Wisconsin 2023-2024 Regular Session

Wisconsin Assembly Bill AB304 Compare Versions

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3	3	2023 - 2024 LEGISLATURE
4	4	2023 ASSEMBLY BILL 304
5	5	June 8, 2023 - Introduced by Representatives VOS, AUGUST, SWEARINGEN and
6	6	ZIMMERMAN, cosponsored by Senators LEMAHIEU, FEYEN and TESTIN. Referred
7	7	to Committee on State Affairs.
8	8	*AUTHORS SUBJECT TO CHANGE*
9	9	AN ACT to repeal 125.06 (13), 125.28 (2) (e), 125.29 (2) (b) 1. and 2., 125.29 (3)
10	10	(g), 125.51 (3) (am), 125.51 (3m) (a), 125.52 (7) and 125.68 (4) (c) 3m.; to
11	11	renumber 125.02 (16), 125.04 (8), 125.29 (2) (b) 3. and 125.58 (2); to renumber
12	12	and amend 125.02 (6), 125.045 (2), 125.045 (3), 125.09 (1), 125.29 (3) (h),
13	13	125.30 (3), 125.33 (9), 125.52 (1) (b) 1., 125.52 (1) (b) 2. and 125.53 (1); to amend
14	14	125.02 (12), 125.02 (13), 125.02 (14m), 125.02 (23), 125.03 (title), 125.03 (1) (a),
15	15	125.03 (1) (b), 125.03 (2), 125.04 (3) (a) (intro.), 125.04 (3) (a) 1., 125.04 (3) (b),
16	16	125.04 (3) (bm) (intro.), 125.04 (3) (c), 125.04 (3) (d) 1., 125.04 (3) (d) 2., 125.04
17	17	(3) (e) 2., 125.04 (3) (h), 125.04 (3) (j), 125.04 (4), 125.04 (5) (a) 5., 125.04 (5) (d)
18	18	1., 125.04 (5) (d) 2., 125.04 (5) (d) 3. a., 125.04 (6) (g), 125.04 (8) (title), 125.04
19	19	(8) (b), 125.04 (12) (a), 125.045 (title), 125.045 (1), 125.06 (1), 125.06 (3g), 125.06
20	20	(11m), 125.07 (1) (b) 4., 125.07 (3) (a) 3., 125.07 (3) (a) 10., 125.07 (3) (a) 16.,
21	21	125.07 (4) (f) 3., 125.105 (1), 125.12 (1) (a), 125.12 (1) (c), 125.12 (4) (title), 125.12
22	22	(4) (ag) (intro.), 125.12 (5) (title), 125.12 (5) (a), 125.12 (5) (b), 125.12 (5) (c),
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39	39	125.12 (6) (a), 125.12 (6) (b), 125.12 (6) (c), 125.12 (6) (cm), 125.12 (6) (d), 125.12
40	40	(6) (dm), 125.12 (6) (e), 125.13, 125.14 (2) (c), 125.14 (2) (d), 125.14 (2) (e), 125.14
41	41	(2) (f), 125.14 (3) (b), 125.145, 125.15 (1), 125.17 (6) (a) (intro.), 125.19 (1), 125.20
42	42	(5) (c) and (d), 125.26 (2m), 125.26 (2s) (b), 125.27 (1) (a), 125.27 (2) (a) 1. (intro.),
43	43	125.27 (2) (a) 2., 125.27 (3) (b), 125.27 (5) (b) and (f), 125.275 (1), 125.275 (2) (b),
44	44	125.275 (3), 125.28 (1) (a), 125.28 (1) (b), 125.28 (2) (b) (intro.), 125.28 (2) (b) 1.
45	45	a., 125.28 (2) (b) 1. b., 125.28 (2) (b) 1. c., 125.28 (2) (b) 2., 125.28 (4), 125.28 (5)
46	46	(b), 125.28 (5) (d) 3., 125.28 (5) (e), 125.29 (1), 125.29 (3) (intro.), 125.29 (3) (c),
47	47	125.29 (3) (e), 125.29 (3) (f), 125.29 (3) (i), 125.29 (6), 125.295 (1) (intro.), 125.295
48	48	(1) (a), 125.295 (1) (g), 125.295 (2) (a) 1., 125.295 (2) (a) 2., 125.295 (2) (a) 4.,
49	49	125.295 (2) (a) 6. (intro.), 125.295 (2) (a) 6. a., 125.295 (2) (a) 6. b., 125.295 (2)
50	50	(a) 6. c., 125.295 (2) (b), 125.295 (2) (c), 125.295 (4), 125.295 (5), 125.30 (1),
51	51	125.30 (2), 125.30 (4), 125.30 (5), 125.32 (2), 125.32 (6) (a), 125.33 (2) (a), 125.33
52	52	(2) (d), 125.33 (12), 125.34 (6), 125.51 (1) (a), 125.51 (2) (am), 125.51 (2) (e) 3.,
53	53	125.51 (3) (a), 125.51 (3) (b), 125.51 (3) (bm), 125.51 (3) (bs) 2., 125.51 (3) (f),
54	54	125.51 (3m) (c), 125.51 (3r) (a) 3., 125.51 (3r) (b), 125.51 (4) (a) 1., 125.51 (4) (e)
55	55	1., 125.51 (5) (a) 1., 125.51 (5) (a) 4., 125.51 (5) (b) 2., 125.51 (5) (b) 4., 125.51
56	56	(5) (c) 1., 125.51 (5) (d) 2., 125.51 (5) (f) 2. and 5., 125.52 (1) (a), 125.52 (2),
57	57	125.535 (1), 125.535 (2), 125.535 (3) (b) 2., 125.535 (3) (c), 125.54 (1), 125.54 (3),
58	58	125.54 (5), 125.54 (6), 125.54 (7) (a) 2., 125.54 (7) (c) 3., 125.54 (7) (d), 125.545
59	59	(title), 125.545 (1) (a), 125.545 (1) (d), 125.545 (1) (e), 125.545 (2) (a) 1., 125.545
60	60	(2) (a) 3. b., 125.545 (2) (b), 125.545 (2) (c), 125.545 (3) (a) 1., 125.545 (3) (a) 2.,
61	61	125.545 (3) (b), 125.545 (3) (c), 125.545 (4), 125.545 (5), 125.545 (6) (title) and
62	62	(a) 1. and 2., 125.545 (6) (a) 3., 125.545 (6) (a) 4., 125.545 (6) (b), 125.545 (7),
63	63	125.55 (1), 125.56 (2) (a), 125.56 (2) (c), 125.56 (2) (d), 125.58 (1), 125.60 (1),
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92	92	125.61 (1), 125.61 (3), 125.61 (4), 125.62 (1), 125.62 (3), 125.63 (1), 125.63 (3),
93	93	125.65 (1), 125.65 (4) (intro.), 125.65 (4) (e), 125.65 (6), 125.65 (10), 125.68 (2),
94	94	125.68 (4) (c) 1., 125.68 (4) (c) 3., 125.68 (9) (f), 125.68 (10) (a) and (b), 125.69
95	95	(4) (e), 125.69 (7), 139.01 (4), 139.01 (6), 139.03 (5) (a), 139.04 (4), 139.06 (3),
96	96	139.08 (3), 139.08 (4), 139.11 (1), 139.11 (4) (a) 2., 139.11 (4) (b) 2., 139.22, 139.25
97	97	(9), 185.043 (2), 227.52 (1), 230.08 (2) (e) 11. and 346.657 (1); to repeal and
98	98	recreate 125.25 (2) (b), 125.26 (2) (b), 125.29 (2) (a) and 125.69 (1); and to
99	99	create 15.433 (2), 19.42 (13) (q), 20.923 (4) (c) 7., 125.02 (1g), 125.02 (5g), 125.02
100	100	(6) (b), 125.02 (6d), 125.02 (6g), 125.02 (16) (bm), 125.025, 125.04 (3) (k), 125.04
101	101	(8) (b), 125.045 (2) (b), 125.045 (3) (b), 125.09 (1) (b) and (c), 125.11 (3), 125.12
102	102	(4) (ag) 9., 125.12 (5) (bm), 125.175, 125.20, 125.21, 125.22, 125.23, 125.24,
103	103	125.27 (7), 125.28 (2) (b) 1. g., h. and i., 125.28 (2) (b) 1. j., 125.29 (2) (a) 6., 125.29
104	104	(3) (dm), 125.29 (3) (h) 3., 125.29 (7) and (8), 125.295 (1) (fm), 125.295 (2) (a) 6.
105	105	g., 125.30 (2) (d), 125.30 (3) (b), 125.30 (3) (c), 125.30 (3) (c) 5., 125.32 (3m) (L),
106	106	125.33 (2) (hr), 125.33 (9) (c), 125.51 (3) (bg), 125.51 (4) (v) 5., 125.52 (1) (b) 3.,
107	107	4. and 5., 125.52 (4) and (5), 125.53 (1) (a) 3., 4., 5. and 6., 125.53 (3) and (4),
108	108	125.535 (3) (b) 3., 125.535 (3) (d) and (e), 125.535 (7), 125.545 (1) (ar), 125.545
109	109	(1) (cm), 125.545 (1) (em), 125.545 (2) (a) 4., 125.545 (3) (a) 2m., 125.545 (6) (a)
110	110	2m., 125.545 (6) (a) 3m., 125.58 (2) (b) and (c), 125.58 (5), 125.69 (1) (a) 5., (b)
111	111	5., (c) 9. and (d) 5., 125.69 (9), 139.01 (2p) and 139.08 (5) of the statutes;
112	112	relating to: creating the Division of Alcohol Beverages attached to the
113	113	Department of Revenue; the regulation of alcohol beverages and enforcement
114	114	of alcohol beverage laws; interest restrictions relating to, and authorized
115	115	activities of, brewers, brewpubs, wineries, manufacturers, rectifiers,
116	116	wholesalers, and retailers; shipping alcohol beverages by means of fulfillment
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144	144	houses and common carriers; the consumption of alcohol beverages in a public
145	145	place; creating a no-sale event venue permit; creating an operator's permit;
146	146	liquor licenses transferred from one municipality to another; retailers'
147	147	authorized activities; liquor license quotas; the safe ride program; the presence
148	148	of underage persons and conduct of other business on licensed premises; the
149	149	occupational tax on alcohol beverages; repealing a rule promulgated by the
150	150	Department of Revenue; granting rule-making authority; and providing a
151	151	penalty.
152	152	Analysis by the Legislative Reference Bureau
153	153	This bill does all of the following:
154	154	1. Creates the Division of Alcohol Beverages (division) attached to the
155	155	Department of Revenue and transfers DOR's alcohol beverage regulation and
156	156	enforcement functions to the division.
157	157	2. Makes changes relating to the retail sales authority of brewers, wineries,
158	158	manufacturers, and rectifiers, as well as changes relating to other authorized
159	159	activities of brewers, wineries, manufacturers, and rectifiers.
160	160	3. Expands or modifies the authority of brewers, wineries, manufacturers, and
161	161	rectifiers to provide free taste samples on retail premises.
162	162	4. Increases the limits on the amount of fermented malt beverages (beer) a
163	163	brewpub may manufacture and self-distribute.
164	164	5. Makes changes relating to restrictions on holding certain common interests
165	165	applicable to manufacturers, rectifiers, wineries, brewers, brewpubs, wholesalers,
166	166	and retailers.
167	167	6. Specifies requirements for certain production arrangements between alcohol
168	168	beverage producers.
169	169	7. Creates permits issued to, and imposes requirements and restrictions on,
170	170	fulfillment houses and common carriers.
171	171	8. Makes changes relating to the state's jurisdiction over out-of-state persons
172	172	holding Wisconsin alcohol beverage permits and persons who unlawfully ship
173	173	alcohol beverages into another state.
174	174	9. Modifies provisions relating to the consumption of alcohol beverages in a
175	175	public place and creates a no-sale event venue permit issued by the division to
176	176	property owners authorizing the permittee to rent real property for use as an event
177	177	venue at which beer and wine are consumed, on no more than six days per year, if
178	178	certain requirements are met. The bill also creates a liquor license quota exception
179	179	for qualifying persons who opt to obtain a retail license instead of a no-sale event
180	180	venue permit.
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192	192	10. Allows “Class C” retail licenses to be issued to establishments other than
193	193	restaurants.
194	194	11. Modifies the applicable penalty when a beer retailer purchases beer from
195	195	a source other than a wholesaler.
196	196	12. Broadens membership eligibility and operational authority of cooperative
197	197	wholesalers and allows new cooperative wholesalers to be formed for a limited
198	198	period.
199	199	13. Eliminates the limit on the number of manufacturers', rectifiers', or liquor
200	200	wholesalers' permits one person may hold and allows a beer wholesaler to transfer
201	201	its wholesaler's permit to a different location within the state.
202	202	14. Increases the amount of the safe ride program surcharge and requires
203	203	municipalities to provide information to retailers about the safe ride program.
204	204	15. Makes changes relating to the occupational tax liability of producers of
205	205	alcohol beverages.
206	206	16. Changes the definition of “fermented malt beverages.”
207	207	17. Establishes a $500 fee for permits issued by the division if no fee is currently
208	208	charged for the permit.
209	209	18. Creates an operator's permit issued by the division that is similar to an
210	210	operator's license (commonly referred to as a bartender's license) issued by a
211	211	municipality.
212	212	19. Allows a municipality to transfer a retail liquor license that is subject to the
213	213	quota system to another municipality in the same county.
214	214	20. Creates a closing hour exception for certain retailers in southeast
215	215	Wisconsin during a 2024 national political convention.
216	216	21. Modifies a licensing exception applicable to beer provided on brewery
217	217	premises.
218	218	22. Allows a retail license to be issued for an axe throwing facility and allows
219	219	an underage person, without a parent or guardian, to be on these licensed premises.
220	220	23. Specifies that, subject to certain conditions, a “Class B” retailer may
221	221	prepare and store mixed drinks up to 48 hours prior to sale to consumers.
222	222	Background
223	223	Under current law, alcohol beverages are generally distributed to consumers
224	224	under a three-tier distribution system: the producer sells to a wholesaler, the
225	225	wholesaler sells to a retailer, and the retailer sells to a consumer. With specific
226	226	exceptions, no person may sell outside the three-tier system and no person may sell
227	227	alcohol beverages to a consumer unless the seller possesses a license or permit
228	228	authorizing the sale. Also under current law, DOR issues permits to alcohol beverage
229	229	producers that authorize specified activities, while municipalities issue retail
230	230	licenses to alcohol beverage retailers. With limited exceptions, a retail licensee may
231	231	not purchase alcohol beverages from, or possess alcohol beverages purchased from,
232	232	any person other than a wholesaler.
233	233	Under current law, Class “A” and “Class A” licenses authorize the retail sale of,
234	234	respectively, beer and intoxicating liquor in original packages for consumption off the
235	235	licensed premises. Intoxicating liquor includes wine and distilled spirits. Class “A”
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239	239	A Class “B" license authorizes the retail sale of beer for consumption on or off the
240	240	premises. Except when issued to a winery, a “Class B" license authorizes the retail
241	241	sale of intoxicating liquor for consumption on the licensed premises and, subject to
242	242	restrictions, the retail sale of intoxicating liquor for consumption off the licensed
243	243	premises. Class “B” and “Class B” licenses are often issued together for restaurants
244	244	or taverns. A “Class C" license, which may be issued only for a restaurant, authorizes
245	245	the retail sale of wine for consumption on the premises.
246	246	Under current law, DOR issues permits to manufacturers (commonly referred
247	247	to as distillers), rectifiers, wineries, brewers, and brewpubs. DOR also issues
248	248	permits to beer wholesalers, intoxicating liquor wholesalers, out-of-state beer
249	249	shippers, and out-of-state intoxicating liquor shippers. Out-of-state shippers are
250	250	suppliers located outside this state that ship alcohol into this state. DOR also issues
251	251	direct wine shippers' permits to in-state and out-of-state wineries that authorize
252	252	the permittee to ship wine directly to individuals in this state. In addition, DOR
253	253	issues Class “B” and “Class B” retail permits under limited circumstances.
254	254	Division of Alcohol Beverages
255	255	The bill creates the division, attached to DOR, and transfers DOR's alcohol
256	256	beverage regulation and enforcement functions, including issuance of alcohol
257	257	beverage permits, to the division. The bill also creates within the division separate
258	258	bureaus dedicated to enforcement, legal services, and education and community
259	259	outreach. The administrator of the division may appoint special agents and other
260	260	employees necessary to carry out the permitting, audit, education, legal, and
261	261	enforcement functions of the division. The administrator and employees of the
262	262	division may not be employed by or have a financial interest in the alcohol beverage
263	263	industry and are subject to the standards of conduct and conflict of interest
264	264	prohibitions for state public officials.
265	265	Retail sales by brewers, wineries, manufacturers, and rectifiers
266	266	Under current law, a brewer's permit issued by DOR authorizes the brewer to,
267	267	among other activities, manufacture beer and, if the brewer manufactures 300,000
268	268	or fewer barrels of beer per year, self-distribute its beer directly to retailers. A
269	269	brewer's permit also authorizes the brewer to sell at retail, without a retail license,
270	270	at the brewery premises and at one off-site retail outlet 1) the brewer's own beer, for
271	271	consumption on or off the premises; 2) certain other Wisconsin-made beer, for
272	272	consumption on or off the premises, if the brewer purchases the beer from a
273	273	wholesaler or another brewer; and 3) intoxicating liquor, for consumption on the
274	274	premises, if the brewer held a retail intoxicating liquor license on June 1, 2011, and
275	275	if the brewer purchases the intoxicating liquor from a wholesaler. The brewer may
276	276	also provide free taste samples at the brewery premises and the brewer's off-site
277	277	retail outlet. A brewer may not hold a retail beer license. A brewer may not operate
278	278	a restaurant except at the brewery premises and the brewer's off-site retail outlet.
279	279	Under current law, a winery permit issued by DOR authorizes the winery to,
280	280	among other activities, manufacture wine and provide taste samples of its wine on
281	281	the winery premises. A winery may also hold one retail license—either a “Class A”
282	282	or “Class B” license—which may be issued for the winery premises or another
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287	287	license issued to a winery is limited compared to other “Class B” licenses because it
288	288	authorizes the retail sale of wine for consumption on or off the premises but does not
289	289	authorize the retail sale of distilled spirits. A “Class B” license may be issued to a
290	290	winery only if the winery is capable of producing at least 5,000 gallons of wine per
291	291	year in no more than two locations. If a retail license is issued to a winery, the winery
292	292	may provide wine made by the winery directly to its own retail premises, without the
293	293	wine first passing through a wholesaler.
294	294	Under current law, a manufacturer's permit or rectifier's permit issued by DOR
295	295	authorizes the permittee to, respectively, manufacture or rectify intoxicating liquor.
296	296	Current law prohibits a manufacturer or rectifier from holding an interest in a retail
297	297	liquor license, but a manufacturer's permit or rectifier's permit authorizes the
298	298	manufacturer or rectifier to make retail sales, without a retail license, of intoxicating
299	299	liquor manufactured or rectified on the manufacturer's or rectifier's premises, for
300	300	consumption on or off the premises. Subject to limitations, a manufacturer or
301	301	rectifier may also provide free taste samples of intoxicating liquor manufactured or
302	302	rectified on the premises, for consumption on the premises.
303	303	The bill eliminates most current law provisions relating to retail sales authority
304	304	for brewers, wineries, manufacturers, and rectifiers and replaces them with
305	305	provisions creating a more uniform standard of retail sales authority for these
306	306	producers. Under the bill, a brewer, winery, manufacturer, or rectifier (producer)
307	307	may, under its division-issued permit, make retail sales on the production premises
308	308	and establish full-service retail outlets depending on the producer's production
309	309	volume. The bill authorizes a producer to make retail sales of its own products on
310	310	the production premises, for on-premises or off-premises consumption. If the
311	311	producer meets specified production thresholds, the bill also allows the producer to
312	312	engage in full-service retail sales on the production premises and to establish from
313	313	one to three full-service retail outlets away from the production premises at which
314	314	full-service retail sales may be made. “Full-service retail sales" are sales of beer and
315	315	intoxicating liquor, for on-premises or off-premises consumption, and the provision
316	316	of taste samples. Alcohol beverages not produced by the producer must be purchased
317	317	from a wholesaler or other person authorized to distribute the alcohol beverages
318	318	under current law. To operate a full-service retail outlet, a producer must obtain
319	319	approval from the division, which the division must grant unless the producer has
320	320	violated a provision of law related to full-service retail outlets. In addition, a
321	321	producer may not commence sales of alcohol beverages at a full-service retail outlet
322	322	unless, prior to commencing such sales, the producer receives approval from the
323	323	municipality in which the retail outlet is located. Applications for a municipality's
324	324	approval must be made on a form prescribed by the division. A municipality's
325	325	approval must be based on the same standards and criteria that the municipality has
326	326	established by ordinance for the evaluation and approval of retail license
327	327	applications. A municipality may limit the scope of alcohol beverages offered for sale
328	328	at a full-service retail outlet only with respect to alcohol beverages that are not of
329	329	the same type as those produced by the producer. Retail sales on the production
330	330	premises and at full-service retail outlets must be supervised by the permit holder
331	331	or a person holding an operator's license or operator's permit (discussed further - 8 -2023 - 2024 Legislature LRB-3533/1
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334	334	below). A producer may operate a restaurant at any full-service retail outlet and on
335	335	the production premises.
336	336	Under the bill, if a brewer is not eligible to establish a full-service retail outlet,
337	337	the brewer maintains the current-law authorization to establish an off-site retail
338	338	outlet at which it may sell its own beer for on-premises or off-premises consumption.
339	339	In addition, if the brewer held a retail intoxicating liquor license on June 1, 2011, for
340	340	its brewery premises or an off-site retail outlet, the brewer may make retail sales of
341	341	intoxicating liquor for on-premises consumption at this formerly licensed location.
342	342	The bill eliminates the authorization for a winery to hold a retail license, which
343	343	authorization is replaced with the retail sales authority described above. The bill
344	344	also eliminates the prohibition against a brewer operating a restaurant in a location
345	345	other than the brewery premises and the brewer's off-site retail outlet.
346	346	Closing hours for retail sales by brewers, wineries, manufacturers, and
347	347	rectifiers
348	348	Under current law, with limited exceptions, a retailer operating under a Class
349	349	“B" or “Class B” license may not remain open between the hours of 2 a.m. and 6 a.m.
350	350	on weekdays or between 2:30 a.m. and 6 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday, and a
351	351	municipality may not impose different closing hours by ordinance. The hours during
352	352	which a Class “B” licensed retailer may make sales for off-premises consumption are
353	353	more limited, with these sales prohibited from midnight to 6 a.m., although a
354	354	municipality may, by ordinance, impose more restrictive hours for these sales.
355	355	Current law does not specify closing hours or permissible hours of sale for retail sales
356	356	by brewers, manufacturers, or rectifiers.
357	357	Under the bill, a full-service retail outlet of a producer is subject to the same
358	358	closing hours, and restrictions on the hours in which sales for off-premises
359	359	consumption may be made, that are applicable to a Class “B" licensee in the same
360	360	municipality with respect to all alcohol beverages sold at the retail outlet. These
361	361	limitations also apply to the producer's production premises, except that the
362	362	production premises are not required to be closed for nonretail activities. The bill
363	363	also specifies that no member of the public or invited guests may be present on the
364	364	production premises during the closing hours applicable to a Class “B" licensee.
365	365	Under current law, a winery operating under a “Class B" license may not
366	366	remain open for retail sales of wine between the hours of 9 p.m. and 8 a.m.
367	367	The bill eliminates this earlier closing hour for a winery.
368	368	Other authorized activities of brewers, wineries, manufacturers, and
369	369	rectifiers
370	370	Under the bill, the permit of a brewer, winery, manufacturer, or rectifier also
371	371	authorizes the following activities:
372	372	1. The transportation by the producer of its alcohol beverages between the
373	373	production premises and any depot, warehouse, or full-service retail outlet
374	374	maintained by the producer or other premises for which the producer holds a permit.
375	375	2. The sale, shipment, transportation, and delivery, or the sale or transfer, of
376	376	the producer's alcohol beverages, in bulk or in any state of packaging, to another
377	377	producer holding a permit that allows production of the same type of alcohol
378	378	beverages. - 9 -2023 - 2024 Legislature
379	379	LRB-3533/1
380	380	ARG:emw&wlj
381	381	ASSEMBLY BILL 304
382	382	Producers providing taste samples on retail premises
383	383	Current law allows Class “A” and “Class A” licensees to provide free taste
384	384	samples to customers for consumption on the licensed premises, subject to various
385	385	restrictions such as the size and number of taste samples and hours during which
386	386	they may be provided. As part of their retail sales authority, Class “B,” “Class B,” and
387	387	“Class C” licensees may also provide taste samples for consumption on the premises.
388	388	Under current law, a brewer may provide free taste samples on Class “A”
389	389	licensed premises for consumption on the premises, subject to the same limitations
390	390	applicable to the Class “A” licensee in providing taste samples, including hours and
391	391	size and number of samples. In addition, the brewer must purchase from the Class
392	392	“A” licensee the beer that the brewer provides as taste samples.
393	393	The bill creates additional authority, and modifies existing authority, for a
394	394	brewer, winery, manufacturer, or rectifier to provide taste samples on retail licensed
395	395	premises with the consent of the retail licensee. Under the bill, a winery,
396	396	manufacturer, or rectifier may provide free taste samples of intoxicating liquor on
397	397	“Class A,” “Class B,” or “Class C” premises, not exceeding two 3-ounce samples of
398	398	wine per day per person and one 0.5-ounce sample of distilled spirits per day per
399	399	person. A brewer may provide free taste samples of beer on Class “A" or Class “B”
400	400	premises, not exceeding two 3-ounce samples of beer per day per person. A brewer,
401	401	winery, manufacturer, or rectifier may provide the taste samples to any person who
402	402	has attained the legal drinking age for consumption on the premises between the
403	403	hours of 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. The taste samples must be either 1) purchased by the
404	404	brewer, winery, manufacturer, or rectifier from the retail licensee or 2) produced by
405	405	the brewer, winery, manufacturer, or rectifier and brought to the retail premises.
406	406	However, a brewer, winery, manufacturer, or rectifier may not leave at the retail
407	407	premises any unused alcohol beverages not purchased from the retail licensee.
408	408	The bill also eliminates a provision under which a municipality may prohibit
409	409	a “Class A” licensee from offering free taste samples of wine on its licensed premises.
410	410	Brewpubs
411	411	Under current law, a person is eligible for a brewpub permit issued by DOR if
412	412	the person meets certain requirements, including that 1) the person manufactures
413	413	not more than 10,000 barrels of beer per year and 2) the person operates on the
414	414	brewpub premises a restaurant for which a retail license is issued and in which the
415	415	brewpub sells, in addition to its own beer, the beer of another brewer. A brewpub
416	416	permit authorizes, among other activities, 1) the manufacture of up to 10,000 barrels
417	417	of beer per year, but the entire manufacturing process must occur on brewpub
418	418	premises; 2) the retail sale of alcohol beverages through retail licenses issued for the
419	419	brewpub's restaurant; and 3) the annual distribution of up to 1,000 barrels of the
420	420	brewpub's beer to retailers.
421	421	The bill increases, from 10,000 to 20,000 barrels per year, the amount of beer
422	422	that a brewpub may manufacture and eliminates the requirement that the entire
423	423	manufacturing process occur on brewpub premises. The bill also authorizes a
424	424	brewpub to annually distribute up to 2,000 barrels of the brewpub's beer to retailers.
425	425	Also under the bill, to meet the requirement that it sell beer other than its own in its - 10 -2023 - 2024 Legislature LRB-3533/1
426	426	ARG:emw&wlj
427	427	ASSEMBLY BILL 304
428	428	restaurant, a brewpub may sell beer manufactured by another brewpub rather than
429	429	a brewer.
430	430	The bill also authorizes a brewpub to sell, ship, transport, and deliver, in bulk
431	431	or in any state of packaging, beer manufactured by the brewpub to another brewpub.
432	432	Interest restrictions
433	433	Current law imposes restrictions on the issuance of alcohol beverage licenses
434	434	and permits and the interests that such licensees or permittees may hold in other
435	435	licensees or permittees. For example, a Class “B" license may not be issued to a
436	436	brewer or a beer wholesaler, and a beer wholesaler's permit may not be issued to a
437	437	brewer or Class “B" licensee. As another example, a manufacturer, rectifier, or
438	438	winery may not hold any direct or indirect interest in any wholesale permit or
439	439	establishment. Current law includes many similar provisions, which generally
440	440	prohibit one type of licensee or permittee from having a direct or indirect interest in
441	441	specified other types of licensees or permittees. DOR has promulgated a rule used
442	442	to implement some of these statutory interest restrictions, which include definitions
443	443	and examples of direct and indirect interests.
444	444	The bill modifies these existing interest restriction provisions. In general, the
445	445	bill expands these provisions to explicitly apply to “cross-tier” interests, such as a
446	446	beer wholesaler's interest in a winery permit or a winery's interest in a retail beer
447	447	license. The bill also standardizes language among the various interest restriction
448	448	provisions, partly by adopting the phrase “an interest in” rather than “a direct or
449	449	indirect interest in” or “a direct or indirect ownership interest in” and partly by
450	450	explicitly stating whether the interest restriction applies to retail licensees, retail
451	451	permittees, beer wholesalers, liquor wholesalers, brewers, brewpubs, wineries,
452	452	manufacturers and rectifiers, out-of-state beer shippers, and out-of-state liquor
453	453	shippers. The bill also incorporates the new interest restriction exceptions discussed
454	454	below. The bill further repeals the DOR rule that guides determinations relating to
455	455	interest restrictions.
456	456	In addition to these changes to existing interest restriction provisions, the bill
457	457	creates new provisions relating to interest restrictions and creates exceptions to
458	458	interest restrictions. The bill specifies all of the following:
459	459	1. No production permittee may hold any interest in any distribution permittee
460	460	or in any retail licensee or permittee, except as authorized under current law for a
461	461	brewpub.
462	462	2. No distribution permittee may hold any interest in any retail licensee or
463	463	permittee or any interest in any production permittee, with an exception for a beer
464	464	wholesaler holding an interest in a brewer on July 1, 2011.
465	465	3. No retail licensee or permittee may hold any interest in any distribution
466	466	permittee or in any production permittee, except as authorized under current law for
467	467	a brewpub.
468	468	For purposes of these provisions, employment in a nonmanagerial capacity for
469	469	an alcohol beverage licensee or permittee is not an interest in that licensee or
470	470	permittee.
471	471	The bill defines a “production permittee” as a person holding a permit issued
472	472	to a brewer, brewpub, manufacturer, rectifier, or winery; a brewer in another state - 11 -2023 - 2024 Legislature
473	473	LRB-3533/1
474	474	ARG:emw&wlj
475	475	ASSEMBLY BILL 304
476	476	that holds an out-of-state beer shipper's permit; a manufacturer, rectifier, or winery
477	477	in another state that holds an out-of-state liquor shipper's permit; or a restricted
478	478	individual of any such person. A “restricted individual” is an individual who 1) is
479	479	identified on a manager's license or who works or acts in a managerial capacity for
480	480	an alcohol beverage permittee or licensee; 2) serves as an officer, director, member,
481	481	manager, or agent of a corporation or limited liability company that holds an alcohol
482	482	beverage permit or license; or 3) holds more than a 10 percent ownership interest in
483	483	an alcohol beverage permittee or licensee. The bill defines a “distribution permittee"
484	484	as a person holding a beer or liquor wholesaler's permit or a restricted individual of
485	485	such a person. The bill defines a “retail licensee or permittee" as a person holding
486	486	a Class “A," Class “B,” “Class A," “Class B," or “Class C" license, a Class “B" or “Class
487	487	B" permit, or a no-sale event venue permit (discussed further below), or a restricted
488	488	individual of any such person. The bill also defines a “restricted entity" as an entity
489	489	holding more than a 10 percent ownership interest in an alcohol beverage permittee
490	490	or licensee. The bill defines a “restricted investor" as a restricted individual or
491	491	restricted entity.
492	492	The bill also specifies the following three situations, applicable to both new and
493	493	existing interest restriction provisions under the bill, in which interests are
494	494	explicitly authorized:
495	495	1. An alcohol beverage licensee or permittee may be owned in part by, or grant
496	496	an ownership interest to, a restricted investor in a different tier if specified
497	497	requirements are satisfied, including that no restricted investor holds more than a
498	498	10 percent ownership interest or is involved in day-to-day operations and the
499	499	aggregate amount of ownership held by all restricted investors does not exceed 49
500	500	percent. Each restricted investor must execute an affidavit swearing to a lack of
501	501	involvement in the day-to-day operations of the licensee or permittee. A restricted
502	502	investor who materially violates a representation in the affidavit may be required
503	503	to forfeit not more than $1,000.
