# Wis. Stat. § 218.17: Penalties

> Wisconsin · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C218_S218.17

## Section

- **Citation:** Wis. Stat. § 218.17
- **Heading:** Penalties
- **Jurisdiction:** Wisconsin
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** WI Code / Chapter 218 / Section 218.17

## Text

(2) In any court action brought by the department for violations of this subchapter, the department may recover all costs of testing and investigation, in addition to costs otherwise recoverable, if it prevails in the action.

(3) Nothing in this subchapter prohibits an aggrieved customer from bringing a civil action against a dealer or salesperson. If judgment is rendered for the customer based on an act or omission by the dealer or salesperson, which constituted a violation of this subchapter, the plaintiff shall recover actual and proper attorney fees in addition to costs otherwise recoverable.

History: 1973 c. 116 ; 1991 a. 39 , 269 ; 1993 a. 490 ; 1999 a. 9 .

## Nearby sections

- [Wis. Stat. § 218.02 Adjustment service companies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C218_S218.02.md)
- [Wis. Stat. § 218.04 Collection agencies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C218_S218.04.md)
- [Wis. Stat. § 218.05 Community currency exchanges.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C218_S218.05.md)
- [Wis. Stat. § 218.10 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C218_S218.10.md)
- [Wis. Stat. § 218.11 Recreational vehicle dealers, manufacturers, and distributors regulated.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C218_S218.11.md)
- [Wis. Stat. § 218.12 Recreational vehicle salespersons regulated.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C218_S218.12.md)
- [Wis. Stat. § 218.14 Service fees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C218_S218.14.md)
- [Wis. Stat. § 218.15 Sale or lease of used recreational vehicles.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C218_S218.15.md)
- [Wis. Stat. § 218.17 Penalties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C218_S218.17.md)
- [Wis. Stat. § 218.20 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C218_S218.20.md)
- [Wis. Stat. § 218.21 Application for salvage dealer’s license.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C218_S218.21.md)
- [Wis. Stat. § 218.22 When department to license salvage dealers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C218_S218.22.md)
- [Wis. Stat. § 218.23 Licensee to maintain records; purchase and sale of vehicles by licensee.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C218_S218.23.md)
- [Wis. Stat. § 218.24 Salvage dealer license number displayed on trucks and truck-tractors.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C218_S218.24.md)

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