Wisconsin § 565.40 - Enforcement authority.
Full text of Wisconsin Wisconsin Statutes § 565.40 — Enforcement authority., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 565.40. Enforcement authority.
565.40(1) (1) Investigations. The department of justice may investigate any activities by vendors or employees in the department, which affect the operation or administration of the state lottery or any multijurisdictional lottery in which the state participates, and shall report suspected violations of state or federal law to the appropriate prosecuting authority. 565.40(1m) (1m) Subpoena power. For the purpose of an investigation under sub. (1) , the attorney general may issue a subpoena to compel the production of any books, papers, correspondence, memoranda, agreements or other documents or records which the attorney general deems relevant or material to the investigation. Section
Frequently Asked Questions About Wisconsin § 565.40
What does Wisconsin Statutes § 565.40 cover?
Section 565.40 ("Enforcement authority.") is part of the Wisconsin Statutes, the codified statutory law of Wisconsin. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Wisconsin § 565.40?
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Is this the official text of Wisconsin law?
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How does Wisconsin § 565.40 apply to my situation?
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