Wisconsin · Wisconsin Statutes — Vehicles (Ch. 340–349)

Wis. Stat. (Vehicles) § 343.19: Duplicate licenses or identification cards

Misdemeanor

What this law says, in plain English

A person who knowingly makes false statements, fails to return an original license or identification card, or violates other requirements when applying for a duplicate license or card may be fined up to $1,000 or imprisoned for up to 6 months, or both.

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