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ATCP 109.02(7)(n) (n) Misrepresent the breed, origin or diet of slaughtered animals or parts thereof offered for sale. Sellers making such claims shall have written records available to substantiate such fact.
ATCP 109.02(7)(o) (o) Represent the price of any food freezer without fully and conspicuously disclosing its brand or trade name, model number and year, and size or capacity.
ATCP 109.02 History History: Cr. Register, September, 1967, No. 141, eff. 1-1-68; am. (4) (b) and (7) (g) and (i), Register, December, 1967, No. 144, eff. 1-1-68; am. (6) (b), Register, May, 1968, No. 149, eff. 6-1-68; am. (1) (intro. par.), (1) (a), (3) (a), (4) (b), (6) (a), (6) (b), and (6) (g), r. (2) (a), renum. (2) (b) and (c) to be (2) (a) and (b) and am., renum. (2) (d) and (e) to be (2) (c) and (d), renum. (3) (b) to (d) to be (3) (c) to (e), am. (3) (d), cr. (3) (b), cr. (6) (h), renum. (7) (d) to (m) to be (7) (f) to (o), am. (7) (g), (i), (l) and (m) and cr. (7) (d) and (e), Register, June, 1975, No. 234, eff. 7-1-75; corrections made under s. 13.93 (2m) (b) 5., Stats., Register, April, 1993, No. 448.
ATCP 109.03 ATCP 109.03Contract requirements.
ATCP 109.03(1) (1) Service plan. Any seller of a food service plan which does not involve an extension of credit shall comply with the following:
ATCP 109.03(1)(a) (a) Give the buyer at the time of execution a true copy of the contract, which shall include its date of execution and all terms and conditions of the sale and a copy of any price list, guarantee, service agreement or other document incorporated or referred to in the contract.
ATCP 109.03(1)(b) (b) Print clearly and conspicuously on the contract the name and mailing address of the seller.
ATCP 109.03(1)(c) (c) All blank spaces shall be filled in or a line drawn through them before the contract is signed by the buyer.
ATCP 109.03(1)(d) (d) When a representation is made that insurance will be provided, the terms, conditions and limitations thereof, as well as the name and address of the insurer if different from the seller shall be set forth in the contract or in a separate insurance policy. The individual policy, group certificate or notice of proposed insurance shall be furnished to the buyer prior to execution of the contract. If the individual policy is not furnished at the time the contract is executed, the contract shall state when the individual policy will be furnished to the buyer.
ATCP 109.03(2) (2)Cancellation.
ATCP 109.03(2)(a)(a) In all transactions which are not consumer approval transactions, the buyer shall have the right to cancel the contract until midnight of the third business day (as defined in s. 421.301 (6), Stats.) after the seller has given the notice to the buyer in accordance with this chapter. Notice of cancellation may be given by delivering or mailing written notice thereof, signed by the buyer, to the seller at the address set forth in the contract. Notice of cancellation given by mail shall be considered given at the time mailed. Notice of cancellation need not take any particular form and is sufficient if it indicates by any form of written expression the intention of the buyer not to be bound by the contract.
ATCP 109.03(2)(b) (b) The seller shall give 2 copies of a typed or printed notice to the buyer. The notice must:
ATCP 109.03(2)(b)1. 1. Be printed in capital and lowercase letters of not less than 12-point boldface type;
ATCP 109.03(2)(b)2. 2. Appear under the conspicuous caption: “CUSTOMER'S RIGHT TO CANCEL";
ATCP 109.03(2)(b)3. 3. Read as follows: “ You must cancel this agreement by mailing a written notice to (insert name and mailing address of seller) before midnight of the third business day after you signed this agreement. If you wish, you may use this page as that notice by writing “I hereby cancel" and adding your name and address. A duplicate of this page is provided by the seller for your records."
ATCP 109.03(2)(b)4. 4. Compliance with requirements of federal statutes, rules or regulations governing form of notice of right of cancellation shall be deemed to satisfy the notice requirements of this chapter, provided such compliance does not deprive the customer of any rights or benefits the customer would otherwise enjoy under Wisconsin law.
ATCP 109.03(2)(c) (c) Within 10 days after the contract has been cancelled, the seller shall cause any money paid by the buyer, including a downpayment, to be returned to the buyer and shall take any appropriate action to reflect the termination of the transaction including any security interest created as a result.
ATCP 109.03(2)(d) (d) In the event that cancellation pursuant to par. (a) occurs subsequent to the delivery of any goods by the seller, the buyer has the duty to take reasonable care of the goods in the buyer's possession before cancellation and for a reasonable time after tender, not to exceed 20 days. If the seller fails to comply with any of the provisions of par. (c), the seller is not entitled to any of the right or remedies set forth in this paragraph.
ATCP 109.03(3) (3) If any part of a contract is to be performed by a person other than the seller, the contract and all advertisements shall fully and conspicuously disclose the name and address of the person responsible for performance.
ATCP 109.03(4) (4) Every contract executed in connection with an initial sales transaction shall bear separately on its face the following statement:
“This contract is governed by ch. ATCP 109, Wis. Adm. Code, administered by the Wis. Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection. Every holder takes subject to claims and defenses of the maker or obligor."
ATCP 109.03(5) (5) Every contract shall state clearly and separately the total net price of food products sold; total net price of non-food products sold; service or delivery charges; and membership fees or similar charges.
ATCP 109.03(6) (6) Every contract shall describe separately all terms and conditions of any guarantee or warranty, including exclusions and time limitations, cost of repairs and replacement parts, labor or service charges, and replacement of unsatisfactory or unused product. If any part of the guarantee or warranty is given or is to be performed by any person other than the seller, that fact and the name and address of such person shall be stated in the contract. Any manufacturer's guarantee or warranty for a non-food product shall be furnished to the buyer upon delivery of such product.
ATCP 109.03(7) (7) Every contract which includes a food freezer shall state specifically the brand or trade name, model number and year, and size or capacity of the freezer.
ATCP 109.03(8) (8) Contract provisions for liquidated damages for breach by the buyer shall be reasonable and in no event shall exceed 10% of the contract price or $25, whichever is less.
ATCP 109.03(9) (9) Contracts shall not contain any provision whereby the buyer agrees to waive any rights or defenses the buyer may have under this chapter.
ATCP 109.03(10) (10) No provision of this chapter shall be deemed to relieve the seller of any obligation the seller might otherwise have under the Wisconsin Consumer Act.
ATCP 109.03 History History: Cr. Register, September, 1967, No. 141, eff. 1-1-68; am. (1), (3), (4), (8) and (9), Register, December, 1967, No. 144, eff. 1-1-68; am. (4) (a) to (c), cr. (4) (d) and (e), am. (8) and cr. (13), Register, May, 1968, No. 149, eff. 6-1-68; r. and recr. Register, June, 1975, No. 234, eff. 7-1-75; corrections made under s. 13.93 (2m) (b) 5., Stats., Register, April, 1993, No. 448; am. (4), Register, June, 1999, No. 522, eff. 7-1-99.
ATCP 109.04 ATCP 109.04Custom cutters. Each custom cutter shall, for each wholesale cut, furnish to the customer a signed, written statement of the actual net weight of each wholesale cut prior to cutting and trimming, and the delivered weight after cutting and trimming.
ATCP 109.04 History History: Cr. Register, June, 1975, No. 234, eff. 7-1-75.
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