Pursuant to 2017 Wisconsin Act 278, beginning August 1, 2018, prior to submitting an application for a credential, an individual may apply to the Department for a determination of whether the individual would be disqualified from obtaining the credential due to his or her conviction record.  To apply for a predetermination, please fill out Form #3085 and submit all required documentation specified on the form.  Pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 111.335(4)(e), the offenses or kinds of offenses that may result in a refusal, bar, or termination of licensure are published under Additional Resources on the left side of this page.

License Information

Fee Reduction

Pursuant to 2017 Wisconsin Act 319, beginning August 1, 2018, an applicant for an initial credential may apply for a reduction of the initial credential fee that is equal to 10% of the initial fee.  Qualification is based on the federal adjusted gross income being at or below 180% of the federal poverty guideline prescribed for the applicant's family household size by the United States Department of Health and Human Services. To determine eligibility please visit the United States Department of Health and Human Services website at https://aspe.hhs.gov/poverty-guidelines, prior to submitting Form 3217.

Requirements

• Complete and submit the appropriate application form, including all required documentation and fees. Incomplete submissions will further delay the approval process.  Amendments must be filed and approved by the Board prior to purchasing any additional drug amounts or new substances.
• Meet the Physical Security Requirements.
• Board review of application, determination to grant authorization.

Common Denial Reason

Applicant does not meet application requirements. Under Wis. State Stat. § 961.43, all statements must be true and correct: "(1) It is unlawful for any person: (a) to acquire or obtain possession of a controlled substance by  misrepresentation, fraud, forgery, deception or subterfuge;"(2) Any person who violates this section is guilty of a Class H felony."

Other Information

• The State of Wisconsin Controlled Substances Board currently approves the following Associations for Euthanasia Injection Courses:
• Humane Society of the United States
• American Humane Association
• National Animal Control Association (NACA)
• Illinois Federated Humane Societies Euthanasia by Injection
• The State of Wisconsin Controlled Substances Board currently accepts memberships of the following Organizations for Narcotic Dog Training Special Use Authorizations:
• North American Police Work Dog Association (NAPWDA)
• Wisconsin Law Enforcement Canine Handler Association (WLECHA)
• United States Police Canine Association (USPCA)

Application for Humane Societies/Animal Translocation

For a complete application, each item listed below must be reviewed and completed.

Application for Research, Analytical Laboratory, Industrial/Commercial Processing, Instructional Activities, and Other

For a complete application, each item listed below must be reviewed and completed.

Application for Narcotic Dog Trainers, Animal Control

For a complete application, each item listed below must be reviewed and completed. Law Enforcement Animal Control Officers must provide all required documentation listed on Form #2184.