Wisconsin § 173.15 - Provision of care, treatment or disposal services.
Full text of Wisconsin Wisconsin Statutes § 173.15 — Provision of care, treatment or disposal services., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 173.15. Provision of care, treatment or disposal services.
173.15(1) (1) Providing services. A political subdivision may provide for the care, treatment or disposal of animals taken into custody by a humane officer or law enforcement officer. A political subdivision may provide these services directly or by contracting with any other person. A political subdivision may establish standard fees for the care, custody and treatment of animals in its custody. The political subdivision may establish different fees for animals released to their owners and animals released to persons other than their owners. If the political subdivision does not establish standard fees, it may charge no more than the actual costs of care, custody or treatment to any person required to pay for the care, custody or treatment of an animal. 173.15(2) (2) Contract for services. Every person entering into a contract with a political subdivision under sub. (1) shall agree to do all of the following: 173.15(2)(a) (a) Provide adequate care and treatment of all animals delivered under the contract. 173.15(2)(b) (b) Maintain adequate records consistent with s.
Source: official Wisconsin text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Wisconsin Statutes § 173.15 cover?
Section 173.15 ("Provision of care, treatment or disposal services.") 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.
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