# Wis. Stat. § 449.09: Investigations

> Wisconsin · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C449_S449.09

## Section

- **Citation:** Wis. Stat. § 449.09
- **Heading:** Investigations
- **Jurisdiction:** Wisconsin
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** WI Code / Chapter 449 / Section 449.09

## Text

Subject to the rules promulgated under s. 440.03 (1) , the examining board may make investigations and conduct hearings in regard to the conduct of any licensed optometrist or any person who, it has reason to believe, is acting or has acted in such capacity within the state. The person complained against may proceed to review such action of the examining board under ch. 227 .

History: 1977 c. 418 .

## Nearby sections

- [Wis. Stat. § 449.01 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C449_S449.01.md)
- [Wis. Stat. § 449.02 Licenses; exemptions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C449_S449.02.md)
- [Wis. Stat. § 449.03 Enforcement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C449_S449.03.md)
- [Wis. Stat. § 449.04 Examination and licensure.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C449_S449.04.md)
- [Wis. Stat. § 449.06 Renewal; continuing education.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C449_S449.06.md)
- [Wis. Stat. § 449.07 Denial, limitation, suspension, revocation, reprimand.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C449_S449.07.md)
- [Wis. Stat. § 449.08 Unprofessional conduct.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C449_S449.08.md)
- [Wis. Stat. § 449.09 Investigations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C449_S449.09.md)
- [Wis. Stat. § 449.10 Advertising.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C449_S449.10.md)
- [Wis. Stat. § 449.11 Penalties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C449_S449.11.md)
- [Wis. Stat. § 449.12 Interpretation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C449_S449.12.md)
- [Wis. Stat. § 449.015 Discrimination prohibited.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C449_S449.015.md)
- [Wis. Stat. § 449.17 Use of diagnostic pharmaceuticals.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C449_S449.17.md)
- [Wis. Stat. § 449.18 Removals from eyes; use of therapeutic pharmaceuticals.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C449_S449.18.md)

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