Wisconsin § 227.42 - Right to hearing.
Full text of Wisconsin Wisconsin Statutes § 227.42 — Right to hearing., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 227.42. Right to hearing.
227.42(1) (1) In addition to any other right provided by law, any person filing a written request with an agency for hearing shall have the right to a hearing which shall be treated as a contested case if: 227.42(1)(a) (a) A substantial interest of the person is injured in fact or threatened with injury by agency action or inaction; 227.42(1)(b) (b) There is no evidence of legislative intent that the interest is not to be protected; 227.42(1)(c) (c) The injury to the person requesting a hearing is different in kind or degree from injury to the general public caused by the agency action or inaction; and 227.42(1)(d) (d) There is a dispute of material fact. 227.42(2) (2) Any denial of a request for a hearing shall be in writing, shall state the reasons for denial, and is an order reviewable under this chapter. If the agency does not enter an order disposing of the request for hearing within 20 days from the date of filing, the request shall be deemed denied as of the end of the 20-day period. 227.42(3) (3) This section does not apply to rule-making proceedings or rehearings, or to actions where hearings at the discretion of the agency are expressly authorized by law. 227.42(5) (5) Except as provided under s. 289.27 (1) , this section does not apply to any part of the process for approving a feasibility report, plan of operation or license under subch. III of ch. 289 or s.
Frequently Asked Questions About Wisconsin § 227.42
What does Wisconsin Statutes § 227.42 cover?
Section 227.42 ("Right to hearing.") 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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