Wisconsin § 440.21 Enforcement of laws requiring credential.

Wisconsin Statutes

§ 440.21 — Enforcement of laws requiring credential.

Wisconsin § 440.21

Ch. 440Department of safety and professional services

Subch.subch. I of ch. 440 SUBCHAPTER I

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Wis. Stat. § 440.21 (2026).

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21(1) (1) The department may conduct investigations, hold hearings and make findings as to whether a person has engaged in a practice or used a title without a credential required under chs. 440 to 480 .
21(2) (2) If, after holding a public hearing, the department determines that a person has engaged in a practice or used a title without a credential required under chs. 440 to 480 , the department may issue a special order enjoining the person from the continuation of the practice or use of the title.
21(3) (3) In lieu of holding a public hearing, if the department has reason to believe that a person has engaged in a practice or used a title without a credential required under chs. 440 to 480 , the department may petition the circuit court for a temporary restraining ord

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440.21(1) (1) The department may conduct investigations, hold hearings and make findings as to whether a person has engaged in a practice or used a title without a credential required under chs. 440 to 480 .
440.21(2) (2) If, after holding a public hearing, the department determines that a person has engaged in a practice or used a title without a credential required under chs. 440 to 480 , the department may issue a special order enjoining the person from the continuation of the practice or use of the title.
440.21(3) (3) In lieu of holding a public hearing, if the department has reason to believe that a person has engaged in a practice or used a title without a credential required under chs. 440 to 480 , the department may petition the circuit court for a temporary restraining order or an injunction as provided in ch. 813 .
440.21(4) (4)
440.21(4)(a) (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of chs. 440 to 480 relating to fines, forfeitures, or imprisonment, any person who violates a special order issued under sub. (2) may be required to forfeit not more than $10,000 for each offense. Each day of continued violation constitutes a separate offense. The attorney general or any district attorney may commence an action in the name of the state to recover a forfeiture under this paragraph.
440.21(4)(b) (b) Notwithstanding any other provision of chs. 440 to 480 relating to fines, forfeitures, or imprisonment, any person who violates a temporary restraining order or an injunction issued by a court upon a petition under sub. (3) may be fined not less than $25 nor more than $5,000 or imprisoned for not more than one year in the county jail or both.