Assembly Bill 627 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 of animal market licenses, including Class A, Class B, and Class E, 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 when violations are found. It explicitly prohibits DATCP from promulgating rules that would increase existing fees or create new fees related to these sections. The changes aim to streamline the licensing process and provide clarity on the fees associated with operating in the animal market sector.

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