§ 217.01 Title
§ 217.02 Definitions
§ 217.03 License required
§ 217.04 Exemptions
§ 217.05 Application and fees
§ 217.06 Licenses, how granted; conditions
§ 217.07 Order denying application
§ 217.08 License procedures
§ 217.09 Revocation; suspension; reinstatement and term of licenses
§ 217.10 Powers of division
§ 217.11 Duties of licensees
§ 217.12 Prohibitions
§ 217.13 Other statute applicable
§ 217.14 Liability of licensees
§ 217.15 Delinquent seller of checks
§ 217.16 Penalties
§ 217.17 Testimonial powers
§ 217.18 Power to secure evidence
§ 217.19 Division orders; rules of procedure
§ 217.20 Court review
§ 217.21 Records; reports

Terms Used In Wisconsin Statutes > Chapter 217 - Seller of checks

  • Adult: means a person who has attained the age of 18 years, except that for purposes of investigating or prosecuting a person who is alleged to have violated any state or federal criminal law or any civil law or municipal ordinance, "adult" means a person who has attained the age of 17 years. See Wisconsin Statutes 990.01
  • Assets: (1) The property comprising the estate of a deceased person, or (2) the property in a trust account.
  • Entitlement: A Federal program or provision of law that requires payments to any person or unit of government that meets the eligibility criteria established by law. Entitlements constitute a binding obligation on the part of the Federal Government, and eligible recipients have legal recourse if the obligation is not fulfilled. Social Security and veterans' compensation and pensions are examples of entitlement programs.
  • Escheat: Reversion of real or personal property to the state when 1) a person dies without leaving a will and has no heirs, or 2) when the property (such as a bank account) has been inactive for a certain period of time. Source: OCC
  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • Month: means a calendar month unless otherwise expressed. See Wisconsin Statutes 990.01
  • Oath: includes affirmation in all cases where by law an affirmation may be substituted for an oath. See Wisconsin Statutes 990.01
  • Oath: A promise to tell the truth.
  • Partnership: A voluntary contract between two or more persons to pool some or all of their assets into a business, with the agreement that there will be a proportional sharing of profits and losses.
  • Promulgate: when used in connection with a rule, as defined under…. See Wisconsin Statutes 990.01
  • Subpoena: A command to a witness to appear and give testimony.
  • Sworn: includes "affirmed" in all cases where by law an affirmation may be substituted for an oath. See Wisconsin Statutes 990.01
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
  • Town: may be construed to include cities, villages, wards or districts. See Wisconsin Statutes 990.01
  • Week: means 7 consecutive days. See Wisconsin Statutes 990.01