7)
(f) The department may not charge a fee for the issuance of a license, permit, or certificate to an individual who is eligible for the veterans fee waiver program under s. 45.44.
Section
45
.
125.65 (10) of the statutes is created to read:
125.65
(10)
The department may not require a fee for a permit under this section for an individual who is eligible for the veterans fee waiver program under s. 45.44.
Section
46
.
169.31 (1) (a) 1. of the statutes is amended to read:
169.31
(1)
(a) 1. The fee for an initial Class A captive wild animal farm license is $200 and the fee for an initial Class B captive wild animal farm license is $50
, except as provided in sub. (1m)
. The department shall waive the fee for an initial license under this subdivision for an individual who is under 14 years of age if the individual is a member of a 4-H club or a sporting club.
Section
47
.
169.31 (1) (d) of the statutes is amended to read:
169.31
(1)
(d)
Wild fur farm license.
The fee for a wild fur farm license is $50
, except as provided in sub. (1m)
.
Section
48
.
169.31 (1) (e) 1. of the statutes is amended to read:
169.31
(1)
(e) 1. The fee for an initial Class A bird hunting preserve license is $300, and the fee for an initial Class B bird hunting preserve license is $200
, except as provided in sub. (1m)
.
Section
49
.
169.31 (1m) of the statutes is created to read:
169.31
(1m)
Fee waiver for veterans.
An individual who is eligible under the veterans fee waiver program for a fee waiver is not required to pay a fee for a captive wild animal farm license, a wild fur farm license, or a bird hunting preserve license.
Section
50
.
170.12 (3) (g) of the statutes is amended to read:
170.12
(3)
(g) Be accompanied by a $500 application fee
, except that no fee is required under this paragraph for an individual who is eligible for the veterans fee waiver program under s. 45.44
.
Section
51
.
218.0114 (15) (c) of the statutes is created to read:
218.0114
(15)
(c) No license fee is required under sub. (14) (e), (f), or (fm) for an individual who is eligible for the veterans fee waiver program under s. 45.44.
Section
52
.
218.04 (3) (c) of the statutes is amended to read:
218.04
(3)
(c) The license fee for a collector or solicitor shall be $15
, except that no license fee is required for an individual who is eligible for the veterans fee waiver program under s. 45.44
. This license shall be carried as a means of identification whenever the collector is engaged in business. The license shall state the name of the employer and shall be surrendered to the division upon termination of employment. A new license is required for a change of employment.
Section
53
.
218.12 (2) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:
218.12
(2)
(a) Applications for a salesperson's license and renewals thereof shall be made to the department on such forms as the department prescribes and
furnishes and
, except as provided in par. (e),
shall be accompanied by the license fee required under par. (c) or (d). Except as provided in par. (am) 3., the application shall include the applicant's social security number. In addition, the application shall require such pertinent information as the department requires.
Section
54
.
218.12 (2) (c) of the statutes is amended to read:
218.12
(2)
(c) Except as provided in
par.
pars.
(d)
and (e)
, the fee for a license issued under this section equals $4 multiplied by the number of years in the license period. The fee shall be prorated if the license period is not evenly divisible into years.
Section
55
.
218.12 (2) (d) of the statutes is amended to read:
218.12
(2)
(d)
If
Except as provided in par. (e), if
the department issues a license under this section during the license period, the fee for the license shall equal $4 multiplied by the number of calendar years, including parts of calendar years, during which the license remains in effect. A fee determined under this paragraph may not exceed the license fee for the entire license period under par. (c).
Section
56
.
218.12 (2) (e) of the statutes is created to read:
218.12
(2)
(e) No license fee is required under par. (c) or (d) for an individual who is eligible for the veterans fee waiver program under s. 45.44.
Section
57
.
218.51 (3) (c) of the statutes is amended to read:
218.51
(3)
(c) The department shall establish by rule the amount of the fee for a buyer identification card issued under this section.
The department may not require a fee for an individual who is eligible for the veterans fee waiver program under s. 45.44 for a buyer identification card issued under this section.
Section
58
.
224.725 (8) of the statutes is amended to read:
224.725
(8)
License period; fees.
The division shall promulgate rules establishing the license period and the license fees for mortgage loan originators. The fees shall be no less than $250 annually.
The rules may not require a license fee for an individual who is eligible for the veterans fee waiver program under s. 45.44.
