Senate Bill 622 aims to amend existing laws regarding fees associated with animal markets, dealers, truckers, and transport vehicles in Wisconsin. The bill removes the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection's (DATCP) authority to set fees by rule and instead establishes specific statutory fees for various animal market licenses. New licenses created include Class A, Class B, and Class E animal market licenses, with fees set at $420, $220, and $280 respectively. Additionally, the bill introduces a nonrefundable annual fee of $20 for each registered animal transport vehicle and a $150 reinspection fee for violations.

The bill also includes provisions that prevent DATCP from increasing existing fees or creating new fees through rule-making. It renumbers and amends several sections of the statutes to reflect these changes, ensuring that the fees align with those previously established by DATCP. Overall, the legislation seeks to streamline the fee structure for animal-related operations while maintaining regulatory oversight through the establishment of specific license categories and associated fees.

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