Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection

serving the state of wisconsin since 1839

DATCP works to assure safe food, healthy people, animals, plants and environment, vibrant agriculture and fair business practices.

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Fitness & Weight Loss Programs

General Information

The Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection is responsible for enforcing of the fitness center and weight reduction center laws, Wis. Stat. §§ 100.177-178. These laws include proof of financial responsibility, contract requirements and staff requirements.

Business owners can contact the department for a packet of information outlining these requirements by calling (608) 224-4996 or 1-800-422-7128 (in WI), or by e-mail at datcphotline@wi.gov.

Walk-ins are also welcome at the Consumer Protection office located on the first floor of the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection office building at 2811 Agriculture Drive, Madison WI 53718-6777. Office hours are weekdays, 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.