Chapter 169

169.32(13)(a) (a) Except as provided in par. (b), a nonresident temporary exhibiting license is valid for the period specified on the license, which may not exceed 30 days.

169.32(13)(b) (b) Upon application, the department may grant extensions of the nonresident temporary exhibiting license beyond 30 days.

169.32(15) (15) Validation licenses. An initial or subsequent validation license is valid from the date of issuance until the 5th December 31 after the date of issuance and may be renewed for 5-year periods thereafter.

169.32 History History: 2001 a. 56.

169.33 169.33 Licenses; applications; renewals; terminations.

169.33(1) (1) Application. The application for a license under this chapter shall be on a form provided by the department or in a format approved by the department, and shall request the information required by the department. The department may not issue a license unless the applicant provides the information required.

169.33(2) (2) Eligibility requirements for minors.

169.33(2)(a) (a) Each applicant for a license under this chapter who is less than 18 years of age shall have the application signed by a parent or guardian.

169.33(2)(b) (b) Except as provided in pars. (c) and (d), an individual who applies for a license under this chapter shall be at least 14 years of age.

169.33(2)(c) (c) An individual who applies for a captive wild animal farm license may be less than 14 years of age if the individual is a member of a 4-H club or a sporting club.

169.33(2)(d) (d) An individual who applies for a bird dog training license or a hound dog training license shall be at least 10 years of age. If the applicant is under 12 years of age, the applicant is subject to the restrictions specified under s. 29.592.

169.33(3) (3) Renewals.

169.33(3)(a) (a) Except as provided in par. (b), a person applying to renew a license issued under this chapter shall file an application with the department on or before the expiration date of the license.

169.33(3)(b) (b) A person may apply for a renewal of a license issued under this chapter not more than 45 days after the license’s expiration date if the application is accompanied by the late fee specified under s. 169.31 (2), in addition to any regular renewal fee.

169.33(4) (4) Incorrect information. No person may provide information that the person knows to be incorrect in order to obtain a license issued under this chapter to which the person is not entitled.

169.33(4m) (4m) Incorrect records or reports. No person may fail to keep records or submit reports as required under this chapter.

169.33(5) (5) Expiration of license. A person holding a license issued under this section that expires or is revoked or suspended shall remove or cause to be removed from the land subject to the license any signs indicating that the land was so licensed within 45 days after the expiration, revocation, or suspension.

169.33(6) (6) Compliance. No person may violate any condition or limitation imposed by the department on a license issued under this chapter.

169.33 History History: 2001 a. 56; 2009 a. 39.

169.34 169.34 Denial and revocation of licenses based on child support delinquency.

169.34(1) (1) Social security numbers required. The department shall require an applicant who is an individual to provide his or her social security number as a condition of applying for, or applying to renew, any license issued under this chapter.

169.34(2) (2) Disclosure of social security numbers. The department of natural resources may not disclose any social security numbers received under sub. (1) to any person except to the department of children and families for the sole purpose of administering s. 49.22.

169.34(3) (3) Denial of approvals.

169.34(3)(a) (a) As provided in the memorandum of understanding required under s. 49.857 (2), the department of natural resources shall deny an application to issue or renew, to suspend if already issued, or to otherwise withhold or restrict a license issued under this chapter if the applicant for or the holder of the license is delinquent in making court-ordered payments of child or family support, maintenance, birth expenses, medical expenses, or other expenses related to the support of a child or former spouse or if the applicant or holder fails to comply with a subpoena or warrant issued by the department of children and families or a county child support agency under s. 59.53 (5) and relating to paternity or child support proceedings.

169.34(3)(b) (b) As provided in the memorandum of understanding required under s. 49.857 (2), the department of natural resources shall deny an application to issue or renew a license issued under this chapter if the applicant for or the holder of the license fails to provide his or her social security number as required under sub. (1).

169.34 History History: 2001 a. 56; 2007 a. 20.

169.35 169.35 Denial and revocation of licenses based on delinquent taxes or unemployment insurance contributions.

169.35(1) (1) Social security and identification numbers required. The department shall require an applicant who is an individual to provide his or her social security number and an applicant who is not an individual to provide the applicant’s federal employer identification number as a condition of applying for, or applying to renew, any of the following licenses:

169.35(1)(a) (a) A captive wild animal farm license.

169.35(1)(b) (b) A wild fur farm license.

169.35(1)(c) (c) A bird hunting preserve license.

