Wisconsin § 256.17 - Denial, nonrenewal and suspension of license, training permit or certification based on certain delinquency in payment.
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§ 256.17. Denial, nonrenewal and suspension of license, training permit or certification based on certain delinquency in payment.
256.17(1) (1) Except as provided in sub. (1m) , the department shall require each applicant to provide the department with the applicant’s social security number, if the applicant is an individual, as a condition of issuing or renewing any of the following: 256.17(1)(a) (a) A license under s. 256.15 (5) (a) . 256.17(1)(b) (b) A training permit under s. 256.15 (5) (b) . 256.17(1)(c) (c) A certification under s. 256.15 (6g) (a) or (8) (a) . 256.17(1m) (1m) If an individual who applies for or to renew a license, training permit or certification under sub. (1) does not have a social security number, the individual, as a condition of obtaining the license, training permit or certification, shall submit a statement made or subscribed under oath or affirmation to the department that the applicant does not have a social security number. The form of the statement shall be prescribed by the department of children and families. A license, training permit or certification issued or renewed in reliance upon a false statement submitted under this subsection is invalid. 256.17(2) (2) The department of health services may not disclose any information received under sub. (1) to any person except to the department of children and families for the purpose of making certifications required under s.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Wisconsin § 256.17
What does Wisconsin Statutes § 256.17 cover?
Section 256.17 ("Denial, nonrenewal and suspension of license, training permit or certification based on certain delinquency in payment.") 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 § 256.17?
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Is this the official text of Wisconsin law?
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