Wisconsin Administrative Code Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
Here’s a detailed overview of the Wisconsin Administrative Code as it relates to the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP):
🏛️ DATCP Administrative Rules (Chs. ATCP)
DATCP administers over a dozen chapters in the Wisconsin Administrative Code (labeled ATCP), covering areas like agriculture, consumer protection, food safety, and environmental regulation (datcp.wi.gov). Notable chapters include:
ATCP 10–12: Animal disease control, markets, livestock movement
ATCP 29: Pesticide use and control (datcp.wi.gov)
ATCP 35: Agricultural Chemical Cleanup Program (ACCP) (datcp.wi.gov)
ATCP 50: Soil & Water Resource Management (updated June 1, 2024) (datcp.wi.gov)
ATCP 75: Retail Food Code, adopting FDA standards—effective January 2024 for wild mushroom use (datcp.wi.gov)
ATCP 90–92: Fair packaging, weights/measures; recent repeal of some provisions (e.g. ATCP 90.10(2), ATCP 92.50(3)(a)) (datcp.wi.gov)
ATCP 105: Sales below cost under Unfair Sales Act (datcp.wi.gov)
ATCP 99–103, 106: Regulations on grain dealers, dairy price discrimination, price gouging, and trade practices (datcp.wi.gov)
You can view the full list of active and proposed rules on the DATCP Administrative Rules page (datcp.wi.gov).
📝 Rulemaking & Public Participation
DATCP follows statutory procedures (Ch. 227, Wis. Stats.) for permanent rules, plus temporary emergency rules if needed (datcp.wi.gov).
Stakeholder input is welcomed via public comment—email at datcpadminrules@wi.gov or postal mail to Madison (datcp.wi.gov).
📚 Core Divisions & Statutory Authority
Division of Trade & Consumer Protection
Oversees consumer affairs, trade regulations, weights and measures, licenses, inspections, hotlines, identity theft assistance (datcp.wi.gov).
Manages bureaus including Business Trade Practices (e.g., fiber prices, unfair business, price discrimination, producer security), Consumer Protection (handling ~100k complaints annually), and Weights & Measures (device inspections, fuel quality sampling) (datcp.wi.gov).
🌱 Specific Program Rules
ATCP 50 (Soil & Water) covers grant programs, nutrient management, farmland preservation, in partnership with DNR—major update effective June 1, 2024 (datcp.wi.gov).
ATCP 35 (Chemical Cleanup) regulates soil/chemical spill remediation, aligning with statutes ch. 94.73/292.11 and DNR rules (datcp.wi.gov).
ATCP 75 (Food Safety) adopts the FDA Food Code; includes new provisions for wild mushrooms in retail food establishments (datcp.wi.gov).
🔍 How to Access & Monitor Rules
View current rules & active proposals on the DATCP site under Administrative Rules (datcp.wi.gov).
Track advisory committees and meetings (e.g., ATCP 29 pesticide committee) .
Subscribe for updates or request public documents via datcpadminrules@wi.gov or the mailing address in Madison (datcp.wi.gov).
✅ Summary Table
Rule Chapter
Topic
Overview
ATCP 10–12
Animal/market regulation
Livestock movement, disease control
ATCP 29
Pesticides
Use and control
ATCP 35
Chemical cleanup
Remediation of contaminated sites
ATCP 50
Soil & Water
Grants, nutrient management; updated 6/1/2024
ATCP 75
Food safety
Retail compliance; wild mushrooms inclusion
ATCP 90–92
Packaging/Weights
Weights & measures, fair packaging
ATCP 99–106
Trade practices
Grain dealers, price gouging, dairy
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