1. (1) Pursuant to s. 125.04 (5), Stats., the division will run a criminal background check on each permit applicant, including each individual subject to a criminal background check under sub. (4).
2. (2) At the time of application, an applicant shall submit payment to the division equal to the fee under s. 165.82 (1) (am), Stats., multiplied by the number of individuals subject to a criminal background check under sub. (4).
3. (3) The division may waive criminal background check fees for an individual if the division has completed a criminal background check on that individual within the previous 6 months.

4. (4) For purposes of subs. (1) and (2), all of the following individuals associated with a permit application are subject to a criminal background check:

   1. (a) An individual applicant, sole-proprietor, and each partner of a partnership.
   2. (b) Each member or manager of a limited liability company, and the company’s agent designated under s. 125.04 (6), Stats.
   3. (c) Each corporate officer and director and the corporation’s agent designated under s. 125.04 (6), Stats.
5. (5) The criminal background check fee described in this section is in addition to any other fee authorized under ch. 125, Stats. The criminal background check fee described in this section will not be refunded for any reason, including the denial or nonrenewal of an application or permit.

History

History: EmR2419: emerg. cr., eff. 12-14-24; CR 25-050: cr. Register December 2025 No. 840, eff. 1-1-26; correction in (4) (intro.), (c) made under s. 35.17, Stats., Register December 2025 No. 840.