Wisconsin § 947.02 - Vagrancy.
Full text of Wisconsin Wisconsin Statutes § 947.02 — Vagrancy., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 947.02. Vagrancy.
Any of the following are vagrants and are guilty of a Class C misdemeanor: 947.02(1) (1) A person, with the physical ability to work, who is without lawful means of support and does not seek employment; or 947.02(3) (3) A prostitute who loiters on the streets or in a place where intoxicating liquors are sold, or a person who, in public, solicits another to commit a crime against sexual morality; or 947.02(4) (4) A person known to be a professional gambler or known as a frequenter of gambling places or who derives part of his or her support from begging or as a fortune teller or similar impostor. 947.02 History History: 1977 c. 173 ; 1993 a. 486 ; 1999 a. 83 .
Frequently Asked Questions About Wisconsin § 947.02
What does Wisconsin Statutes § 947.02 cover?
Section 947.02 ("Vagrancy.") 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 § 947.02?
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Is this the official text of Wisconsin law?
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How does Wisconsin § 947.02 apply to my situation?
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