100.44 Identification and notice of replacement part manufacturer.
(1) Definitions. In this section:
(a) “Motor vehicle" means any motor-driven vehicle required to be registered under ch. 341 or exempt from registration under s. 341.05 (2), including a demonstrator or executive vehicle not titled or titled by a manufacturer or a motor vehicle dealer. “Motor vehicle" does not mean a moped, semitrailer or trailer designed for use in combination with a truck or truck tractor.
(b) “Replacement part" means a replacement for any of the nonmechanical sheet metal or plastic parts that generally constitute the exterior of a motor vehicle, including inner and outer panels.
(2) Identification on replacement part. A replacement part that is not made by or for a person who manufactures motor vehicles shall have the logo or name of the manufacturer of the replacement part affixed to or inscribed on the replacement part. The logo or name shall be placed on the replacement part so that to the extent practicable it is visible after installation.
(3) Sale of unlabeled replacement parts. On or after January 1, 1993, no person may sell in this state or deliver for sale in this state a replacement part that is not made by or for a person who manufactures motor vehicles unless the replacement part identifies its manufacturer as required under sub. (2).
(4) Penalty. Any person who violates sub. (3) may be required to forfeit not more than $500 for each violation. Each day of violation constitutes a separate offense.
(5) Enforcement. For any violation of sub. (3), the department may, on behalf of the state, bring an action in any court of competent jurisdiction for the recovery of forfeitures authorized under sub. (4), for temporary or permanent injunctive relief and for any other appropriate relief. The court may make any order or judgment that is necessary to restore to any person any pecuniary loss suffered because of a violation of sub. (3) if proof of the loss is shown to the satisfaction of the court.
History: 1991 a. 176.
Structure Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations
Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations
Chapter 100 - Marketing; trade practices.
100.01 - Produce wholesalers, unfair conduct, liability for damages.
100.02 - Commission merchants, duties, must account.
100.025 - Classification of dairy heifer calves.
100.04 - Livestock production contracts.
100.05 - Butter and cheese manufacturers; accounts accessible.
100.057 - Wisconsin cheese logotype.
100.07 - Milk payments; audits.
100.14 - Uniform labels and trademarks.
100.15 - Regulation of trading stamps.
100.16 - Selling with pretense of prize; in-pack chance promotion exception.
100.174 - Mail-order sales regulated.
100.175 - Dating service contracts.
100.177 - Fitness center and weight reduction center contracts.
100.178 - Fitness center staff requirements.
100.18 - Fraudulent representations.
100.182 - Fraudulent drug advertising.
100.183 - Fraud, advertising foods.
100.184 - Advertising foods for sale.
100.185 - Fraud, advertising musical performances.
100.186 - Linseed oil, white lead, zinc oxide, turpentine; standards; sale.
100.187 - Sale of honey and Wisconsin certified honey; rules, prohibitions.
100.19 - Distribution methods and practices.
100.195 - Unfair billing for consumer goods or services.
100.197 - Patent notifications.
100.20 - Methods of competition and trade practices.
100.201 - Unfair trade practices in the dairy industry.
100.202 - Contracts in violation void.
100.203 - Vehicle protection product warranties.
100.205 - Motor vehicle rustproofing warranties.
100.206 - Music royalty collections; fair practices.
100.207 - Telecommunications services.
100.208 - Unfair trade practices in telecommunications.
100.209 - Video programming service subscriber rights.
100.2095 - Labeling of bedding.
100.21 - Substantiation of energy savings or safety claims.
100.22 - Discrimination in purchase of milk prohibited.
100.23 - Contract to market agricultural products; interference prohibited.
100.235 - Unfair trade practices in procurement of vegetable crops.
100.24 - Revocation of corporate authority.
100.261 - Consumer protection surcharge.
100.264 - Violations against elderly or disabled persons.
100.265 - List of gasohol and alternative fuel refueling facilities.
100.27 - Dry cell batteries containing mercury.
100.28 - Sale of cleaning agents and water conditioners containing phosphorus restricted.
100.285 - Reduction of toxics in packaging.
100.29 - Sale of nonrecyclable materials.
100.295 - Labeling of recycled, recyclable or degradable products.
100.297 - Plastic container recycled content.
100.305 - Prohibited selling practices during periods of abnormal economic disruption.
100.307 - Returns during emergency; prohibition.
100.31 - Unfair discrimination in drug pricing.
100.313 - Solicitation of a fee for providing a public record.
100.315 - Solicitation of contract using check or money order.
100.33 - Plastic container labeling.
100.335 - Child's containers containing bisphenol A.
100.36 - Frauds; substitute for butter; advertisement.
100.37 - Hazardous substances act.
100.383 - Antifreeze; bittering required.
100.43 - Packaging standards; poison prevention.
100.44 - Identification and notice of replacement part manufacturer.
100.45 - Mobile air conditioners.
100.46 - Energy consuming products.
100.47 - Sales of farm equipment.
100.48 - Hour meter tampering.
100.50 - Products containing or made with ozone-depleting substances.
100.51 - Motor fuel dealerships.
100.52 - Telephone solicitations.
100.525 - Telephone records; obtaining, selling, or receiving without consent.
100.53 - Vehicle rentals; title and registration fees.
100.54 - Access to credit reports.
100.545 - Security freezes for protected consumers.
100.55 - Furnishing or using certain consumer loan information to make solicitations.
100.57 - Tax preparers; privacy of client information.
100.60 - State renewable fuels goal.
100.65 - Residential contractors.
100.70 - Environmental, occupational health, and safety credentials.