{"data":{"id":"us-wi/wis.-stat.-173.01","jurisdiction":"us-wi","citation":"Wis. Stat. § 173.01","heading":"Definitions.","body":"In this chapter:\n(1) “Department” means the department of agriculture, trade and consumer protection.\n(2) “Law enforcement officer” has the meaning given in s. 165.85 (2) (c).\n(3) “Political subdivision” means a city, village, town or county.","path":["Chs. 164-177, Police Regulations","Chapter 173 Animals; Humane Officers"],"source_url":"https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/statutes/173.01","current_through":"2023-24 Wisconsin Statutes updated through 2025 Wis. Act 247 (published 9-4-26)","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-05T12:01:00Z","sha256":"e6ed3e2443c59b2e74dba78c78cb0fadfd6a5c83a10ba308ba29a0900b375b3f","source_id":"us-wi","stale":false,"prev":"us-wi/wis.-stat.-172.57","next":"us-wi/wis.-stat.-173.03"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}