504	504	2. An alcohol beverage licensee or permittee, or a restricted individual of a
505	505	licensee or permittee, may enter into a landlordtenant relationship with another
506	506	licensee or permittee operating in a different tier if specified requirements are
507	507	satisfied, including that the landlord has no control over or day-to-day involvement
508	508	in the business of the tenant.
509	509	3. A spouse may have an interest in the alcohol beverage license or permit of
510	510	the other spouse if specified requirements are satisfied, including that the marriage
511	511	is governed by a marital property agreement or prenuptial agreement and both
512	512	spouses execute an affidavit swearing to a lack of involvement in the day-to-day
513	513	operations of each respective business. A spouse who materially violates a
514	514	representation in the affidavit may be required to forfeit not more than $1,000.
515	515	As discussed above, the bill also eliminates the authority of a winery to hold a
516	516	retail license and provisions allowing this common interest.
517	517	Tied house restrictions
518	518	Current law prohibits a brewer, brewpub, or beer wholesaler from furnishing
519	519	anything of value to a Class “B” licensee, but there are numerous exceptions to this
520	520	prohibition. - 12 -2023 - 2024 Legislature LRB-3533/1
521	521	ARG:emw&wlj
522	522	ASSEMBLY BILL 304
523	523	The bill creates an exception under which a brewer, brewpub, or beer
524	524	wholesaler may enter into a landlordtenant relationship with a Class “B” licensee
525	525	if the same requirements are satisfied that are referenced in item 2, above, relating
526	526	to interest restrictions and landlord-tenant relationships.
527	527	Production agreements
528	528	The bill specifies authority for a brewer, brewpub, winery, manufacturer, or
529	529	rectifier (producer) to produce alcohol beverages by means of contract production,
530	530	alternating proprietorship, or licensing agreement and further specifies certain
531	531	requirements for and consequences of such an arrangement. These arrangements
532	532	must be established by written agreement, which generally may be entered into only
533	533	by producers holding the same type of producer's permit.
534	534	The bill defines “contract production" as a contract, agreement, or business
535	535	arrangement whereby a recipe producer or out-of-state recipe supplier provides
536	536	consideration to a contract producer for the production, bottling, or labeling of
537	537	alcohol beverages. In a contract production arrangement, the “contract producer”
538	538	manufactures, bottles, or labels the alcohol beverages, which are purchased from the
539	539	contract producer by the “recipe producer” or “out-of-state recipe supplier.” A recipe
540	540	producer, with an exception, holds the same type of Wisconsin permit as the contract
541	541	producer, while an out-of-state recipe supplier is a person located in another state
542	542	that produces alcohol beverages in that state.
543	543	The bill specifies that alcohol beverages produced under a contract production
544	544	arrangement between a contract producer and recipe producer count toward the
545	545	production volume of the recipe producer, except they may not be considered for
546	546	purposes of determining a producer's retail sales authority (discussed above). The
547	547	recipe producer is considered the producer for purposes of taxation and reporting to
548	548	the division.
549	549	The bill defines an “alternating proprietorship" as an arrangement in which a
550	550	host producer provides use of space and equipment, and may additionally provide
551	551	personnel, to a guest producer for the production of alcohol beverages. In this
552	552	arrangement, a “host producer” provides its production facility to a “guest producer”
553	553	for the guest producer to use to produce the guest producer's alcohol beverages. The
554	554	bill specifies that alcohol beverages produced under an alternating proprietorship
555	555	count toward the production volume of the guest producer, and the guest producer
556	556	is considered the producer for purposes of taxation and reporting to the division.
557	557	The bill defines a “licensing agreement" as an agreement between a licensor
558	558	and a producer for the production of alcohol beverages containing the name, symbol,
559	559	or mark of the licensor. A producer may enter into a written licensing agreement
560	560	with a licensor authorizing the producer-licensee to use the licensor's trademark or
561	561	name if the producer-licensee is entirely responsible for producing the alcohol
562	562	beverages and for all related processing steps and regulatory requirements.
563	563	The bill also specifies that a producer entering into a contract production
564	564	arrangement, alternating proprietorship arrangement, or licensing agreement does
565	565	not act as an agent for or in the employ of another with respect to certain provisions
566	566	of current law. - 13 -2023 - 2024 Legislature
567	567	LRB-3533/1
568	568	ARG:emw&wlj
569	569	ASSEMBLY BILL 304
570	570	Common carrier shipments
571	571	The bill prohibits a common carrier from transporting or delivering alcohol
572	572	beverages into or within this state, other than to an alcohol beverage licensee or
573	573	permittee, unless the common carrier first obtains a permit from the division. This
574	574	permit authorizes a common carrier only to transport or deliver into or within this
575	575	state wine on behalf of a person holding a Wisconsin direct wine shipper's permit,
576	576	which generally may be an in-state or out-of-state winery, or on behalf of a person
577	577	holding a fulfillment house permit (discussed below). A common carrier must pay
578	578	an annual permit fee of $1,000. A common carrier that fails to obtain a permit prior
579	579	to commencing delivery of alcohol beverages in this state is subject to a fine of not
580	580	more than $10,000. A common carrier that ships alcohol beverages other than wine
581	581	obtained from a direct wine shipper permittee or fulfillment house permittee is
582	582	subject to a forfeiture of not more than $2,000, and the division must revoke the
583	583	common carrier's permit if the common carrier violates this prohibition in more than
584	584	one month during a calendar year.
585	585	The bill also requires a common carrier that holds a common carrier permit to
586	586	submit a monthly report to the division that includes all of the following information
587	587	for each shipment of alcohol beverages during the preceding month: 1) the name and
588	588	address of the manufacturer of the alcohol beverages; 2) the name and address of the
589	589	consignor of the shipment, if different from the manufacturer; 3) the name and
590	590	address of the consignee of the shipment; 4) the date of the shipment; 5) the type and
591	591	quantity of alcohol beverages shipped to the consignee, as reported to the common
592	592	carrier; and 6) the parcel tracking number for the shipment. The division must keep
593	593	confidential the name and address of the consignee and the parcel tracking number,
594	594	but other information in the reports is not confidential and is subject to the public
595	595	records law. A common carrier required to submit reports under the bill must
596	596	maintain for three years all records related to the reports. A common carrier that
597	597	fails to submit a required report is subject to a forfeiture of not more than $2,000.
598	598	Fulfillment houses and direct wine shipping
599	599	Under current law, DOR may issue a direct wine shipper's permit to any person
600	600	that manufactures and bottles wine on premises covered by a winery permit,
601	601	manufacturer's permit, or rectifier's permit issued by DOR; a winery license issued
602	602	by another state; or a federal winery permit. A direct wine shipper's permit issued
603	603	by DOR authorizes the permittee to ship wine directly to an individual in this state
604	604	who is of the legal drinking age, who acknowledges receipt of the wine shipped, and
605	605	who is not intoxicated at the time of delivery.
606	606	Current law, with limited exceptions, prohibits a person from shipping alcohol
607	607	beverages into this state unless the person holds an out-of-state shipper's permit
608	608	issued by DOR and the alcohol beverages are shipped to an in-state wholesaler.
609	609	However, one exception allows an out-of-state winery to ship wine directly to a
610	610	consumer in this state if the winery holds a direct wine shipper's permit.
611	611	The bill requires a person operating a fulfillment house to obtain from the
612	612	division a fulfillment house permit for each location that is involved in the process
613	613	of shipping wine to Wisconsin residents. A “fulfillment house" is defined as any
614	614	entity, whether located in this state or elsewhere, that handles logistics, including - 14 -2023 - 2024 Legislature LRB-3533/1
615	615	ARG:emw&wlj
616	616	ASSEMBLY BILL 304
617	617	warehousing, packaging, order fulfillment, or shipping services, on behalf of a direct
618	618	wine shipper permittee for wine that is eligible to be shipped to individuals in this
619	619	state. A person holding a fulfillment house permit may provide services only for the
620	620	warehousing, packaging, order fulfillment, and shipment of alcohol beverages
621	621	produced by and belonging to a direct wine shipper permittee.
622	622	Under the bill, a fulfillment house permittee must ensure that all containers
623	623	of wine shipped directly to an individual in this state are labeled with all of the
624	624	following information: 1) the words “CONTAINS ALCOHOL: SIGNA TURE OF
625	625	PERSON AGE 21 OR OLDER REQUIRED FOR DELIVER Y"; 2) the name, address,
626	626	and permit number of the fulfillment house permittee; and 3) the name, address, and
627	627	permit number of the direct wine shipper permittee on whose behalf the wine is
628	628	shipped.
629	629	The bill prohibits a fulfillment house permittee from shipping into this state
630	630	wine from any person not holding a direct wine shipper's permit. A fulfillment house
631	631	permittee may ship wine into this state only by using a common carrier that holds
632	632	a common carrier permit issued by the division. Prior to shipping wine to an
633	633	individual in this state, a fulfillment house permittee must verify the validity of the
634	634	direct wine shipper's permit and common carrier permit associated with the
635	635	direct-to-consumer shipment. A fulfillment house that fails to obtain a required
636	636	fulfillment house permit is subject to a fine of not more than $10,000. A fulfillment
637	637	house that ships alcohol beverages other than wine obtained from a direct wine
638	638	shipper permittee is subject to a forfeiture of not more than $2,000. The division
639	639	must revoke the permit of a fulfillment house that violates this prohibition in more
640	640	than one month during a calendar year.
641	641	The bill requires a fulfillment house permittee to submit a monthly report to
642	642	the division that includes all of the following information for each shipment of alcohol
643	643	beverages during the preceding month: 1) the name and address of the manufacturer
644	644	of the alcohol beverages; 2) the name and address of the consignor of the shipment,
645	645	if different from the manufacturer; 3) the name and address of the consignee of the
646	646	shipment; 4) the date of the shipment; 5) the type and quantity of alcohol beverages
647	647	shipped to the consignee; and 6) the parcel tracking number for the shipment. The
648	648	division must keep confidential the name and address of the consignee and the parcel
649	649	tracking number, but other information in the reports is not confidential and is
650	650	subject to the public records law. A fulfillment house required to submit reports
651	651	under the bill must maintain for three years all records related to the reports. A
652	652	fulfillment house that fails to submit a required report is subject to a forfeiture of not
653	653	more than $2,000.
654	654	The bill allows a direct wine shipper permittee (including a Wisconsin winery
655	655	holding such a permit) to arrange with a fulfillment house to ship wine on the direct
656	656	wine shipper permittee's behalf only if the fulfillment house holds a fulfillment house
657	657	permit. The bill also requires a direct wine shipper permittee to use a common
658	658	carrier holding a common carrier permit in shipping any container of wine directly
659	659	to an individual in this state.
660	660	The bill also creates a fulfillment house exception to the current law provision
661	661	that generally prohibits any person from shipping alcohol beverages into this state - 15 -2023 - 2024 Legislature
662	662	LRB-3533/1
663	663	ARG:emw&wlj
664	664	ASSEMBLY BILL 304
665	665	unless the person holds an out-of-state shipper's permit issued by DOR and the
666	666	alcohol beverages are shipped to an in-state wholesaler.
667	667	The bill also specifies that a direct wine shipper permittee may ship directly to
668	668	an individual in this state only wine manufactured or bottled by the permittee.
669	669	Jurisdiction over out-of-state permittees; violation of another state's law
670	670	Current law provides for the issuance of the following alcohol beverage permits
671	671	to persons located outside this state: 1) an out-of-state beer shipper's permit; 2) an
672	672	out-of-state liquor shipper's permit; and 3) a direct wine shipper's permit. Subject
673	673	to various restrictions, an out-of-state beer shipper's permit authorizes a person
674	674	located outside this state to ship beer into this state to a person holding a beer
675	675	wholesaler's permit. An out-of-state liquor shipper's permit, subject to various
676	676	restrictions, authorizes a person located outside this state to ship intoxicating liquor
677	677	into this state to a person holding a liquor wholesaler's permit, a manufacturer's or
678	678	rectifier's permit, or a winery permit. As discussed more fully above, a direct wine
679	679	shipper's permit authorizes direct-to-consumer wine shipments from in-state or
680	680	out-of-state wineries to individuals in this state.
681	681	The bill requires holders of out-of-state beer shippers' permits, out-of-state
682	682	liquor shippers' permits, and direct wine shippers' permits who are located outside
683	683	of this state to consent to jurisdiction in this state for proceedings to enforce this
684	684	state's alcohol beverage laws. These permittees must also accept service of process
685	685	for proceedings in this state to enforce this state's alcohol beverage laws. To this end,
686	686	these permittees must satisfy specified requirements relating to appointing and
687	687	maintaining in this state an agent for service of process. The bill also includes other
688	688	provisions relating to requirements imposed on these permittees.
689	689	The bill also authorizes the division to revoke or suspend an alcohol beverage
690	690	license or permit if the licensee or permittee ships alcohol beverages into another
691	691	state in violation of that state's law.
692	692	Consumption of alcohol beverages in a public place
693	693	Under current law, an owner or other person in charge of a public place may not
694	694	permit the consumption of alcohol beverages on the premises of the public place
695	695	unless the person has an appropriate retail license. Current law does not define
696	696	“public place” for purposes of this provision, but current law defines “premises” as
697	697	the area described in an alcohol beverage license or permit. There are various
698	698	exceptions to this prohibition, including for county parks, athletic fields and
699	699	stadiums, and churches, and also for municipalities and clubs.
700	700	The bill specifies that, for purposes of this prohibition, a “public place” includes
701	701	a venue, location, open space, room, or establishment that is 1) accessible and
702	702	available to the public to rent for an event or social gathering; 2) held out for rent to
703	703	the public for an event or social gathering; or 3) made available for rent to a member
704	704	of the public for an event or social gathering. However, a public place does not include
705	705	any of the following: 1) a room in a hotel, motel, or bed and breakfast that is used
706	706	for overnight accommodations; 2) vacation rental property, or other property of
707	707	temporary lodging, that is used for overnight accommodations if the property is
708	708	furnished with sufficient beds for all adult guests to sleep; 3) a campsite on a
709	709	campground; 4) a parking lot, driveway, or yard where vehicles may be parked on the - 16 -2023 - 2024 Legislature LRB-3533/1
710	710	ARG:emw&wlj
711	711	ASSEMBLY BILL 304
712	712	same day as a professional or collegiate sporting event or other ticketed event open
713	713	to the public; or 5) property within a local professional football stadium or baseball
714	714	park district if the property is used in connection with, and on the same day as, a
715	715	professional football or baseball game, or other ticketed event open to the public, held
716	716	at the football stadium or baseball park.
717	717	The bill also allows an owner or other person in charge of a public place to
718	718	permit the consumption of alcohol beverages if the person has obtained a no-sale
719	719	event venue permit issued by the division (discussed below). The bill further clarifies
720	720	that the public place prohibition discussed above applies on all property, not just on
721	721	licensed premises.
722	722	No-sale event venue permit
723	723	The bill creates a no-sale event venue permit issued by the division to property
724	724	owners authorizing the permittee to rent or lease real property for use as an event
725	725	venue at which beer and wine are consumed on no more than six days per year and
726	726	one day per month. A permittee may not sell or otherwise provide alcohol beverages
727	727	to the renter or lessee of the event venue or a guest or attendee of the event, nor may
728	728	the permittee allow any person to possess distilled spirits on the event venue when
729	729	the event venue is being used by a renter or lessee. Subject to certain restrictions,
730	730	a no-sale event venue permit authorizes the permittee to do any of the following: 1)
731	731	allow the renter or lessee of the event venue to bring the renter's or lessee's own beer
732	732	and wine onto the event venue and serve it to guests without charge; 2) allow the
733	733	guests of the renter or lessee to bring beer and wine onto the event venue to be
734	734	consumed by the guests without charge; 3) allow the renter or lessee to obtain
735	735	temporary Class “B” and “Class B” licenses for an event held on the event venue and
736	736	sell beer and wine under the temporary licenses on the event venue; or 4) allow the
737	737	renter or lessee to contract with a licensed caterer for the caterer to provide beer and
738	738	wine to the renter or lessee and guests without charge on the event venue. If the
739	739	renter or lessee contracts with a caterer, the renter or lessee and guests may not bring
740	740	alcohol beverages onto the event venue. The renter or lessee must first purchase the
741	741	beer and wine in a face-to-face transaction on the caterer's retail licensed premises.
742	742	The caterer may then deliver and serve the alcohol beverages at the event venue, but
743	743	service must be performed by licensed bartenders.
744	744	Under the bill, the lessee or renter of an event venue may not sell any alcohol
745	745	beverages to guests or attendees of an event on the event venue, including charging
746	746	admission for an event at which alcohol beverages are served, unless the lessee or
747	747	renter has obtained a temporary retail license. The lessee or renter may not allow
748	748	any person to possess distilled spirits on the event venue. If there are 20 or more
749	749	people on the event venue, service of beer and wine must be performed by a licensed
750	750	bartender.
751	751	A no-sale event venue permit may be issued to a person who holds a retail
752	752	license but may not be issued to a person who holds a permit as a brewer, brewpub,
753	753	winery, manufacturer or rectifier, beer wholesaler, liquor wholesaler, out-of-state
754	754	beer shipper, or out-of-state liquor shipper. - 17 -2023 - 2024 Legislature
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756	756	ARG:emw&wlj
757	757	ASSEMBLY BILL 304
758	758	Quota exception for certain persons opting out of no-sale event venue permit
759	759	Current law imposes a quota on the number of “Class B" licenses that a
760	760	municipality may issue. This quota is generally determined by a formula based on
761	761	the number of licenses previously issued by the municipality and the municipality's
762	762	population. Current law also provides a limited number of quota exceptions.
763	763	The bill creates a quota exception for an event venue that the division has
764	764	certified as meeting specified criteria. Under the bill, a “qualifying event venue” is
765	765	defined as real property that is rented or leased for use as an event venue for private
766	766	events, and, under the definition, in the prior 12-month period, there must have
767	767	been at least five events held at the venue at which at least 50 invited guests attended
768	768	and the venue owner must have received at least $20,000 in revenue from renting
769	769	or leasing the venue for these events. Upon application, the division must certify an
770	770	owner of a qualifying event venue as eligible for the quota exception if 1) the venue
771	771	is and has been in operation for the 12-month period preceding the application; 2)
772	772	the venue has not been a retail licensed premises during this 12-month period; 3) the
773	773	venue owner has not applied for a no-sale event venue permit; 4) the venue owner
774	774	provides documentation that the municipality in which the venue is located has
775	775	reached its liquor license quota; 5) the venue owner provides documentation
776	776	showing, and the division confirms, that the venue meets the definition of a
777	777	qualifying event venue and has been in operation as described in item 1 above; and
778	778	6) the venue owner provides notice to the division within 60 days after the bill's
779	779	effective date that the owner is applying for a “Class B” license and is not seeking a
780	780	no-sale event venue permit. The division must act on an application for certification
781	781	within 30 days of the application. A municipality may issue for a certified venue an
782	782	above-quota “Class B” license under this quota exception only if the license
783	783	application is received by approximately six months after the bill's effective date. In
784	784	general, if a “Class B" license issued under this quota exception is revoked or not
785	785	renewed, the municipality may not reissue the license. However, the municipality
786	786	may reissue the license under certain circumstances if the event venue property or
787	787	business is sold.
788	788	“Class C” retail licenses
789	789	Under current law, a “Class C" license may be issued for a restaurant in which
790	790	the sale of alcohol beverages accounts for less than 50 percent of gross receipts and
791	791	that either does not have a barroom or has a barroom in which wine is the only
792	792	intoxicating liquor sold. A “Class C" license authorizes the retail sale of wine by the
793	793	glass or in an opened original container for consumption on the retail premises. A
794	794	“Class C” license may not be issued to a foreign corporation or a foreign limited
795	795	liability company.
796	796	The bill eliminates the limitation that a “Class C" license may be issued only
797	797	for a restaurant. The bill also removes the prohibition on issuing a “Class C" license
798	798	to a foreign corporation or foreign LLC.
799	799	Retailer purchases of beer from nonwholesaler
800	800	Under current law, with exceptions for certain sales of beer by brewers and
801	801	brewpubs, a retail licensee may not purchase alcohol beverages from, or possess
802	802	alcohol beverages purchased from, any person other than a wholesaler. If a retail - 18 -2023 - 2024 Legislature LRB-3533/1
803	803	ARG:emw&wlj
804	804	ASSEMBLY BILL 304
805	805	licensee purchases or possesses beer in violation of this prohibition, the penalty that
806	806	may be imposed is a fine of not more than $10,000 or imprisonment for not more than
807	807	nine months or both.
808	808	The bill changes this penalty. If a retail licensee purchases or possesses beer
809	809	in violation of the prohibition, the penalty that may be imposed (or must be imposed
810	810	if item 3, below, applies) is one of the following:
811	811	1. If a Class “B" licensee purchases beer from a Class “A" licensee for resale or
812	812	possesses beer purchased from a Class “A" licensee for resale, a fine of not more than
813	813	$100.
814	814	2. If item 1 does not apply and the total volume of beer purchased or possessed
815	815	in one month is 4,320 fluid ounces (15 cases) or less, a forfeiture of not more than
816	816	$100.
817	817	3. If neither item 1 nor item 2 applies, a fine of not more than $10,000 or
818	818	imprisonment for not more than nine months or both.
819	819	Cooperative wholesalers
820	820	Under current law, between October 1 and December 31, 2008, DOR was
821	821	authorized to issue liquor wholesalers' permits to small winery cooperatives
822	822	(cooperative wholesalers). DOR was limited to issuing a total of six such permits.
823	823	Only wineries certified by DOR as small wineries can be members of a cooperative
824	824	wholesaler. A “small winery” is defined as a winery that produces and bottles less
825	825	than 25,000 gallons of wine in a calendar year. The only alcohol beverage product
826	826	a cooperative wholesaler can sell and distribute is the wine of its members, and this
827	827	wine can be sold or distributed only to retailers or other wholesalers.
828	828	The bill changes the definition of a small winery so that a winery that produces
829	829	and bottles in a calendar year less than 50,000 gallons of wine, rather than 25,000
830	830	gallons, may be a member of a cooperative wholesaler.
831	831	The bill also allows manufacturers and rectifiers that produce and bottle less
832	832	than 50,000 gallons of intoxicating liquor in a calendar year to be members of a
833	833	cooperative wholesaler. The cooperative wholesaler may sell and distribute the
834	834	intoxicating liquor of its members. The bill allows for the formation of new
835	835	cooperative wholesalers for approximately six months after the bill's effective date,
836	836	but the division may not issue new wholesalers' permits that cause the total number
837	837	of wholesalers' permits issued to cooperative wholesalers to exceed six.
838	838	Eliminating the permit limit for manufacturers, rectifiers, and wholesalers
839	839	Under current law, DOR may not issue more than two manufacturers' or
840	840	rectifiers' permits to any one person, and DOR may not issue more than two liquor
841	841	wholesalers' permits to any one person.
842	842	The bill eliminates this two-permit limit for manufacturers' and rectifiers'
843	843	permits and liquor wholesalers' permits.
844	844	Transfer of beer wholesaler's permit to a different location
845	845	Current law specifies that most alcohol beverage licenses and permits may be
846	846	transferred to a different location within the same municipality, but certain permits,
847	847	including an intoxicating liquor wholesaler's permit, may be transferred to a
848	848	different location within the state. - 19 -2023 - 2024 Legislature
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850	850	ARG:emw&wlj
851	851	ASSEMBLY BILL 304
852	852	The bill specifies that a beer wholesaler's permit may be transferred to a
853	853	different location within the state, not just within the same municipality.
854	854	Safe ride program
855	855	Current law imposes a safe ride program surcharge of $50 upon a person
856	856	convicted of operating a vehicle while under the influence of an intoxicant, with a
857	857	detectable amount of a restricted controlled substance in one's blood, or with a
858	858	prohibited alcohol concentration. The bill increases the amount of the safe ride
859	859	program surcharge to $75.
860	860	The bill also requires a municipality to provide to a person initially issued a
861	861	Class “B,” “Class B,” or “Class C” license information regarding the safe ride
862	862	program.
863	863	Occupational taxes on alcohol beverages
864	864	Under current law, the state imposes an occupational tax on selling intoxicating
865	865	liquor in this state. An occupational tax is also imposed upon the removal for
866	866	consumption or sale of beer. However, no tax is imposed on the sale or shipment of
867	867	beer by a brewer to a bottler or of intoxicating liquor in bulk between manufacturers,
868	868	rectifiers, and wineries. A manufacturer that ships intoxicating liquor in bulk to a
869	869	rectifier for the purpose of bottling or rectifying must affix a label or statement that
870	870	the shipment is made for the purpose of bottling or rectifying.
871	871	The bill specifies that no occupational tax is imposed on the sale or shipment
872	872	of beer between brewers or on the sale or shipment of intoxicating liquor, whether
873	873	in bulk or any state of packaging, between manufacturers, rectifiers, and wineries.
874	874	The bill further specifies that a manufacturer or rectifier shipping intoxicating
875	875	liquor to another manufacturer or rectifier, whether in bulk or in any state of
876	876	packaging, must affix a label or statement that the shipment is a tax-exempt
877	877	transfer.
878	878	Definition of fermented malt beverages
879	879	Under current law, alcohol beverages that do not meet the definition of
880	880	fermented malt beverages are considered intoxicating liquor. “Fermented malt
881	881	beverages” are defined as any beverage made by the alcohol fermentation of an
882	882	infusion in potable water of barley malt and hops, with or without unmalted grains
883	883	or decorticated and degerminated grains or sugar containing 0.5 percent or more of
884	884	alcohol by volume.
885	885	The bill expands the definition of a fermented malt beverage to include any
886	886	beverage that is recognized under federal regulations as beer, except sake or similar
887	887	products.
888	888	Leaving restaurant with unfinished bottle of wine
889	889	Current law allows a restaurant holding a “Class B" or “Class C" retail license
890	890	to allow a customer to take from the licensed premises an opened, unfinished bottle
891	891	of wine if certain requirements are satisfied, including that, prior to the opened,
892	892	partially consumed bottle of wine being removed from the licensed premises, the
893	893	restaurant securely reinserts the cork into the bottle to the point where the top of the
894	894	cork is even with the top of the bottle. - 20 -2023 - 2024 Legislature LRB-3533/1
895	895	ARG:emw&wlj
896	896	ASSEMBLY BILL 304
897	897	The bill allows an opened, unfinished bottle of wine to be removed from the
898	898	restaurant if, among the other requirements, it is recapped with the original cap,
899	899	rather than recorked.
900	900	The bill also allows, subject to the same requirements applicable to a retailer,
901	901	an opened, unfinished bottle of wine to be removed from a restaurant at a full-service
902	902	retail outlet of a brewer, winery, manufacturer, or rectifier if the full-service retail
903	903	outlet is authorized to sell wine.
904	904	Permit fees
905	905	Under current law, with some exceptions, fees for alcohol beverage permits
906	906	issued by DOR are not established by statute. DOR has established fees for some,
907	907	but not all, permits issued by DOR.
908	908	The bill establishes an annual permit fee of $500 for any permit for which DOR
909	909	has not previously established a fee.
910	910	Operators' permits issued by the division
911	911	Under current law, municipalities issue operators' licenses. An operator's
912	912	license is valid in the municipality that issued it. Although a person is not required
913	913	to hold an operator's license to provide alcohol beverages on retail licensed premises,
914	914	a retail licensee may not be open for business unless the licensee, the designated
915	915	agent of a corporate licensee, or a person who possesses an operator's license or
916	916	manager's license is present and responsible for the acts of all persons providing
917	917	alcohol beverages on the premises.
918	918	The bill requires the division to issue operators' permits. An operator's permit
919	919	is subject to the same standards for issuance as an operator's license and is the
920	920	functional equivalent of an operator's license except that an operator's permit is
921	921	valid throughout Wisconsin.
922	922	Transfers of retail liquor licenses from one municipality to another
923	923	Current law imposes a quota on the number of “Class B" liquor licenses that a
924	924	municipality may issue. This quota is generally determined by a formula based on
925	925	the number of licenses previously issued by the municipality and the municipality's
926	926	population. For purposes of the quota system, a reserve “Class B" license is a “Class
927	927	B" liquor license first issued on or after December 1, 1997. Current law allows a
928	928	municipality to transfer a reserve “Class B" liquor license to another municipality
929	929	that is contiguous with, or within two miles of, the transferring municipality. The
930	930	receiving municipality may then issue the license for a premises within that
931	931	municipality. The quota of the transferring municipality is decreased, and the quota
932	932	of the receiving municipality is increased, for each license transferred. A
933	933	municipality may transfer no more than three reserve “Class B" licenses in this
934	934	manner.
935	935	The bill eliminates the restriction that a municipality may only transfer a
936	936	reserve “Class B” liquor license to a contiguous municipality or a municipality
937	937	located within two miles of the transferring municipality. Instead, the bill allows a
938	938	municipality to transfer a reserve “Class B” liquor license to another municipality
939	939	located in the same county as the transferring municipality. - 21 -2023 - 2024 Legislature
940	940	LRB-3533/1
941	941	ARG:emw&wlj
942	942	ASSEMBLY BILL 304
943	943	Retail closing hours during a national political convention
944	944	As discussed above, current law generally requires a Class “B" or “Class B”
945	945	licensed retailer to be closed between the hours of 2 a.m. and 6 a.m. on weekdays and
946	946	between 2:30 a.m. and 6 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday. The closing hours for a “Class
947	947	C” licensed retailer are generally the same as those for a “Class B” licensed retailer.
948	948	As discussed above, the bill establishes the same closing hours for a producer's
949	949	full-service retail outlets and prohibits retail sales of alcohol beverages during these
950	950	hours on the producer's production premises.
951	951	The bill creates a closing hour exception, during a 2024 national political
952	952	convention in Milwaukee, for Class “B,” “Class B,” and “Class C” licensed retailers,
953	953	and for producers' full-service retail outlets and production premises, located in
954	954	Kenosha, Racine, Walworth, Rock, Milwaukee, Waukesha, Jefferson, Dane,
955	955	Ozaukee, Washington, Dodge, Columbia, Sheboygan, or Fond du Lac County. Under
956	956	the bill, during the convention period, the closing hours are between 4 a.m. and 6 a.m.
957	957	However, a municipality may designate a retailer or producer as ineligible or
958	958	disqualified for the extended closing hour and may, by ordinance, opt out of the
959	959	extended closing hour during the convention. The bill does not affect the hours
960	960	during which a retailer or producer may make sales for off-premises consumption.
961	961	Licensing exception for beer provided on brewery premises
962	962	Current law includes various licensing exceptions under which a person may
963	963	provide alcohol beverages to the public without obtaining a license or permit. One
964	964	exception allows the furnishing, by brewers, of beer free of charge to customers,
965	965	visitors, and employees on the brewery premises if the beer is consumed on the
966	966	brewery premises.
967	967	The bill removes from this exception the requirement that the beer be
968	968	consumed on the brewery premises.
969	969	Retail licenses for, and underage persons at, axe throwing facilities
970	970	Current law generally prohibits the issuance of a Class “B" license for any
971	971	premises where another business is conducted. Because a Class “B” license is a
972	972	prerequisite for a “Class B” license, this provision also affects “Class B” licensed
973	973	premises. There are, however, exceptions to the prohibition, including for a movie
974	974	theater, a painting studio, and a “bowling center or recreation premises.”
975	975	The bill creates an exception allowing a Class “B” license to be issued for an axe
976	976	throwing facility. The bill defines “axe throwing facility" as an establishment that
977	977	provides customers with a venue to engage in the activity of axe throwing and that
978	978	1) derives at least 51 percent of its revenue from fees associated with axe throwing
979	979	or 2) maintains at the venue at least five axe throwing lanes.
980	980	Under current law, with various exceptions, a person who is under 21 years of
981	981	age and not accompanied by his or her parent, guardian, or spouse of legal drinking
982	982	age (unaccompanied underage person) may not enter or be on any premises for which
983	983	a retail license is issued. Among the various exceptions, an unaccompanied
984	984	underage person may enter or be on a licensed premises that is a bowling center,
985	985	movie theater, painting studio, golf course, or any of the following if certain criteria
986	986	are met: billiard center, indoor golf simulator facility, indoor golf and baseball facility,
987	987	athletic field, indoor or outdoor volleyball court, or private fishing farm. - 22 -2023 - 2024 Legislature LRB-3533/1
988	988	ARG:emw&wlj
989	989	ASSEMBLY BILL 304
990	990	The bill creates an additional exception allowing an unaccompanied underage
991	991	person to enter or be on a Class “B” or “Class B” licensed premises that is an axe
992	992	throwing facility.
993	993	Preparation and storage of premixed cocktails by “Class B” retailers
994	994	Under current law, a “Class B" license authorizes the retail sale of intoxicating
995	995	liquor for consumption on the licensed premises or, if sold in a tamper-evident
996	996	container sealed by the licensee, for consumption off the licensed premises
997	997	(commonly referred to as “cocktails-to-go”). (See the Background section above for
998	998	further discussion of a “Class B” licensee's authorization and limitations.) Current
999	999	law prohibits any person from refilling an original container that had previously
1000	1000	been used for intoxicating liquor containing 21 percent or more of alcohol by volume
1001	1001	and from possessing a refilled original container on “Class B” licensed premises.