Section
59
.
252.23 (4) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:
252.23
(4)
(a) Except as provided in ss. 250.041 and 252.241, standards and procedures, including fee payment to offset the cost of licensing tattooists and tattoo establishments, for the annual issuance of licenses as tattooists or as tattoo establishments to applicants under this section.
The department may not promulgate a rule that imposes a fee for a license under sub. (3) on an individual who is eligible for the veterans fee waiver program under s. 45.44.
Section
60
.
252.24 (4) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:
252.24
(4)
(a) Except as provided in ss. 250.041 and 252.241, standards and procedures, including fee payment to offset the cost of licensing body piercers and body-piercing establishments, for the annual issuance of licenses as body piercers or as body-piercing establishments to applicants under this section.
The department may not promulgate a rule under which the department may charge an individual who is eligible for the veterans fee waiver program under s. 45.44 a fee to obtain a license under sub. (3).
Section
61
.
252.245 (9) of the statutes is amended to read:
252.245
(9)
The department shall promulgate rules establishing state fees for its costs related to setting standards under ss. 252.23 and 252.24 and monitoring and evaluating the activities of, and providing education and training to, agent local health departments.
The department may not promulgate a rule under which a local health department may charge an individual who is eligible for the veterans fee waiver program under s. 45.44 a state fee to obtain a license under s. 252.23 (3) or 252.24 (3).
Agent local health departments shall include the state fees in the license fees established under sub. (4), collect the state fees and reimburse the department for the state fees collected. For tattooists or tattoo establishments and for body piercers or body-piercing establishments, the state fee may not exceed 20% of the license fees established under s. 252.23 (4) (a) or 252.24 (4) (a).
Section
62
.
254.176 (3) (e) of the statutes is amended to read:
254.176
(3)
(e) Shall specify fees for certifying persons under this section, except that no fee may be imposed on any person employed by the state or by any political subdivision of the state for a certification required to perform duties within the scope of the employment
or on an individual who is eligible for the veterans fee waiver program under s. 45.44
.
Section
63
.
254.178 (2) (d) of the statutes is amended to read:
254.178
(2)
(d) Shall specify fees for accrediting lead training courses and approving lead instructors
, except that no fee may be imposed on an individual who is eligible for the veterans fee waiver program under s. 45.44
.
Section
64
.
254.20 (5) (a) (intro.) of the statutes is amended to read:
254.20
(5)
(a) (intro.) Except as provided under
par.
pars.
(b)
and (c)
, the department shall charge the following fees for certification cards issued under sub. (3) or renewed under sub. (4):
Section
65
.
254.20 (5) (c) of the statutes is created to read:
254.20
(5)
(c) The department may not charge a fee for a certification card issued under this section to an individual who is eligible for the veterans fee waiver program under s. 45.44.
Section
66
.
254.71 (6) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:
254.71
(6)
(a) Establishing a fee for certification and recertification of food protection practices
, except that a certification fee may not be imposed on an individual who is eligible for the veterans fee waiver program under s. 45.44
.
Section
67
.
256.15 (5) (f) of the statutes is amended to read:
256.15
(5)
(f) The department may charge a reasonable fee for a license or training permit issued under this subsection, except that no fee may be charged to an individual who is an employee of a public agency and who works for volunteer or paid-on-call ambulance service providers and who is an applicant for a license as an emergency medical technician — basic or for a training permit
, and no fee may be charged to an individual who is eligible for the veterans fee waiver program under s. 45.44
.
Section
68
.
280.15 (2m) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:
280.15
(2m)
(a)
Application.
An individual who seeks a well driller or pump installer license shall apply to the department on a form prepared by the department. The individual shall include the fee specified in par. (c) with the application
, except that an individual who is eligible for the veterans fee waiver program under s. 45.44 is not required to pay the fee
.
Section
69
.
280.15 (3g) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:
280.15
(3g)
(a)
Application.
An individual who seeks registration as a drilling rig operator shall apply to the department on a form prepared by the department. The individual shall include a fee of $25
, except that an individual who is eligible for the veterans fee waiver program under s. 45.44 is not required to pay the fee
.
Section
70
.
