{"data":{"id":"us-wi/wis.-stat.-89.079","jurisdiction":"us-wi","citation":"Wis. Stat. § 89.079","heading":"Unauthorized practice.","body":"(1) The department may conduct investigations, hold hearings, and make findings as to whether a person has engaged in a practice or used a title without a credential required under this chapter.\n(2) If, after holding a public hearing, the department determines that a person has engaged in a practice or used a title without a required credential, the department may issue a special order enjoining the person from continuing the practice or use of the title.\n(3) In lieu of holding a public hearing, if the department has reason to believe that a person has engaged in a practice or used a title without a required credential, the department may petition the circuit court for a temporary restraining order or an injunction as provided in ch. 813.\n(4)\n(a) Any person who violates a special order issued under sub. (2) may be required to forfeit not more than $10,000 for each offense. Each day of continued violation constitutes a separate offense. The attorney general or any district attorney may commence an action in the name of the state to recover a forfeiture under this paragraph.\n(b) Any person who violates a temporary restraining order or an injunction issued by a court upon a petition under sub. (3) may be fined not less than $25 nor more than $5,000 or imprisoned for not more than one year in the county jail or both.","path":["Chs. 82-90, Highways and Bridges, Drains and Fences","Chapter 89 Veterinary Examining Board"],"source_url":"https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/statutes/89.079","current_through":"2023-24 Wisconsin Statutes updated through 2025 Wis. Act 247 (published 9-4-26)","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-05T12:00:42Z","sha256":"46657488a35958f0fec7ce0708c8ff62fa80d3b6c3ca347c53585fd5ff3c6677","source_id":"us-wi","stale":false,"prev":"us-wi/wis.-stat.-89.078","next":"us-wi/wis.-stat.-89.08"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}