1002	1002	Under current law, DOR may, by rule, prescribe the standard size, form, or
1003	1003	character of any container in which intoxicating liquor is sold, but DOR may not set
1004	1004	the size of containers in which distilled spirits are sold at a capacity greater than 1.75
1005	1005	liters. DOR's rules prohibit, with exceptions, a manufacturer, rectifier, wholesaler,
1006	1006	or retailer from possessing distilled spirits in a container that is more than 1.75 liters
1007	1007	in capacity.
1008	1008	Also under current law, a person may not operate as a rectifier without holding
1009	1009	a rectifier's permit issued by DOR. A “rectifier” includes a producer engaged in
1010	1010	blending, mixing, or bottling intoxicating liquor.
1011	1011	The bill provides express authority for a “Class B” licensee to prepare, store, and
1012	1012	dispense mixed drinks prior to their retail sale for on-premises consumption or as
1013	1013	a cocktail-to-go. However, there are some limitations on this authority. Under the
1014	1014	bill, a “Class B” licensee may, on the licensed premises, prepare, store, and dispense
1015	1015	mixed drinks, prior to such a retail sale, if all of the following apply: 1) the mixed
1016	1016	drink is provided to the consumer in a glass or other container not exceeding 72
1017	1017	ounces in volume; 2) the mixed drink has not been stored for more than 48 hours; 3)
1018	1018	if the mixed drink is stored in or dispensed from a container exceeding 1.75 liters in
1019	1019	volume (bulk container), the bulk container does not exceed 5 gallons in volume and
1020	1020	is labeled in compliance with the requirements set forth below; 4) the licensee has
1021	1021	complied with the current law requirement that intoxicating liquor may be
1022	1022	purchased only from a wholesaler; 5) the licensee has complied with the current law
1023	1023	prohibition against refilling liquor bottles or possessing refilled liquor bottles and
1024	1024	has also not stored the mixed drink in or dispensed the mixed drink from a wine
1025	1025	bottle; and 6) the licensee has complied with any other applicable state or federal food
1026	1026	safety regulation and also with any federal alcohol regulation, which currently
1027	1027	imposes limitations on premixing cocktails and on activities involving distilled
1028	1028	spirits in containers exceeding one gallon. The bill creates an exception to the
1029	1029	current law limitation on a retailer's possession of distilled spirits in a container
1030	1030	exceeding 1.75 liters and specifies that a “Class B” licensee that prepares, stores, or
1031	1031	dispenses mixed drinks in compliance with the bill's requirements is not a rectifier.
1032	1032	Under the bill, the division must prescribe the form of the label to be used by
1033	1033	“Class B” licensees for bulk containers in which mixed drinks are stored or from
1034	1034	which they are dispensed. This form must require the licensee to disclose on the label - 23 -2023 - 2024 Legislature
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1036	1036	ARG:emw&wlj
1037	1037	ASSEMBLY BILL 304
1038	1038	that the container holds a batch of premixed drinks and the date and time the batch
1039	1039	was prepared; the “expiration date” of the batch (the date and time that is 48 hours
1040	1040	after the batch was prepared); the words “contains alcohol”; the name of the person
1041	1041	who prepared the batch; and the ingredients of the batch, unless the label contains
1042	1042	a recipe title and the recipe, with a complete ingredient list, is maintained on the
1043	1043	licensed premises and available for inspection.
1044	1044	Because this bill creates a new crime or revises a penalty for an existing crime,
1045	1045	the Joint Review Committee on Criminal Penalties may be requested to prepare a
1046	1046	report.
1047	1047	For further information see the state and local fiscal estimate, which will be
1048	1048	printed as an appendix to this bill.
1049	1049	The people of the state of Wisconsin, represented in senate and assembly, do
1050	1050	enact as follows:
1051	1051	SECTION 1. 15.433 (2) of the statutes is created to read:
1052	1052	15.433 (2) DIVISION OF ALCOHOL BEVERAGES. (a) There is created a division of
1053	1053	alcohol beverages attached to the department of revenue under s. 15.03. The
1054	1054	administrator of the division shall be appointed outside the classified service. The
1055	1055	administrator of the division shall be nominated by the secretary of revenue and with
1056	1056	the advice and consent of the senate appointed, to serve at the pleasure of the
1057	1057	secretary of revenue.
1058	1058	(b) There is created within the division of alcohol beverages separate bureaus
1059	1059	dedicated to enforcement, legal services, and education and community outreach,
1060	1060	with each bureau headed by a director who reports to, and serves at the pleasure of,
1061	1061	the division administrator.
1062	1062	SECTION 2. 19.42 (13) (q) of the statutes is created to read:
1063	1063	19.42 (13) (q) The administrator and employees of the division of alcohol
1064	1064	beverages.
1065	1065	SECTION 3. 20.923 (4) (c) 7. of the statutes is created to read:
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1067	1067	2
1068	1068	3
1069	1069	4
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1082	1082	SECTION 3 ASSEMBLY BILL 304
1083	1083	20.923 (4) (c) 7. Revenue, department of; division of alcohol beverages:
1084	1084	administrator.
1085	1085	SECTION 4. 125.02 (1g) of the statutes is created to read:
1086	1086	125.02 (1g) “Axe throwing facility" means an establishment that provides
1087	1087	customers with a venue to engage in the activity of axe throwing and that either
1088	1088	derives at least 51 percent of its revenue from fees associated with axe throwing or
1089	1089	maintains at the venue at least 5 axe throwing lanes.
1090	1090	SECTION 5. 125.02 (5g) of the statutes is created to read:
1091	1091	125.02 (5g) “Division" means the division of alcohol beverages in the
1092	1092	department.
1093	1093	SECTION 6. 125.02 (6) of the statutes is renumbered 125.02 (6) (intro.) and
1094	1094	amended to read:
1095	1095	125.02 (6) (intro.) “Fermented malt beverages" means any of the following:
1096	1096	(a) Any beverage made by the alcohol fermentation of an infusion in potable
1097	1097	water of barley malt and hops, with or without unmalted grains or decorticated and
1098	1098	degerminated grains or sugar containing 0.5 percent or more of alcohol by volume.
1099	1099	SECTION 7. 125.02 (6) (b) of the statutes is created to read:
1100	1100	125.02 (6) (b) Any beverage recognized by the federal department of the
1101	1101	treasury as beer under 27 CFR part 25, except sake or similar products.
1102	1102	SECTION 8. 125.02 (6d) of the statutes is created to read:
1103	1103	125.02 (6d) “Fulfillment house" means any entity, whether located in this state
1104	1104	or elsewhere, that handles logistics, including warehousing, packaging, order
1105	1105	fulfillment, or shipping services, on behalf of a person holding a direct wine shipper's
1106	1106	permit under s. 125.535 for wine that is eligible to be shipped to individuals in this
1107	1107	state.
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1137	1137	SECTION 9. 125.02 (6g) of the statutes is created to read:
1138	1138	125.02 (6g) “Full-service retail sales" means retail sales of fermented malt
1139	1139	beverages or intoxicating liquor, for on-premises or off-premises consumption, or
1140	1140	the provision of taste samples of fermented malt beverages or intoxicating liquor, or
1141	1141	any combination of these activities.
1142	1142	SECTION 10. 125.02 (12) of the statutes is amended to read:
1143	1143	125.02 (12) “Peace officer" means a sheriff, undersheriff, deputy sheriff, police
1144	1144	officer, constable, marshal, deputy marshal or any employee of the department
1145	1145	division or of the department of justice authorized to act under this chapter.
1146	1146	SECTION 11. 125.02 (13) of the statutes is amended to read:
1147	1147	125.02 (13) Except as provided in ss. 125.27 (6) and 125.51 (5) (g), “permit”
1148	1148	means any permit issued by the department division under this chapter.
1149	1149	SECTION 12. 125.02 (14m) of the statutes is amended to read:
1150	1150	125.02 (14m) “Premises" means the area described in a license or permit,
1151	1151	excluding a permit issued under s. 125.175.
1152	1152	SECTION 13. 125.02 (14m) of the statutes, as affected by 2023 Wisconsin Act ....
1153	1153	(this act), is amended to read:
1154	1154	125.02 (14m) “Premises" means the area described in a license or permit,
1155	1155	excluding a permit issued under s. 125.175 or 125.24.
1156	1156	SECTION 14. 125.02 (16) of the statutes is renumbered 125.02 (16) (am).
1157	1157	SECTION 15. 125.02 (16) (bm) of the statutes is created to read:
1158	1158	125.02 (16) (bm) “Rectifier” does not include a “Class B” licensee that prepares,
1159	1159	stores, or dispenses mixed drinks in advance of sale in compliance with s. 125.51 (3)
1160	1160	(bg).
1161	1161	SECTION 16. 125.02 (23) of the statutes is amended to read:
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1189	1189	125.02 (23) “Wine collector" means an individual who meets the standards
1190	1190	established by the department division by rule and who is registered with the
1191	1191	department division as a collector of wine.
1192	1192	SECTION 17. 125.025 of the statutes is created to read:
1193	1193	125.025 Powers and duties of division. (1) ADMINISTRATION; PERSONNEL.
1194	1194	(a) The division, under the direction and supervision of the administrator, shall
1195	1195	administer this chapter and have jurisdiction over alcohol beverages regulation,
1196	1196	enforcement, and education in this state. The division is responsible for
1197	1197	administering regulatory programs; promoting regulatory transparency; promoting
1198	1198	statutory changes to create clarity, consistency, and simplicity in alcohol beverage
1199	1199	regulatory requirements; and ensuring active, consistent enforcement of alcohol
1200	1200	beverage laws.
1201	1201	(b) The administrator may appoint, in the classified service, special agents and
1202	1202	other employees necessary to carry out the permitting, audit, legal, education, and
1203	1203	enforcement functions of the division. The division shall employ no fewer than 10
1204	1204	alcohol beverage field agents to perform enforcement activities under the direction
1205	1205	of the director of the bureau created under s. 15.433 (2) (b) dedicated to enforcement.
1206	1206	(c) The administrator and any employee of the division may not be employed
1207	1207	by or have a financial interest in the alcohol beverages industry or any business
1208	1208	subject to the division's jurisdiction.
1209	1209	(2) POLICE POWERS. The division shall enforce, and the duly authorized
1210	1210	employees of the division shall have all necessary police powers to prevent violations
1211	1211	of, this chapter.
1212	1212	(3) INSPECTION FOR ENFORCEMENT. Duly authorized employees of the
1213	1213	department of justice and the division and any sheriff, police officer, marshal, or
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1243	1243	constable, within their respective jurisdictions, may, during normal business hours,
1244	1244	enter any licensed premises, and examine the books, papers, and records of any
1245	1245	brewer, brewpub, manufacturer, rectifier, wholesaler, retailer, fulfillment house, or
1246	1246	common carrier and may inspect and examine, according to law, any premises where
1247	1247	fermented malt beverages or intoxicating liquors are manufactured, sold, exposed
1248	1248	for sale, possessed, or stored, for the purpose of inspecting the same and determining
1249	1249	whether this chapter is being complied with. Any refusal to permit such examination
1250	1250	of such premises is sufficient grounds under s. 125.12 for revocation or suspension
1251	1251	of any license or permit issued under this chapter and is punishable under s. 125.11
1252	1252	(3).
1253	1253	(4) LIST OF PERMITTEES. The division shall provide the department with all
1254	1254	information necessary for the department to publish the information specified in s.
1255	1255	139.11 (4) (a) 2. and (b) 2.
1256	1256	SECTION 18. 125.03 (title) of the statutes is amended to read:
1257	1257	125.03 (title) Department Division rule making.
1258	1258	SECTION 19. 125.03 (1) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:
1259	1259	125.03 (1) (a) The department, in furtherance of effective control, division may
1260	1260	promulgate rules consistent with this chapter and ch. 139 to carry out the division's
1261	1261	duties under this chapter.
1262	1262	SECTION 20. 125.03 (1) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:
1263	1263	125.03 (1) (b) The department division shall promulgate rules providing for
1264	1264	registration of wine collectors and establishing standards of eligibility for
1265	1265	registration as a wine collector. The rules shall also specify the form and manner of
1266	1266	notice required under s. 125.06 (11m).
1267	1267	SECTION 21. 125.03 (2) of the statutes is amended to read:
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1295	1295	125.03 (2) CONTAINERS. The department division may by rule prescribe the
1296	1296	standard size, form, or character of any container in which intoxicating liquor may
1297	1297	be sold in this state except that the department division may not set the size of
1298	1298	containers in which intoxicating liquor, except wine containing not more than 21
1299	1299	percent of alcohol by volume, may be sold at a capacity greater than 1.75 liters
1300	1300	(59.1752 fluid ounces).
1301	1301	SECTION 22. 125.04 (3) (a) (intro.) of the statutes is amended to read:
1302	1302	125.04 (3) (a) Contents. (intro.) The department division shall prepare an
1303	1303	application form for each kind of license, other than a manager's or operator's license,
1304	1304	and for each kind of permit issued under this chapter. Each form, except an
1305	1305	operator's permit form, shall require all of the following information:
1306	1306	SECTION 23. 125.04 (3) (a) 1. of the statutes is amended to read:
1307	1307	125.04 (3) (a) 1. A history of the applicant relevant to the applicant's fitness to
1308	1308	hold a license or permit, including whether the applicant is a restricted investor
1309	1309	requiring disclosure under s. 125.20 (6) (a) 5. and the basis of this status.
1310	1310	SECTION 24. 125.04 (3) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:
1311	1311	125.04 (3) (b) Application for renewing. The department division may prepare
1312	1312	a simplified application form for renewal of each kind of license or permit which
1313	1313	requires only information pertinent to renewal.
1314	1314	SECTION 25. 125.04 (3) (bm) (intro.) of the statutes is amended to read:
1315	1315	125.04 (3) (bm) Signature on, and notarization of, forms. (intro.) The
1316	1316	application forms prepared by the department division for a license or permit under
1317	1317	this chapter may not require any of the following:
1318	1318	SECTION 26. 125.04 (3) (c) of the statutes is amended to read:
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1347	1347	125.04 (3) (c) Distribution. The department division shall make one copy of
1348	1348	each kind of license application that it prepares available to each municipality.
1349	1349	SECTION 27. 125.04 (3) (d) 1. of the statutes is amended to read:
1350	1350	125.04 (3) (d) 1. An application form prepared by the department division shall
1351	1351	be used by each applicant for a permit.
1352	1352	SECTION 28. 125.04 (3) (d) 2. of the statutes is amended to read:
1353	1353	125.04 (3) (d) 2. A replica of an application form prepared by the department
1354	1354	division shall be used by each applicant for a license, other than a manager's or
1355	1355	operator's license.
1356	1356	SECTION 29. 125.04 (3) (e) 2. of the statutes is amended to read:
1357	1357	125.04 (3) (e) 2. The applicant shall file the application for a permit with the
1358	1358	department division.
1359	1359	SECTION 30. 125.04 (3) (h) of the statutes is amended to read:
1360	1360	125.04 (3) (h) Subsequent changes. Within 10 days of any change in any fact
1361	1361	set out in an application for a license or permit to sell alcohol beverages, the licensee
1362	1362	or permittee shall file with the issuing authority a written description of the changed
1363	1363	fact, including any change in restricted investors under s. 125.20 (6) (a) 5.
1364	1364	SECTION 31. 125.04 (3) (j) of the statutes is amended to read:
1365	1365	125.04 (3) (j) Penalty for materially false application information, affidavit
1366	1366	representation. Any person who knowingly provides materially false information in
1367	1367	an application for a license or permit under this chapter or on a form under par. (k),
1368	1368	and any person who materially violates any representation made in an affidavit
1369	1369	under s. 125.20 (6) (a) 6. or (c) 4., may be required to forfeit not more than $1,000.
1370	1370	SECTION 32. 125.04 (3) (k) of the statutes is created to read:
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1397	1397	125.04 (3) (k) Approval of full-service retail outlets. The division shall prepare
1398	1398	a form for use by a brewer, winery, manufacturer, or rectifier to request approval for
1399	1399	a full-service retail outlet under s. 125.29 (7) (d) 1., 125.52 (4) (d) 1., or 125.53 (3) (d)
1400	1400	1. The form shall be similar to the form for a retail license application under par. (a).
1401	1401	An applicant shall use the form to submit a request for approval of a full-service
1402	1402	retail outlet under s. 125.29 (7) (d) 1., 125.52 (4) (d) 1., or 125.53 (3) (d) 1.
1403	1403	SECTION 33. 125.04 (4) of the statutes is amended to read:
1404	1404	125.04 (4) LIST OF LICENSEES. By July 15 annually, the clerk of a municipality
1405	1405	issuing licenses shall mail to the department division a list containing the name,
1406	1406	address, and trade name of each person holding a license issued by that municipality,
1407	1407	other than a manager's or operator's license or a license issued under s. 125.26 (6),
1408	1408	the type of license held and, if the person holding the license is a corporation or
1409	1409	limited liability company, the name of the agent appointed under sub. (6).
1410	1410	SECTION 34. 125.04 (5) (a) 5. of the statutes is amended to read:
1411	1411	125.04 (5) (a) 5. Have successfully completed within the 2 years prior to the
1412	1412	date of application a responsible beverage server training course at any location that
1413	1413	is offered by a technical college district and that conforms to curriculum guidelines
1414	1414	specified by the technical college system board or a comparable training course that
1415	1415	is approved by the department division or the department of safety and professional
1416	1416	services. This subdivision does not apply to an applicant who held, or who was an
1417	1417	agent appointed and approved under sub. (6) of a corporation or limited liability
1418	1418	company that held, within the past 2 years, a Class “A", “Class A" or “Class C" license
1419	1419	or a Class “B" or “Class B" license or permit or a manager's or operator's license, or
1420	1420	an operator's permit.
1421	1421	SECTION 35. 125.04 (5) (d) 1. of the statutes is amended to read:
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1451	1451	125.04 (5) (d) 1. Paragraph (a) 2. does not apply to applicants for operators'
1452	1452	licenses issued under s. 125.17, to applicants for operators' permits issued under s.
1453	1453	125.175, or to applicants for managers' licenses issued under s. 125.18. Managers'
1454	1454	licenses may be issued only to applicants who are residents of this state at the time
1455	1455	of issuance.
1456	1456	SECTION 36. 125.04 (5) (d) 2. of the statutes is amended to read:
1457	1457	125.04 (5) (d) 2. Paragraph (a) 3. does not apply to applicants for operators'
1458	1458	licenses under s. 125.17 or to applicants for operators' permits under s. 125.175.
1459	1459	Operators' licenses and operators' permits may be issued only to applicants who have
1460	1460	attained the age of 18.
1461	1461	SECTION 37. 125.04 (5) (d) 3. a. of the statutes is amended to read:
1462	1462	125.04 (5) (d) 3. a. Applicants for operators' licenses under s. 125.17 and for
1463	1463	operators' permits under s. 125.175.
1464	1464	SECTION 38. 125.04 (6) (g) of the statutes is amended to read:
1465	1465	125.04 (6) (g) Forms. If the department division or any municipality prepares
1466	1466	a form relating to the appointment of an agent under this subsection, including any
1467	1467	cancellation of an appointment or appointment of a successor agent, the form may
1468	1468	not require the signature of more than one person signing on behalf of the corporation
1469	1469	or limited liability company submitting the form.
1470	1470	SECTION 39. 125.04 (8) (title) of the statutes is amended to read:
1471	1471	125.04 (8) (title) PAYMENT OF LICENSE FEE; PERMIT FEES.
1472	1472	SECTION 40. 125.04 (8) of the statutes is renumbered 125.04 (8) (a).
1473	1473	SECTION 41. 125.04 (8) (b) of the statutes is created to read:
1474	1474	125.04 (8) (b) Unless the department established a different permit fee before
1475	1475	the effective date of this paragraph .... [LRB inserts date], and except as provided in
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1503	1503	ss. 125.175 (3), 125.22 (1) (e), 125.23 (1) (c), 125.27 (5) (f), 125.28 (4), 125.295 (4),
1504	1504	125.51 (5) (f) 5., 125.535 (2), and 125.65 (10), the division shall charge an annual fee
1505	1505	of $500 for each permit issued by the division under this chapter.
1506	1506	SECTION 42. 125.04 (8) (b) of the statutes, as created by 2023 Wisconsin Act ....
1507	1507	(this act), is amended to read:
1508	1508	125.04 (8) (b) Unless the department established a different permit fee before
1509	1509	the effective date of this paragraph .... [LRB inserts date], and except as provided in
1510	1510	ss. 125.175 (3), 125.22 (1) (e), 125.23 (1) (c), 125.24 (1) (e), 125.27 (5) (f), 125.28 (4),
1511	1511	125.295 (4), 125.51 (5) (f) 5., 125.535 (2), and 125.65 (10), the division shall charge
1512	1512	an annual fee of $500 for each permit issued by the division under this chapter.
1513	1513	SECTION 43. 125.04 (12) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:
1514	1514	125.04 (12) (a) From place to place. Every alcohol beverage license or permit
1515	1515	may be transferred to another place or premises within the same municipality. An
1516	1516	alcohol beverage warehouse permit under s. 125.19, a winery permit under s. 125.53,
1517	1517	or an intoxicating liquor a wholesaler's permit under s. 125.28 or 125.54 may be
1518	1518	transferred to another premises within this state. Transfers shall be made by the
1519	1519	issuing authority upon payment of a fee of $10 to the issuing authority. No retail
1520	1520	licensee, retail permittee, intoxicating liquor wholesaler permittee, or holder of a
1521	1521	warehouse or winery permit is entitled to more than one transfer during the license
1522	1522	or permit year. This paragraph does not apply to a license issued under s. 125.51 (4)
1523	1523	(v) or to a reserve “Class B" license, as defined in s. 125.51 (4) (a).
1524	1524	SECTION 44. 125.045 (title) of the statutes is amended to read:
1525	1525	125.045 (title) Booklet for licensees and permittees; safe ride program
1526	1526	information.
1527	1527	SECTION 45. 125.045 (1) of the statutes is amended to read:
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1557	1557	125.045 (1) The department division shall prepare a booklet explaining the
1558	1558	state statutes and rules relating to the retail sale of alcohol beverages, written
1559	1559	concisely in language which is clearly understood by those required to utilize it.
1560	1560	SECTION 46. 125.045 (2) of the statutes is renumbered 125.045 (2) (a) and
1561	1561	amended to read:
1562	1562	125.045 (2) (a) The department division shall provide a copy of the booklet
1563	1563	under sub. (1) free of charge to each person issued a permit, including a renewal,
1564	1564	under s. 125.175, 125.27, or 125.51 (5). The department division shall provide the
1565	1565	booklet for a charge not to exceed cost, as provided under s. 20.908, to municipalities.
1566	1566	SECTION 47. 125.045 (2) (b) of the statutes is created to read:
1567	1567	125.045 (2) (b) The division shall provide to each person initially issued a
1568	1568	permit under s. 125.27 or 125.51 (5) information regarding the safe ride program
1569	1569	described in s. 85.55.
1570	1570	SECTION 48. 125.045 (3) of the statutes is renumbered 125.045 (3) (a) and
1571	1571	amended to read:
1572	1572	125.045 (3) (a) A municipality shall provide a copy of the booklet under sub. (1)
1573	1573	to each person issued a license, including a renewal, under s. 125.17, 125.18, 125.25,
1574	1574	125.26 or 125.51 (1) by the municipality unless the municipality requires the person
1575	1575	to complete an instructional program which includes the subject matter of the
1576	1576	booklet or unless the person completes the program under s. 125.04 (5) (a) 5. or
1577	1577	125.17 (6). This section does not preclude a municipality from charging a fee for such
1578	1578	a program. A municipality may charge for the booklet in an amount not to exceed
1579	1579	the amount charged by the department division under sub. (2) (a).
1580	1580	SECTION 49. 125.045 (3) (b) of the statutes is created to read:
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1606	1606	SECTION 49 ASSEMBLY BILL 304
1607	1607	125.045 (3) (b) A municipality shall provide to each person initially issued a
1608	1608	license under s. 125.26 (1) or 125.51 (3) or (3m) information regarding the safe ride
1609	1609	program described in s. 85.55.
1610	1610	SECTION 50. 125.06 (1) of the statutes is amended to read:
1611	1611	125.06 (1) BREWERS' PREMISES. The furnishing, by brewers, of fermented malt
1612	1612	beverages free of charge to customers, visitors, and employees on the brewery
1613	1613	premises if the fermented malt beverages are consumed on the brewery premises and
1614	1614	are not furnished or consumed in or near any room or place where intoxicating liquor
1615	1615	is sold.
1616	1616	SECTION 51. 125.06 (3g) of the statutes is amended to read:
1617	1617	125.06 (3g) WINE OR FERMENTED MALT BEVERAGES MADE AT SUPPLY STORES. The
1618	1618	manufacture of wine or fermented malt beverages by any person at a business
1619	1619	primarily engaged in selling supplies and equipment for use by homebrewers or
1620	1620	home winemakers, and, notwithstanding s. 125.09 (1), the tasting at the business of
1621	1621	wine or fermented malt beverages so manufactured, if the wine or fermented malt
1622	1622	beverages are not sold or offered for sale. Wine or fermented malt beverages provided
1623	1623	at a business for tasting under this subsection may only be provided by a person who
1624	1624	holds an operator's license issued under s. 125.17 or an operator's permit issued
1625	1625	under s. 125.175.
1626	1626	SECTION 52. 125.06 (11m) of the statutes is amended to read:
1627	1627	125.06 (11m) WINE COLLECTORS. The sale by a wine collector to any other wine
1628	1628	collector of manufacturer-sealed bottles or containers of wine that the selling wine
1629	1629	collector has held for at least 8 years if the selling wine collector has provided prior
1630	1630	notice of the sale to the department division. No more than one sale in any 12-month
1631	1631	period may be conducted by a wine collector under this paragraph.
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1659	1659	SECTION 53
1660	1660	ASSEMBLY BILL 304
1661	1661	SECTION 53. 125.06 (13) of the statutes is repealed.
1662	1662	SECTION 54. 125.07 (1) (b) 4. of the statutes is amended to read:
1663	1663	125.07 (1) (b) 4. The court shall promptly mail notice of a suspension under this
1664	1664	paragraph to the department division and to the clerk of each municipality which has
1665	1665	issued a license or permit to the person.
1666	1666	SECTION 55. 125.07 (3) (a) 3. of the statutes is amended to read:
1667	1667	125.07 (3) (a) 3. Hotels, drug stores, grocery stores, bowling centers, movie
1668	1668	theaters, painting studios, billiards centers having on the premises 12 or more
1669	1669	billiards tables that are not designed for coin operation and that are 8 feet or longer
1670	1670	in length, indoor golf simulator facilities, indoor golf and baseball facilities on
1671	1671	premises for which the only alcohol beverage license issued is a Class “B" license, axe
1672	1672	throwing facilities on premises operated under Class “B” or “Class B” licenses,
1673	1673	service stations, vessels, cars operated by any railroad, regularly established athletic
1674	1674	fields, outdoor volleyball courts that are contiguous to a licensed premises, stadiums,
1675	1675	music festival venues during an event with a projected attendance of at least 2,500
1676	1676	persons, public facilities as defined in s. 125.51 (5) (b) 1. d. which are owned by a
1677	1677	county or municipality or centers for the visual or performing arts.
1678	1678	SECTION 56. 125.07 (3) (a) 10. of the statutes is amended to read:
1679	1679	125.07 (3) (a) 10. An underage person who enters or remains on Class “B" or
1680	1680	“Class B" licensed premises on a date specified by the licensee or permittee during
1681	1681	times when no alcohol beverages are consumed, sold or given away. During those
1682	1682	times, the licensee, the agent named in the license if the licensee is a corporation or
1683	1683	limited liability company or a person who has an operator's license or operator's
1684	1684	permit shall be on the premises unless all alcohol beverages are stored in a locked
1685	1685	portion of the premises. The licensee shall notify the local law enforcement agency,
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1712	1712	SECTION 56 ASSEMBLY BILL 304
1713	1713	in advance, of the times underage persons will be allowed on the premises under this
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1715	1715	SECTION 57. 125.07 (3) (a) 16. of the statutes is amended to read:
1716	1716	125.07 (3) (a) 16. An underage person who enters or remains in a banquet or
1717	1717	hospitality room on winery premises operated under a “Class A" or “Class B" license
1718	1718	for the purpose of attending a winery tour.
1719	1719	SECTION 58. 125.07 (4) (f) 3. of the statutes is amended to read:
1720	1720	125.07 (4) (f) 3. A licensee may not bring a civil action under this paragraph
1721	1721	unless the licensee has first provided notice to the underage person or the underage
1722	1722	person's parent, as applicable, of the licensee's intent to bring the action. The notice
1723	1723	shall be mailed to the last-known address of the underage person or underage
1724	1724	person's parent, as applicable, at least 15 days prior to filing the action and shall
1725	1725	include a demand for the relief described in subd. 1. The department division may,
1726	1726	by rule, prescribe a form for this notice.
1727	1727	SECTION 59. 125.09 (1) of the statutes is renumbered 125.09 (1) (a) and
1728	1728	amended to read:
1729	1729	125.09 (1) (a) No owner, lessee, or person in charge of a public place may permit
1730	1730	the consumption of alcohol beverages on the premises property of the public place,
1731	1731	unless the person has an appropriate retail license or permit or a no-sale event venue
1732	1732	permit.
1733	1733	(d) This subsection does not apply to municipalities, buildings and parks owned
1734	1734	by counties, regularly established athletic fields and stadiums, school buildings,
1735	1735	campuses of private colleges, as defined in s. 16.99 (3g), at the place and time an event
1736	1736	sponsored by the private college is being held, churches, premises in a state fair park
1737	1737	or clubs. This subsection also does not apply to the consumption of fermented malt
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1765	1765	SECTION 59
1766	1766	ASSEMBLY BILL 304
1767	1767	beverages on commercial quadricycles except in municipalities that have adopted
1768	1768	ordinances under s. 125.10 (5) (a).
1769	1769	SECTION 60. 125.09 (1) (b) and (c) of the statutes are created to read:
1770	1770	125.09 (1) (b) For purposes of par. (a), a public place includes a venue, location,
1771	1771	open space, room, or establishment that is any of the following:
1772	1772	1. Accessible and available to the public to rent for an event or social gathering.
1773	1773	2. Held out for rent to the public for an event or social gathering.
1774	1774	3. Made available for rent to a member of the public for an event or social
1775	1775	gathering.
1776	1776	(c) For purposes of par. (a), a public place does not include any of the following:
1777	1777	1. A room in a hotel, motel, or bed and breakfast that is used for overnight
1778	1778	accommodations.
1779	1779	2. Vacation rental property, or any other property of temporary lodging, that
1780	1780	is used for overnight accommodations if the property is furnished with sufficient beds
1781	1781	for all adult guests to sleep.
1782	1782	3. A campsite on a campground licensed under s. 97.67.
1783	1783	4. A parking lot, driveway, or yard where vehicles may be parked on the same
1784	1784	day as a professional or collegiate sporting event or other ticketed event open to the
1785	1785	public.
1786	1786	5. Property within a local professional football stadium district created under
1787	1787	subch. IV of ch. 229 if the property is used in connection with, and on the same day
1788	1788	as, a professional football game, or other ticketed event open to the public, held at
1789	1789	the football stadium.
1790	1790	6. Property within a local professional baseball park district created under
1791	1791	subch. III of ch. 229 if the property is used in connection with, and on the same day
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1818	1818	SECTION 60 ASSEMBLY BILL 304
1819	1819	as, a professional baseball game, or other ticketed event open to the public, held at
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1821	1821	SECTION 61. 125.105 (1) of the statutes is amended to read:
1822	1822	125.105 (1) No person may impersonate an inspector, agent or other employee
1823	1823	of the department division or of the department of justice.
1824	1824	SECTION 62. 125.11 (3) of the statutes is created to read:
1825	1825	125.11 (3) INSPECTION VIOLATION. Any person who refuses to permit an
1826	1826	examination of premises as provided in s. 125.025 (3) shall be fined not more than
1827	1827	$500 nor less than $50, or imprisoned not more than 90 days nor less than 10 days
1828	1828	or both, and any license or permit issued to that person may be revoked.
1829	1829	SECTION 63. 125.12 (1) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:
1830	1830	125.12 (1) (a) Except as provided in this subsection, any municipality or the
1831	1831	department division may revoke, suspend or refuse to renew any license or permit
1832	1832	under this chapter, as provided in this section.
1833	1833	SECTION 64. 125.12 (1) (c) of the statutes is amended to read:
1834	1834	125.12 (1) (c) Neither a municipality nor the department division may consider
1835	1835	an arrest or conviction for a violation punishable under s. 101.123 (8) (d), 945.03
1836	1836	(2m), 945.04 (2m), or 945.05 (1m) in any action to revoke, suspend, or refuse to renew
1837	1837	a Class “B" or “Class B" license or permit.
