Wisconsin § 943.37 - Alteration of property identification marks.
Full text of Wisconsin Wisconsin Statutes § 943.37 — Alteration of property identification marks., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 943.37. Alteration of property identification marks.
Whoever does any of the following with intent to prevent the identification of the property involved is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor: 943.37(1) (1) Alters or removes any identification mark on any log or other lumber without the consent of the owner; or 943.37(2) (2) Alters or removes any identification mark from any receptacle used by the manufacturer of any beverage; or 943.37(3) (3) Alters or removes any manufacturer’s identification number on personal property or possesses any personal property with knowledge that the manufacturer’s identification number has been removed or altered. Possession of 2 or more similar items of personal property with the manufacturer’s identification number altered or removed is prima facie evidence of knowledge of the alteration or removal and of an intent to prevent identification of the property. 943.37(4) (4) Alters or removes livestock brands, recorded under s.
Source: official Wisconsin text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Wisconsin § 943.37
What does Wisconsin Statutes § 943.37 cover?
Section 943.37 ("Alteration of property identification marks.") 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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