281.17 (3) of the statutes is amended to read:
281.17
(3)
The department shall promulgate rules establishing an examining program for the certification of operators of water systems, wastewater treatment plants and septage servicing vehicles operated under a license issued under s. 281.48 (3), setting such standards as the department finds necessary to accomplish the purposes of this chapter and chs. 285 and 289 to 299, including requirements for continuing education. The department may charge applicants a fee for certification
, except that the department may not require an individual who is eligible for the veterans fee waiver program under s. 45.44 to pay a fee
. All moneys collected under this subsection for the certification of operators of water systems, wastewater treatment plants and septage servicing vehicles shall be credited to the appropriation under s. 20.370 (4) (bL). No person may operate a water systems, wastewater treatment plant or septage servicing vehicle without a valid certificate issued under this subsection. The department may suspend or revoke a certificate issued under this subsection for a violation of any statute or rule relating to the operation of a water system or wastewater treatment plant or to septage servicing, for failure to fulfill the continuing education requirements or as provided under s. 145.20 (5). The owner of any wastewater treatment plant shall be, or shall employ, an operator certified under this subsection who shall be responsible for plant operations, unless the department by rule provides otherwise. In this subsection, "wastewater treatment plant" means a system or plant used to treat industrial wastewater, domestic wastewater or any combination of industrial wastewater and domestic wastewater.
Section
71
.
281.48 (4s) (e) of the statutes is created to read:
281.48
(4s)
(e) Notwithstanding pars. (a) and (d), an individual who is eligible for the veterans fee waiver program under s. 45.44 is not required to pay a license fee or groundwater fee.
Section
72
.
285.51 (2) (d) of the statutes is amended to read:
285.51
(2)
(d) Impose fees for the operator training and certification program
, except that the department may not impose a fee on an individual who is eligible for the veterans fee waiver program under s. 45.44
.
Section
73
.
289.42 (1) (a) 4. of the statutes is amended to read:
289.42
(1)
(a) 4. Impose fees for the operator training and certification program
, except that the department may not impose a fee on an individual who is eligible for the veterans fee waiver program under s. 45.44
.
Section
74
.
291.05 (7) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:
291.05
(7)
(a) The department shall promulgate by rule a graduated schedule of reasonable license, plan approval and review fees to be charged for hazardous waste activities under ss. 291.23, 291.25, 291.29, 291.31 and 291.87
, except that the department may not impose a fee on an individual who applies for a license under s. 291.23 and who is eligible for the veterans fee waiver program under s. 45.44
.
Section
75
.
299.51 (3) (c) of the statutes is amended to read:
299.51
(3)
(c) Require a license for persons who transport medical waste and impose a fee for that license
, except that the department may not impose a fee on an individual who is eligible for the veterans fee waiver program under s. 45.44
.
Section
76
.
343.62 (3) (a) 1. of the statutes is amended to read:
343.62
(3)
(a) 1. The annual fee for an instructor's license is $25
, except that no fee is required for an individual who is eligible for the veterans fee waiver program under s. 45.44
.
Section
77
.
440.05 (intro.) of the statutes is amended to read:
440.05
Standard fees.
(intro.) The following standard fees apply to all initial credentials, except as provided in ss. 440.42, 440.43, 440.44, 440.51, 444.03, 444.11, 446.02 (2) (c), 447.04 (2) (c) 2., 449.17 (1m) (d),
and
449.18 (2) (d)
, and 450.071 (3)
:
Section
78
.
440.05 (1) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:
440.05
(1)
(a) Initial credential: An amount determined by the department under s. 440.03 (9) (a). Each applicant for an initial credential shall pay the initial credential fee to the department when the application materials for the initial credential are submitted to the department
, except that no fee is required under this paragraph for an individual who is eligible for the veterans fee waiver program under s. 45.44
.
Section
79
.
440.05 (2) of the statutes is renumbered 440.05 (2) (a) and amended to read:
440.05
(2)
(a) Reciprocal credential, including any credential described in s. 440.01 (2) (d) and any credential that permits temporary practice in this state in whole or in part because the person holds a credential in another jurisdiction:
The
Except as provided in par. (b), the
applicable credential renewal fee determined by the department under s. 440.03 (9) (a) and, if an examination is required, an examination fee under sub. (1).
Section
80
.
440.05 (2) (b) of the statutes is created to read:
440.05
(2)
(b) No reciprocal credential fee is required under this subsection for an individual who seeks an initial reciprocal credential in this state and who is eligible for the veterans fee waiver program under s. 45.44.
Section
81
.
