Chapter 100, MARKETING; TRADE PRACTICES

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Wis. Stat. § 100.28 Sale of cleaning agents and water conditioners containing phosphorus restricted
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100.28 Sale of cleaning agents and water conditioners containing phosphorus restricted. (1) DEFINITIONS. In this section: (a) “Chemical water conditioner” means a water softening chemical or other substance containing phosphorus intended to treat water for machine laundry use. (b…
Wis. Stat. § 100.285 Reduction of toxics in packaging
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100.285 Reduction of toxics in packaging. (1) DEFINITION. In this section, “packaging component” means any individual assembled part of a package, including any interior or exterior blocking, bracing, cushioning, weatherproofing, coating, closure, ink or label. (2) RESTRICTION. E…
Wis. Stat. § 100.29 Sale of nonrecyclable materials
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100.29 Sale of nonrecyclable materials. (1) DEFINITIONS. In this section “new packaging” means packaging, including a container, made from a material or a combination of materials not used in any packaging, exclusive of any closure or label, that is in commerce in this state on o…
Wis. Stat. § 100.295 Labeling of recycled, recyclable or degradable products
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100.295 Labeling of recycled, recyclable or degradable products. (1) LABELING STANDARDS. The department shall establish standards that must be met by products in order for any person to represent that the products are recycled, recyclable or degradable. The department shall estab…
Wis. Stat. § 100.297 Plastic container recycled content
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100.297 Plastic container recycled content. (1) DEFINITION. In this section, “plastic container” means a plastic container, as defined in s. 100.33 (1) (c), that is required to be labeled under s. 100.33 (2). (2) PROHIBITION. Except as provided in sub. (3), no person may sell or …
Wis. Stat. § 100.30 Unfair sales act
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100.30 Unfair sales act. (1) POLICY. The practice of selling certain items of merchandise below cost in order to attract patronage is generally a form of deceptive advertising and an unfair method of competition in commerce. Such practice causes commercial dislocations, misleads …
Wis. Stat. § 100.305 Prohibited selling practices during periods of abnormal economic disruption
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100.305 Prohibited selling practices during periods of abnormal economic disruption. (1) DEFINITIONS. In this section: (a) “Consumer goods or services” means goods or services that are used primarily for personal, family, or household purposes. (b) “Emergency” includes any of the…
Wis. Stat. § 100.307 Returns during emergency; prohibition
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100.307 Returns during emergency; prohibition. (1) DEFINITIONS. In this section: (a) “Food product” has the meaning given in s. 93.01 (6). (b) “Personal care product” has the meaning given in s. 299.50 (1) (b). (2) CERTAIN RETURNS PROHIBITED DURING EMERGENCY. Except as provided i…
Wis. Stat. § 100.31 Unfair discrimination in drug pricing
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100.31 Unfair discrimination in drug pricing. (1) DEFINITIONS. In this section: (a) “Drug” means any substance subject to 21 USC 353 (b). (b) “Purchaser” means any person who engages primarily in selling drugs directly to consumers. (c) “Seller” means any person who trades in dru…
Wis. Stat. § 100.313 Solicitation of a fee for providing a public record
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100.313 Solicitation of a fee for providing a public record. (1) In this section: (a) “Local unit of government” means a political subdivision of this state, a special purpose district in this state, an instrumentality or corporation of such a political subdivision or special pur…
Wis. Stat. § 100.315 Solicitation of contract using check or money order
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100.315 Solicitation of contract using check or money order. (1) In this section, “check” means any check, draft, money order, traveler’s check, personal money order, or other instrument for the transmission or payment of money. (2) (a) Except as provided in par. (b), no person m…
Wis. Stat. § 100.33 Plastic container labeling
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100.33 Plastic container labeling. (1) DEFINITIONS. In this section: (a) “Beverage” means any alcohol beverage, as defined in s. 125.02 (1), malt beverage, tea, bottled drinking water, as defined under s. 97.34 (1) (a), soda water beverage, as defined under s. 97.34 (1) (b), or f…
Wis. Stat. § 100.335 Child’s containers containing bisphenol A
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100.335 Child’s containers containing bisphenol A. (1) In this section, “child’s container” means an empty baby bottle or spill-proof cup primarily intended by the manufacturer for use by a child 3 years of age or younger. (2) No person may manufacture or sell, or offer for sale,…
Wis. Stat. § 100.35 Furs to be labeled
