Senate Bill 622 aims to amend existing statutes related to fees for animal markets, dealers, truckers, and transport vehicles by removing the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection's (DATCP) authority to set these fees through rules. Instead, the bill establishes specific statutory fees that mirror those previously set by DATCP, as published in the Wisconsin Administrative Register in December 2024. The bill introduces new classifications for animal market licenses, including Class A, Class B, and Class E licenses, each with defined fees of $420, $220, and $280 respectively. Additionally, it sets a nonrefundable annual fee of $20 for each registered animal transport vehicle.

The bill also includes provisions for reinspection fees, establishing a flat fee of $150 for reinspection of animal markets, dealers, and truckers found in violation of regulations. It repeals certain existing provisions related to fee specifications and prohibits DATCP from creating new fees or increasing existing ones through rule-making. Overall, the bill seeks to streamline the fee structure for animal-related operations while ensuring compliance with established regulations.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 95.68(4)(b)1, 95.68, 95.68(4)(b)2, 95.68(8), 95.69(4)(a), 95.69, 95.69(4)(b)1, 95.69(4)(b)2, 95.69(8), 95.71(5)(a), 95.71, 95.71(5)(b), 95.71(5)(c)1, 95.71(5)(c)2