Overview
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) promulgates administrative rules pursuant to rulemaking authority conferred by the Legislature. Administrative rules have the force and effect of law and become part of the Wisconsin Administrative Code. View all current Department Administrative Rules in effect.
Rulemaking
An agency undertakes rulemaking when it seeks to create new rules, or to amend or repeal existing rules. Rules must be promulgated according to a process established by the Legislature in ch. 227, Stats., by the Governor's Executive Orders, and by Court rulings. An overview of the administrative rules promulgation process can be found in Chapter 4 of the Wisconsin State Legislature Briefing Book.
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Proposed Department Rules in Promulgation Process. View current proposed administrative rules that are scheduled to be presented to the Department Board.
If there is an immediate threat to the public peace, health, safety or welfare, the Department may adopt a temporary emergency rule according to special procedures prescribed by the Legislature.
Public Comment
The Department welcomes input from the public during the development of administrative rules. Public comments can be submitted to datcpadminrules@wi.gov or 2811 Agriculture Drive, PO Box 8911, Madison, WI 53708-8911.
Active Rules
ATCP 10
| Bovine Identification
| SS 025-26
| Permanent
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ATCP 22
| Industrial Hemp
| EmR 2111
| Emergency
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ATCP 75
| Retail Food Establishments (Pre-licensing Inspection Fees)
| SS 108-24
| Permanent
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ATCP 90, 91, 92
| Weights and Measures
| SS 026-26
| Permanent
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ATCP 93
| Flammable, Combustible, and Hazardous Liquids
| SS 111-24
CR 26-054
| Permanent
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Rulemaking Advisory Committees
Under state law, the Department may convene committees of experts, interested in person or representatives of the public to Advise it with respect to any contemplated rulemaking.
Public Comment on Economic Impact of Proposed Administrative Rules
Economic Impact comments are being solicited on proposed rules when listed below and comments may be submitted to datcpadminrules@wi.gov or 2811 Agriculture Drive, PO Box 8911, Madison, WI 53708-8911.
- ATCP 93 - Flammable, Combustible, and Hazardous Liquids - Hearing Draft Rule open for public comment through November 6, 2026.