169.35(2) (2) Disclosure of numbers. The department of natural resources may not disclose any information received under sub. (1) to any person except to the department of revenue for the sole purpose of making certifications required under s. 73.0301 and to the department of workforce development for the sole purpose of making certifications required under s. 108.227.

169.35(3) (3) Denial and revocation. The department of natural resources shall deny an application to issue or renew, or shall revoke if already issued, a license specified in sub. (1) if the applicant for or the holder of the license fails to provide the information required under sub. (1), if the department of revenue certifies that the applicant or license holder is liable for delinquent taxes under s. 73.0301, or if the department of workforce development certifies that the applicant or license holder is liable for delinquent unemployment insurance contributions under s. 108.227.

169.35 History History: 2001 a. 56; 2013 a. 36.

169.36 169.36 Record-keeping and reporting requirements.

169.36(1) (1) Captive wild animal farm licenses, bird hunting preserve licenses, and nonprofit educational exhibiting licenses.

169.36(1)(a) (a) Records; generally. Each person holding a captive wild animal farm license, a bird hunting preserve license, or a nonprofit educational exhibiting license shall keep a correct and complete record of all of the following information:

169.36(1)(a)1. 1. For each transaction in which live wild animals are purchased, sold, acquired, or transferred:

169.36(1)(a)1.a. a. The complete name and address and the number of any license issued under this chapter of the person from whom the wild animals were purchased or acquired or of the person to whom the wild animals were sold or transferred.

169.36(1)(a)1.b. b. The date of the transaction and the number and species of the wild animals.

169.36(1)(a)2. 2. All wild animals belonging to the holder of the license that have died, have been killed, or have escaped.

169.36(1)(b) (b) Records; additional requirements; exemptions.

169.36(1)(b)1. 1. A person holding a bird hunting preserve license is exempt from keeping the records required under par. (a) 1. a. for those wild birds that are killed on the land subject to the license.

169.36(1)(b)2. 2. For the taking of wild reptiles or wild amphibians from the wild, a person required to hold a license for such taking under this chapter shall include in the person’s records the date of the taking and the location of the taking.

169.36(2) (2) Wild fur farm licenses. Each person holding a wild fur farm license shall keep a correct and complete record of the complete name and address and the number of any license issued under this chapter of each person to whom the license holder sells a live fur-bearing wild animal.

169.36(3) (3) Rehabilitation licenses. Each person holding a rehabilitation license shall keep a correct and complete record of all of the following information for each wild animal:

169.36(3)(a) (a) The date that the wild animal in need of rehabilitation is received and the species of the wild animal.

169.36(3)(b) (b) The condition of the wild animal that requires rehabilitation.

169.36(3)(c) (c) The disposition of the wild animal, including the date and location of its release into the wild or its transfer to the department.

169.36(3)(d) (d) The cause of death, if known, for a wild animal that dies.

169.36(3)(e) (e) Health records as required by the department.

169.36(4) (4) Dog training and trial licenses. Each person holding a bird dog training license, a hound dog training license, a dog club training license, a bird dog trial license, or a hound dog trial license shall keep a receipt of the purchase of each wild animal purchased under the authority of the license and a correct and complete record of any testing for disease on these wild animals that is required under rules promulgated under s. 169.06 (3m).

169.36 Cross-reference Cross-reference: See also ch. NR 17, Wis. adm. code.

169.36(5) (5) Scientific research licenses. Each person holding a scientific research license shall keep a correct and complete record of all of the following information for each wild animal:

169.36(5)(a) (a) The disposition of the wild animal, including the date and location of its release into the wild or its transfer to the department.

169.36(5)(b) (b) The cause of death, if known, for a wild animal that dies.

169.36(7) (7) Additional information. The department may impose additional record-keeping requirements on any holders of licenses under this chapter.

169.36(8) (8) Zoos. If a zoo or aquarium is not an accredited member of the American Zoo and Aquarium Association, the governing body of the zoo or aquarium shall keep correct and complete records of all transactions involving the movement of wild animals that are native wild animals, nonnative wild animals of the family cervidae, harmful wild animals, or endangered or threatened species. The department shall determine the information to be kept in these records.

169.36(9) (9) Records; timing.

169.36(9)(a) (a) A person holding a license subject to this section shall record all of the information required under this section within 7 days after the occurrence of the transaction or activity. A person holding a license subject to this section shall keep these records for 3 years after the last day of the year in which the record was entered.

169.36(9)(b) (b) In addition to the requirements under par. (a), the person holding a license subject to this section shall provide a copy of the record required under this section to the department on a quarterly basis, as determined by the department, if the transaction or activity involved any live wild animal of the family canidae, ursidae, mustelidae, or felidae, or any harmful wild animal.

