Wisconsin § 948.63 - Receiving property from a child.
Full text of Wisconsin Wisconsin Statutes § 948.63 — Receiving property from a child., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 948.63. Receiving property from a child.
Whoever does either of the following is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor: 948.63(1) (1) As a dealer in secondhand articles or jewelry or junk, purchases any personal property, except old rags and waste paper, from any child, without the written consent of his or her parent or guardian; or 948.63(2) (2) As a pawnbroker or other person who loans money and takes personal property as security therefor, receives personal property as security for a loan from any child without the written consent of his or her parent or guardian. 948.63 History History: 1971 c. 228 ; 1977 c. 173 ; 1987 a. 332 s. 40 ; Stats. 1987 s. 948.63; 1989 a. 257 .
Frequently Asked Questions About Wisconsin § 948.63
What does Wisconsin Statutes § 948.63 cover?
Section 948.63 ("Receiving property from a child.") 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 § 948.63?
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Is this the official text of Wisconsin law?
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How does Wisconsin § 948.63 apply to my situation?
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