Wisconsin § 175.37 - Warning whenever transferring a firearm.
Full text of Wisconsin Wisconsin Statutes § 175.37 — Warning whenever transferring a firearm., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 175.37. Warning whenever transferring a firearm.
175.37(1) (1) Upon the retail commercial sale or retail commercial transfer of any firearm, the seller or transferor shall provide to the buyer or transferee the following written warning in block letters not less than one-fourth inch in height: “IF YOU LEAVE A LOADED FIREARM WITHIN THE REACH OR EASY ACCESS OF A CHILD YOU MAY BE FINED OR IMPRISONED OR BOTH IF THE CHILD IMPROPERLY DISCHARGES, POSSESSES OR EXHIBITS THE FIREARM.” 175.37(2) (2) Any person who violates sub. (1) may be fined not more than $500 or imprisoned for not more than 30 days or both. 175.37 History History: 1991 a. 139 .
Frequently Asked Questions About Wisconsin § 175.37
What does Wisconsin Statutes § 175.37 cover?
Section 175.37 ("Warning whenever transferring a firearm.") 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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