169.36(9)(d) (d) The department may require, by rule, that submission of the records required under this section to the department be a condition for renewal of any license subject to this section.

169.36(10) (10) Reports.

169.36(10)(a) (a) Each person holding a license subject to this section shall submit an annual summary report for each license year to the department that contains all of the following information for each species of wild animal possessed by the person holding the license:

169.36(10)(a)1. 1. The number of wild animals that the person holding the license possesses on the date of the report.

169.36(10)(a)2. 2. The number of wild animals that the person holding the license has purchased or otherwise acquired during the reporting year.

169.36(10)(a)3. 3. The number of wild animals that the person holding the license has sold, released into the wild, or otherwise transferred during the reporting year.

169.36(10)(a)4. 4. The number of wild animals that have been killed or have escaped or died during the reporting year.

169.36(10)(b) (b) The person holding the license shall submit the annual report under par. (a) within 30 days after the last day of the license year that the report covers.

169.36(10m) (10m) Prior records. A person required to keep records or reports under s. 29.853 (3) (b), 1999 stats., s. 29.855 (3) (c), 1999 stats., s. 29.865 (4) (b), 1999 stats., s. 29.867 (8), 1999 stats., s. 29.869 (9), 1999 stats., s. 29.871, 1999 stats., or s. 29.877 (6), 1999 stats., shall maintain copies of the records and reports that are in existence on January 1, 2003 for a period of 3 years beginning on January 1, 2003.

169.36(11) (11) Requirements as to form. The records and reports required under this section shall be in the English language and shall be on forms provided by the department or in a format approved by the department.

169.36 History History: 2001 a. 56; 2021 a. 238 s. 45.

169.37 169.37 Inspections.

169.37(1) (1) Departmental authority. For purposes of enforcing this chapter and the rules promulgated under this chapter with respect to a person who is required to have a license or maintain records under this chapter, a conservation warden or representative of the department, upon presenting his or her credentials to that person, may do any of the following:

169.37(1)(a) (a) Enter and inspect any land, vehicle, building, or other structure where live wild animals are possessed or where carcasses of wild animals are possessed.

169.37(1)(b) (b) Inspect any equipment, materials, or other activities related to the wild animals.

169.37(1)(c) (c) Gain access to and inspect any records required to be kept under s. 169.36.

169.37(1)(d) (d) Investigate and inspect any wild animal or any other animal to be introduced, stocked, or released into the wild. Inspection under this paragraph may include the removal of reasonable diagnostic samples from wild animals for biological examination.

169.37(2) (2) Times for inspections. An inspection authorized under sub. (1) or (4) may be conducted during any of the following times:

169.37(2)(a) (a) Normal business hours.

169.37(2)(b) (b) During the time that the person who possesses wild animals or carcasses of wild animals is conducting business.

169.37(2)(c) (c) At any time, if the inspection is necessary for public health, safety, or welfare.

169.37(3) (3) Prohibiting inspections. No person who has been requested to submit to an inspection under this section or s. 169.38 or an operator of a vehicle for such a person, or employee or person acting on behalf of such a person, may prohibit entry as authorized under this section or s. 169.38 unless a court restrains or enjoins the entry or inspection.

169.37(4) (4) Inspections of introduced or stocked animals. Only persons determined by the department to be experienced in wildlife disease may remove diagnostic samples under sub. (1) (d).

169.37(5) (5) Taxidermists. For an inspection of a taxidermist’s place of business, this section does not apply, and the department shall conduct the inspection as authorized under s. 29.506 (7).

169.37 History History: 2001 a. 56.

169.38 169.38 Inspections of items subject to regulation by the department of agriculture, trade and consumer protection.

169.38(1) (1) Departmental authority. For purposes of enforcing s. 90.21 and rules promulgated under that section and ch. 29 and rules promulgated under that chapter, with respect to a person who keeps farm-raised deer that are white-tailed deer, and for purposes of enforcing this chapter and ch. 29 and rules promulgated under this chapter and ch. 29, with respect to a person who keeps farm-raised game birds or wild animals under a license issued under s. 95.68, 95.69, or 95.71, a conservation warden or representative of the department, upon presenting his or her credentials to that person, may do any of the following:

169.38(1)(a) (a) Enter and inspect any land, vehicle, building, or other structure where white-tailed deer, farm-raised game birds, or wild animals are possessed or where carcasses of white-tailed deer, farm-raised game birds, or wild animals are possessed.