Section 197.02. Definitions.

  The definitions in ss. 340.01 and 344.01 , Stats., have the same meaning in this chapter unless a different definition is specifically provided. In this chapter:

(1)  "Electronic filing" means an insurance certification submitted to the department by an insurer using the department's electronic certification submission process.

(2)  "Insurance certification" means an SR-22, certification of proof of insurance for the future, or SR-26, notice of cancellation or termination of certified policy, submitted to the department by an insurance company on behalf of an insured driver.

(3)  "Paper filing" means any insurance certification submitted to the department by an insurer that does not use the department's electronic certification process, including certifications submitted by handwritten or typewritten documents, on preprinted forms, or by facsimile.

(4)  "Year" means calendar year.

History: Cr. Register, January, 1999, No. 517 , eff. 2-1-99.