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Wis. Stat. § 448.62 (2026)

Applicability

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448.62448.62 Applicability. This subchapter does not require a license for any of the following:
448.62(1)(1) A person lawfully practicing within the scope of a license, permit, registration or certification granted by this state or the federal government.
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448.62(1m)(1m) An individual who is exempt from licensure as a physician under s. 448.03 (2m).
448.62(2)(2) A person assisting a podiatrist in practice under the direct, on-premises supervision of the podiatrist.
448.62(2m)(2m) An advanced practice registered nurse who is providing nonsurgical patient services as directed, supervised, and inspected by a podiatrist who has the power to direct, decide, and oversee the implementation of the patient services rendered.
Effective date noteNOTE: Sub. (2m) is shown as amended eff. 9-1-26 by 2025 Wis. Act 17. Prior to 9-1-26 it reads:
Effective date text(2m) An advanced practice nurse who is certified to issue prescription orders under s. 441.16 and who is providing nonsurgical patient services as directed, supervised, and inspected by a podiatrist who has the power to direct, decide, and oversee the implementation of the patient services rendered.
448.62(3)(3) A podiatry student engaged in activities required for his or her education or training.
448.62(4)(4) A podiatrist who is licensed to practice podiatry in another state or country and is providing a consultation or demonstration with a podiatrist who is licensed under this subchapter.
448.62(5)(5) A person performing the gratuitous domestic administration of family remedies.
448.62(6)(6) A person furnishing medical assistance or first aid at the scene of an emergency.
448.62(7)(7) A physician assistant who is acting under the supervision and direction of a podiatrist, subject to s. 448.975 (2) (a) 2m., or an individual to whom the physician assistant delegates a task or order under s. 448.975 (4).
448.62 HistoryHistory: 1997 a. 175; 2017 a. 227, 341; 2021 a. 23; 2021 a. 238 s. 45; 2025 a. 17.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 2 cases, 2011–2011 · leading case: Christmas v. Dr. Donald W. Hugar, Ltd., 949 N.E.2d 675 (Ill. App. Ct. 2011).
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Christmas v. Dr. Donald W. Hugar, Ltd., 949 N.E.2d 675 (Ill. App. Ct. 2011). · cites it 4× “" Wis. Stat. § 448.62 (2006). Plaintiff argues that because Dr.”
Christmas v. Hugar (Ill. App. Ct. 2011). · cites it 2× “” Wis. Stat. § 448.62 (2006). Plaintiff argues that because Dr.”
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