440.44 (1) (b) 3. of the statutes is amended to read:
440.44
(1)
(b) 3. Pays to the department a $50 registration fee
, except that no registration fee is required under this subdivision for an individual who is eligible for the veterans fee waiver program under s. 45.44
.
Section
82
.
446.02 (2) (c) of the statutes is amended to read:
446.02
(2)
(c) The examining board shall issue a certificate to a chiropractor who is licensed under this chapter, who submits satisfactory evidence that the chiropractor has completed 48 hours of postgraduate study in nutrition that is approved by the examining board, and who pays a one-time certification fee of $25
, except that no certificate fee is required under this paragraph for an individual who is eligible for the veterans fee waiver program under s. 45.44
.
Section
83
.
551.614 (2) of the statutes is amended to read:
551.614
(2)
Fees related to broker-dealers, agents, investment advisers, investment adviser representatives, and federal covered advisers.
Every applicant for an initial or renewal license under s. 551.401, 551.402, 551.403, or 551.404 shall pay a filing fee of $200 in the case of a broker-dealer or investment adviser and $80 in the case of an agent representing a broker-dealer or issuer or an investment adviser representative
, except that, in the case of an agent representing a broker-dealer or issuer or an investment adviser representative, no fee is required for an individual who is eligible for the veterans fee waiver program under s. 45.44
. Every federal covered adviser in this state that is required to make a notice filing under s. 551.405 shall pay an initial or renewal notice filing fee of $200. A broker-dealer, investment adviser, or federal covered adviser maintaining a branch office within this state shall pay an additional filing fee of $80 for each branch office. When an application is denied, or an application or a notice filing is withdrawn, the filing fee shall be retained.
Section
84
.
601.31 (1) (intro.) of the statutes is amended to read:
601.31
(1)
(intro.)
The
Except as provided in sub. (2m), the
following fees, unless revised by the commissioner as provided in s. 601.32, shall be paid to the commissioner:
Section
85
.
601.31 (2m) of the statutes is created to read:
601.31
(2m)
An individual who is eligible for the veterans fee waiver program under s. 45.44 is not required to pay a fee under sub. (1) for the issuance to the individual of any license, certificate, or permit specified in sub. (1).
Section
86
.
628.04 (1) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:
628.04
(1)
(a)
Pays
Subject to s. 601.31 (2m), pays
the applicable fee;
Section
87
.
632.69 (2) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:
632.69
(2)
(b) An applicant shall make an application for a license to the commissioner on a form prescribed by the commissioner. For a broker's license, the applicant shall submit the fee specified in s. 601.31 (1) (mr)
, subject to s. 601.31 (2m)
. For a provider's license, the applicant shall submit the fee specified in s. 601.31 (1) (mm)
, subject to s. 601.31 (2m)
.
Section
88
.
633.14 (1) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:
633.14
(1)
(a)
Pays
Subject to s. 601.31 (2m), pays
the fee under s. 601.31 (1) (w).
Section
89
.
751.153 of the statutes is created to read:
751.153
Rules regarding the practice of law; waiver of fee for veterans.
The supreme court is requested to promulgate a rule that waives, for an individual who is eligible for the veterans fee waiver program under s. 45.44, the initial fee for admission to the state bar or for a license to practice law.
Section
90
.
938.22 (7) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:
938.22
(7)
(b)
Before
Except as provided in par. (d), before
the department of children and families may issue a license under s. 48.66 (1) (a) to operate a shelter care facility, the shelter care facility shall pay to that department a biennial fee of $60.50, plus a biennial fee of $18.15 per juvenile, based on the number of juveniles that the shelter care facility is licensed to serve. A shelter care facility that wishes to continue a license issued under s. 48.66 (1) (a) shall pay the fee by the continuation date of the license. A new shelter care facility shall pay the fee by no later than 30 days before the opening of the shelter care facility.
Section
91
.
938.22 (7) (d) of the statutes is created to read:
938.22
(7)
(d) An individual who is eligible for a fee waiver under the veterans fee waiver program under s. 45.44 is not required to pay the fee under par. (b) for a license to operate a shelter care facility.
Section
92
.
Effective dates.
This act takes effect on the first day of the 3rd month beginning after publication, except as follows:
(1)
The repeal and recreation of sections 13.75 (1) and (1m) of the statutes takes effect on January 1, 2015.
