Wisconsin § 814.245 - Actions by state agencies.
Full text of Wisconsin Wisconsin Statutes § 814.245 — Actions by state agencies., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 814.245. Actions by state agencies.
814.245(1) (1) The legislature intends that courts in this state, when interpreting this section, be guided by federal case law, as of November 20, 1985, interpreting substantially similar provisions under the federal equal access to justice act, 5 USC 504 . 814.245(2) (2) In this section: 814.245(2)(a) (a) “Nonprofit corporation” has the meaning designated in s. 181.0103 (17) . 814.245(2)(b) (b) “Small business” means a business entity, including its affiliates, which is independently owned and operated, and which employs 25 or fewer full-time employees or which has gross annual sales of less than $5,000,000. 814.245(2)(c) (c) “Small nonprofit corporation” means a nonprofit corporation which employs fewer than 25 full-time employees. 814.245(2)(d) (d) “State agency” does not include the citizens utility board. 814.245(2)(e) (e) “Substantially justified” means having a reasonable basis in law and fact. 814.245(3) (3) Except as provided in s.
Frequently Asked Questions About Wisconsin § 814.245
What does Wisconsin Statutes § 814.245 cover?
Section 814.245 ("Actions by state agencies.") 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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