1838	1838	SECTION 65. 125.12 (4) (title) of the statutes is amended to read:
1839	1839	125.12 (4) (title) SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION OF LICENSES ON COMPLAINT OF THE
1840	1840	DEPARTMENT DIVISION.
1841	1841	SECTION 66. 125.12 (4) (ag) (intro.) of the statutes is amended to read:
1842	1842	125.12 (4) (ag) Complaint. (intro.) A duly authorized employee of the
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1871	1871	SECTION 66
1872	1872	ASSEMBLY BILL 304
1873	1873	jurisdiction in which the premises of a person holding a license issued under this
1874	1874	chapter is situated, alleging one or more of the following about a licensee:
1875	1875	SECTION 67. 125.12 (4) (ag) 9. of the statutes is created to read:
1876	1876	125.12 (4) (ag) 9. That the licensee has shipped alcohol beverages to any person
1877	1877	in another state in violation of that state's law.
1878	1878	SECTION 68. 125.12 (5) (title) of the statutes is amended to read:
1879	1879	125.12 (5) (title) REVOCATIONS OR SUSPENSIONS OF, OR REFUSALS TO RENEW, PERMITS
1880	1880	BY THE DEPARTMENT DIVISION.
1881	1881	SECTION 69. 125.12 (5) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:
1882	1882	125.12 (5) (a) The department division may, after notice and an opportunity for
1883	1883	hearing, revoke, suspend, or refuse to renew any retail permit issued by it for the
1884	1884	causes provided in sub. (4) and any other permit issued by it under this chapter for
1885	1885	any violation of this chapter or ch. 139, except that, for a violation of s. 125.535 or
1886	1886	139.035, the department division shall revoke the permit, and the division shall
1887	1887	revoke a common carrier permit as provided in s. 125.22 (3) (b) and a fulfillment
1888	1888	house permit as provided in s. 125.23 (6) (b).
1889	1889	SECTION 70. 125.12 (5) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:
1890	1890	125.12 (5) (b) The department division may, after notice and an opportunity for
1891	1891	hearing, revoke any permit issued under s. 125.27 (5) or 125.51 (5) (f) to a person
1892	1892	designated by the owner or operator of racetrack grounds as provided in s. 125.27 (5)
1893	1893	(b) or 125.51 (5) (f) 2. if the person's designation has terminated or the owner or
1894	1894	operator of the racetrack grounds has otherwise rescinded the person's designation.
1895	1895	SECTION 71. 125.12 (5) (bm) of the statutes is created to read:
1896	1896	125.12 (5) (bm) The division may, after notice and an opportunity for hearing,
1897	1897	revoke, suspend, or refuse to renew any permit issued by it under this chapter if the
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1925	1925	permittee has shipped alcohol beverages to any person in another state in violation
1926	1926	of that state's law.
1927	1927	SECTION 72. 125.12 (5) (c) of the statutes is amended to read:
1928	1928	125.12 (5) (c) A revocation, suspension, or refusal to renew a permit under par.
1929	1929	(a) or, (b), or (bm) is a contested case under ch. 227.
1930	1930	SECTION 73. 125.12 (6) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:
1931	1931	125.12 (6) (a) Any person may file a sworn written complaint with the
1932	1932	department division alleging that an intoxicating liquor wholesaler has violated s.
1933	1933	125.54 (7) (a). The complaint shall identify the specific legal basis for the complaint
1934	1934	and sufficient facts for the department division to determine whether there is cause
1935	1935	to find that a violation has occurred. The department division shall provide a copy
1936	1936	of the complaint to any wholesaler against whom allegations are made, along with
1937	1937	notice of the time period under par. (b) to show cause why the wholesaler's permit
1938	1938	should not be revoked or suspended or to request a hearing.
1939	1939	SECTION 74. 125.12 (6) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:
1940	1940	125.12 (6) (b) Within 30 days of receiving a copy of the complaint under par. (a),
1941	1941	any wholesaler against whom allegations are made may file a sworn written
1942	1942	response or a written request for an evidentiary hearing before the department
1943	1943	division under s. 227.44.
1944	1944	SECTION 75. 125.12 (6) (c) of the statutes is amended to read:
1945	1945	125.12 (6) (c) Subject to pars. (d) 1. and (dm), if no request for an evidentiary
1946	1946	hearing is made under par. (b), within 60 days of receiving any response under par.
1947	1947	(b) or, if no response is made, within 60 days of the date on which a response or
1948	1948	request for hearing is due under par. (b), the department division shall make a
1949	1949	written decision as to whether a violation has occurred and either dismiss the
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1977	1977	SECTION 75
1978	1978	ASSEMBLY BILL 304
1979	1979	complaint or take action under par. (e). Any decision under this paragraph shall
1980	1980	include findings of fact and conclusions of law and shall state all reasons for the
1981	1981	decision. The department division shall provide a copy of the decision to the
1982	1982	complainant and to any wholesaler against whom allegations are made.
1983	1983	SECTION 76. 125.12 (6) (cm) of the statutes is amended to read:
1984	1984	125.12 (6) (cm) Subject to pars. (d) 2. and (dm), if a request for an evidentiary
1985	1985	hearing is made under par. (b), the hearing shall be conducted in the manner
1986	1986	specified for a contested case under ss. 227.44 to 227.50, except that the hearing shall
1987	1987	be conducted within 45 days of receiving the request for hearing under par. (b) and
1988	1988	the department division shall make its written decision, including whether a
1989	1989	violation has occurred and whether the complaint is dismissed or action is taken
1990	1990	under par. (e), within 15 days after the hearing. In addition to service of the decision
1991	1991	as provided under s. 227.48, the department division shall provide a copy of the
1992	1992	decision to the complainant.
1993	1993	SECTION 77. 125.12 (6) (d) of the statutes is amended to read:
1994	1994	125.12 (6) (d) 1. If no request for an evidentiary hearing is made under par. (b),
1995	1995	within 60 days of receiving any response under par. (b) or, if no response is made,
1996	1996	within 60 days of the date on which a response or request for hearing is due under
1997	1997	par. (b), the department division may extend the time period for making a decision
1998	1998	under par. (c) by an additional 60 days if the department division provides notice
1999	1999	within the time period specified in par. (c) that an additional 60 days is necessary for
2000	2000	investigation.
2001	2001	2. If a request for an evidentiary hearing is made under par. (b), within 45 days
2002	2002	of receiving the request for hearing under par. (b), the department division may
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2030	2030	SECTION 77 ASSEMBLY BILL 304
2031	2031	department division provides notice within 45 days of receiving the request for
2032	2032	hearing under par. (b) that an additional 45 days is necessary for investigation.
2033	2033	SECTION 78. 125.12 (6) (dm) of the statutes is amended to read:
2034	2034	125.12 (6) (dm) Within 45 days of receiving any response or request for hearing
2035	2035	under par. (b) or, if no response or request for hearing is made, within 45 days of the
2036	2036	date on which a response or request for hearing is due under par. (b), the department
2037	2037	division may elect to file a complaint in circuit court under sub. (4) that includes all
2038	2038	allegations of the complaint under par. (a) for which the department division
2039	2039	determines there is cause to find that a violation of s. 125.54 (7) (a) has occurred. If
2040	2040	the department division files a complaint in circuit court as provided under this
2041	2041	paragraph, the department division shall not conduct a hearing under par. (cm) or
2042	2042	make a written decision under par. (c), but shall proceed with the matter as provided
2043	2043	under sub. (4).
2044	2044	SECTION 79. 125.12 (6) (e) of the statutes is amended to read:
2045	2045	125.12 (6) (e) If the department division finds the allegations under par. (a) true
2046	2046	and sufficient, the department division shall either suspend for not less than 10 days
2047	2047	nor more than 90 days or revoke the wholesaler's permit, and give notice of the
2048	2048	suspension or revocation to the wholesaler.
2049	2049	SECTION 80. 125.13 of the statutes is amended to read:
2050	2050	125.13 Report of suspension, revocation, or imposition of penalty.
2051	2051	Whenever a municipal governing body or court revokes or suspends a license or
2052	2052	permit or imposes a penalty on a licensee or permittee for the violation of this
2053	2053	chapter, the clerk of the municipality or court revoking or suspending the license or
2054	2054	imposing the penalty shall, within 10 days after the revocation, suspension, or
2055	2055	imposition of penalty, mail a report to the department division at Madison,
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2083	2083	SECTION 80
2084	2084	ASSEMBLY BILL 304
2085	2085	Wisconsin, giving the name of the licensee, the address of the licensed premises, and
2086	2086	a full description of the penalty imposed.
2087	2087	SECTION 81. 125.14 (2) (c) of the statutes is amended to read:
2088	2088	125.14 (2) (c) Identification. Any person seizing alcohol beverages or personal
2089	2089	property and electing to dispose of it under this subsection shall exercise reasonable
2090	2090	diligence to ascertain the name and address of the owner of the alcohol beverages or
2091	2091	property and of all persons holding a security interest in the property seized. The
2092	2092	person shall report his or her findings in writing to the department division.
2093	2093	SECTION 82. 125.14 (2) (d) of the statutes is amended to read:
2094	2094	125.14 (2) (d) Order. Upon conviction of any person for owning, possessing,
2095	2095	keeping, storing, manufacturing, selling, distributing, or transporting alcohol
2096	2096	beverages in violation of this chapter or ch. 139, the court shall order part or all of
2097	2097	the alcohol beverages or personal property seized to be destroyed if it is unfit for sale.
2098	2098	Alcohol beverages and other personal property fit for sale shall be turned over to the
2099	2099	department division for disposition. Upon receipt of the confiscated property, the
2100	2100	department division shall exercise reasonable diligence to ascertain the names and
2101	2101	addresses of all owners of the property and of all persons holding a security interest
2102	2102	in the property. If a motor vehicle is confiscated, the department division shall obtain
2103	2103	the written advice of the department of transportation as to the ownership of the
2104	2104	motor vehicle and shall make a reasonable search for perfected security interests in
2105	2105	the vehicle.
2106	2106	SECTION 83. 125.14 (2) (e) of the statutes is amended to read:
2107	2107	125.14 (2) (e) Disposal. The department division shall dispose of the alcohol
2108	2108	beverages turned over to it by the court by either giving it to law enforcement
2109	2109	agencies free of charge for use in criminal investigations, selling it to the highest
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2136	2136	SECTION 83 ASSEMBLY BILL 304
2137	2137	bidder if the bidder is a person holding a license or permit issued under this chapter,
2138	2138	or destroying it, at the discretion of the department division. If the department
2139	2139	division elects to sell the alcohol beverages, it shall publish a class 2 notice under ch.
2140	2140	985 asking for sealed bids from qualified bidders. Any items or groups of items in
2141	2141	the inventory subject to a security interest, the existence of which was established
2142	2142	in the proceedings for conviction as being bona fide and as having been created
2143	2143	without the secured party having notice that the items were being used or were to
2144	2144	be used in connection with the violation, shall be sold separately. The net proceeds
2145	2145	from the sale, less all costs of seizure, storage, and sale, shall be turned over to the
2146	2146	secretary of administration and credited to the common school fund.
2147	2147	SECTION 84. 125.14 (2) (f) of the statutes is amended to read:
2148	2148	125.14 (2) (f) Sale. Any personal property, other than alcohol beverages, seized
2149	2149	under par. (a) and fit for sale, shall be turned over by the department division to the
2150	2150	department of administration for disposal at public auction to the highest bidder, at
2151	2151	a time and place stated in a notice of sale which describes the property to be sold.
2152	2152	The sale shall be held in a conveniently accessible place in the county where the
2153	2153	property was confiscated. A copy of the notice shall be published as a class 2 notice
2154	2154	under ch. 985. The last insertion shall be at least 10 days before the sale. The
2155	2155	department of revenue division shall serve a copy of the notice of sale at least 2 weeks
2156	2156	before the date thereof on all persons who are or may be owners or holders of security
2157	2157	interests in the property. Any confiscated property worth more than $100 shall be
2158	2158	sold separately, and the balance of the confiscated property shall be sold in bulk or
2159	2159	separately at the discretion of the department of administration. The net proceeds
2160	2160	from the sale, less all costs of seizure, storage, and sale, shall be turned over to the
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2187	2187	SECTION 84
2188	2188	ASSEMBLY BILL 304
2189	2189	secretary of administration. No motor vehicle or motorboat confiscated under this
2190	2190	section may be sold within 30 days after the date of seizure.
2191	2191	SECTION 85. 125.14 (3) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:
2192	2192	125.14 (3) (b) Deadline. The application shall be made within one year after
2193	2193	the sale of the property. A copy of the application and the order setting a hearing on
2194	2194	it shall be served on the department division at least 20 days before the date set for
2195	2195	hearing.
2196	2196	SECTION 86. 125.145 of the statutes is amended to read:
2197	2197	125.145 Prosecutions by attorney general or department division.
2198	2198	Upon request by the secretary of revenue division, the attorney general may
2199	2199	represent this state or assist a district attorney in prosecuting any case arising under
2200	2200	this chapter. The department division may represent this state in prosecuting any
2201	2201	violation of s. 125.54 (7) (a) or (b) and shall bring any such action in the circuit court
2202	2202	for Dane County.
2203	2203	SECTION 87. 125.15 (1) of the statutes is amended to read:
2204	2204	125.15 (1) An intoxicating liquor wholesaler, intoxicating liquor retail licensee
2205	2205	or permittee, or intoxicating liquor trade association that makes a written complaint
2206	2206	to the department division under s. 125.12 (6) of a violation of s. 125.54 (7) (a) may
2207	2207	bring an action to enforce the provisions of s. 125.54 (7) if any of the following apply:
2208	2208	(a) The department division has not rendered a decision within the time
2209	2209	periods specified in s. 125.12 (6) (c) to (d).
2210	2210	(b) The department division has rendered a decision under s. 125.12 (6) in
2211	2211	which the department division has determined that a violation has occurred but no
2212	2212	action has been brought in circuit court by the department division, attorney general,
2213	2213	or a district attorney to prosecute the violation.
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2240	2240	SECTION 88 ASSEMBLY BILL 304
2241	2241	SECTION 88. 125.17 (6) (a) (intro.) of the statutes is amended to read:
2242	2242	125.17 (6) (a) (intro.) Except as provided in par. (b), no municipal governing
2243	2243	body or designated municipal official may issue an operator's license unless the
2244	2244	applicant has successfully completed a responsible beverage server training course
2245	2245	at any location that is offered by a technical college district and that conforms to
2246	2246	curriculum guidelines specified by the technical college system board or a
2247	2247	comparable training course, which may include computer-based training and
2248	2248	testing, that is approved by the department division or the department of safety and
2249	2249	professional services, or unless the applicant fulfills one of the following
2250	2250	requirements:
2251	2251	SECTION 89. 125.175 of the statutes is created to read:
2252	2252	125.175 Issuance of operators' permits. (1) Subject to sub. (4), the division
2253	2253	shall issue an operator's permit to any applicant who is qualified under s. 125.04 (5).
2254	2254	Operators' permits may not be required other than for the purpose of complying with
2255	2255	ss. 125.32 (2) and 125.68 (2) or s. 125.06 (3g). Operators' permits may be issued only
2256	2256	upon written application.
2257	2257	(2) Operators' permits are valid in all municipalities in this state.
2258	2258	(3) The division shall establish a fee for issuance or renewal of an operator's
2259	2259	permit and shall determine whether the permit shall be valid for one or 2 years.
2260	2260	(4) (a) The division may not issue an operator's permit unless the applicant
2261	2261	satisfies the criteria for issuance of an operator's license specified in s. 125.17 (6) (a).
2262	2262	In applying these criteria to an applicant who holds or previously held an operator's
2263	2263	permit or an operator's license, the division shall treat as synonymous operators'
2264	2264	permits and operators' licenses.
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2291	2291	SECTION 89
2292	2292	ASSEMBLY BILL 304
2293	2293	(b) The division may not require applicants for operators' permits to undergo
2294	2294	training in addition to that specified in s. 125.17 (6) (a) but may require applicants
2295	2295	to purchase at cost materials that deal with relevant subjects not covered in the
2296	2296	course under s. 125.17 (6) (a).
2297	2297	SECTION 90. 125.19 (1) of the statutes is amended to read:
2298	2298	125.19 (1) ISSUANCE. The department division shall issue an alcohol beverage
2299	2299	warehouse permit which authorizes the permittee to store and warehouse alcohol
2300	2300	beverages in warehouse premises covered by the permit, subject to rules adopted by
2301	2301	the department division. The permit does not authorize the sale of any alcohol
2302	2302	beverages.
2303	2303	SECTION 91. 125.20 of the statutes is created to read:
2304	2304	125.20 Interest restrictions. (1) DEFINITIONS. In this section:
2305	2305	(a) “Distribution permit" means a permit issued under s. 125.28 or 125.54.
2306	2306	(b) “Distribution permittee" means a person holding a distribution permit and
2307	2307	includes a restricted individual of such a person.
2308	2308	(c) “Production permit" means a permit issued under s. 125.29, 125.295, 125.52,
2309	2309	or 125.53, a permit issued under s. 125.30 to a brewer in another state, or a permit
2310	2310	issued under s. 125.58 to a manufacturer, rectifier, or winery in another state.
2311	2311	(d) “Production permittee" means a person holding a production permit and
2312	2312	includes a restricted individual of such a person.
2313	2313	(e) “Restricted individual" means any of the following:
2314	2314	1. An individual identified on a manager's license or who works or acts in a
2315	2315	managerial capacity for a permittee or licensee.
2316	2316	2. An individual serving as an officer, director, member, manager, or agent of
2317	2317	a corporation or limited liability company holding a permit or license.
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2345	2345	3. An individual holding more than a 10 percent ownership interest in a
2346	2346	permittee or licensee.
2347	2347	(f) “Restricted entity" means an entity holding more than a 10 percent
2348	2348	ownership interest in a permittee or licensee.
2349	2349	(g) “Restricted investor" means a restricted individual or restricted entity.
2350	2350	(h) “Retail license or permit" means a Class “A," Class “B,” “Class A," “Class B,"
2351	2351	or “Class C" license, a Class “B" or “Class B" permit, or a no-sale event venue permit.
2352	2352	(i) “Retail licensee or permittee" means a person holding a retail license or
2353	2353	permit and includes a restricted individual of such a person.
2354	2354	(2) PRODUCERS. (a) No production permittee may hold any interest in any
2355	2355	distribution permittee.
2356	2356	(b) No production permittee may hold any interest in any retail licensee or
2357	2357	permittee, except as authorized under s. 125.295.
2358	2358	(3) DISTRIBUTORS. (a) No distribution permittee may hold any interest in any
2359	2359	retail licensee or permittee.
2360	2360	(b) No distribution permittee may hold any interest in any production
2361	2361	permittee, except as provided in s. 125.28 (2) (d).
2362	2362	(4) RETAILERS. (a) No retail licensee or permittee may hold any interest in any
2363	2363	distribution permittee.
2364	2364	(b) No retail licensee or permittee may hold any interest in any production
2365	2365	permittee, except as authorized under s. 125.295.
2366	2366	(5) CONSTRUCTION OF SECTION; AUTHORIZED CROSS-TIER ACTIVITY. (a) For purposes
2367	2367	of this section and s. 125.01, permittees are categorized under the 3-tier system as
2368	2368	follows:
2369	2369	1. A production permittee operates within the production tier.
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2399	2399	2. A distribution permittee operates within the distribution tier.
2400	2400	3. A retail licensee or permittee operates within the retail tier.
2401	2401	(b) This section does not prohibit a licensee or permittee from engaging in any
2402	2402	activity that this chapter explicitly authorizes for the type of license or permit held
2403	2403	or that is explicitly authorized under the terms of the license or permit.
2404	2404	(c) To the extent there is a conflict between any provision of subs. (2) to (4) and
2405	2405	any provision of ss. 125.25 (2) (b), 125.26 (2) (b), 125.27 (7), 125.28 (2) (b), 125.29 (2)
2406	2406	(a), 125.295 (2) (a) 6., 125.30 (3) (c), and 125.69 (1), the provisions of ss. 125.25 (2) (b),
2407	2407	125.26 (2) (b), 125.27 (7), 125.28 (2) (b), 125.29 (2) (a), 125.295 (2) (a) 6., 125.30 (3)
2408	2408	(c), and 125.69 (1) are controlling.
2409	2409	(d) If a license or permit may not be issued to a person under s. 125.25 (2) (b),
2410	2410	125.26 (2) (b), 125.27 (7), 125.28 (2) (b), 125.29 (2) (a), 125.295 (2) (a) 6., 125.30 (3)
2411	2411	(c), or 125.69 (1), the person may not acquire an interest prohibited under s. 125.25
2412	2412	(2) (b), 125.26 (2) (b), 125.27 (7), 125.28 (2) (b), 125.29 (2) (a), 125.295 (2) (a) 6., 125.30
2413	2413	(3) (c), or 125.69 (1) after the license or permit has been issued.
2414	2414	(6) PERMISSIBLE INTERESTS. (a) Notwithstanding subs. (2) to (4), a licensee or
2415	2415	permittee may be owned in part by, or grant an ownership interest to, a restricted
2416	2416	investor in a different tier if all of the following are satisfied:
2417	2417	1. No single restricted investor holds more than a 10 percent ownership
2418	2418	interest in the licensee or permittee, including any passive or disregarded entity
2419	2419	connected to the restricted investor.
2420	2420	2. No restricted investor serves as an officer, director, manager, operator, or
2421	2421	agent of the licensee or permittee.
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2447	2447	3. No restricted investor is involved in the day-to-day operations of the
2448	2448	licensee or permittee or exerts any control over such operations beyond the person's
2449	2449	ability to vote as an owner.
2450	2450	4. The aggregate amount of ownership held by all restricted investors in the
2451	2451	licensee or permittee does not exceed 49 percent.
2452	2452	5. The licensee or permittee discloses all restricted investors to the division.
2453	2453	6. Each restricted investor executes an affidavit, on a form prescribed by the
2454	2454	division, swearing to a complete lack of involvement in the day-to-day operations
2455	2455	of, and lack of control over, the licensee or permittee beyond the restricted investor's
2456	2456	ability to vote as an owner. If the restricted investor is a restricted entity, the
2457	2457	affidavit shall be executed on behalf of the restricted entity by an individual who is
2458	2458	an officer or director of the restricted entity or who otherwise has management
2459	2459	authority over the restricted entity.
2460	2460	(b) A licensee or permittee, or a restricted individual of a licensee or permittee,
2461	2461	may enter into a landlordtenant relationship with another licensee or permittee
2462	2462	operating in a different tier if all of the following are satisfied:
2463	2463	1. The lease or rental agreement explicitly states that the landlord has no
2464	2464	control over or day-to-day involvement in the business of the tenant.
2465	2465	2. No control or involvement in the business of the tenant by the landlord exists.
2466	2466	3. The landlord and tenant maintain compliance with ss. 125.33 and 125.69,
2467	2467	as applicable and subject to s. 125.33 (2) (hr), and this requirement is set forth in the
2468	2468	lease or rental agreement.
2469	2469	4. The lease or rental agreement is in writing and disclosed to the division for
2470	2470	review.
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2497	2497	SECTION 91
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2499	2499	(c) Notwithstanding subs. (2) to (4), a spouse may have an interest in the license
2500	2500	or permit of the other spouse if all of the following are satisfied:
2501	2501	1. The marriage is governed by a valid marital property agreement or
2502	2502	prenuptial agreement.
2503	2503	2. The marital property agreement or prenuptial agreement was disclosed on
2504	2504	any license or permit application.
2505	2505	3. A copy of the marital property agreement or prenuptial agreement is
2506	2506	provided to the municipal clerk or division prior to issuance of the license or permit.
2507	2507	4. Both spouses execute an affidavit, on a form prescribed by the division,
2508	2508	swearing to a complete lack of involvement in the day-to-day operations of, and lack
2509	2509	of control over, each respective business.
2510	2510	(d) For purposes of subs. (2) to (4), employment in a nonmanagerial capacity
2511	2511	for a licensee or permittee is not an interest in the licensee or permittee.
2512	2512	SECTION 92. 125.20 (5) (c) and (d) of the statutes, as created by 2023 Wisconsin
2513	2513	Act .... (this act), are amended to read:
2514	2514	125.20 (5) (c) To the extent there is a conflict between any provision of subs. (2)
2515	2515	to (4) and any provision of ss. 125.24 (3), 125.25 (2) (b), 125.26 (2) (b), 125.27 (7),
2516	2516	125.28 (2) (b), 125.29 (2) (a), 125.295 (2) (a) 6., 125.30 (3) (c), and 125.69 (1), the
2517	2517	provisions of ss. 125.24 (3), 125.25 (2) (b), 125.26 (2) (b), 125.27 (7), 125.28 (2) (b),
2518	2518	125.29 (2) (a), 125.295 (2) (a) 6., 125.30 (3) (c), and 125.69 (1) are controlling.
2519	2519	(d) If a license or permit may not be issued to a person under s. 125.24 (3),
2520	2520	125.25 (2) (b), 125.26 (2) (b), 125.27 (7), 125.28 (2) (b), 125.29 (2) (a), 125.295 (2) (a)
2521	2521	6., 125.30 (3) (c), or 125.69 (1), the person may not acquire an interest prohibited
2522	2522	under s. 125.24 (3), 125.25 (2) (b), 125.26 (2) (b), 125.27 (7), 125.28 (2) (b), 125.29 (2)
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2548	2548	SECTION 92 ASSEMBLY BILL 304
2549	2549	(a), 125.295 (2) (a) 6., 125.30 (3) (c), or 125.69 (1) after the license or permit has been
2550	2550	issued.
2551	2551	SECTION 93. 125.21 of the statutes is created to read:
2552	2552	125.21 Production agreements. (1) DEFINITIONS. In this section:
2553	2553	(a) “Alternating proprietorship" means an arrangement in which a host
2554	2554	producer provides use of space and equipment, and may additionally provide
2555	2555	personnel, to a guest producer for the production of alcohol beverages.
2556	2556	(b) “Bottling” means placing alcohol beverages into sealed finished packages,
2557	2557	including cans, bottles, boxes, bags, kegs, barrels, or any other packaging of finished
2558	2558	products. When “bottle” is used as a verb, it has the same meaning as “bottling.”
2559	2559	(c) “Contract producer" means a producer who directly manufactures, bottles,
2560	2560	or labels alcohol beverages as an agent of a recipe producer or out-of-state recipe
2561	2561	supplier.
2562	2562	(d) “Contract production" means a contract, agreement, or business
2563	2563	arrangement described in sub. (3) (b) whereby a recipe producer or out-of-state
2564	2564	recipe supplier provides consideration to a contract producer for the production,
2565	2565	bottling, or labeling of alcohol beverages.
2566	2566	(e) “Guest producer" means a producer who enters into a contract, agreement,
2567	2567	or business arrangement with a host producer whereby the producer has use of the
2568	2568	host producer's premises and equipment, and may have use of the host producer's
2569	2569	personnel, for the production of the guest producer's alcohol beverages.
2570	2570	(f) “Host producer" means a producer who enters into a contract, agreement,
2571	2571	or business arrangement with a guest producer whereby the guest producer has use
2572	2572	of the producer's premises and equipment, and may have use of the producer's
2573	2573	personnel, for the production of the guest producer's alcohol beverages.
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2601	2601	SECTION 93
2602	2602	ASSEMBLY BILL 304
2603	2603	(g) “Licensing agreement" means an agreement between a licensor and a
2604	2604	producer for the production of alcohol beverages containing the name, symbol, or
2605	2605	mark of the licensor.
2606	2606	(h) “Out-of-state recipe supplier” means a person to whom all of the following
2607	2607	applies:
2608	2608	1. The person is located in another state and produces alcohol beverages in that
2609	2609	state.
2610	2610	2. The person does not hold a permit under this chapter, other than a permit
2611	2611	issued under s. 125.30, 125.535, or 125.58.
2612	2612	3. The person purchases alcohol beverages from a producer that are
2613	2613	manufactured consistently with a recipe provided by the person or are bottled or
2614	2614	labeled for the person.
2615	2615	(i) “Producer" means a brewer holding a permit under s. 125.29, brewpub
2616	2616	holding a permit under s. 125.295, winery holding a permit under s. 125.53,
2617	2617	manufacturer holding a permit under s. 125.52, or rectifier holding a permit under
2618	2618	s. 125.52.
2619	2619	(j) “Recipe producer" means a producer who purchases alcohol beverages from
2620	2620	another producer that are manufactured consistently with a recipe provided by the
2621	2621	recipe producer or are bottled or labeled for the recipe producer.
2622	2622	(2) PRODUCTION ARRANGEMENTS AUTHORIZED; AGREEMENTS BETWEEN SAME
2623	2623	PRODUCER TYPE. (a) Production arrangements under subs. (3) to (5) are authorized
2624	2624	as provided in this section. A permittee that enters into such a production
2625	2625	arrangement does not act as an agent for or in the employ of another under s. 125.52
2626	2626	(3) or 125.53 (2), and such a production arrangement is not a prohibited interest
2627	2627	under s. 125.20.
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2655	2655	(b) Except as provided in sub. (3) (b) 2. and 3., agreements authorized under
2656	2656	this section may be entered into only by producers who hold permits issued under the
2657	2657	same section of this chapter.
2658	2658	(3) CONTRACT PRODUCTION. (a) An agreement for contract production shall
2659	2659	comply with the requirements of this subsection.
2660	2660	(b) An agreement for contract production may be entered into between any of
2661	2661	the following:
2662	2662	1. Two producers possessing the same type of permit.
2663	2663	2. A permittee under s. 125.29, as the contract producer, and a permittee under
2664	2664	s. 125.295, as the recipe producer.
2665	2665	3. A producer and an out-of-state recipe supplier.
2666	2666	(c) All contract production activities shall occur pursuant to a written
2667	2667	agreement between the contract producer and the recipe producer or out-of-state
2668	2668	recipe supplier.
2669	2669	(d) 1. Except as provided in subd. 2., alcohol beverages produced under an
2670	2670	agreement for contract production between a contract producer and a recipe
2671	2671	producer shall count toward the production volume of the recipe producer and shall
2672	2672	be considered, for this purpose, as produced on the recipe producer's premises.
2673	2673	2. Alcohol beverages produced under an agreement for contract production
2674	2674	between a contract producer and a recipe producer may not be considered in
2675	2675	determining production volume for purposes of ss. 125.29 (7), 125.52 (4), and 125.53
2676	2676	(3), but shall be considered as produced by the recipe producer for other purposes
2677	2677	under ss. 125.29 (7), 125.52 (4), and 125.53 (3).
2678	2678	(e) The recipe producer shall be considered the producer for purposes of filing
2679	2679	reports under s. 139.11 (2) and taxation under ss. 139.02, 139.03, 139.05 (2), and
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2707	2707	SECTION 93
2708	2708	ASSEMBLY BILL 304
2709	2709	139.06 (1) and (2), as applicable, and shall include alcohol beverages manufactured
2710	2710	under a contract production agreement in the report required under s. 139.11 (2).
2711	2711	For alcohol beverages produced under an agreement for contract production between
2712	2712	a contract producer and a recipe producer, the contract producer shall exclude the
2713	2713	alcohol beverages from reports required under s. 139.11 (2).
2714	2714	(4) ALTERNATING PROPRIETORSHIP. (a) An alternating proprietorship shall
2715	2715	comply with the requirements of this subsection.
2716	2716	(b) All alternating proprietorships shall occur pursuant to a written agreement
2717	2717	between the host producer and guest producer.
2718	2718	(c) The agreement under par. (b) shall provide that the guest producer retains
2719	2719	the right to control the production of the alcohol beverages. If the agreement
2720	2720	provides that the host producer and host producer's personnel are agents of the guest
2721	2721	producer or acting under the direction of the guest producer, the agreement shall
2722	2722	specify the terms and compensation for the use of the host producer's personnel.
2723	2723	(d) The guest producer shall be considered the producer for purposes of filing
2724	2724	reports under s. 139.11 (2) and taxation under ss. 139.02, 139.03, 139.05 (2), and
2725	2725	139.06 (1) and (2), as applicable, and shall include alcohol beverages manufactured
2726	2726	under an alternating proprietorship in the report required under s. 139.11 (2). The
2727	2727	host producer shall exclude alcohol beverages manufactured in an alternating
2728	2728	proprietorship from reports required under s. 139.11 (2).
2729	2729	(e) Alcohol beverages produced under an alternating proprietorship shall count
2730	2730	toward the production volume of the guest producer and shall be considered, for this
2731	2731	purpose, as produced on the guest producer's premises.
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2757	2757	(5) LICENSING AGREEMENTS. (a) A producer may enter into a licensing
2758	2758	agreement or contract with a licensor authorizing the producer-licensee to use the
2759	2759	licensor's trademark or name if all of the following requirements are satisfied:
2760	2760	1. The licensing agreement or contract is in writing.
2761	2761	2. The producer-licensee is entirely responsible for producing the alcohol
2762	2762	beverages and for all related processing steps and regulatory requirements.
