Current through Acts 2023-2024, ch. 272
Section 287.03 - Departmental duties and powers(1) DUTIES. The department shall do all of the following:(a) Promulgate rules necessary to implement this chapter.(am) Promulgate rules concerning the imposition, under s. 285.54, of fees by municipalities on operators of medical waste incinerators.(c) Coordinate research, technical assistance and education programs under this chapter with related activities of the University of Wisconsin System.(2) POWERS. The department may do any of the following:(a) Hold hearings relating to any aspect of the administration of this chapter and, in connection therewith, compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of evidence.(b) Secure necessary scientific, technical, administrative and operational services, including laboratory facilities, by contract or otherwise.1989 a. 335; 1993 a. 75; 1995 a. 27; 1995 a. 227 s. 886; Stats. 1995 s. 287.03; 1999 a. 150 s. 672; 2001 a. 16; 2003 a. 33; 2011 a. 32.