Wisconsin § 943.017 - Graffiti.

§ 943.017. Graffiti.

943.017(1) (1) Whoever intentionally marks, draws or writes with paint, ink or another substance on or intentionally etches into the physical property of another without the other person’s consent is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor. 943.017(2) (2) Any person violating sub. (1) under any of the following circumstances is guilty of a Class I felony: 943.017(2)(a) (a) The property under sub. (1) is a vehicle or a highway, as defined in s. 943.01 (2) (a) 1. , and the marking, drawing, writing or etching is of a kind which is likely to cause injury to a person or further property damage. 943.017(2)(b) (b) The property under sub. (1) belongs to a public utility or common carrier and the marking, drawing, writing or etching is of a kind which is likely to impair the services of the public utility or common carrier. 943.017(2)(c) (c) The property under sub. (1) belongs to a person who is or was a grand or petit juror and the marking, drawing, writing or etching was caused by reason of any verdict or indictment assented to by the owner. 943.017(2)(d) (d) If the total property affected in violation of sub. (1) is reduced in value by more than $2,500. For the purposes of this paragraph, property is reduced in value by the amount which it would cost to repair or replace it or to remove the marking, drawing, writing or etching, whichever is less. 943.017(2)(e) (e) The property affected is on state-owned land and is listed on the registry under s.