2763	2763	(b) Alcohol beverages produced under the licensing agreement shall count
2764	2764	toward the production volume of the producer-licensee and shall be considered, for
2765	2765	this purpose, as produced on the producer-licensee's premises.
2766	2766	SECTION 94. 125.22 of the statutes is created to read:
2767	2767	125.22 Common carrier permit; shipments into state. (1) PERMIT. (a)
2768	2768	No common carrier may transport into or deliver within this state any alcohol
2769	2769	beverages unless the common carrier first obtains a permit from the division under
2770	2770	this section. This subsection does not apply to the transportation into this state for
2771	2771	delivery to, or delivery within this state to, a person that holds a license or permit
2772	2772	issued under this chapter that authorizes the licensee or permittee to receive the
2773	2773	alcohol beverages.
2774	2774	(b) A permit under this section authorizes only the transport into or delivery
2775	2775	within this state of wine on behalf of a person holding a direct wine shipper's permit
2776	2776	under s. 125.535 or a fulfillment house permit under s. 125.23.
2777	2777	(c) An applicant for a permit under this section shall provide all information
2778	2778	required by the division. The division shall require the applicant to submit
2779	2779	information, as determined to be appropriate by the division, that is similar to the
2780	2780	information required of an applicant for a permit under s. 125.58.
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2808	2808	ASSEMBLY BILL 304
2809	2809	(d) A permit under this section may be issued only to a person who holds a valid
2810	2810	certificate issued under s. 73.03 (50).
2811	2811	(e) A permittee under this section shall pay an annual fee of $1,000.
2812	2812	(2) REPORTS. (a) No later than the 15th day of each month, a common carrier
2813	2813	holding a permit under this section shall submit a verified report to the division, in
2814	2814	the form and manner prescribed by the division, that includes all of the following
2815	2815	information for each shipment of alcohol beverages during the preceding month:
2816	2816	1. The name and address of the person that manufactured the alcohol
2817	2817	beverages.
2818	2818	2. The name and address of the consignor of the shipment, if different from the
2819	2819	person that manufactured the alcohol beverages.
2820	2820	3. The name and address of the consignee of the shipment.
2821	2821	4. The date of the shipment.
2822	2822	5. The type and quantity of alcohol beverages shipped to the consignee, as
2823	2823	reported to the common carrier by the consignor.
2824	2824	6. The parcel tracking number, waybill number, or other identifying number
2825	2825	for the shipment.
2826	2826	(b) The division and the department shall keep confidential the information
2827	2827	under par. (a) 3. and 6., and this information is not subject to public copying or
2828	2828	inspection under s. 19.35 (1), but all other information included in a report under par.
2829	2829	(a) is subject to public copying and inspection under s. 19.35 (1) and may not be
2830	2830	treated by the division or the department as confidential under any provision of s.
2831	2831	71.78, 71.83, or 139.11 (4).
2832	2832	(c) Nothing in this section alters the requirement that a person shipping alcohol
2833	2833	beverages into this state obtain all required permits under this chapter prior to
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2861	2861	shipment, including any permit under s. 125.535. Nothing in this section grants a
2862	2862	manufacturer, rectifier, or shipper of alcohol beverages, including a winery, authority
2863	2863	to ship alcohol beverages into this state. Nothing in this section alters the
2864	2864	face-to-face sales requirement in ss. 125.272 and 125.51 (6).
2865	2865	(3) PENALTIES. (a) Any common carrier that fails to obtain a permit required
2866	2866	under sub. (1) prior to commencing delivery of alcohol beverages in this state is
2867	2867	subject to a fine of not more than $10,000.
2868	2868	(b) Any common carrier that ships alcohol beverages other than wine obtained
2869	2869	from a direct wine shipper permittee under s. 125.535 or from a fulfillment house
2870	2870	permittee under s. 125.23 is subject to a forfeiture of not more than $2,000. The
2871	2871	division shall revoke the permit of any common carrier that violates this prohibition
2872	2872	in more than one month during a calendar year. Except as provided in this
2873	2873	paragraph, s. 125.12 (5) shall apply with respect to the division's revocation of the
2874	2874	permit.
2875	2875	(c) If a common carrier fails to submit a report required under sub. (2), the
2876	2876	common carrier is subject to a forfeiture of not more than $2,000.
2877	2877	SECTION 95. 125.23 of the statutes is created to read:
2878	2878	125.23 Fulfillment houses. (1) PERMIT. (a) Before making any shipment to,
2879	2879	or causing any shipment to be made to, any individual in this state, a person
2880	2880	operating a fulfillment house shall obtain from the division a fulfillment house
2881	2881	permit for each location that is involved in the process of shipping wine to residents
2882	2882	of this state.
2883	2883	(b) A person holding a permit under this section may provide services only for
2884	2884	the warehousing, packaging, order fulfillment, and shipment of alcohol beverages
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2913	2913	produced by and belonging to a person holding a direct wine shipper's permit under
2914	2914	s. 125.535.
2915	2915	(c) An applicant for a permit under this section shall pay an annual fee of $100
2916	2916	for each permit. The permit may be issued for a period of one year and may be
2917	2917	renewed annually.
2918	2918	(d) A permit under this section may be issued only to a person who holds a valid
2919	2919	certificate issued under s. 73.03 (50).
2920	2920	(2) PERMIT APPLICATION. (a) An applicant for a permit under this section shall
2921	2921	provide all of the following information as part of the permit application:
2922	2922	1. All locations from which alcohol beverages are to be shipped under the
2923	2923	permit.
2924	2924	2. Any other information required by the division. The division shall require
2925	2925	the applicant to submit information, as determined to be appropriate by the division,
2926	2926	that is similar to the information required of an applicant for a permit under s.
2927	2927	125.58.
2928	2928	(b) Notwithstanding s. 125.04 (5) (a), natural persons obtaining fulfillment
2929	2929	house permits are not required to be residents of this state. Notwithstanding s.
2930	2930	125.04 (5) (a) 5., a person is not required to complete a responsible beverage server
2931	2931	training course to be eligible for a permit under this section. Corporations and
2932	2932	limited liability companies obtaining fulfillment house permits are subject to s.
2933	2933	125.04 (6) and any other person, including any natural person or cooperative,
2934	2934	obtaining a fulfillment house permit shall appoint an agent, and be subject to all
2935	2935	provisions of s. 125.04 (6), in the same manner applicable to corporations and limited
2936	2936	liability companies.
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2963	2963	(3) PACKAGE LABELING. A person holding a permit under this section shall
2964	2964	ensure all containers of wine shipped directly to an individual in this state are
2965	2965	labeled with all of the following information:
2966	2966	(a) The following words, appearing in capital letters and in a conspicuous
2967	2967	location: “CONTAINS ALCOHOL: SIGNA TURE OF PERSON AGE 21 OR OLDER
2968	2968	REQUIRED FOR DELIVERY."
2969	2969	(b) The name, address, and permit number of the fulfillment house permittee
2970	2970	and the name, address, and permit number of the direct wine shipper.
2971	2971	(4) SHIPMENT. (a) A fulfillment house permittee may not ship into this state
2972	2972	wine from any person not holding a direct wine shipper's permit under s. 125.535.
2973	2973	(b) A fulfillment house permittee may not ship wine into this state through a
2974	2974	common carrier that does not hold a permit under s. 125.22. All containers of wine
2975	2975	shipped directly to an individual in this state shall be shipped using a common
2976	2976	carrier holding a permit issued under s. 125.22.
2977	2977	(c) Prior to shipping wine to an individual in this state, a fulfillment house
2978	2978	permittee shall verify the validity of the permit of each direct wine shipper and of
2979	2979	each common carrier associated with the shipment.
2980	2980	(5) REPORTS. (a) No later than the 15th day of each month, a fulfillment house
2981	2981	holding a permit under this section shall submit a verified report to the division, in
2982	2982	the form and manner prescribed by the division, that includes all of the following
2983	2983	information for each shipment of alcohol beverages during the preceding month:
2984	2984	1. The name and address of the person that manufactured the alcohol
2985	2985	beverages.
2986	2986	2. The name and address of the consignor of the shipment, if different from the
2987	2987	person that manufactured the alcohol beverages.
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3017	3017	3. The name and address of the consignee of the shipment.
3018	3018	4. The date of the shipment.
3019	3019	5. The type and quantity of alcohol beverages shipped to the consignee.
3020	3020	6. The parcel tracking number, waybill number, or other identifying number
3021	3021	for the shipment.
3022	3022	(b) The division and the department shall keep confidential the information
3023	3023	under par. (a) 3. and 6., and this information is not subject to public copying or
3024	3024	inspection under s. 19.35 (1), but all other information included in a report under par.
3025	3025	(a) is subject to public copying and inspection under s. 19.35 (1) and may not be
3026	3026	treated by the division or the department as confidential under any provision of s.
3027	3027	71.78, 71.83, or 139.11 (4).
3028	3028	(6) PENALTIES. (a) Any fulfillment house that fails to obtain a permit under this
3029	3029	section in violation of sub. (1) is subject to a fine of not more than $10,000.
3030	3030	(b) Any permittee under this section that ships alcohol beverages other than
3031	3031	wine obtained from a direct wine shipper holding a permit under s. 125.535 is subject
3032	3032	to a forfeiture of not more than $2,000. The division shall revoke the permit of any
3033	3033	permittee that violates this prohibition in more than one month during a calendar
3034	3034	year. Except as provided in this paragraph, s. 125.12 (5) shall apply with respect to
3035	3035	the division's revocation of the permit.
3036	3036	(c) If a fulfillment house fails to submit a report required under sub. (5), the
3037	3037	fulfillment house is subject to a forfeiture of not more than $2,000.
3038	3038	SECTION 96. 125.24 of the statutes is created to read:
3039	3039	125.24 No-sale event venue permit. (1) PERMIT ISSUANCE. (a) Except as
3040	3040	otherwise provided in this section, the division may issue to property owners no-sale
3041	3041	event venue permits that authorize the permittee to rent or lease real property for
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3069	3069	use as an event venue at which fermented malt beverages and wine are consumed
3070	3070	if all requirements under this section are satisfied.
3071	3071	(b) A no-sale event venue permit may be issued only to a person who holds a
3072	3072	valid certificate issued under s. 73.03 (50) and is qualified under s. 125.04 (5), except
3073	3073	that a person is not required to complete a responsible beverage server training
3074	3074	course to be eligible for a permit under this section.
3075	3075	(c) A no-sale event venue permit may not be issued unless all of the following
3076	3076	are satisfied:
3077	3077	1. The applicant certifies in the permit application how many events were held
3078	3078	at the venue in the 12-month period immediately preceding the application.
3079	3079	2. The applicant identifies with specificity in the permit application the
3080	3080	property that is the event venue covered by the permit.
3081	3081	(d) Subject to sub. (2) (c) 3., a permit may not be issued under this section for
3082	3082	premises that are covered by any other license or permit under this chapter, but a
3083	3083	caterer holding Class “B” and “Class B” licenses may deliver fermented malt
3084	3084	beverages and wine to the event venue if all requirements under sub. (2) are
3085	3085	satisfied.
3086	3086	(e) The division shall establish an annual fee, calculated to cover the division's
3087	3087	administrative costs under this section, for a permit issued under this section.
3088	3088	(2) ACTIVITIES AUTHORIZED UNDER PERMIT. (a) A no-sale event venue permit
3089	3089	authorizes the permittee to rent or lease real property for use as an event venue at
3090	3090	which fermented malt beverages and wine are consumed on no more than 6 days per
3091	3091	calendar year and no more than one day per month.
3092	3092	(b) 1. A no-sale event venue permittee may not sell or otherwise provide alcohol
3093	3093	beverages to the renter or lessee of the event venue or to any guest or attendee of an
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3121	3121	SECTION 96
3122	3122	ASSEMBLY BILL 304
3123	3123	event on the event venue, including charging admission for an event on the event
3124	3124	venue at which any alcohol beverages are served.
3125	3125	2. A no-sale event venue permittee may not allow any person to possess
3126	3126	distilled spirits on the event venue when the event venue is being used by a renter
3127	3127	or lessee.
3128	3128	(c) Subject to pars. (d) and (e), a no-sale event venue permit authorizes the
3129	3129	permittee to do any of the following:
3130	3130	1. Allow the renter or lessee of the event venue to bring the renter's or lessee's
3131	3131	own fermented malt beverages and wine onto the event venue and serve it to guests
3132	3132	without charge.
3133	3133	2. Allow the guests of the renter or lessee to bring fermented malt beverages
3134	3134	and wine onto the event venue to be consumed by the guests without charge.
3135	3135	3. Allow the renter or lessee to obtain temporary Class “B” and “Class B”
3136	3136	licenses for an event held on the event venue and sell fermented malt beverages and
3137	3137	wine under the temporary Class “B” and “Class B” licenses on the event venue.
3138	3138	4. Allow the renter or lessee to contract with a caterer holding Class “B” and
3139	3139	“Class B” licenses for the caterer to provide fermented malt beverages and wine to
3140	3140	the renter or lessee and the renter's or lessee's guests without charge on the event
3141	3141	venue.
3142	3142	(d) If a renter or lessee of an event venue contracts with a caterer as provided
3143	3143	in par. (c) 4., all of the following apply:
3144	3144	1. Neither the renter or lessee of the event venue nor any guest of the renter
3145	3145	or lessee may bring alcohol beverages onto the event venue.
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3170	3170	SECTION 96 ASSEMBLY BILL 304
3171	3171	2. The caterer may serve the fermented malt beverages and wine that are
3172	3172	provided on the event venue, but service shall be performed only by persons holding
3173	3173	an operator's license under s. 125.17.
3174	3174	3. The caterer may not provide fermented malt beverages or wine on the event
3175	3175	venue unless the renter or lessee has first purchased the fermented malt beverages
3176	3176	or wine from the caterer in a face-to-face transaction at the caterer's licensed retail
3177	3177	premises.
3178	3178	(e) A renter or lessee of an event venue covered by a permit under this section
3179	3179	may not do any of the following:
3180	3180	1. Except as provided in par. (c) 3., sell any alcohol beverages to guests or
3181	3181	attendees of an event on the event venue, including charging admission for an event
3182	3182	on the event venue at which any alcohol beverages are served.
3183	3183	2. Allow any person to possess distilled spirits on the event venue.
3184	3184	3. If there are 20 or more people on the event venue, allow the service of
3185	3185	fermented malt beverages or wine unless the service is performed by a person
3186	3186	holding an operator's license under s. 125.17.
3187	3187	(3) INTEREST RESTRICTIONS. Subject to s. 125.20 (6), a no-sale event venue
3188	3188	permit may not be issued to any person who holds, or has an interest in a permittee
3189	3189	holding, any of the following:
3190	3190	(a) A wholesaler's permit issued under s. 125.28 or 125.54.
3191	3191	(b) A brewer's permit issued under s. 125.29.
3192	3192	(c) A brewpub permit issued under s. 125.295.
3193	3193	(d) A winery permit issued under s. 125.53.
3194	3194	(e) A manufacturer's or rectifier's permit issued under s. 125.52.
3195	3195	(f) An out-of-state shipper's permit issued under s. 125.30 or 125.58.
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3224	3224	ASSEMBLY BILL 304
3225	3225	(4) EXCEPTION FOR PERMITTEE APPLYING FOR RETAIL LICENSE. Notwithstanding
3226	3226	any operating limitation in sub. (1) or (2), a permittee under this section that has
3227	3227	applied for and is actively seeking a Class “B” or “Class B” license for the event venue
3228	3228	covered by the no-sale event venue permit may, for 6 months after the date of the
3229	3229	Class “B” or “Class B” license application, continue to operate in a manner similar
3230	3230	to the manner in which it operated in the immediately preceding 12-month period
3231	3231	if all of the following apply:
3232	3232	(a) The permittee has determined that it can no longer operate under the
3233	3233	no-sale event venue permit.
3234	3234	(b) The permittee has provided notice to the division of the application for a
3235	3235	Class “B” or “Class B” license.
3236	3236	(c) The permittee has not previously held a no-sale event venue permit for
3237	3237	which the permittee provided notice under par. (b).
3238	3238	(5) QUOTA EXCEPTION FOR QUALIFYING PERSONS WHO OPT OUT OF NO-SALE EVENT
3239	3239	VENUE PERMIT. (a) In this subsection, “qualifying event venue” means real property
3240	3240	that is rented or leased for use as an event venue for private events that satisfy all
3241	3241	of the following requirements in the preceding 12-month period:
3242	3242	1. There were at least 5 events held at the venue at which no fewer than 50
3243	3243	invited guests attended.
3244	3244	2. The venue owner received at least $20,000 in revenue from renting or leasing
3245	3245	the venue for the events under subd. 1.
3246	3246	(b) Upon application, the division shall certify an owner of a qualifying event
3247	3247	venue as eligible for the quota exception under s. 125.51 (4) (v) 5. if all of the following
3248	3248	apply:
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3274	3274	SECTION 96 ASSEMBLY BILL 304
3275	3275	1. The qualifying event venue is in operation on the effective date of this
3276	3276	subdivision .... [LRB inserts date], and has been in operation for the 12-month period
3277	3277	immediately preceding the date of the application.
3278	3278	2. The qualifying event venue has not been a Class “B” or “Class B” licensed
3279	3279	premises at any time in the 12-month period immediately preceding the date of the
3280	3280	application.
3281	3281	3. The owner of the qualifying event venue has not applied for a permit under
3282	3282	this section.
3283	3283	4. The owner of the qualifying event venue provides documentation to the
3284	3284	division that, in the absence of the exception under s. 125.51 (4) (v) 5., the
3285	3285	municipality in which the qualifying event venue is located would be prohibited
3286	3286	under s. 125.51 (4) (am) from issuing the owner a “Class B” license.
3287	3287	5. The owner of the qualifying event venue provides documentation to the
3288	3288	division showing, and the division confirms, that the requirements under subd. 1.
3289	3289	and par. (a) are satisfied.
3290	3290	6. The owner of the qualifying event venue provides notice to the division no
3291	3291	later than 60 days after the effective date of this subdivision .... [LRB inserts date],
3292	3292	that the owner is applying for a “Class B” license and is not seeking a no-sale event
3293	3293	venue permit.
3294	3294	(c) The division shall act on an application for certification under par. (b) within
3295	3295	30 days of receiving the application.
3296	3296	(d) The division may not issue a certification under par. (b) after the first day
3297	3297	of the 7th month beginning after the effective date of this paragraph .... [LRB inserts
3298	3298	date].
3299	3299	SECTION 97. 125.25 (2) (b) of the statutes is repealed and recreated to read:
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3327	3327	SECTION 97
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3329	3329	125.25 (2) (b) Subject to s. 125.20 (6), a Class “A" license may not be issued to
3330	3330	any person who holds, or has an interest in a permittee holding, any of the following:
3331	3331	1. A wholesaler's permit issued under s. 125.28 or 125.54.
3332	3332	2. A brewer's permit issued under s. 125.29.
3333	3333	3. A brewpub permit issued under s. 125.295.
3334	3334	4. A winery permit issued under s. 125.53.
3335	3335	5. A manufacturer's or rectifier's permit issued under s. 125.52.
3336	3336	6. An out-of-state shipper's permit issued under s. 125.30 or 125.58.
3337	3337	SECTION 98. 125.26 (2) (b) of the statutes is repealed and recreated to read:
3338	3338	125.26 (2) (b) Subject to s. 125.20 (6), a Class “B" license may not be issued to
3339	3339	any person who holds, or has an interest in a permittee holding, any of the following:
3340	3340	1. A wholesaler's permit issued under s. 125.28 or 125.54.
3341	3341	2. A brewer's permit issued under s. 125.29.
3342	3342	3. Except as provided in s. 125.295 (1) (h), (2) (a) 6. b., and (3) (b), a brewpub
3343	3343	permit issued under s. 125.295.
3344	3344	4. A winery permit issued under s. 125.53.
3345	3345	5. A manufacturer's or rectifier's permit issued under s. 125.52.
3346	3346	6. An out-of-state shipper's permit issued under s. 125.30 or 125.58.
3347	3347	SECTION 99. 125.26 (2m) of the statutes is amended to read:
3348	3348	125.26 (2m) Notwithstanding s. 125.04 (3) (a) 3. and (9), a Class “B" license
3349	3349	authorizes a person operating a hotel to furnish a registered guest who has attained
3350	3350	the legal drinking age with a selection of fermented malt beverages in the guest's
3351	3351	room which is not part of the Class “B" premises. Fermented malt beverages
3352	3352	furnished under this subsection shall be furnished in original packages or containers
3353	3353	and stored in a cabinet, refrigerator or other secure storage place. The cabinet,
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3381	3381	refrigerator or other secure storage place must be capable of being locked. The
3382	3382	cabinet, refrigerator or other secure storage place shall be locked, or the fermented
3383	3383	malt beverages shall be removed from the room, when the room is not occupied and
3384	3384	when fermented malt beverages are not being furnished under this subsection. A key
3385	3385	for the lock shall be supplied to a guest who has attained the legal drinking age upon
3386	3386	request at registration. The hotel shall prominently display a price list of the
3387	3387	fermented malt beverages in the hotel room. Fermented malt beverages may be
3388	3388	furnished at the time the guest occupies the room, but for purposes of this chapter,
3389	3389	the sale of fermented malt beverages furnished under this subsection is considered
3390	3390	to occur at the time and place that the guest pays for the fermented malt beverages.
3391	3391	Notwithstanding s. 125.32 (3), the guest may pay for the fermented malt beverages
3392	3392	at any time if he or she pays in conjunction with checking out of the hotel. An
3393	3393	individual who stocks or accepts payment for alcohol beverages under this
3394	3394	subsection shall be the licensee, the agent named in the license if the licensee is a
3395	3395	corporation or limited liability company, or the holder of a manager's or operator's
3396	3396	license or operator's permit, or be supervised by one of those individuals.
3397	3397	SECTION 100. 125.26 (2s) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:
3398	3398	125.26 (2s) (b) Notwithstanding s. 125.04 (3) (a) 3. and (9), a Class “B" license
3399	3399	authorizes a person operating a coliseum or a concessionaire to furnish the holder
3400	3400	of a coliseum suite who has attained the legal drinking age with a selection of
3401	3401	fermented malt beverages in the coliseum suite that is not part of the Class “B"
3402	3402	premises. Fermented malt beverages furnished under this paragraph shall be
3403	3403	furnished in original packages or containers and stored in a cabinet, refrigerator or
3404	3404	other secure storage place. The cabinet, refrigerator or other secure storage place
3405	3405	or the coliseum suite must be capable of being locked. The cabinet, refrigerator or
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3433	3433	SECTION 100
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3435	3435	other secure storage place or the coliseum suite shall be locked, or the fermented malt
3436	3436	beverages shall be removed from the coliseum suite, when the coliseum suite is not
3437	3437	occupied and when fermented malt beverages are not being furnished under this
3438	3438	paragraph. Fermented malt beverages may be furnished at the time the holder
3439	3439	occupies the coliseum suite, but for purposes of this chapter, the sale of fermented
3440	3440	malt beverages furnished under this paragraph is considered to occur at the time and
3441	3441	place that the holder pays for the fermented malt beverages. Notwithstanding s.
3442	3442	125.32 (3), the holder of a coliseum suite may pay for the fermented malt beverages
3443	3443	at any time if he or she pays in accordance with the terms of an agreement with the
3444	3444	person operating the coliseum or with the concessionaire. An individual who stocks
3445	3445	or accepts payment for alcohol beverages under this paragraph shall be the licensee,
3446	3446	the agent named in the license if the licensee is a corporation or limited liability
3447	3447	company, or the holder of a manager's or operator's license or operator's permit, or
3448	3448	be supervised by one of those individuals.
3449	3449	SECTION 101. 125.27 (1) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:
3450	3450	125.27 (1) (a) The department division shall issue Class “B" permits to clubs
3451	3451	holding a valid certificate issued under s. 73.03 (50) that are operated solely for the
3452	3452	playing of golf or tennis and are commonly known as country clubs and to clubs that
3453	3453	are operated solely for curling, ski jumping or yachting, if the club is not open to the
3454	3454	general public and if no Class “B" licenses are issued by the governing body of the
3455	3455	municipality in which the club is located. A Class “B" permit authorizes retail sales
3456	3456	of fermented malt beverages to be consumed on the premises where sold. Persons
3457	3457	holding a Class “B" permit may sell beverages containing less than 0.5 percent of
3458	3458	alcohol by volume without obtaining a license under s. 66.0433.
3459	3459	SECTION 102. 125.27 (2) (a) 1. (intro.) of the statutes is amended to read:
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3487	3487	125.27 (2) (a) 1. (intro.) The department division may issue a Class “B" permit
3488	3488	to any person who holds a valid certificate issued under s. 73.03 (50) and who is
3489	3489	qualified under s. 125.04 (5) authorizing the sale of fermented malt beverages for
3490	3490	consumption on any vessel having a regular place of mooring located in any waters
3491	3491	of this state as defined under s. 29.001 (45) and (63) if any of the following applies:
3492	3492	SECTION 103. 125.27 (2) (a) 2. of the statutes is amended to read:
3493	3493	125.27 (2) (a) 2. The department division may issue the permit only if the vessel
3494	3494	leaves its place of mooring while the sale of fermented malt beverages is taking place
3495	3495	and if the vessel fulfills the requirement under par. (am). A permit issued under this
3496	3496	paragraph also authorizes the permittee to store fermented malt beverages
3497	3497	purchased for sale on the vessel on premises owned or leased by the permittee and
3498	3498	located near the vessel's regular place of mooring. The permittee shall describe on
3499	3499	the permit application under s. 125.04 (3) (a) 3. the premises where the fermented
3500	3500	malt beverages will be stored. The premises shall be open to inspection by the
3501	3501	department division upon request.
3502	3502	SECTION 104. 125.27 (3) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:
3503	3503	125.27 (3) (b) Upon application, the department division shall issue a Class “B"
3504	3504	permit to a tribe that holds a valid certificate issued under s. 73.03 (50) and that is
3505	3505	qualified under s. 125.04 (5) and (6). The permit authorizes the retail sale of
3506	3506	fermented malt beverages for consumption on or off the premises where sold.
3507	3507	SECTION 105. 125.27 (5) (b) and (f) of the statutes are amended to read:
3508	3508	125.27 (5) (b) The department division may issue Class “B" permits for
3509	3509	locations within racetrack grounds to any person that holds a valid certificate issued
3510	3510	under s. 73.03 (50), that is qualified under s. 125.04 (5) and (6), and that is the owner
3511	3511	or operator of the racetrack grounds or is designated by the owner or operator of the
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3541	3541	racetrack grounds to operate premises located within the racetrack grounds. Subject
3542	3542	to par. (e), the permit authorizes the retail sale of fermented malt beverages on the
3543	3543	premises covered by the permit, for consumption anywhere within the racetrack
3544	3544	grounds. If the department division issues more than one permit under this
3545	3545	subsection for the same racetrack grounds, no part of the premises covered by a
3546	3546	permit under this subsection may overlap with premises covered by any other permit
3547	3547	issued under this subsection.
3548	3548	(f) The department division shall establish a fee for a permit issued under this
3549	3549	subsection in the amount of 50 percent of the fee for a permit issued under sub. (1).
3550	3550	SECTION 106. 125.27 (7) of the statutes is created to read:
3551	3551	125.27 (7) INTEREST RESTRICTIONS. Subject to s. 125.20 (6), a Class “B" permit
3552	3552	may not be issued to any person who holds, or has an interest in a permittee holding,
3553	3553	any of the following:
3554	3554	(a) A wholesaler's permit issued under s. 125.28 or 125.54.
3555	3555	(b) A brewer's permit issued under s. 125.29.
3556	3556	(c) A brewpub permit issued under s. 125.295.
3557	3557	(d) A winery permit issued under s. 125.53.
3558	3558	(e) A manufacturer's or rectifier's permit issued under s. 125.52.
3559	3559	(f) An out-of-state shipper's permit issued under s. 125.30 or 125.58.
3560	3560	SECTION 107. 125.275 (1) of the statutes is amended to read:
3561	3561	125.275 (1) The department division may issue an industrial fermented malt
3562	3562	beverages permit which authorizes the permittee to purchase and use fermented
3563	3563	malt beverages for industrial purposes only. Such permits may be issued only to
3564	3564	persons who prove to the department division that they use alcohol for industrial
3565	3565	purposes and who holds a valid certificate issued under s. 73.03 (50).
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3593	3593	SECTION 108. 125.275 (2) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:
3594	3594	125.275 (2) (b) An industrial fermented malt beverages permit may not be
3595	3595	issued to a person holding a wholesaler's permit issued under s. 125.28 or to a person
3596	3596	who has a direct or indirect ownership an interest in a premises operating under a
3597	3597	wholesaler's permit issued permittee under s. 125.28.
3598	3598	SECTION 109. 125.275 (3) of the statutes is amended to read:
3599	3599	125.275 (3) Shipments of industrial fermented malt beverages shall be
3600	3600	conspicuously labeled “for industrial purposes" and shall meet other requirements
3601	3601	which the department division prescribes by rule.
3602	3602	SECTION 110. 125.28 (1) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:
3603	3603	125.28 (1) (a) Subject to par. (b), the department division may issue permits to
3604	3604	wholesalers for the sale of fermented malt beverages from premises within this state,
3605	3605	which premises shall comply with the requirements under s. 125.34 (2). Subject to
3606	3606	s. 125.34, and except as provided in pars. (e) and (f), a wholesaler's permit authorizes
3607	3607	sales of fermented malt beverages only in original packages or containers to retailers
3608	3608	or wholesalers.
3609	3609	SECTION 111. 125.28 (1) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:
3610	3610	125.28 (1) (b) If a wholesaler does not maintain any warehouse in this state but
3611	3611	is licensed and maintains a warehouse in an adjoining state that allows wholesalers
3612	3612	holding a wholesaler's permit in this state to deliver fermented malt beverages to
3613	3613	retailers in the adjoining state without warehousing in that state and that further
3614	3614	requires that all fermented malt beverages be first unloaded and physically at rest
3615	3615	at, and distributed from, the warehouse of the licensed wholesaler in that state, the
3616	3616	wholesaler's permit shall be issued by the department division. Notwithstanding s.
3617	3617	125.04 (5) (a) 2. and (c) and (6), the department division may issue the wholesaler's
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3647	3647	permit to a wholesaler described in this paragraph who is a natural person and not
3648	3648	a resident of this state or that is a corporation or limited liability company and has
3649	3649	not appointed an agent in this state.
3650	3650	SECTION 112. 125.28 (2) (b) (intro.) of the statutes is amended to read:
3651	3651	125.28 (2) (b) (intro.) A Subject to s. 125.20 (6), a wholesaler's permit may not
3652	3652	be issued to any of the following:
3653	3653	SECTION 113. 125.28 (2) (b) 1. a. of the statutes is amended to read:
3654	3654	125.28 (2) (b) 1. a. A Class “A" license issued under s. 125.25 or “Class A” license
3655	3655	issued under s. 125.51 (2).
3656	3656	SECTION 114. 125.28 (2) (b) 1. b. of the statutes is amended to read:
3657	3657	125.28 (2) (b) 1. b. A Class “B" license issued under s. 125.26, “Class B” license
3658	3658	issued under s. 125.51 (3), or “Class C” license issued under s. 125.51 (3m).
3659	3659	SECTION 115. 125.28 (2) (b) 1. c. of the statutes is amended to read:
3660	3660	125.28 (2) (b) 1. c. A Class “B" permit issued under s. 125.27 or “Class B” permit
3661	3661	issued under s. 125.51 (5).
3662	3662	SECTION 116. 125.28 (2) (b) 1. g., h. and i. of the statutes are created to read:
3663	3663	125.28 (2) (b) 1. g. A winery permit issued under s. 125.53.
3664	3664	h. A manufacturer's or rectifier's permit issued under s. 125.52.
3665	3665	i. An out-of-state shipper's permit issued under s. 125.30 or 125.58.
3666	3666	SECTION 117. 125.28 (2) (b) 1. j. of the statutes is created to read:
3667	3667	125.28 (2) (b) 1. j. A no-sale event venue permit issued under s. 125.24.
3668	3668	SECTION 118. 125.28 (2) (b) 2. of the statutes is amended to read:
3669	3669	125.28 (2) (b) 2. Except as provided in s. 125.33 (2m) Subject to s. 125.20 (6),
3670	3670	a person who has a direct or indirect ownership an interest in a premises operating
3671	3671	under person holding one or more of the licenses or permits listed in subd. 1. a. to f.
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3699	3699	SECTION 119. 125.28 (2) (e) of the statutes is repealed.
3700	3700	SECTION 120. 125.28 (4) of the statutes is amended to read:
3701	3701	125.28 (4) The amount of the permit fee shall be established by the department
3702	3702	division and shall be an amount that is sufficient to fund one special agent position
3703	3703	dedicated to alcohol and tobacco enforcement at in the department division, but the
3704	3704	permit fee may not exceed $2,500 per year or fractional part thereof. All permit fees
3705	3705	received under this subsection shall be credited to the appropriation account under
3706	3706	s. 20.566 (1) (hd).
