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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(1) If the holder of a credential pays a fee required under s. 440.05(1) or (6), 440.08, 444.03, or 444.11 by check or debit or credit card and the check is not paid by the financial institution upon which the check is drawn or if the demand for payment under the debit or credit card transaction is not paid by the financial institution upon which demand is made, the department may cancel the credential on or after the 60th day after the department receives the notice from the financial institution, subject to sub. (2).
(2) At least 20 days before canceling a credential, the department shall mail a notice to the holder of the credential that informs the holder that the check or demand for payment under the debit or credit card transaction was not paid by the financial institution and that the holder's credential may be canceled on the date determined under sub. (1) unless the holder does all of the following before that date:
(a) Pays the fee for which the unpaid check or demand for payment under the credit or debit card transaction was issued.
(b) If the fee paid under par. (a) is for renewal and the credential has expired, pays the applicable penalty for late renewal specified in s. 440.08(3).
(c) Pays the charge for an unpaid draft established under s. 20.905(2).
(3) Nothing in sub. (1) or (2) prohibits the department from extending the date for cancellation to allow the holder additional time to comply with sub. (2)(a) to (c).
(4) A cancellation of a credential under this section completely terminates the credential and all rights, privileges and authority previously conferred by the credential.
(5) The department may reinstate a credential that has been canceled under this section only if the previous holder complies with sub. (2)(a) to (c) and pays a $30 reinstatement fee.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Wisconsin Statutes Regulation and Licensing (Ch. 440 to 480) § 440.23. Cancellation of credential; reinstatement - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/wi/regulation-and-licensing-ch-440-to-480/wi-st-440-23/
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