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100.35 Furs to be labeled. (1) No person shall sell or offer or display for sale any coat, jacket or other garment made wholly or partially of fur without having attached thereto and conspicuously displayed a tag or label bearing in plain print in English the species of fur or pe…
Wis. Stat. § 100.36 Frauds; substitute for butter; advertisement
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100.36 Frauds; substitute for butter; advertisement. No person may use the word “butter” in any way in connection or association with the sale or exposure for sale or advertisement of any substance designed to be used as a substitute for butter. No person may use terms such as “c…
Wis. Stat. § 100.37 Hazardous substances act
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100.37 Hazardous substances act. (1) In this section: (a) “Corrosive” means any substance which in contact with living tissue will cause destruction of tissue by chemical action, but does not refer to action on inanimate surfaces. (b) “Extremely flammable” applies to any substanc…
Wis. Stat. § 100.38 Antifreeze
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100.38 Antifreeze. (1) DEFINITION. “Antifreeze” includes all substances intended for use as the cooling medium, or to be added to the cooling liquid, in the cooling system of internal combustion engines in order to prevent freezing of the cooling liquid, or to lower its freezing …
Wis. Stat. § 100.383 Antifreeze; bittering required
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100.383 Antifreeze; bittering required. (1) Any engine coolant or antifreeze that is sold within this state and that contains more than 10 percent ethylene glycol, shall contain, as a bittering agent, denatonium benzoate in a concentration of not less than 30 parts per million no…
Wis. Stat. § 100.41 Flammable fabrics
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100.41 Flammable fabrics. section: (1) DEFINITIONS. In this (a) “Article of wearing apparel” means any costume or article of clothing worn or designed to be worn by individuals. (b) “Clear and present hazard” means a hazard found by the department to constitute a demonstrable dan…
Wis. Stat. § 100.42 Product safety
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100.42 Product safety. (1) DEFINITIONS. In this section: (a) “Aircraft” has the meaning given under s. 114.002 (3). (b) “Boat” has the meaning given under s. 30.50 (2). (c) “Consumer product” means any article, or component part thereof, produced or distributed for sale, or sold …
Wis. Stat. § 100.43 Packaging standards; poison prevention
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100.43 Packaging standards; poison prevention. (1) DEFINITIONS. In this section: (a) “Cosmetic” means articles other than soap, applied to the human body or any part thereof for cleansing, beautifying, promoting attractiveness, or altering the appearance, or any component of any …
Wis. Stat. § 100.435 Counterfeit and unsafe lighters
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100.435 Counterfeit and unsafe lighters. (1) DEFINITIONS. In this section: (a) “Counterfeit lighter” means a lighter that infringes on an intellectual property right of a citizen of the United States or a person that is protected by federal or state intellectual property law. (b)…
Wis. Stat. § 100.44 Identification and notice of replacement part manufacturer
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100.44 Identification and notice of replacement part manufacturer. (1) DEFINITIONS. In this section: (a) “Motor vehicle” means any motor-driven vehicle required to be registered under ch. 341 or exempt from registration under s. 341.05 (2), including a demonstrator or executive v…
Wis. Stat. § 100.45 Mobile air conditioners
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100.45 Mobile air conditioners. (1) DEFINITIONS. In this section: (a) “Approved refrigerant recovery equipment” means equipment that the department or an independent standards testing organization approved by the department determines will minimize the release of ozone-depleting …
Wis. Stat. § 100.46 Energy consuming products
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100.46 Energy consuming products. 100.46(1)(1) Energy conservation standards. The department may by rule adopt energy conservation standards for products that have been established in or promulgated under 42 USC 6291 to 6309. 100.46(2)(2) Prohibited acts; enforcement. No person m…
Wis. Stat. § 100.47 Sales of farm equipment
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100.47 Sales of farm equipment. (1) DEFINITION. In this section, “farm equipment” means a tractor or other machinery used in the business of farming. (2) SAFETY EQUIPMENT REQUIRED. No person in the business of selling farm equipment may sell farm equipment unless, at the time of …
Wis. Stat. § 100.48 Hour meter tampering
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100.48 Hour meter tampering. (1) In this section: (ad) “All-terrain vehicle” has the meaning given in s. 340.01 (2g). (ag) “Boat” has the meaning given in s. 30.50 (2). (am) “Farm equipment” means a tractor or other machinery used in the business of farming. (b) “Hour meter” mean…
Wis. Stat. § 100.50 Products containing or made with ozone-depleting substances
