Rules published with this register and final regulatory flexibility analyses
The following administrative rule orders have been adopted and published in the February 28, 2005, Wisconsin Administrative Register. Copies of these rules are sent to subscribers of the complete Wisconsin Administrative Code and also to the subscribers of the specific affected Code.
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An order creating ch.
Jus 16, relating to enforcement of the Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement. Effective 3-1-05.
Summary of Final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
There may be an effect on small businesses. Currently, there is no Wisconsin manufacturer that would be affected by the proposed rules. Under statutory law, non-participating manufacturers (none of which are currently located in Wisconsin) are required to escrow money for possible future litigation concerning the state's health costs related to smoking. The rule gives the Department of Justice the power to require these non-participating manufacturers to provide certifications and escrow payments quarterly. While the Department of Justice believes that quarterly payment will assist non-participating manufacturers to make appropriate marketing decisions so that they can meet these financial obligations, the quarterly reporting will require more paperwork for them.
Summary of Comments by Legislative Review Committees
No comments were received.
An order affecting chs.
Trans 201 and
202, relating to the Wisconsin scenic byways program.
Effective 3-1-05.
Summary of Final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
The provisions of this proposed rule creating a process for the designation of state trunk highways as scenic byways have no direct affect on small businesses. It is expected that designation of a highway segment as a scenic byway will increase tourism to the area which may have an indirect positive effect on local small businesses especially those that provide goods and services to tourists such as restaurants, hotels and motels, gift shops and similar businesses.
Summary of Comments by Legislative Review Committees
No comments were received.
