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Wisconsin Local Knife-Law Preemption (2026)

Permitted: Under Wis. Stat. 66.0409(2) (2015 Act 149) no city, village, town or county may regulate 'any knife' more stringently than a state statute — explicit statewide knife preemption.

PermittedVerified Jul 7, 2026

Under Wis. Stat. 66.0409(2) (2015 Act 149) no city, village, town or county may regulate 'any knife' more stringently than a state statute — explicit statewide knife preemption.

Official source: docs.legis.wisconsin.gov →

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