3707	3707	SECTION 121. 125.28 (5) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:
3708	3708	125.28 (5) (b) A wholesaler under this section shall annually sell and deliver
3709	3709	fermented malt beverages to at least 25 retail licensees or other wholesalers that do
3710	3710	not have any direct or indirect an interest in each other or in the wholesaler. The
3711	3711	department division may not issue a permit under this section unless the applicant
3712	3712	represents to the department division an intention to satisfy this requirement, and
3713	3713	may not renew a permit issued under this section unless the wholesaler
3714	3714	demonstrates that this requirement has been satisfied.
3715	3715	SECTION 122. 125.28 (5) (d) 3. of the statutes is amended to read:
3716	3716	125.28 (5) (d) 3. This paragraph shall not affect the authority of any
3717	3717	municipality or the department division to revoke, suspend, or refuse to renew or
3718	3718	issue a license or permit under s. 125.12.
3719	3719	SECTION 123. 125.28 (5) (e) of the statutes is amended to read:
3720	3720	125.28 (5) (e) The department division shall promulgate rules to administer
3721	3721	and enforce the requirements under this subsection. The rules shall ensure
3722	3722	coordination between the department's division's issuance and renewal of permits
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3751	3751	SECTION 123
3752	3752	ASSEMBLY BILL 304
3753	3753	shall require that all applications for issuance or renewal of permits under this
3754	3754	section be processed by department division personnel generally familiar with
3755	3755	activities of fermented malt beverages wholesalers. The department division shall
3756	3756	establish by rule minimum requirements for warehouse facilities on premises
3757	3757	described in permits issued under this section and for periodic site inspections by the
3758	3758	department division of such warehouse facilities.
3759	3759	SECTION 124. 125.29 (1) of the statutes is amended to read:
3760	3760	125.29 (1) PERMIT. No person may operate as a brewer unless that person
3761	3761	obtains a permit from the department division. A permit under this section may only
3762	3762	be issued to a person who holds a valid certificate issued under s. 73.03 (50).
3763	3763	SECTION 125. 125.29 (2) (a) of the statutes is repealed and recreated to read:
3764	3764	125.29 (2) (a) Subject to s. 125.20 (6), a brewer's permit may not be issued to
3765	3765	any person who holds, or has an interest in a licensee or permittee holding, any of
3766	3766	the following:
3767	3767	1. A Class “A" license issued under s. 125.25 or “Class A” license issued under
3768	3768	s. 125.51 (2).
3769	3769	2. A Class “B" license issued under s. 125.26, “Class B” license issued under s.
3770	3770	125.51 (3), or “Class C” license issued under s. 125.51 (3m).
3771	3771	3. A Class “B" permit issued under s. 125.27 or “Class B” permit issued under
3772	3772	s. 125.51 (5).
3773	3773	4. Except as provided in par. (c), a wholesaler's permit issued under s. 125.28
3774	3774	or 125.54.
3775	3775	5. A brewpub permit issued under s. 125.295.
3776	3776	SECTION 126. 125.29 (2) (a) 6. of the statutes is created to read:
3777	3777	125.29 (2) (a) 6. A no-sale event venue permit under s. 125.24.
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3805	3805	SECTION 127. 125.29 (2) (b) 1. and 2. of the statutes are repealed.
3806	3806	SECTION 128. 125.29 (2) (b) 3. of the statutes is renumbered 125.29 (2) (c).
3807	3807	SECTION 129. 125.29 (3) (intro.) of the statutes is amended to read:
3808	3808	125.29 (3) AUTHORIZED ACTIVITIES. (intro.) The department division shall issue
3809	3809	brewer's permits to eligible applicants authorizing all of the following:
3810	3810	SECTION 130. 125.29 (3) (c) of the statutes is amended to read:
3811	3811	125.29 (3) (c) The transportation of fermented malt beverages between the
3812	3812	brewery premises and any depot or, warehouse, or full-service retail outlet
3813	3813	maintained by the brewer, off-site retail outlet established by the brewer, or other
3814	3814	premises for which the brewer holds a permit under this chapter.
3815	3815	SECTION 131. 125.29 (3) (dm) of the statutes is created to read:
3816	3816	125.29 (3) (dm) The sale, shipment, transportation, and delivery of fermented
3817	3817	malt beverages, in bulk or in any state of packaging, that have been manufactured
3818	3818	by the brewer to another brewer holding a permit under this section, and the receipt
3819	3819	of the fermented malt beverages by the other brewer.
3820	3820	SECTION 132. 125.29 (3) (e) of the statutes is amended to read:
3821	3821	125.29 (3) (e) Notwithstanding ss. 125.04 (9) and 125.09 (1), and subject to sub.
3822	3822	(7) (h), the retail sale of fermented malt beverages that have been manufactured on
3823	3823	the brewery premises or on other premises of the brewer for on-premise consumption
3824	3824	by individuals at the brewery premises or an off-site retail outlet established by the
3825	3825	brewer.
3826	3826	SECTION 133. 125.29 (3) (f) of the statutes is amended to read:
3827	3827	125.29 (3) (f) Notwithstanding ss. 125.04 (9) and 125.09 (1), and subject to sub.
3828	3828	(7) (h), the retail sale to individuals of fermented malt beverages, in original
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3859	3859	premises or on other premises of the brewer for off-premise consumption by
3860	3860	individuals, if the sale occurs at the brewery premises or at an off-site retail outlet
3861	3861	established by the brewer.
3862	3862	SECTION 134. 125.29 (3) (g) of the statutes is repealed.
3863	3863	SECTION 135. 125.29 (3) (h) of the statutes is renumbered 125.29 (3) (h) (intro.)
3864	3864	and amended to read:
3865	3865	125.29 (3) (h) (intro.) Notwithstanding ss. 125.04 (9) and 125.09 (1), the retail
3866	3866	sale of intoxicating liquor, for on-premise on-premises consumption by individuals
3867	3867	at the brewery premises or an off-site retail outlet established by the brewer, if all
3868	3868	of the following apply:
3869	3869	1. The brewer held, on June 1, 2011, a license or permit authorizing the retail
3870	3870	sale of intoxicating liquor and if at the location.
3871	3871	2. The intoxicating liquor has been purchased by the brewer from a wholesaler
3872	3872	holding a permit under s. 125.54.
3873	3873	SECTION 136. 125.29 (3) (h) 3. of the statutes is created to read:
3874	3874	125.29 (3) (h) 3. The brewer is not eligible to make full-service retail sales
3875	3875	under sub. (7) at the location.
3876	3876	SECTION 137. 125.29 (3) (i) of the statutes is amended to read:
3877	3877	125.29 (3) (i) The provision of free taste samples on the brewery premises, at
3878	3878	an off-site retail outlet established by the brewer, or at the brewer's full-service
3879	3879	retail outlet if the taste samples are of alcohol beverages the brewer is authorized to
3880	3880	sell under sub. (3) (e) and (f) or (7) (c) or as authorized under s. 125.33 (12).
3881	3881	SECTION 138. 125.29 (6) of the statutes is amended to read:
3882	3882	125.29 (6) RESTAURANTS. A brewer may operate a restaurant on the brewery
3883	3883	premises and, at an off-site retail outlet established by the brewer. A brewer may
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3911	3911	not operate a restaurant at any other location except that a brewer may possess or
3912	3912	hold an indirect interest in a Class “B" license for not more than 20 restaurants in
3913	3913	each of which the sale of alcohol beverages accounts for less than 60 percent of the
3914	3914	restaurant's gross receipts if no fermented malt beverages manufactured by the
3915	3915	brewer are offered for sale in any of these restaurants, and at any full-service retail
3916	3916	outlet under sub. (7). Unless engaged in retail sales under sub. (7), a brewer
3917	3917	operating a restaurant may only sell alcohol beverages that have been manufactured
3918	3918	under the brewer's own brewer's permit.
3919	3919	SECTION 139. 125.29 (7) and (8) of the statutes are created to read:
3920	3920	125.29 (7) RETAIL SALES; FULL-SERVICE RETAIL OUTLETS. (a) 1. Notwithstanding
3921	3921	ss. 125.04 (9) and 125.09 (1), a brewer may make retail sales, on the brewery
3922	3922	premises, of fermented malt beverages that have been manufactured by the brewer
3923	3923	on the brewery premises or on other premises of the brewer, for on-premises or
3924	3924	off-premises consumption.
3925	3925	2. Notwithstanding ss. 125.04 (9) and 125.09 (1), if a brewer manufactured, on
3926	3926	all brewery premises operated by the brewer in this state, a cumulative total of at
3927	3927	least 250 barrels of fermented malt beverages in any one of the 3 preceding calendar
3928	3928	years, the brewer may engage in full-service retail sales on the brewery premises.
3929	3929	(b) Notwithstanding ss. 125.04 (9) and 125.09 (1), and subject to pars. (d) and
3930	3930	(g), if a brewer manufactured, on all brewery premises operated by the brewer in this
3931	3931	state, a cumulative total of at least 250 barrels of fermented malt beverages in any
3932	3932	one of the 3 preceding calendar years, the brewer may engage in full-service retail
3933	3933	sales at off-site locations identified in the brewer's permit. Subject to pars. (f) and
3934	3934	(g), the number of retail sales locations a brewer is allowed in addition to the brewery
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3965	3965	brewer manufactured on all brewery premises operated by the brewer in this state
3966	3966	in any one of the 3 preceding calendar years, as follows:
3967	3967	1. If the brewer's cumulative volume in a year was at least 250 barrels of
3968	3968	fermented malt beverages but less than 2,500 barrels of fermented malt beverages,
3969	3969	the brewer may establish one full-service retail outlet.
3970	3970	2. If the brewer's cumulative volume in a year was at least 2,500 barrels of
3971	3971	fermented malt beverages but less than 7,500 barrels of fermented malt beverages,
3972	3972	the brewer may establish not more than 2 full-service retail outlets.
3973	3973	3. If the brewer's cumulative volume in a year was at least 7,500 barrels of
3974	3974	fermented malt beverages, the brewer may establish not more than 3 full-service
3975	3975	retail outlets.
3976	3976	(c) 1. Except as provided in subd. 2. and par. (f), a brewer may make full-service
3977	3977	retail sales of alcohol beverages on the brewery premises and at any of its full-service
3978	3978	retail outlets only if the alcohol beverages were purchased by the brewer from a
3979	3979	wholesaler holding a permit under s. 125.28 or 125.54, from a brewer authorized to
3980	3980	make sales to retailers under sub. (3m), from a brewpub authorized to make sales
3981	3981	to retailers under s. 125.295 (1) (g), or from a permittee under s. 125.30 authorized
3982	3982	to make sales to retailers under s. 125.30 (4).
3983	3983	2. A brewer is not required to purchase from another permittee fermented malt
3984	3984	beverages manufactured by the brewer that the brewer sells at retail on the brewery
3985	3985	premises or at a full-service retail outlet of the brewer.
3986	3986	3. Subject to subd. 2. and par. (f), a brewer engaged in full-service retail sales
3987	3987	on brewery premises or at a full-service retail outlet of the brewer is subject to ss.
3988	3988	125.33 (9) and 125.69 (6) to the same extent as if the brewer were a retail licensee.
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4015	4015	(d) 1. A brewer may not commence sales of alcohol beverages at a full-service
4016	4016	retail outlet unless, prior to commencing such sales, the brewer receives approval
4017	4017	from the municipality in which the full-service retail outlet is located and from the
4018	4018	division as provided in par. (g).
4019	4019	2. Subject to par. (f), a municipality may limit the scope of alcohol beverages
4020	4020	offered for sale at a full-service retail outlet only with respect to alcohol beverages
4021	4021	that are not of the same type as those produced by the person holding the brewer's
4022	4022	permit. A municipality may not limit the sale, at a full-service retail outlet, of
4023	4023	alcohol beverages produced by the person holding the brewer's permit. A
4024	4024	municipality may not limit the scope of alcohol beverages offered for sale under sub.
4025	4025	(3) (h). If a municipality limits the scope of alcohol beverages offered for sale, the
4026	4026	provision of taste samples is limited to those alcohol beverages authorized to be sold.
4027	4027	3. Except as provided in subd. 2., a municipality's approval under subd. 1. shall
4028	4028	be based on the same standards and criteria that the municipality has established
4029	4029	by ordinance for the evaluation and approval of retail license applications. A
4030	4030	municipality may not impose any requirement or restriction in connection with the
4031	4031	approval under subd. 1. that the municipality does not impose on retail licensees.
4032	4032	(e) If a brewer operates a restaurant as provided in sub. (6) and is authorized
4033	4033	under this subsection to make retail sales of wine at the restaurant, the brewer may
4034	4034	make retail sales of wine in an opened original bottle, in a quantity not to exceed one
4035	4035	bottle, for consumption both at the restaurant and away from the restaurant if all
4036	4036	of the following apply:
4037	4037	1. The purchaser of the wine orders food to be consumed at the restaurant.
4038	4038	2. The brewer provides a dated receipt that identifies the purchase of the food
4039	4039	and the bottle of wine.
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4067	4067	SECTION 139
4068	4068	ASSEMBLY BILL 304
4069	4069	3. Prior to the opened, partially consumed bottle of wine being taken away from
4070	4070	the restaurant, the brewer securely reinserts the cork into the bottle to the point
4071	4071	where the top of the cork is even with the top of the bottle, or securely reattaches the
4072	4072	original cap to the bottle, and the cork is reinserted or the cap is reattached at a time
4073	4073	other than during the hours in which the brewer is prohibited under sub. (8) (b) from
4074	4074	making retail sales for off-premises consumption.
4075	4075	(f) 1. If a brewer may establish one or more full-service retail outlets under
4076	4076	pars. (b) and (g) and the brewer also holds a manufacturer's or rectifier's permit or
4077	4077	winery permit or both and, as such, may establish full-service retail outlets under
4078	4078	s. 125.52 (4) (b) and (g) or 125.53 (3) (b) and (g), the aggregate number of full-service
4079	4079	retail outlets that may be established is the maximum number authorized under par.
4080	4080	(b), under s. 125.52 (4) (b), or under s. 125.53 (3) (b), whichever is greatest, but not
4081	4081	exceeding 3 full-service retail outlets. Under these circumstances, each authorized
4082	4082	full-service retail outlet shall serve as the full-service retail outlet associated with
4083	4083	each applicable permit, regardless of whether the permittee would otherwise be
4084	4084	entitled to fewer full-service retail outlets when calculated under par. (b) or s. 125.52
4085	4085	(4) (b) or 125.53 (3) (b).
4086	4086	2. If a brewer may engage in full-service retail sales on the brewery premises
4087	4087	as provided in par. (a) 2. and the brewer also holds a manufacturer's or rectifier's
4088	4088	permit or winery permit or both, the brewer may make retail sales on the brewery
4089	4089	premises of intoxicating liquor produced under its manufacturer's or rectifier's
4090	4090	permit or winery permit without first purchasing the intoxicating liquor from a
4091	4091	wholesaler holding a permit under s. 125.54.
4092	4092	3. If a person holds more than one brewer's permit under this section, the retail
4093	4093	sales authority under this subsection for brewery premises applies with respect to
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4120	4120	SECTION 139 ASSEMBLY BILL 304
4121	4121	each brewer's permit, but the limit on full-service retail outlets is an aggregate
4122	4122	maximum, regardless of the number of brewer's permits held.
4123	4123	(g) 1. An application for a brewer's permit, including an application for an
4124	4124	amendment to the brewer's permit, shall specify each full-service retail outlet of the
4125	4125	brewer and particularly describe the premises of the full-service retail outlet.
4126	4126	2. The division shall establish a process for approval of a brewer's full-service
4127	4127	retail outlet and for revocation of this approval. The division shall approve a brewer's
4128	4128	full-service retail outlet, and may not revoke this approval, unless the brewer has
4129	4129	violated a provision of this chapter related to full-service retail outlets. The
4130	4130	division's failure to approve, or revocation of approval of, a full-service retail outlet
4131	4131	described in a brewer's application or permit does not affect any other full-service
4132	4132	retail outlet or the brewery premises as described in the application or permit.
4133	4133	3. If the division approves a full-service retail outlet, the brewer's permit, as
4134	4134	initially issued or as amended, shall particularly describe the premises constituting
4135	4135	the full-service retail outlet, which shall be considered part of the premises under
4136	4136	the brewer's permit.
4137	4137	4. If the division approves a full-service retail outlet, the agent appointed
4138	4138	under s. 125.04 (6) for the brewer's permit shall also serve as the agent for the
4139	4139	full-service retail outlet.
4140	4140	5. Section 125.04 (12) (a) does not apply to a brewer's full-service retail outlet.
4141	4141	Upon notice to the division, a brewer may relocate any full-service retail outlet to a
4142	4142	new location within this state once per calendar year, except that one full-service
4143	4143	retail outlet of a brewer may be relocated without limitation on frequency in each
4144	4144	calendar year.
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4171	4171	SECTION 139
4172	4172	ASSEMBLY BILL 304
4173	4173	(h) A brewer that is eligible to establish a full-service retail outlet under this
4174	4174	subsection is not authorized to make retail sales of fermented malt beverages at an
4175	4175	off-site retail outlet under sub. (3) (e) and (f).
4176	4176	(8) CLOSING HOURS. (a) On brewery premises, no person may sell alcohol
4177	4177	beverages at retail for on-premises consumption, provide taste samples of alcohol
4178	4178	beverages, or consume alcohol beverages during the closing hours applicable to a
4179	4179	Class “B" licensee under s. 125.32 (3) (a). A full-service retail outlet under sub. (7)
4180	4180	shall be subject to the same closing hours applicable to a Class “B" licensee under s.
4181	4181	125.32 (3) (a).
4182	4182	(b) On brewery premises and at a full-service retail outlet, no person may sell
4183	4183	alcohol beverages at retail for off-premises consumption during the hours in which
4184	4184	a Class “B” licensee in the municipality where the brewery or retail outlet is located
4185	4185	may not make retail sales under s. 125.32 (3) (am) and (d).
4186	4186	(c) No member of the public or invited guests may be present on brewery
4187	4187	premises during the closing hours applicable to a Class “B" licensee under s. 125.32
4188	4188	(3) (a).
4189	4189	(d) Activities authorized under a brewer's permit related to the production,
4190	4190	shipment, transportation, or delivery of alcohol beverages may occur at any time.
4191	4191	SECTION 140. 125.295 (1) (intro.) of the statutes is amended to read:
4192	4192	125.295 (1) (intro.) The department division shall issue brewpub permits to
4193	4193	eligible applicants authorizing all of the following:
4194	4194	SECTION 141. 125.295 (1) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:
4195	4195	125.295 (1) (a) The manufacture of fermented malt beverages on the brewpub
4196	4196	premises if, except as provided in s. 125.21 (2) and (3), the entire manufacturing
4197	4197	process occurs on these premises and not more than 10,000 20,000 barrels of
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4224	4224	SECTION 141 ASSEMBLY BILL 304
4225	4225	fermented malt beverages are manufactured in a calendar year by the permittee's
4226	4226	brewpub group.
4227	4227	SECTION 142. 125.295 (1) (fm) of the statutes is created to read:
4228	4228	125.295 (1) (fm) The sale, shipment, transportation, and delivery of fermented
4229	4229	malt beverages, in bulk or in any state of packaging, that have been manufactured
4230	4230	by the brewpub to another brewpub holding a permit under this section, and the
4231	4231	receipt of the fermented malt beverages by the other brewpub.
4232	4232	SECTION 143. 125.295 (1) (g) of the statutes is amended to read:
4233	4233	125.295 (1) (g) The sale at wholesale, shipment, transportation, and delivery,
4234	4234	in original unopened packages or containers, to retailers, from the brewpub
4235	4235	premises, of fermented malt beverages that have been manufactured on these
4236	4236	premises or on other brewpub premises of the brewpub. A brewpub's brewpub group
4237	4237	may not sell, ship, transport, or deliver more than a total of 1,000 2,000 barrels of
4238	4238	fermented malt beverages in any calendar year to retailers under this paragraph.
4239	4239	Fermented malt beverages provided by a brewpub to any retail premises for which
4240	4240	the brewpub group holds a retail license shall not be included in any calculation of
4241	4241	the 1,000 2,000 barrel limitation under this paragraph. Deliveries and shipments
4242	4242	of fermented malt beverages by a brewpub under this paragraph shall be made to
4243	4243	retailers only at their retail premises. Any retailer receiving such a delivery or
4244	4244	shipment is subject to the prohibition under s. 125.34 (5) against further
4245	4245	transporting the delivery or shipment to any other retail premises.
4246	4246	SECTION 144. 125.295 (2) (a) 1. of the statutes is amended to read:
4247	4247	125.295 (2) (a) 1. The applicant's brewpub group manufactures a total of not
4248	4248	more than 10,000 20,000 barrels of fermented malt beverages in a calendar year.
4249	4249	SECTION 145. 125.295 (2) (a) 2. of the statutes is amended to read:
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4277	4277	SECTION 145
4278	4278	ASSEMBLY BILL 304
4279	4279	125.295 (2) (a) 2. The Except as provided in s. 125.21 (2) and (3), the applicant's
4280	4280	entire process for manufacturing fermented malt beverages occurs on premises
4281	4281	covered by a permit issued under this section. If the applicant holds more than one
4282	4282	permit issued under this section, the applicant is not required to manufacture
4283	4283	fermented malt beverages on each premises for which a permit is issued under this
4284	4284	section.
4285	4285	SECTION 146. 125.295 (2) (a) 4. of the statutes is amended to read:
4286	4286	125.295 (2) (a) 4. The applicant holds a Class “B" license for the restaurant
4287	4287	identified in subd. 3. and, on these Class “B" premises, offers for sale, in addition to
4288	4288	fermented malt beverages manufactured by the applicant, fermented malt
4289	4289	beverages manufactured by a brewer or brewpub other than the applicant and its
4290	4290	brewpub group.
4291	4291	SECTION 147. 125.295 (2) (a) 6. (intro.) of the statutes is amended to read:
4292	4292	125.295 (2) (a) 6. (intro.) Neither Subject to s. 125.20 (6), neither the applicant
4293	4293	nor the applicant's brewpub group holds, or has a direct or indirect ownership an
4294	4294	interest in a premises operating under licensee or permittee holding, any of the
4295	4295	following:
4296	4296	SECTION 148. 125.295 (2) (a) 6. a. of the statutes is amended to read:
4297	4297	125.295 (2) (a) 6. a. A Class “A" license issued under s. 125.25 or “Class A”
4298	4298	license issued under s. 125.51 (2).
4299	4299	SECTION 149. 125.295 (2) (a) 6. b. of the statutes is amended to read:
4300	4300	125.295 (2) (a) 6. b. Except as provided in subd. 4. and subs. (1) (h) and (3) (b)
4301	4301	and (c), a Class “B" license issued under s. 125.26, Class “B” permit issued under s.
4302	4302	125.27, “Class B” license issued under s. 125.51 (3), “Class B” permit issued under
4303	4303	s. 125.51 (5), or “Class C” license issued under s. 125.51 (3m).
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4331	4331	SECTION 150. 125.295 (2) (a) 6. c. of the statutes is amended to read:
4332	4332	125.295 (2) (a) 6. c. A wholesaler's permit issued under s. 125.28 or 125.54.
4333	4333	SECTION 151. 125.295 (2) (a) 6. g. of the statutes is created to read:
4334	4334	125.295 (2) (a) 6. g. A no-sale event venue permit issued under s. 125.24.
4335	4335	SECTION 152. 125.295 (2) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:
4336	4336	125.295 (2) (b) If an applicant under par. (a) has no current operations, the
4337	4337	applicant may certify that the applicant has applied for or will apply for a Class “B"
4338	4338	license or license under s. 97.30 for a restaurant or will comply with any other
4339	4339	requirement under par. (a), prior to or upon commencing operations authorized
4340	4340	under this section. If a Class “B" license or license under s. 97.30 for a restaurant
4341	4341	is not subsequently issued to the applicant, or if the applicant otherwise fails to
4342	4342	comply with any requirement for eligibility under par. (a), the department division
4343	4343	may revoke under s. 125.12 (5) the permit issued under this section.
4344	4344	SECTION 153. 125.295 (2) (c) of the statutes is amended to read:
4345	4345	125.295 (2) (c) If an applicant under par. (a) holds any license or permit
4346	4346	prohibited under par. (a) 6. at the time of its application, the applicant may certify
4347	4347	that the applicant will surrender any such license or permit upon issuance of a
4348	4348	permit under this section. If the department division issues a permit under this
4349	4349	section and the applicant fails to surrender any license or permit prohibited under
4350	4350	par. (a) 6., the department division may revoke under s. 125.12 (5) the permit issued
4351	4351	under this section. An applicant is not required to surrender any Class “B" license
4352	4352	issued under s. 125.31 (1) (a) 2., 2009 stats., or under s. 125.31 (1) (a) 3., 2005 stats.,
4353	4353	if the applicant's continued possession of the license is consistent with subs. (1) (h),
4354	4354	(2) (a) 4., and (3) (b) and (c).
4355	4355	SECTION 154. 125.295 (4) of the statutes is amended to read:
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4383	4383	SECTION 154
4384	4384	ASSEMBLY BILL 304
4385	4385	125.295 (4) The fee established by the department division for a brewpub
4386	4386	permit shall not exceed the fee established by the department division for a permit
4387	4387	under s. 125.29.
4388	4388	SECTION 155. 125.295 (5) of the statutes is amended to read:
4389	4389	125.295 (5) The department division shall promulgate rules and prescribe
4390	4390	forms to ensure strict compliance with the requirements under this section.
4391	4391	SECTION 156. 125.30 (1) of the statutes is amended to read:
4392	4392	125.30 (1) The department division shall issue out-of-state shippers' permits
4393	4393	which, except as provided in sub. (4), authorize the permittee to ship fermented malt
4394	4394	beverages only to holders of a wholesaler's permit issued under s. 125.28. Except
4395	4395	with respect to any shipment from a warehouse in an adjoining state by a wholesaler
4396	4396	issued a wholesale permit under s. 125.28 (1) (b), no person may receive fermented
4397	4397	malt beverages in this state which have been directly shipped from outside this state
4398	4398	by any person other than the holder of a permit issued under this section. Subject
4399	4399	to s. 125.34 (2), all shipments of fermented malt beverages to a wholesaler of
4400	4400	fermented malt beverages in this state, whether shipped to the wholesaler from
4401	4401	inside this state or from outside this state, shall be unloaded in, physically at rest in,
4402	4402	and only then distributed from the wholesaler's warehouse in this state.
4403	4403	SECTION 157. 125.30 (2) of the statutes is amended to read:
4404	4404	125.30 (2) The application for an out-of-state shipper's permit and the permit
4405	4405	shall be on forms prescribed by the department division which shall contain
4406	4406	provisions determined by the department division as necessary to effectuate the
4407	4407	purposes of ss. 139.01 to 139.25 and shall include a provision that the permittee
4408	4408	agrees to do all of the following:
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4434	4434	SECTION 157 ASSEMBLY BILL 304
4435	4435	(a) To comply Comply with s. 139.05 relating to filing a bond, filing returns,
4436	4436	paying taxes, and record keeping;.
4437	4437	(b) To permit Permit inspections and examinations of the permittee's premises
4438	4438	and records by the department division and its duly authorized employees, as
4439	4439	authorized under s. 139.08 (4); and 125.025 (3).
4440	4440	(c) To pay Pay the expenses reasonably attributable to such the inspections and
4441	4441	examinations under par. (b) made within the United States.
4442	4442	SECTION 158. 125.30 (2) (d) of the statutes is created to read:
4443	4443	125.30 (2) (d) Accept service of process and consent to jurisdiction in any
4444	4444	proceeding in this state to enforce the provisions of this chapter or ch. 139.
4445	4445	SECTION 159. 125.30 (3) of the statutes is renumbered 125.30 (3) (a) and
4446	4446	amended to read:
4447	4447	125.30 (3) (a) Out-of-state shippers' permits may be issued only to a person
4448	4448	who holds a valid certificate issued under s. 73.03 (50), who is qualified under s.
4449	4449	125.04 (5), who does not maintain an office or street address in this state, and who
4450	4450	is the primary source of supply for the brand of fermented malt beverages. An
4451	4451	out-of-state shipper's permit may not be issued to a person determined by the
4452	4452	department division to be primarily engaged in wholesale or retail sales in another
4453	4453	state. Notwithstanding s. 125.04 (5) (a), natural persons obtaining out-of-state
4454	4454	shippers' permits are not required to be residents of this state. Notwithstanding s.
4455	4455	125.04 (5) (a) 5., a person is not required to complete a responsible beverage server
4456	4456	training course to be qualified for a permit under this section. Notwithstanding s.
4457	4457	125.04 (6), corporations or limited liability companies obtaining out-of-state
4458	4458	shippers' permits are not required to appoint agents vested with authority over the
4459	4459	premises as described in s. 125.04 (6) (a).
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4487	4487	SECTION 160
4488	4488	ASSEMBLY BILL 304
4489	4489	SECTION 160. 125.30 (3) (b) of the statutes is created to read:
4490	4490	125.30 (3) (b) 1. A permittee under this section shall appoint and continually
4491	4491	engage the services of an agent in this state to act as agent for the service of process
4492	4492	on whom all processes, and any action or proceeding against the permittee
4493	4493	concerning or arising out of the enforcement of any provision of this chapter or ch.
4494	4494	139, may be served in any manner authorized by law. That service shall constitute
4495	4495	legal and valid service of process on the permittee. The permittee shall provide to
4496	4496	the division, in the form and manner prescribed by the division, the name, address,
4497	4497	phone number, and proof of the appointment and availability of the agent.
4498	4498	2. The permittee shall provide notice to the division 30 calendar days before
4499	4499	termination of the authority of an agent under subd. 1. and shall provide proof to the
4500	4500	satisfaction of the division of the appointment of a new agent no less than 5 calendar
4501	4501	days before the termination of an existing agent appointment. In the event an agent
4502	4502	terminates an agency appointment, the permittee shall notify the division of that
4503	4503	termination within 5 calendar days and shall include proof to the satisfaction of the
4504	4504	division of the appointment of a new agent.
4505	4505	3. If a permittee fails to maintain an agent in this state after a permit is issued
4506	4506	under this section, the permittee is considered to have appointed the department of
4507	4507	financial institutions as the permittee's agent, and the permittee may be proceeded
4508	4508	against in courts of this state by service of process upon the department of financial
4509	4509	institutions.
4510	4510	SECTION 161. 125.30 (3) (c) of the statutes is created to read:
4511	4511	125.30 (3) (c) Subject to s. 125.20 (6), an out-of-state shipper's permit may not
4512	4512	be issued to any person who has an interest in a licensee or permittee holding any
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4540	4540	SECTION 161 ASSEMBLY BILL 304
4541	4541	1. A Class “A" license issued under s. 125.25 or “Class A” license issued under
4542	4542	s. 125.51 (2).
4543	4543	2. A Class “B" license issued under s. 125.26, “Class B” license issued under s.
4544	4544	125.51 (3), or “Class C” license issued under s. 125.51 (3m).
4545	4545	3. A Class “B" permit issued under s. 125.27 or “Class B” permit issued under
4546	4546	s. 125.51 (5).
4547	4547	4. A wholesaler's permit issued under s. 125.28 or 125.54.
4548	4548	SECTION 162. 125.30 (3) (c) 5. of the statutes is created to read:
4549	4549	125.30 (3) (c) 5. A no-sale event venue permit issued under s. 125.24.
4550	4550	SECTION 163. 125.30 (4) of the statutes is amended to read:
4551	4551	125.30 (4) An out-of-state brewer that manufactures 300,000 barrels or less
4552	4552	of fermented malt beverages in a calendar year from all locations and that holds an
4553	4553	out-of-state shipper's permit may sell and ship fermented malt beverages directly
4554	4554	to retail licensees if the out-of-state brewer registers with the department division,
4555	4555	files whatever periodic reports with the department division as the department
4556	4556	division may require, and complies with the requirements in ss. 125.33 and 125.34,
4557	4557	as applicable, to the same extent as if the out-of-state brewer were a wholesaler
4558	4558	holding a permit under s. 125.28.
4559	4559	SECTION 164. 125.30 (5) of the statutes is amended to read:
4560	4560	125.30 (5) The department division may revoke or suspend an out-of-state
4561	4561	shipper's permit for such time as the department division determines, if the
4562	4562	permittee violates any provision of the application or ss. 139.01 to 139.25.