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100.50 Products containing or made with ozone-depleting substances. (1) DEFINITIONS. In this section: (a) “Class I substance” has the meaning given in 42 USC 7671 (3). (b) “Class II substance” has the meaning given in 42 USC 7671 (4). (2) PRODUCT LABELING. Beginning on August 1, …
Wis. Stat. § 100.51 Motor fuel dealerships
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100.51 Motor fuel dealerships. (1) DEFINITIONS. As used in this section: (a) “Dealer” has the meaning given under s. 135.02 (2). (b) “Dealership” has the meaning given under s. 135.02 (3). (c) “Designated family member” means the spouse or child of a motor fuel dealer who has bee…
Wis. Stat. § 100.52 Telephone solicitations
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100.52 Telephone solicitations. (1) DEFINITIONS. (b) “Basic local exchange service” has the meaning in s. 196.01 (1g). (bd) “Caller identification record” means a record that is delivered electronically to the recipient of a telephone call or text message simultaneously with the …
Wis. Stat. § 100.523 Caller identification spoofing
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100.523 Caller identification spoofing. (1) DEFINITION. In this section, “caller identification record” has the meaning given in s. 100.52 (1) (bd). (2) PROHIBITION. Except as provided in sub. (3), no person may, in connection with any telecommunications service, knowingly transm…
Wis. Stat. § 100.525 Telephone records; obtaining, selling, or receiving without consent
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100.525 Telephone records; obtaining, selling, or receiving without consent. (1) In this section: (a) “Caller identification record” means a record that is delivered electronically to the recipient of a telephone call simultaneously with the reception of the telephone call and th…
Wis. Stat. § 100.53 Vehicle rentals; title and registration fees
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100.53 Vehicle rentals; title and registration fees. (1) In this section: (ag) “Government fee” means any fee charged by a rental company to recover the cost of any fee or charge that is imposed by a government, airport or other transportation authority, or any other government a…
Wis. Stat. § 100.54 Access to credit reports
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100.54 Access to credit reports. (1) DEFINITIONS. In this section: (a) “Business day” means a business day, as defined in s. 421.301 (6), that is not a legal holiday under s. 995.20 or a federal legal holiday. (b) “Consumer report” has the meaning given in 15 USC 1681a (d). (c) “…
Wis. Stat. § 100.545 Security freezes for protected consumers
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100.545 Security freezes for protected consumers. (1) DEFINITIONS. In this section: (a) “Consumer report” has the meaning given in 15 USC 1681a (d). (b) “Consumer reporting agency” has the meaning given in 15 USC 1681a (f). (c) “Protected consumer” means an individual who is one …
Wis. Stat. § 100.55 Furnishing or using certain consumer loan information to make solicitations
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100.55 Furnishing or using certain consumer loan information to make solicitations. (1) In this section: (a) “Consumer” has the meaning given in 15 USC 1681a (c). (b) “Consumer report” has the meaning given in 15 USC 1681a (d). (c) “Consumer reporting agency” has the meaning give…
Wis. Stat. § 100.57 Tax preparers; privacy of client information
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100.57 Tax preparers; privacy of client information. (1) In this section: (a) “Client” means a person whose tax return is prepared by a tax preparer. (b) “Tax preparer” means a person who, in exchange for compensation or expectation of compensation, prepares an income tax return …
Wis. Stat. § 100.60 State renewable fuels goal
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100.60 State renewable fuels goal. (1) DEFINITIONS. In this section: (a) “Biodiesel” means a fuel that is comprised of monoalkyl esters of long chain fatty acids derived from vegetable oils or animal fats and that meets all of the applicable requirements of ASTM International. (b…
Wis. Stat. § 100.65 Residential contractors
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100.65 Residential contractors. (1) In this section: (a) “Consumer” means an owner or possessor of residential real estate. (b) “Dwelling unit” means a structure or that part of a structure that is used or intended to be used for human habitation. (c) “Promise to pay or rebate” i…
Wis. Stat. § 100.70 Environmental, occupational health, and safety credentials
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100.70 Environmental, occupational health, and safety credentials. (1) PROHIBITIONS. (a) Certified dangerous goods professional. No person may use the title “Certified Dangerous Goods Professional,” the initials “C.D.G.P.,” or any variation or combination of those terms to identi…
Wis. Stat. § 100.75 Third-party food delivery services
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100.75 Third-party food delivery services. (1) DEFINITIONS. In this section: (a) “Consent” means a mutual acknowledgement obtained electronically or in writing between a person having authority to act on behalf of a restaurant and a 3rd-party food delivery service. (b) “Digital n…