Wisconsin § 19.58 - Criminal penalties.
Full text of Wisconsin Wisconsin Statutes § 19.58 — Criminal penalties., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 19.58. Criminal penalties.
19.58(1) (1) 19.58(1)(a) (a) Any person who intentionally violates any provision of this subchapter except s. 19.45 (13) or 19.59 (1) (br) , or a code of ethics adopted or established under s. 19.45 (11) (a) or (b) , shall be fined not less than $100 nor more than $5,000 or imprisoned not more than one year in the county jail or both. 19.58(1)(b) (b) Any person who intentionally violates s. 19.45 (13) or 19.59 (1) (br) is guilty of a Class I felony. 19.58(2) (2) The penalties under sub. (1) do not limit the power of either house of the legislature to discipline its own members or to impeach a public official, or limit the power of a department to discipline its state public officials or employees. 19.58(3) (3) In this section “intentionally” has the meaning given under s.
Frequently Asked Questions About Wisconsin § 19.58
What does Wisconsin Statutes § 19.58 cover?
Section 19.58 ("Criminal penalties.") 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 § 19.58?
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