4563	4563	SECTION 165. 125.32 (2) of the statutes is amended to read:
4564	4564	125.32 (2) OPERATORS LICENSES AND PERMITS; CLASS “A," OR CLASS “B," AND OTHER
4565	4565	PREMISES. Except as provided under sub. (3) (b) and ss. 125.07 (3) (a) 10. and 125.26
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4593	4593	SECTION 165
4594	4594	ASSEMBLY BILL 304
4595	4595	(6), no premises operated under a Class “A" or Class “B" license or permit may be open
4596	4596	for business, and no person who holds a brewer's permit, manufacturer's or rectifier's
4597	4597	permit, or winery permit may allow the sale or provision of taste samples of
4598	4598	fermented malt beverages on the brewery premises, manufacturing or rectifying
4599	4599	premises, winery premises, or any retail outlet operated by the brewer ,
4600	4600	manufacturer, rectifier, or winery under s. 125.29 (7), 125.52 (4), or 125.53 (3), unless
4601	4601	there is upon the premises the licensee or permittee, the agent named in the license
4602	4602	or permit if the licensee or permittee is a corporation or limited liability company, or
4603	4603	some person who has an operator's license or operator's permit and who is
4604	4604	responsible for the acts of all persons serving any fermented malt beverages to
4605	4605	customers. An operator's license issued in respect to a vessel under s. 125.27 (2) is
4606	4606	valid outside the municipality that issues it. For the purpose of this subsection, any
4607	4607	person holding a manager's license under s. 125.18 or any member of the licensee's
4608	4608	or permittee's immediate family who has attained the age of 18 shall be considered
4609	4609	the holder of an operator's license. No person, including a member of the licensee's
4610	4610	or permittee's immediate family, other than the licensee, permittee, or agent may
4611	4611	serve fermented malt beverages in any place operated under a Class “A" or Class “B"
4612	4612	license or permit or on brewery premises, manufacturing or rectifying premises,
4613	4613	winery premises, or any retail outlet operated by a brewer, manufacturer, rectifier,
4614	4614	or winery under s. 125.29 (7), 125.52 (4), or 125.53 (3) unless he or she has an
4615	4615	operator's license or operator's permit, is considered to have an operator's license
4616	4616	under this subsection, or is at least 18 years of age and is under the immediate
4617	4617	supervision of the licensee, permittee, agent, or a person holding an operator's
4618	4618	license or operator's permit, who is on the premises at the time of the service.
4619	4619	SECTION 166. 125.32 (3m) (L) of the statutes is created to read:
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4646	4646	SECTION 166 ASSEMBLY BILL 304
4647	4647	125.32 (3m) (L) An axe throwing facility.
4648	4648	SECTION 167. 125.32 (6) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:
4649	4649	125.32 (6) (a) Except as provided in s. 125.33 (2) (o) or (12), 125.69 (9), or 125.70,
4650	4650	and subject to par. (c), no person may possess on the premises covered by a retail or
4651	4651	wholesale fermented malt beverages license or permit any alcohol beverages not
4652	4652	authorized by law for sale on the premises.
4653	4653	SECTION 168. 125.33 (2) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:
4654	4654	125.33 (2) (a) Give to any campus or Class “B" licensee or permittee, at any
4655	4655	given time, for placement inside the premises, signs, clocks, or menu boards with an
4656	4656	aggregate value of not more than $2,500. If a gift of any item would cause the $2,500
4657	4657	limit to be exceeded, the recipient shall pay the brewer, brewpub, or wholesaler the
4658	4658	amount of the item's value in excess of $2,500. Each recipient shall keep an invoice
4659	4659	or credit memo containing the name of the donor and the number and value of items
4660	4660	received under this paragraph. The value of an item is its cost to the donor. Each
4661	4661	recipient shall make the records kept under this paragraph available to the
4662	4662	department division for inspection upon request.
4663	4663	SECTION 169. 125.33 (2) (d) of the statutes is amended to read:
4664	4664	125.33 (2) (d) Sell to a campus or Class “B" licensee or permittee at fair market
4665	4665	value equipment designed and intended to preserve and maintain the sanitary
4666	4666	dispensing of fermented malt beverages or any services necessary to maintain this
4667	4667	kind of equipment. A brewer, brewpub, or wholesaler shall charge the same price per
4668	4668	unit of equipment to each campus or Class “B" licensee or permittee making the same
4669	4669	or a similar purchase, and shall charge the same rate to each campus or Class “B"
4670	4670	licensee or permittee purchasing maintenance services under this subdivision. Each
4671	4671	brewer, brewpub, or wholesaler shall keep records of each transaction under this
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4699	4699	SECTION 169
4700	4700	ASSEMBLY BILL 304
4701	4701	subdivision and shall make the records available to the department division upon
4702	4702	request.
4703	4703	SECTION 170. 125.33 (2) (hr) of the statutes is created to read:
4704	4704	125.33 (2) (hr) Enter into a landlordtenant relationship with a Class “B”
4705	4705	licensee or permittee if all of the requirements under s. 125.20 (6) (b) are satisfied.
4706	4706	SECTION 171. 125.33 (9) of the statutes is renumbered 125.33 (9) (a) and
4707	4707	amended to read:
4708	4708	125.33 (9) (a) Except as provided in ss. 125.29 (3m) (b) and (c), 125.295 (1) (g),
4709	4709	and 125.30 (4), no campus or retail licensee or permittee may purchase or possess
4710	4710	fermented malt beverages purchased from any person other than a wholesaler
4711	4711	holding a permit under this chapter for the sale of fermented malt beverages.
4712	4712	(b) Any person who violates this subsection may par. (a), if the total volume of
4713	4713	fermented malt beverages purchased or possessed by that person in one month is
4714	4714	4,320 fluid ounces or less, may be required to forfeit not more than $100. A person
4715	4715	who purchases or possesses more than 4,320 fluid ounces of fermented malt
4716	4716	beverages in one month in violation of par. (a) shall be fined not more than $10,000
4717	4717	or imprisoned for not more than 9 months or both.
4718	4718	SECTION 172. 125.33 (9) (c) of the statutes is created to read:
4719	4719	125.33 (9) (c) Notwithstanding par. (b), a Class “B" licensee or permittee who
4720	4720	purchases fermented malt beverages from a Class “A" licensee for resale or who
4721	4721	possesses fermented malt beverages purchased from a Class “A" licensee for resale
4722	4722	may be fined not more than $100.
4723	4723	SECTION 173. 125.33 (12) of the statutes is amended to read:
4724	4724	125.33 (12) PROVIDING TASTE SAMPLES ON CLASS “A" RETAIL PREMISES.
4725	4725	Notwithstanding s. 125.34 (6), with the consent of the Class “A" or Class “B” licensee,
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4752	4752	SECTION 173 ASSEMBLY BILL 304
4753	4753	a brewer may provide, free of charge, on Class “A" or Class “B” premises, taste
4754	4754	samples of fermented malt beverages to any person who has attained the legal
4755	4755	drinking age for consumption on the premises during hours in which the Class “A"
4756	4756	licensee is authorized under s. 125.25 (1) to provide taste samples or, if more
4757	4757	restrictive, only during hours established by ordinance by a municipality under s.
4758	4758	125.32 (3) (d) between the hours of 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. The provision of taste samples
4759	4759	under this subsection shall be subject to the same limitations that apply to taste
4760	4760	samples provided by a Class “A" licensee under s. 125.25 (1). No brewer may provide
4761	4761	as taste samples under this subsection any fermented malt beverages that the
4762	4762	brewer did not purchase from the Class “A" licensee on whose premises the taste
4763	4763	samples are provided. A brewer may provide taste samples of any fermented malt
4764	4764	beverages that the brewer purchased from the retail licensee or that the brewer
4765	4765	produced on premises covered by its brewer's permit and brings to the retail
4766	4766	premises, but the brewer may not leave at the retail premises any unused fermented
4767	4767	malt beverages not purchased from the retail licensee. A brewer may provide taste
4768	4768	samples under this subsection through an individual representing the brewer who
4769	4769	is hired by the brewer and who is not employed by or an agent of a wholesaler. All
4770	4770	provisions of this subsection that apply to a brewer apply equally to any individual
4771	4771	representing a brewer.
4772	4772	SECTION 174. 125.34 (6) of the statutes is amended to read:
4773	4773	125.34 (6) Except as provided in ss. 125.29 (3), (3m) (b) and (c), and (7) and
4774	4774	125.30 (4), a brewer or out-of-state shipper may sell, transport, and deliver
4775	4775	fermented malt beverages only to a wholesaler.
4776	4776	SECTION 175. 125.51 (1) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:
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4803	4803	SECTION 175
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4805	4805	125.51 (1) (a) Subject to sub. (2) (e) 2., every municipal governing body may
4806	4806	grant and issue “Class A" and “Class B" licenses for retail sales of intoxicating liquor,
4807	4807	and “Class C" licenses for retail sales of wine, from premises within the municipality
4808	4808	to persons entitled to a license under this chapter as the issuing municipal governing
4809	4809	body deems proper and may authorize an official or body of the municipality to issue
4810	4810	temporary “Class B" licenses under sub. (10). No “Class B" license may be issued to
4811	4811	a winery under sub. (3) (am) unless the winery has been issued a permit under s.
4812	4812	125.53 and the winery is capable of producing at least 5,000 gallons of wine per year
4813	4813	in no more than 2 locations.
4814	4814	SECTION 176. 125.51 (2) (am) of the statutes is amended to read:
4815	4815	125.51 (2) (am) In addition to the authorization under par. (a) and s. 125.06
4816	4816	(13), a “Class A" license authorizes the licensee to provide, free of charge, to
4817	4817	customers and visitors who have attained the legal drinking age, taste samples of
4818	4818	intoxicating liquor other than wine that are not in original packages or containers
4819	4819	and that do not exceed 0.5 fluid ounces each, for consumption on the “Class A"
4820	4820	premises. No “Class A" licensee may provide more than one such taste sample per
4821	4821	day to any one person. Taste samples may be provided under this paragraph only
4822	4822	between the hours of 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. and may not exceed the quantities specified
4823	4823	in s. 125.69 (9) (b). Any representative of a manufacturer, rectifier, winery, or
4824	4824	out-of-state shipper issued a permit under s. 125.52, 125.53, or 125.58 may assist
4825	4825	the “Class A" licensee in dispensing or serving the taste samples. No “Class A"
4826	4826	licensee may provide as taste samples under this paragraph intoxicating liquor other
4827	4827	than wine that the “Class A" licensee did not purchase from a wholesaler.
4828	4828	SECTION 177. 125.51 (2) (e) 3. of the statutes is amended to read:
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4854	4854	SECTION 177 ASSEMBLY BILL 304
4855	4855	125.51 (2) (e) 3. Notwithstanding par. pars. (a) and (am) and s. 125.06 (13)
4856	4856	125.69 (9), a person issued a “Class A" license under subd. 2. may not make retail
4857	4857	sales, or provide taste samples, of any intoxicating liquor other than cider.
4858	4858	Paragraph (am) does not apply to a person issued a “Class A" license under subd. 2,
4859	4859	and may not allow a winery, manufacturer, or rectifier to provide taste samples of any
4860	4860	intoxicating liquor other than cider, on the “Class A” premises.
4861	4861	SECTION 178. 125.51 (3) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:
4862	4862	125.51 (3) (a) A “Class B" license authorizes the retail sale of intoxicating liquor
4863	4863	by the glass and not in the original package or container for consumption on the
4864	4864	premises where sold or for consumption off the premises if the licensee seals the
4865	4865	container of intoxicating liquor with a tamper-evident seal before the intoxicating
4866	4866	liquor is removed from the premises. In addition, wine may be sold in the original
4867	4867	package or container in any quantity to be consumed off the premises where sold.
4868	4868	This paragraph does not apply in municipalities in which the governing body elects
4869	4869	to come under par. (b) or to a winery that has been issued a “Class B" license.
4870	4870	Paragraph (am) applies to all wineries that have been issued a “Class B" license.
4871	4871	SECTION 179. 125.51 (3) (am) of the statutes is repealed.
4872	4872	SECTION 180. 125.51 (3) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:
4873	4873	125.51 (3) (b) In all municipalities electing by ordinance to come under this
4874	4874	paragraph, a retail “Class B" license authorizes the sale of intoxicating liquor to be
4875	4875	consumed by the glass on the premises where sold or off the premises if the licensee
4876	4876	seals the container of intoxicating liquor with a tamper-evident seal before the
4877	4877	intoxicating liquor is removed from the premises. The “Class B” license also
4878	4878	authorizes the sale of intoxicating liquor in the original package or container, in any
4879	4879	quantity, to be consumed off the premises where sold. This paragraph does not apply
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4907	4907	SECTION 180
4908	4908	ASSEMBLY BILL 304
4909	4909	to a winery that has been issued a “Class B" license. Paragraph (am) applies to all
4910	4910	wineries that have been issued a “Class B" license.
4911	4911	SECTION 181. 125.51 (3) (bg) of the statutes is created to read:
4912	4912	125.51 (3) (bg) 1. In this paragraph, “bulk container” means a container
4913	4913	exceeding 1.75 liters in volume.
4914	4914	2. This paragraph applies only with respect to a “Class B” licensee exercising
4915	4915	its authority under par. (a) or (b) to make retail sales of intoxicating liquor for
4916	4916	consumption on the premises where sold or for consumption off the premises if the
4917	4917	licensee seals the container of intoxicating liquor with a tamper-evident seal before
4918	4918	the intoxicating liquor is removed from the premises.
4919	4919	3. Notwithstanding s. 125.03 (2) and any rule promulgated thereunder, a
4920	4920	“Class B” licensee may, on the licensed premises, prepare, store, and dispense mixed
4921	4921	drinks containing intoxicating liquor, in advance of sale as described in subd. 2., if
4922	4922	all of the following apply:
4923	4923	a. The mixed drink is provided to the consumer in a glass or other container
4924	4924	not exceeding 72 ounces in volume.
4925	4925	b. The mixed drink has not been stored in a container for more than 48 hours
4926	4926	prior to its sale to a customer.
4927	4927	c. If the mixed drink is stored in or dispensed from a bulk container, the bulk
4928	4928	container does not exceed 5 gallons in volume and is labeled in compliance with the
4929	4929	requirements established under subd. 4.
4930	4930	d. The licensee has not stored the mixed drink in or dispensed the mixed drink
4931	4931	from a wine bottle and has ensured compliance with ss. 125.68 (8) (a) 2. and 3. and
4932	4932	125.69 (6), as well as compliance with any other applicable state or federal food safety
4933	4933	regulation and any federal alcohol regulation.
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4960	4960	SECTION 181 ASSEMBLY BILL 304
4961	4961	4. The division shall prescribe the form of the label to be used by “Class B”
4962	4962	licensees under subd. 3. c., but the form shall require the licensee to disclose on the
4963	4963	label all of the following information:
4964	4964	a. That the container holds a batch of premixed drinks and the date and time
4965	4965	the batch was prepared.
4966	4966	b. Following the words “expiration date,” the date and time that is 48 hours
4967	4967	after the date and time the batch was prepared.
4968	4968	c. The words “contains alcohol.”
4969	4969	d. The name of the person who prepared the batch of premixed drinks in the
4970	4970	container.
4971	4971	e. The ingredients of the batch of premixed drinks, unless the label contains
4972	4972	a recipe title for the batch and the recipe, with a complete ingredient list, is
4973	4973	maintained on the “Class B” premises and is available for inspection.
4974	4974	5. Section 125.68 (9) (b) does not apply with respect to a container used by a
4975	4975	“Class B” licensee solely to prepare, store, or dispense mixed drinks in compliance
4976	4976	with this paragraph.
4977	4977	SECTION 182. 125.51 (3) (bm) of the statutes is amended to read:
4978	4978	125.51 (3) (bm) Notwithstanding pars. (a) and (b) and s. 125.04 (3) (a) 3. and
4979	4979	(9), a “Class B" license authorizes a person operating a hotel to furnish a registered
4980	4980	guest who has attained the legal drinking age with a selection of intoxicating liquor
4981	4981	in the guest's room which is not part of the “Class B" premises. Intoxicating liquor
4982	4982	furnished under this paragraph shall be furnished in original packages or containers
4983	4983	and stored in a cabinet, refrigerator or other secure storage place. The cabinet,
4984	4984	refrigerator or other secure storage place must be capable of being locked. The
4985	4985	cabinet, refrigerator or other secure storage place shall be locked, or the intoxicating
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5013	5013	SECTION 182
5014	5014	ASSEMBLY BILL 304
5015	5015	liquor shall be removed from the room, when the room is not occupied and when
5016	5016	intoxicating liquor is not being furnished under this paragraph. A key for the lock
5017	5017	shall be supplied to a guest who has attained the legal drinking age upon request at
5018	5018	registration. The hotel shall prominently display a price list of the intoxicating
5019	5019	liquor in the hotel room. Intoxicating liquor may be furnished at the time the guest
5020	5020	occupies the room, but for purposes of this chapter, the sale of intoxicating liquor
5021	5021	furnished under this paragraph is considered to occur at the time and place that the
5022	5022	guest pays for the intoxicating liquor. Notwithstanding s. 125.68 (4) (c), the guest
5023	5023	may pay for the intoxicating liquor at any time if he or she pays in conjunction with
5024	5024	checking out of the hotel. An individual who stocks or accepts payment for alcohol
5025	5025	beverages under this paragraph shall be the licensee, the agent named in the license
5026	5026	if the licensee is a corporation or limited liability company, or the holder of a
5027	5027	manager's or operator's license or operator's permit, or be supervised by one of those
5028	5028	individuals.
5029	5029	SECTION 183. 125.51 (3) (bs) 2. of the statutes is amended to read:
5030	5030	125.51 (3) (bs) 2. Notwithstanding pars. (a) and (b) and s. 125.04 (3) (a) 3. and
5031	5031	(9), a “Class B" license authorizes a person operating a coliseum to furnish the holder
5032	5032	of a coliseum suite who has attained the legal drinking age with a selection of
5033	5033	intoxicating liquor in the coliseum suite that is not part of the “Class B" premises.
5034	5034	Intoxicating liquor furnished under this subdivision shall be furnished in original
5035	5035	packages or containers and stored in a cabinet, refrigerator or other secure storage
5036	5036	place. The cabinet, refrigerator or other secure storage place or the coliseum suite
5037	5037	must be capable of being locked. The cabinet, refrigerator or other secure storage
5038	5038	place or the coliseum suite shall be locked, or the intoxicating liquor shall be removed
5039	5039	from the coliseum suite, when the coliseum suite is not occupied and when
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5066	5066	SECTION 183 ASSEMBLY BILL 304
5067	5067	intoxicating liquor is not being furnished under this subdivision. Intoxicating liquor
5068	5068	may be furnished at the time the holder of the coliseum suite occupies the coliseum
5069	5069	suite, but for purposes of this chapter, the sale of intoxicating liquor furnished under
5070	5070	this subdivision is considered to occur at the time and place that the holder pays for
5071	5071	the intoxicating liquor. Notwithstanding s. 125.68 (4) (c), the holder of a coliseum
5072	5072	suite may pay for the intoxicating liquor at any time if he or she pays in accordance
5073	5073	with an agreement with the person operating the coliseum or with the
5074	5074	concessionaire. An individual who stocks or accepts payment for alcohol beverages
5075	5075	under this subdivision shall be the licensee, the agent named in the license if the
5076	5076	licensee is a corporation or limited liability company, or the holder of a manager's or
5077	5077	operator's license or operator's permit, or be supervised by one of those individuals.
5078	5078	SECTION 184. 125.51 (3) (f) of the statutes is amended to read:
5079	5079	125.51 (3) (f) A “Class B" license may be issued only to a holder of a retail Class
5080	5080	“B" license to sell fermented malt beverages unless the “Class B" license is the kind
5081	5081	of “Class B" license specified under par. (am) or is a temporary “Class B" license under
5082	5082	sub. (10).
5083	5083	SECTION 185. 125.51 (3m) (a) of the statutes is repealed.
5084	5084	SECTION 186. 125.51 (3m) (c) of the statutes is amended to read:
5085	5085	125.51 (3m) (c) A Except as provided under s. 125.69, a “Class C" license may
5086	5086	be issued to a person qualified under s. 125.04 (5) for a restaurant in which the sale
5087	5087	of alcohol beverages accounts for less than 50 percent of gross receipts and which
5088	5088	does not have a barroom or for a restaurant in which the sale of alcohol beverages
5089	5089	accounts for less than 50 percent of gross receipts and which has a barroom in which
5090	5090	wine is the only intoxicating liquor sold. A “Class C" license may not be issued to a
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5117	5117	SECTION 186
5118	5118	ASSEMBLY BILL 304
5119	5119	foreign corporation, a foreign limited liability company or, except a person acting as
5120	5120	an agent for or in the employ of another.
5121	5121	SECTION 187. 125.51 (3r) (a) 3. of the statutes is amended to read:
5122	5122	125.51 (3r) (a) 3. Prior to the opened, partially consumed bottle of wine being
5123	5123	taken off the licensed premises, the licensee securely reinserts the cork into the
5124	5124	bottle to the point where the top of the cork is even with the top of the bottle, or
5125	5125	securely reattaches the original cap to the bottle, and the cork is reinserted or the cap
5126	5126	is reattached at a time other than during the time period specified in s. 125.68 (4) (c)
5127	5127	3.
5128	5128	SECTION 188. 125.51 (3r) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:
5129	5129	125.51 (3r) (b) This subsection does not apply to a “Class B" license issued to
5130	5130	a winery under sub. (3) (am). Nothing in this subsection restricts a licensee's
5131	5131	authorization for retail sales of wine under subs. (3) (a) and (b) and (3m) (b).
5132	5132	SECTION 189. 125.51 (4) (a) 1. of the statutes is amended to read:
5133	5133	125.51 (4) (a) 1. “License" means a retail “Class B" license issued under sub.
5134	5134	(3) but does not include a “Class B" license issued to wineries under sub. (3) (am).
5135	5135	SECTION 190. 125.51 (4) (e) 1. of the statutes is amended to read:
5136	5136	125.51 (4) (e) 1. A municipality may make a request to another municipality
5137	5137	that is contiguous with, or within 2 miles of, located in whole or in part in the same
5138	5138	county as the requesting municipality that the other municipality transfer a reserve
5139	5139	“Class B" license to the requesting municipality. If the request is granted, the reserve
5140	5140	“Class B" license shall be transferred.
5141	5141	SECTION 191. 125.51 (4) (v) 5. of the statutes is created to read:
5142	5142	125.51 (4) (v) 5. An event venue certified by the division under s. 125.24 (5) (b).
5143	5143	Except as provided in this subdivision, a license may not be issued under this
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5170	5170	SECTION 191 ASSEMBLY BILL 304
5171	5171	subdivision unless the license application is received by the municipality no later
5172	5172	than the first day of the 7th month beginning after the effective date of this
5173	5173	subdivision .... [LRB inserts date]. Except as provided in this subdivision, if a “Class
5174	5174	B" license issued under this subdivision is surrendered to the issuing municipality,
5175	5175	not renewed, or revoked, the municipality may not reissue the license. The
5176	5176	municipality may reissue the license if the licensee sells or transfers ownership of
5177	5177	the licensed premises or a business operated on the licensed premises and the license
5178	5178	is surrendered or not renewed in connection with the sale or transfer of the property
5179	5179	or business, the licensee continued to operate the licensed premises as a qualifying
5180	5180	event venue, as defined in s. 125.24 (5) (a), from the time of license issuance until the
5181	5181	time the license is surrendered or not renewed, the license is reissued for the same
5182	5182	location, and the applicant for reissuance of the license satisfies the requirements
5183	5183	under this chapter to hold the license and certifies to the municipality that the
5184	5184	applicant will continue to operate the licensed premises as a qualifying event venue,
5185	5185	as defined in s. 125.24 (5) (a).
5186	5186	SECTION 192. 125.51 (5) (a) 1. of the statutes is amended to read:
5187	5187	125.51 (5) (a) 1. The department division shall issue “Class B" permits to clubs
5188	5188	that are operated solely for the playing of golf or tennis and are commonly known as
5189	5189	country clubs and to clubs which are operated solely for curling, ski jumping, or
5190	5190	yachting. A “Class B" permit may be issued only to a club that holds a valid certificate
5191	5191	issued under s. 73.03 (50), that is not open to the general public, and that is located
5192	5192	in a municipality that does not issue “Class B" licenses or to a club located in a
5193	5193	municipality that issues “Class B" licenses, if the club holds a valid certificate issued
5194	5194	under s. 73.03 (50), is not open to the general public, was not issued a license under
5195	5195	s. 176.05 (4a), 1979 stats., and does not currently hold a “Class B" license. The
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5223	5223	SECTION 192
5224	5224	ASSEMBLY BILL 304
5225	5225	permits may be issued by the department division without regard to any quota under
5226	5226	sub. (4). The holder of a “Class B" permit may sell intoxicating liquor for consumption
5227	5227	by the glass and not in the original package or container on the premises covered by
5228	5228	the permit.
5229	5229	SECTION 193. 125.51 (5) (a) 4. of the statutes is amended to read:
5230	5230	125.51 (5) (a) 4. The department division may annually issue a “Class B" permit
5231	5231	to any club that holds a valid certificate issued under s. 73.03 (50), is organized to
5232	5232	engage in sports similar to curling, golf, tennis or yachting and that held a license
5233	5233	from July 1, 1950, to June 30, 1951, as long as it is continuously operated under
5234	5234	substantially the same circumstances under which it operated during the year
5235	5235	beginning July 1, 1950, if the club is located in a municipality that does not issue
5236	5236	“Class B" licenses.
5237	5237	SECTION 194. 125.51 (5) (b) 2. of the statutes is amended to read:
5238	5238	125.51 (5) (b) 2. The department division shall issue a “Class B" permit to a
5239	5239	concessionaire that holds a valid certificate issued under s. 73.03 (50) and that
5240	5240	conducts business in an operating airport or public facility, if the county or
5241	5241	municipality which owns the airport or public facility has, by resolution of its
5242	5242	governing body, annually applied to the department division for the permit. The
5243	5243	permit authorizes the sale of intoxicating liquor for consumption by the glass and not
5244	5244	in the original package or container on the premises.
5245	5245	SECTION 195. 125.51 (5) (b) 4. of the statutes is amended to read:
5246	5246	125.51 (5) (b) 4. The department division may not issue a permit under this
5247	5247	paragraph to any county or municipality or officer or employee thereof.
5248	5248	SECTION 196. 125.51 (5) (c) 1. of the statutes is amended to read:
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5274	5274	SECTION 196 ASSEMBLY BILL 304
5275	5275	125.51 (5) (c) 1. The department division may issue a “Class B" permit to any
5276	5276	person who holds a valid certificate issued under s. 73.03 (50) and who is qualified
5277	5277	under s. 125.04 (5) authorizing the sale of intoxicating liquor for consumption on any
5278	5278	vessel having a regular place of mooring located in any waters of this state as defined
5279	5279	under s. 29.001 (45) and (63) if the vessel either serves food and has an approved
5280	5280	passenger capacity of not less than 40 individuals and the sale of intoxicating liquor
5281	5281	and fermented malt beverages on the vessel accounts for less than 50 percent of the
5282	5282	gross receipts of all of the food and beverages served on the vessel or if the vessel has
5283	5283	an approved passenger capacity of at least 100 individuals and the sale of
5284	5284	intoxicating liquor and fermented malt beverages on the vessel accounts for less than
5285	5285	50 percent of the gross receipts of the vessel. The department division may issue the
5286	5286	permit only if the vessel leaves its place of mooring while the sale of intoxicating
5287	5287	liquor is taking place and if the vessel fulfills the requirement under par. (c) 1m. A
5288	5288	permit issued under this subdivision also authorizes the permittee to store
5289	5289	intoxicating liquor purchased for sale on the vessel on premises owned or leased by
5290	5290	the permittee and located near the vessel's regular place of mooring. The permittee
5291	5291	shall describe on the permit application under s. 125.04 (3) (a) 3. the premises where
5292	5292	the intoxicating liquor will be stored. The premises shall be open to inspection by the
5293	5293	department division upon request.
5294	5294	SECTION 197. 125.51 (5) (d) 2. of the statutes is amended to read:
5295	5295	125.51 (5) (d) 2. Upon application, the department division shall issue a
5296	5296	“Class B" permit to a tribe that holds a valid certificate issued under s. 73.03 (50) and
5297	5297	that is qualified under s. 125.04 (5) and (6). The permit authorizes the retail sale of
5298	5298	intoxicating liquor for consumption on the premises where sold by the glass and not
5299	5299	in the original package or container. The permit also authorizes the sale of
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5327	5327	SECTION 197
5328	5328	ASSEMBLY BILL 304
5329	5329	intoxicating liquor in the original package or container, in multiples not to exceed 4
5330	5330	liters at any one time, to be consumed off the premises where sold, except that wine
5331	5331	is not subject to the 4-liter limitation.
5332	5332	SECTION 198. 125.51 (5) (f) 2. and 5. of the statutes are amended to read:
5333	5333	125.51 (5) (f) 2. The department division may issue “Class B" permits for
5334	5334	locations within racetrack grounds to any person that holds a valid certificate issued
5335	5335	under s. 73.03 (50), that is qualified under s. 125.04 (5) and (6), and that is the owner
5336	5336	or operator of the racetrack grounds or is designated by the owner or operator of the
5337	5337	racetrack grounds to operate premises located within the racetrack grounds. Subject
5338	5338	to subd. 4., the permit authorizes the retail sale of intoxicating liquor, by the glass
5339	5339	and not in the original package or container, on the premises covered by the permit,
5340	5340	for consumption anywhere within the racetrack grounds. If the department division
5341	5341	issues more than one permit under this paragraph for the same racetrack grounds,
5342	5342	no part of the premises covered by a permit under this paragraph may overlap with
5343	5343	premises covered by any other permit issued under this paragraph.
5344	5344	5. The department division shall establish a fee for a permit issued under this
5345	5345	paragraph in the amount of 50 percent of the fee for a permit issued under par. (a).
5346	5346	SECTION 199. 125.52 (1) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:
5347	5347	125.52 (1) (a) The department division shall issue manufacturers' and
5348	5348	rectifiers' permits which authorize the manufacture or rectification, respectively, of
5349	5349	intoxicating liquor on the premises covered by the permit. A person holding a
5350	5350	manufacturer's or rectifier's permit may manufacture and bottle wine, pursuant to
5351	5351	the terms of the permit, without procuring a winery permit.
5352	5352	SECTION 200. 125.52 (1) (b) 1. of the statutes is renumbered 125.52 (1) (b)
5353	5353	(intro.) and amended to read:
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5381	5381	125.52 (1) (b) (intro.) A manufacturer's or rectifier's permit entitles authorizes
5382	5382	the permittee to engage in any of the following activities:
5383	5383	1. To sell intoxicating liquor in original unopened packages or containers to
5384	5384	wholesalers holding a permit under s. 125.54,.
5385	5385	2. To sell or transfer, in bulk or in any state of packaging, intoxicating liquor
5386	5386	to wineries holding a permit under s. 125.53, and to other manufacturers and
5387	5387	rectifiers holding a permit under this section, from the premises described in the
5388	5388	permit. Except as provided in subd. 2., no sales may be made for consumption on the
5389	5389	premises of the permittee.
5390	5390	SECTION 201. 125.52 (1) (b) 2. of the statutes is renumbered 125.52 (1) (b) 6. and
5391	5391	amended to read:
5392	5392	125.52 (1) (b) 6. Notwithstanding s. 125.09 (1), a manufacturer's or rectifier's
5393	5393	permit authorizes the retail sale of intoxicating liquor that is manufactured or
5394	5394	rectified on the premises, for consumption on or off the premises. A manufacturer's
5395	5395	or rectifier's permit also authorizes the provision of To provide taste samples, free of
5396	5396	charge and in an amount not exceeding a total of 1.5 fluid ounces to any one person,
5397	5397	of intoxicating liquor that is manufactured or rectified on the premises, for
5398	5398	consumption on the premises. The department may prescribe additional regulations
5399	5399	for the sale of intoxicating liquor under this subdivision, if the additional regulations
5400	5400	do not conflict with the requirements applicable to holders of “Class B" licenses.
5401	5401	Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, the authorization under this
5402	5402	subdivision applies with respect to a person who holds any permit under this section,
5403	5403	a winery permit under s. 125.53, and either a “Class A" license or a “Class B" license
5404	5404	issued under s. 125.51 (3) (am), all issued for the same premises or portions of the
5405	5405	same premises, on the manufacturer's or rectifier's premises or at the
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5433	5433	SECTION 201
5434	5434	ASSEMBLY BILL 304
5435	5435	manufacturer's or rectifier's full-service retail outlet if the taste samples are of
5436	5436	alcohol beverages the manufacturer or rectifier is authorized to sell under sub. (4)
5437	5437	(c), or as authorized under s. 125.69 (9).
5438	5438	SECTION 202. 125.52 (1) (b) 3., 4. and 5. of the statutes are created to read:
5439	5439	125.52 (1) (b) 3. To transfer intoxicating liquor to, or receive intoxicating liquor
5440	5440	from, another manufacturer or rectifier holding a permit under this section or a
5441	5441	winery holding a permit under s. 125.53, in bulk or in any state of packaging, for
5442	5442	purposes of further manufacturing, bottling, or storage.
5443	5443	4. To sell, ship, transport, and deliver intoxicating liquor, in bulk or in any state
5444	5444	of packaging, that has been manufactured by the manufacturer or rectifier to
5445	5445	another manufacture or rectifier holding a permit under this section.
