§ 173.01 Definitions
§ 173.03 Appointment of humane officer
§ 173.05 Certification required
§ 173.07 Powers and duties of humane officers
§ 173.09 Investigations
§ 173.10 Investigation of cruelty complaints
§ 173.11 Abatement of violations
§ 173.12 Animal fighting
§ 173.13 Taking custody of animals
§ 173.15 Provision of care, treatment or disposal services
§ 173.17 Records
§ 173.19 Animals considered unclaimed
§ 173.21 Holding animals for cause
§ 173.22 Review of seizure or withholding
§ 173.23 Disposition of animals
§ 173.24 Reimbursement for expenses
§ 173.25 Immunity for euthanizing animals
§ 173.27 Duties of the department
§ 173.41 Regulation of persons who sell dogs or operate animal shelters
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Terms Used In Wisconsin Statutes > Chapter 173 - Animals; humane officers

  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
  • Electronic funds transfer: The transfer of money between accounts by consumer electronic systems-such as automated teller machines (ATMs) and electronic payment of bills-rather than by check or cash. (Wire transfers, checks, drafts, and paper instruments do not fall into this category.) Source: OCC
  • Motorcycle: has the meaning given in…. See Wisconsin Statutes 990.01
  • Probable cause: A reasonable ground for belief that the offender violated a specific law.
  • Qualified: when applied to any person elected or appointed to office, means that such person has done those things which the person was by law required to do before entering upon the duties of the person's office. See Wisconsin Statutes 990.01
  • United States: includes the District of Columbia, the states, the commonwealth of Puerto Rico and the territories organized by congress. See Wisconsin Statutes 990.01