Wisconsin § 628.01 - Purposes.
Full text of Wisconsin Wisconsin Statutes § 628.01 — Purposes., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 628.01. Purposes.
The purposes of this chapter are: 628.01(1) (1) To encourage improvement in the professional competence of insurance intermediaries; 628.01(2) (2) To provide maximum freedom of marketing methods for insurance, consistent with the interests of the public in this state; 628.01(3) (3) To preserve and encourage competition at the consumer level; 628.01(4) (4) To limit the adverse effects of imperfect competition on the cost of insurance; and 628.01(5) (5) To regulate insurance marketing practices in conformity with the general purposes of chs. 600 to 655 . 628.01 History History: 1975 c. 371 ; 1979 c. 89 ; 1989 a. 187 s. 29 .
Frequently Asked Questions About Wisconsin § 628.01
What does Wisconsin Statutes § 628.01 cover?
Section 628.01 ("Purposes.") 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 § 628.01?
A common citation format is "Wisconsin Statutes § 628.01" (Wisconsin). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Wisconsin law?
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How does Wisconsin § 628.01 apply to my situation?
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