5446	5446	5. To transport intoxicating liquor between the production premises and any
5447	5447	depot, warehouse, or full-service retail outlet maintained by the manufacturer or
5448	5448	rectifier or other premises for which the manufacturer or rectifier holds a permit
5449	5449	under this chapter.
5450	5450	SECTION 203. 125.52 (2) of the statutes is amended to read:
5451	5451	125.52 (2) LIMITED MANUFACTURER'S PERMIT. The department division shall issue
5452	5452	a limited manufacturer's permit which authorizes the use or sale of the intoxicating
5453	5453	liquor produced only if it is rendered unfit for use as a beverage and is used or sold
5454	5454	for use as fuel. The department division shall notify the department of natural
5455	5455	resources of the name and address of any person to whom a limited manufacturer's
5456	5456	permit is issued.
5457	5457	SECTION 204. 125.52 (4) and (5) of the statutes are created to read:
5458	5458	125.52 (4) RETAIL SALES; FULL-SERVICE RETAIL OUTLETS. (a) 1. Notwithstanding
5459	5459	ss. 125.04 (9) and 125.09 (1), a manufacturer or rectifier may make retail sales, on
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5486	5486	SECTION 204 ASSEMBLY BILL 304
5487	5487	the manufacturing or rectifying premises, of intoxicating liquor that has been
5488	5488	manufactured or rectified by the manufacturer or rectifier on the manufacturing or
5489	5489	rectifying premises or on other premises of the manufacturer or rectifier, for
5490	5490	on-premises or off-premises consumption.
5491	5491	2. Notwithstanding ss. 125.04 (9) and 125.09 (1), if a manufacturer or rectifier
5492	5492	produced, on all manufacturing or rectifying premises operated by the manufacturer
5493	5493	or rectifier in this state, a cumulative total of at least 1,500 liters of intoxicating
5494	5494	liquor in any one of the 3 preceding calendar years, the manufacturer or rectifier may
5495	5495	engage in full-service retail sales on the manufacturing or rectifying premises.
5496	5496	(b) Notwithstanding ss. 125.04 (9) and 125.09 (1), and subject to pars. (d) and
5497	5497	(g), if a manufacturer or rectifier produced, on all manufacturing or rectifying
5498	5498	premises operated by the manufacturer or rectifier in this state, a cumulative total
5499	5499	of at least 1,500 liters of intoxicating liquor in any one of the 3 preceding calendar
5500	5500	years, the manufacturer or rectifier may engage in full-service retail sales at off-site
5501	5501	locations identified in the manufacturer's or rectifier's permit. Subject to pars. (f)
5502	5502	and (g), the number of retail sales locations a manufacturer or rectifier is allowed in
5503	5503	addition to the manufacturing or rectifying premises is determined by the
5504	5504	cumulative volume of intoxicating liquor the manufacturer or rectifier produced on
5505	5505	all manufacturing or rectifying premises operated by the manufacturer or rectifier
5506	5506	in this state in any one of the 3 preceding calendar years, as follows:
5507	5507	1. If the manufacturer's or rectifier's cumulative volume in a year was at least
5508	5508	1,500 liters of intoxicating liquor but less than 5,000 liters of intoxicating liquor, the
5509	5509	manufacturer or rectifier may establish one full-service retail outlet.
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5535	5535	SECTION 204
5536	5536	ASSEMBLY BILL 304
5537	5537	2. If the manufacturer's or rectifier's cumulative volume in a year was at least
5538	5538	5,000 liters of intoxicating liquor but less than 35,000 liters of intoxicating liquor, the
5539	5539	manufacturer or rectifier may establish not more than 2 full-service retail outlets.
5540	5540	3. If the manufacturer's or rectifier's cumulative volume in a year was at least
5541	5541	35,000 liters of intoxicating liquor, the manufacturer or rectifier may establish not
5542	5542	more than 3 full-service retail outlets.
5543	5543	(c) 1. Except as provided in subd. 2. and par. (f), a manufacturer or rectifier may
5544	5544	make full-service retail sales of alcohol beverages on the manufacturing or rectifying
5545	5545	premises and at any of its full-service retail outlets only if the alcohol beverages were
5546	5546	purchased by the manufacturer or rectifier from a wholesaler holding a permit under
5547	5547	s. 125.28 or 125.54, from a brewer authorized to make sales to retailers under s.
5548	5548	125.29 (3m), from a brewpub authorized to make sales to retailers under s. 125.295
5549	5549	(1) (g), or from a permittee under s. 125.30 authorized to make sales to retailers under
5550	5550	s. 125.30 (4).
5551	5551	2. A manufacturer or rectifier is not required to purchase from another
5552	5552	permittee intoxicating liquor produced by the manufacturer or rectifier that the
5553	5553	manufacturer or rectifier sells at retail on the manufacturing or rectifying premises
5554	5554	or at a full-service retail outlet of the manufacturer or rectifier.
5555	5555	3. Subject to subd. 2. and par. (f), a manufacturer or rectifier engaged in
5556	5556	full-service retail sales on manufacturing or rectifying premises or at a full-service
5557	5557	retail outlet of the manufacturer or rectifier is subject to ss. 125.33 (9) and 125.69 (6)
5558	5558	to the same extent as if the manufacturer or rectifier were a retail licensee.
5559	5559	(d) 1. A manufacturer or rectifier may not commence sales of alcohol beverages
5560	5560	at a full-service retail outlet unless, prior to commencing such sales, the
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5586	5586	SECTION 204 ASSEMBLY BILL 304
5587	5587	manufacturer or rectifier receives approval from the municipality in which the
5588	5588	full-service retail outlet is located and from the division as provided in par. (g).
5589	5589	2. Subject to par. (f), a municipality may limit the scope of alcohol beverages
5590	5590	offered for sale at a full-service retail outlet only with respect to alcohol beverages
5591	5591	that are not of the same type as those produced by the person holding the
5592	5592	manufacturer's or rectifier's permit. A municipality may not limit the sale, at a
5593	5593	full-service retail outlet, of alcohol beverages produced by the person holding the
5594	5594	manufacturer's or rectifier's permit. If a municipality limits the scope of alcohol
5595	5595	beverages offered for sale, the provision of taste samples is limited to those alcohol
5596	5596	beverages authorized to be sold.
5597	5597	3. Except as provided in subd. 2., a municipality's approval under subd. 1. shall
5598	5598	be based on the same standards and criteria that the municipality has established
5599	5599	by ordinance for the evaluation and approval of retail license applications. A
5600	5600	municipality may not impose any requirement or restriction in connection with the
5601	5601	approval under subd. 1. that the municipality does not impose on retail licensees.
5602	5602	(e) 1. A manufacturer or rectifier may operate a restaurant at any full-service
5603	5603	retail outlet under this subsection and on the manufacturing or rectifying premises.
5604	5604	2. If the manufacturer or rectifier operates a restaurant as provided in subd.
5605	5605	1. and is authorized under this subsection to make retail sales of wine at the
5606	5606	restaurant, the manufacturer or rectifier may make retail sales of wine in an opened
5607	5607	original bottle, in a quantity not to exceed one bottle, for consumption both at the
5608	5608	restaurant and away from the restaurant if all of the following apply:
5609	5609	a. The purchaser of the wine orders food to be consumed at the restaurant.
5610	5610	b. The manufacturer or rectifier provides a dated receipt that identifies the
5611	5611	purchase of the food and the bottle of wine.
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5641	5641	c. Prior to the opened, partially consumed bottle of wine being taken away from
5642	5642	the restaurant, the manufacturer or rectifier securely reinserts the cork into the
5643	5643	bottle to the point where the top of the cork is even with the top of the bottle, or
5644	5644	securely reattaches the original cap to the bottle, and the cork is reinserted or the cap
5645	5645	is reattached at a time other than during the hours in which the manufacturer or
5646	5646	rectifier is prohibited under sub. (5) (b) from making retail sales for off-premises
5647	5647	consumption.
5648	5648	(f) 1. If a manufacturer or rectifier may establish one or more full-service retail
5649	5649	outlets under pars. (b) and (g) and the manufacturer or rectifier also holds a brewer's
5650	5650	permit or winery permit or both and, as such, may establish full-service retail outlets
5651	5651	under s. 125.29 (7) (b) and (g) or 125.53 (3) (b) and (g), the aggregate number of
5652	5652	full-service retail outlets that may be established is the maximum number
5653	5653	authorized under par. (b), under s. 125.29 (7) (b), or under s. 125.53 (3) (b), whichever
5654	5654	is greatest, but not exceeding 3 full-service retail outlets. Under these
5655	5655	circumstances, each authorized full-service retail outlet shall serve as the
5656	5656	full-service retail outlet associated with each applicable permit, regardless of
5657	5657	whether the permittee would otherwise be entitled to fewer full-service retail outlets
5658	5658	when calculated under par. (b) or s. 125.29 (7) (b) or 125.53 (3) (b).
5659	5659	2. If a manufacturer or rectifier may engage in full-service retail sales on the
5660	5660	manufacturing or rectifying premises as provided in par. (a) 2. and the manufacturer
5661	5661	or rectifier also holds a brewer's permit or winery permit or both, the manufacturer
5662	5662	or rectifier may make retail sales on the manufacturing or rectifying premises of
5663	5663	fermented malt beverages produced under its brewer's permit or wine produced
5664	5664	under its winery permit without first purchasing the fermented malt beverages or
5665	5665	wine from a wholesaler holding a permit under s. 125.28 or 125.54 or receiving the
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5693	5693	fermented malt beverages under authorization of s. 125.29 (3m) (b), 125.295 (1) (g),
5694	5694	or 125.30 (4).
5695	5695	3. If a person holds more than one manufacturer's permit or rectifier's permit
5696	5696	under this section, or more than one combination permit authorized under s. 125.55
5697	5697	(1), the retail sales authority under this subsection for manufacturing or rectifying
5698	5698	premises applies with respect to each permit, but the limit on full-service retail
5699	5699	outlets is an aggregate maximum, regardless of the number of permits held.
5700	5700	(g) 1. An application for a manufacturer's or rectifier's permit, including an
5701	5701	application for an amendment to the manufacturer's or rectifier's permit, shall
5702	5702	specify each full-service retail outlet of the manufacturer or rectifier and
5703	5703	particularly describe the premises of the full-service retail outlet.
5704	5704	2. The division shall establish a process for approval of a manufacturer's or
5705	5705	rectifier's full-service retail outlet and for revocation of this approval. The division
5706	5706	shall approve a manufacturer's or rectifier's full-service retail outlet, and may not
5707	5707	revoke this approval, unless the manufacturer or rectifier has violated a provision
5708	5708	of this chapter related to full-service retail outlets. The division's failure to approve,
5709	5709	or revocation of approval of, a full-service retail outlet described in a manufacturer's
5710	5710	or rectifier's application or permit does not affect any other full-service retail outlet
5711	5711	or the manufacturing or rectifying premises as described in the application or
5712	5712	permit.
5713	5713	3. If the division approves a full-service retail outlet, the manufacturer's or
5714	5714	rectifier's permit, as initially issued or as amended, shall particularly describe the
5715	5715	premises constituting the full-service retail outlet, which shall be considered part
5716	5716	of the premises under the manufacturer's or rectifier's permit.
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5743	5743	SECTION 204
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5745	5745	4. If the division approves a full-service retail outlet, the agent appointed
5746	5746	under s. 125.04 (6) for the manufacturer's or rectifier's permit shall also serve as the
5747	5747	agent for the full-service retail outlet.
5748	5748	5. Section 125.04 (12) (a) does not apply to a manufacturer's or rectifier's
5749	5749	full-service retail outlet. Upon notice to the division, a manufacturer or rectifier may
5750	5750	relocate any full-service retail outlet to a new location within this state once per
5751	5751	calendar year, except that one full-service retail outlet of a manufacturer or rectifier
5752	5752	may be relocated without limitation on frequency in each calendar year.
5753	5753	(5) CLOSING HOURS. (a) On a manufacturer's or rectifier's premises, no person
5754	5754	may sell alcohol beverages at retail for on-premises consumption, provide taste
5755	5755	samples of alcohol beverages, or consume alcohol beverages during the closing hours
5756	5756	applicable to a Class “B" licensee under s. 125.32 (3) (a). A full-service retail outlet
5757	5757	under sub. (4) shall be subject to the same closing hours applicable to a Class “B"
5758	5758	licensee under s. 125.32 (3) (a).
5759	5759	(b) On a manufacturer's or rectifier's premises and at a full-service retail
5760	5760	outlet, no person may sell alcohol beverages at retail for off-premises consumption
5761	5761	during the hours in which a Class “B” licensee in the municipality where the
5762	5762	manufacturing or rectifying premises or retail outlet is located may not make retail
5763	5763	sales under s. 125.32 (3) (am) and (d).
5764	5764	(c) No member of the public or invited guests may be present on a
5765	5765	manufacturer's or rectifier's premises during the closing hours applicable to a Class
5766	5766	“B" licensee under s. 125.32 (3) (a).
5767	5767	(d) Activities authorized under a manufacturer's or rectifier's permit related
5768	5768	to the production, shipment, transportation, or delivery of alcohol beverages may
5769	5769	occur at any time.
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5796	5796	SECTION 205 ASSEMBLY BILL 304
5797	5797	SECTION 205. 125.52 (7) of the statutes is repealed.
5798	5798	SECTION 206. 125.53 (1) of the statutes is renumbered 125.53 (1) (a) (intro.) and
5799	5799	amended to read:
5800	5800	125.53 (1) (a) (intro.) The department division shall issue only to a
5801	5801	manufacturing winery in this state that holds a valid certificate issued under s. 73.03
5802	5802	(50) a winery permit authorizing the permittee to engage in the following activities:
5803	5803	1. The manufacture and bottling of wine on the premises covered by the permit
5804	5804	for sale, in original unopened packages or containers, to wholesalers holding a
5805	5805	permit under s. 125.54. A winery permit also authorizes the permittee to, on
5806	5806	2. On the winery premises and without obtaining a rectifier's permit, possess
5807	5807	possessing intoxicating liquor and mix or blend mixing or blending intoxicating
5808	5808	liquor to produce wine sold to wholesalers holding a permit under s. 125.54. A winery
5809	5809	holding a permit under this section may offer on the premises, manufacturers or
5810	5810	rectifiers holding a permit under s. 125.52, and wineries holding a permit under this
5811	5811	section.
5812	5812	7. The provision of free taste samples of wine manufactured on the premises
5813	5813	to persons who have attained the legal drinking age. A permittee under this section
5814	5814	may also have either one “Class A" license or one “Class B" license, but not both. The
5815	5815	“Class A" license or “Class B" license may either be issued for the winery premises
5816	5816	or for real estate owned or leased by the winery. If a “Class A" or “Class B" liquor
5817	5817	license has also been issued to the winery, the winery may provide wine
5818	5818	manufactured, mixed, or blended on the winery premises directly to the “Class A" or
5819	5819	“Class B" premises and may offer the taste samples on the “Class A" or “Class B"
5820	5820	premises on the winery premises or at the winery's full-service retail outlet if the
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5846	5846	ARG:emw&wlj
5847	5847	SECTION 206
5848	5848	ASSEMBLY BILL 304
5849	5849	taste samples are of alcohol beverages the winery is authorized to sell under sub. (3)
5850	5850	(c), or as authorized under s. 125.69 (9).
5851	5851	(b) A winery holding a permit under this section may also make retail sales of
5852	5852	wine, and provide taste samples of wine, on county or district fair fairgrounds as
5853	5853	provided in s. 125.51 (10), but this wine sold at retail or provided as taste samples
5854	5854	shall be purchased from a wholesaler holding a permit under s. 125.54.
5855	5855	SECTION 207. 125.53 (1) (a) 3., 4., 5. and 6. of the statutes are created to read:
5856	5856	125.53 (1) (a) 3. The sale or transfer, in bulk or in any state of packaging, of wine
5857	5857	to wineries holding a permit under this section and to manufacturers and rectifiers
5858	5858	holding a permit under s. 125.52, from the winery premises.
5859	5859	4. The sale, shipment, transportation, and delivery of wine, in bulk or in any
5860	5860	state of packaging, that has been manufactured by the winery to another winery
5861	5861	holding a permit under this section or a manufacturer or rectifier holding a permit
5862	5862	under s. 125.52.
5863	5863	5. The receipt of intoxicating liquor from another winery holding a permit
5864	5864	under this section or a manufacturer or rectifier holding a permit under s. 125.52,
5865	5865	in bulk or in any state of packaging, for purposes of further manufacturing, bottling,
5866	5866	or storage.
5867	5867	6. The transportation of wine between the winery premises and any depot,
5868	5868	warehouse, or full-service retail outlet maintained by the winery or other premises
5869	5869	for which the winery holds a permit under this chapter.
5870	5870	SECTION 208. 125.53 (3) and (4) of the statutes are created to read:
5871	5871	125.53 (3) (a) 1. Notwithstanding ss. 125.04 (9) and 125.09 (1), and subject to
5872	5872	subd. 3., a winery may make retail sales, on the winery premises, of wine that has
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5898	5898	SECTION 208 ASSEMBLY BILL 304
5899	5899	been manufactured or bottled by the winery on the winery premises or on other
5900	5900	premises of the winery, for on-premises or off-premises consumption.
5901	5901	2. Notwithstanding ss. 125.04 (9) and 125.09 (1), and subject to subd. 3., if a
5902	5902	winery manufactured or bottled, on all winery premises operated by the winery in
5903	5903	this state, a cumulative total of at least 1,000 gallons of wine in any one of the 3
5904	5904	preceding calendar years, the winery may engage in full-service retail sales on the
5905	5905	winery premises.
5906	5906	3. If a winery held a “Class B” license immediately preceding the effective date
5907	5907	of this subdivision .... [LRB inserts date], for a location other than the winery
5908	5908	premises, that location shall be considered the winery premises for purposes of the
5909	5909	retail sales authorization under subds. 1. and 2. and that location shall be in addition
5910	5910	to any retail sales locations authorized under par. (b).
5911	5911	(b) Notwithstanding ss. 125.04 (9) and 125.09 (1), and subject to pars. (d) and
5912	5912	(g), if a winery manufactured or bottled, on all winery premises operated by the
5913	5913	winery in this state, a cumulative total of at least 1,000 gallons of wine in any one
5914	5914	of the 3 preceding calendar years, the winery may engage in full-service retail sales
5915	5915	at off-site locations identified in the winery permit. Subject to pars. (f) and (g), the
5916	5916	number of retail sales locations a winery is allowed in addition to the winery
5917	5917	premises is determined by the cumulative volume of wine the winery manufactured
5918	5918	or bottled on all winery premises operated by the winery in this state in any one of
5919	5919	the 3 preceding calendar years, as follows:
5920	5920	1. If the winery's cumulative volume in a year was at least 1,000 gallons of wine
5921	5921	but less than 5,000 gallons of wine, the winery may establish one full-service retail
5922	5922	outlet.
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5949	5949	SECTION 208
5950	5950	ASSEMBLY BILL 304
5951	5951	2. If the winery's cumulative volume in a year was at least 5,000 gallons of wine
5952	5952	but less than 25,000 gallons of wine, the winery may establish not more than 2
5953	5953	full-service retail outlets.
5954	5954	3. If the winery's cumulative volume in a year was at least 25,000 gallons of
5955	5955	wine, the winery may establish not more than 3 full-service retail outlets.
5956	5956	(c) 1. Except as provided in subd. 2. and par. (f), a winery may make full-service
5957	5957	retail sales of alcohol beverages on the winery premises and at any of its full-service
5958	5958	retail outlets only if the alcohol beverages were purchased by the winery from a
5959	5959	wholesaler holding a permit under s. 125.28 or 125.54, from a brewer authorized to
5960	5960	make sales to retailers under s. 125.29 (3m), from a brewpub authorized to make
5961	5961	sales to retailers under s. 125.295 (1) (g), or from a permittee under s. 125.30
5962	5962	authorized to make sales to retailers under s. 125.30 (4).
5963	5963	2. A winery is not required to purchase from another permittee wine
5964	5964	manufactured or bottled by the winery that the winery sells at retail on the winery
5965	5965	premises or at a full-service retail outlet of the winery.
5966	5966	3. Subject to subd. 2. and par. (f), a winery engaged in full-service retail sales
5967	5967	on winery premises or at a full-service retail outlet of the winery is subject to ss.
5968	5968	125.33 (9) and 125.69 (6) to the same extent as if the winery were a retail licensee.
5969	5969	(d) 1. A winery may not commence sales of alcohol beverages at a full-service
5970	5970	retail outlet unless, prior to commencing such sales, the winery receives approval
5971	5971	from the municipality in which the full-service retail outlet is located and from the
5972	5972	division as provided in par. (g).
5973	5973	2. Subject to par. (f), a municipality may limit the scope of alcohol beverages
5974	5974	offered for sale at a full-service retail outlet only with respect to alcohol beverages
5975	5975	that are not of the same type as those produced by the person holding the winery
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6002	6002	SECTION 208 ASSEMBLY BILL 304
6003	6003	permit. A municipality may not limit the sale, at a full-service retail outlet, of
6004	6004	alcohol beverages produced by the person holding the winery permit. If a
6005	6005	municipality limits the scope of alcohol beverages offered for sale, the provision of
6006	6006	taste samples is limited to those alcohol beverages authorized to be sold.
6007	6007	3. Except as provided in subd. 2., a municipality's approval under subd. 1. shall
6008	6008	be based on the same standards and criteria that the municipality has established
6009	6009	by ordinance for the evaluation and approval of retail license applications. A
6010	6010	municipality may not impose any requirement or restriction in connection with the
6011	6011	approval under subd. 1. that the municipality does not impose on retail licensees.
6012	6012	(e) 1. A winery may operate a restaurant at any full-service retail outlet under
6013	6013	this subsection and on the winery premises.
6014	6014	2. If the winery operates a restaurant as provided in subd. 1., the winery may
6015	6015	make retail sales of wine in an opened original bottle, in a quantity not to exceed one
6016	6016	bottle, for consumption both at the restaurant and away from the restaurant if all
6017	6017	of the following apply:
6018	6018	a. The purchaser of the wine orders food to be consumed at the restaurant.
6019	6019	b. The winery provides a dated receipt that identifies the purchase of the food
6020	6020	and the bottle of wine.
6021	6021	c. Prior to the opened, partially consumed bottle of wine being taken away from
6022	6022	the restaurant, the winery securely reinserts the cork into the bottle to the point
6023	6023	where the top of the cork is even with the top of the bottle, or securely reattaches the
6024	6024	original cap to the bottle, and the cork is reinserted or the cap is reattached at a time
6025	6025	other than during the hours in which the winery is prohibited under sub. (4) (b) from
6026	6026	making retail sales for off-premises consumption.
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6053	6053	SECTION 208
6054	6054	ASSEMBLY BILL 304
6055	6055	(f) 1. If a winery may establish one or more full-service retail outlets under
6056	6056	pars. (b) and (g) and the winery also holds a manufacturer's or rectifier's permit or
6057	6057	brewer's permit or both and, as such, may establish full-service retail outlets under
6058	6058	s. 125.29 (7) (b) and (g) or 125.52 (4) (b) and (g), the aggregate number of full-service
6059	6059	retail outlets that may be established is the maximum number authorized under par.
6060	6060	(b), under s. 125.29 (7) (b), or under s. 125.52 (4) (b), whichever is greatest, but not
6061	6061	exceeding 3 full-service retail outlets. Under these circumstances, each authorized
6062	6062	full-service retail outlet shall serve as the full-service retail outlet associated with
6063	6063	each applicable permit, regardless of whether the permittee would otherwise be
6064	6064	entitled to fewer full-service retail outlets when calculated under par. (b) or s. 125.29
6065	6065	(7) (b) or 125.52 (4) (b).
6066	6066	2. If a winery may engage in full-service retail sales on the winery premises
6067	6067	as provided in par. (a) 2. and the winery also holds a brewer's permit or
6068	6068	manufacturer's or rectifier's permit or both, the winery may make retail sales on the
6069	6069	winery premises of fermented malt beverages produced under its brewer's permit or
6070	6070	intoxicating liquor produced under its manufacturer's or rectifier's permit without
6071	6071	first purchasing the fermented malt beverages or intoxicating liquor from a
6072	6072	wholesaler holding a permit under s. 125.28 or 125.54 or receiving the fermented
6073	6073	malt beverages under authorization of s. 125.29 (3m) (b), 125.295 (1) (g), or 125.30
6074	6074	(4).
6075	6075	3. If a person holds more than one winery permit under this section, the retail
6076	6076	sales authority under this subsection for winery premises applies with respect to
6077	6077	each winery permit, but the limit on full-service retail outlets is an aggregate
6078	6078	maximum, regardless of the number of winery permits held.
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6104	6104	SECTION 208 ASSEMBLY BILL 304
6105	6105	(g) 1. An application for a winery permit, including an application for an
6106	6106	amendment to the winery permit, shall specify each full-service retail outlet of the
6107	6107	winery and particularly describe the premises of the full-service retail outlet.
6108	6108	2. The division shall establish a process for approval of a winery's full-service
6109	6109	retail outlet and for revocation of this approval. The division shall approve a winery's
6110	6110	full-service retail outlet, and may not revoke this approval, unless the winery has
6111	6111	violated a provision of this chapter related to full-service retail outlets. The
6112	6112	division's failure to approve, or revocation of approval of, a full-service retail outlet
6113	6113	described in a winery's application or permit does not affect any other full-service
6114	6114	retail outlet or the winery premises as described in the application or permit.
6115	6115	3. If the division approves a full-service retail outlet, the winery permit, as
6116	6116	initially issued or as amended, shall particularly describe the premises constituting
6117	6117	the full-service retail outlet, which shall be considered part of the premises under
6118	6118	the winery permit.
6119	6119	4. If the division approves a full-service retail outlet, the agent appointed
6120	6120	under s. 125.04 (6) for the winery permit shall also serve as the agent for the
6121	6121	full-service retail outlet.
6122	6122	5. Section 125.04 (12) (a) does not apply to a winery's full-service retail outlet.
6123	6123	Upon notice to the division, a winery may relocate any full-service retail outlet to a
6124	6124	new location within this state once per calendar year, except that one full-service
6125	6125	retail outlet of a winery may be relocated without limitation on frequency in each
6126	6126	calendar year.
6127	6127	(4) (a) On winery premises, no person may sell alcohol beverages at retail for
6128	6128	on-premises consumption, provide taste samples of alcohol beverages, or consume
6129	6129	alcohol beverages during the closing hours applicable to a Class “B" licensee under
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6157	6157	SECTION 208
6158	6158	ASSEMBLY BILL 304
6159	6159	s. 125.32 (3) (a). A full-service retail outlet under sub. (3) shall be subject to the same
6160	6160	closing hours applicable to a Class “B" licensee under s. 125.32 (3) (a).
6161	6161	(b) On winery premises and at a full-service retail outlet, no person may sell
6162	6162	alcohol beverages at retail for off-premises consumption during the hours in which
6163	6163	a Class “B” licensee in the municipality where the winery or retail outlet is located
6164	6164	may not make retail sales under s. 125.32 (3) (am) and (d).
6165	6165	(c) No member of the public or invited guests may be present on winery
6166	6166	premises during the closing hours applicable to a Class “B" licensee under s. 125.32
6167	6167	(3) (a).
6168	6168	(d) Activities authorized under a winery permit related to the production,
6169	6169	shipment, transportation, or delivery of alcohol beverages may occur at any time.
6170	6170	SECTION 209. 125.535 (1) of the statutes is amended to read:
6171	6171	125.535 (1) AUTHORIZED ACTIVITIES. The department division shall issue direct
6172	6172	wine shippers' permits authorizing the permittee to ship wine manufactured or
6173	6173	bottled by the permittee directly to an individual in this state who is of the legal
6174	6174	drinking age, who acknowledges receipt of the wine shipped, and who is not
6175	6175	intoxicated at the time of delivery.
6176	6176	SECTION 210. 125.535 (2) of the statutes is amended to read:
6177	6177	125.535 (2) ANNUAL PERMIT FEE. The department division may, by rule,
6178	6178	establish an annual fee, not to exceed $100, for each permit issued under this section.
6179	6179	All fees collected under this subsection shall be credited to the appropriation account
6180	6180	under s. 20.566 (1) (ha).
6181	6181	SECTION 211. 125.535 (3) (b) 2. of the statutes is amended to read:
6182	6182	125.535 (3) (b) 2. The winery submits to the department division, with any
6183	6183	initial application or renewal for a certificate under s. 73.03 (50) or a permit under
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6210	6210	SECTION 211 ASSEMBLY BILL 304
6211	6211	par. (a) 3. or 4., a copy of any current license, permit, or authorization issued to the
6212	6212	winery by the state from which the winery will ship wine into this state or the
6213	6213	winery's federal basic permit.
6214	6214	SECTION 212. 125.535 (3) (b) 3. of the statutes is created to read:
6215	6215	125.535 (3) (b) 3. The winery satisfies all requirements under par. (d).
6216	6216	SECTION 213. 125.535 (3) (c) of the statutes is amended to read:
6217	6217	125.535 (3) (c) Notwithstanding s. 125.04 (5) (a), natural persons obtaining
6218	6218	direct wine shippers' permits are not required to be residents of this state.
6219	6219	Notwithstanding s. 125.04 (5) (a) 5., a person is not required to complete a
6220	6220	responsible beverage server training course to be eligible for a permit under this
6221	6221	section. Corporations and limited liability companies obtaining direct wine shippers'
6222	6222	permits are subject to s. 125.04 (6) and any other person, including any natural
6223	6223	person or cooperative, obtaining a direct wine shipper's permit shall appoint an
6224	6224	agent, and be subject to all provisions of s. 125.04 (6), in the same manner applicable
6225	6225	to corporations and limited liability companies. Notwithstanding s. 125.04 (5) (a) 2.
6226	6226	and (c), an agent appointed under s. 125.04 (6) by a corporation or limited liability
6227	6227	company obtaining a direct wine shipper's permit is not required to be a resident of
6228	6228	this state.
6229	6229	SECTION 214. 125.535 (3) (d) and (e) of the statutes are created to read:
6230	6230	125.535 (3) (d) 1. Unless the permittee or agent of the permittee appointed
6231	6231	under s. 125.04 (6) is a resident of this state, or unless the permittee maintains a
6232	6232	registered agent in this state under s. 180.0501, 180.1507, 183.0105, or 183.1007, a
6233	6233	permittee under this section shall appoint and continually engage the services of an
6234	6234	agent in this state to act as agent for the service of process on whom all processes,
6235	6235	and any action or proceeding against the permittee concerning or arising out of the
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6263	6263	SECTION 214
6264	6264	ASSEMBLY BILL 304
6265	6265	enforcement of any provision of this chapter or ch. 139, may be served in any manner
6266	6266	authorized by law. That service shall constitute legal and valid service of process on
6267	6267	the permittee. The permittee shall provide to the division, in the form and manner
6268	6268	prescribed by the division, the name, address, phone number, and proof of the
6269	6269	appointment and availability of the agent.
6270	6270	2. The permittee shall provide notice to the division 30 calendar days before
6271	6271	termination of the authority of an agent under subd. 1. and shall provide proof to the
6272	6272	satisfaction of the division of the appointment of a new agent no less than 5 calendar
6273	6273	days before the termination of an existing agent appointment. In the event an agent
6274	6274	terminates an agency appointment, the permittee shall notify the division of that
6275	6275	termination within 5 calendar days and shall include proof to the satisfaction of the
6276	6276	division of the appointment of a new agent.
6277	6277	3. If a permittee fails to maintain an agent in this state after a permit is issued
6278	6278	under this section, the permittee is considered to have appointed the department of
6279	6279	financial institutions as the permittee's agent, and the permittee may be proceeded
6280	6280	against in courts of this state by service of process upon the department of financial
6281	6281	institutions.
6282	6282	(e) The application for a permit under this section shall include a provision that
6283	6283	the permittee agrees to do all of the following:
6284	6284	1. File reports, provide records, and allow inspections and examinations to the
6285	6285	extent provided in s. 125.025 and ch. 139.
6286	6286	2. Pay the expenses reasonably attributable to inspections and examinations
6287	6287	made by the division at any premises of the permittee located outside this state.
6288	6288	3. Accept service of process and consent to jurisdiction in any proceeding in this
6289	6289	state to enforce the provisions of this chapter or ch. 139.
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6316	6316	SECTION 215 ASSEMBLY BILL 304
6317	6317	SECTION 215. 125.535 (7) of the statutes is created to read:
6318	6318	125.535 (7) SHIPMENTS THROUGH FULFILLMENT HOUSE; COMMON CARRIERS. (a) A
6319	6319	permittee under this section may arrange with a fulfillment house to ship wine on
6320	6320	the permittee's behalf only if the fulfillment house holds a permit under s. 125.23.
6321	6321	(b) All containers of wine shipped directly to an individual in this state shall
6322	6322	be shipped using a common carrier holding a permit issued under s. 125.22.
6323	6323	SECTION 216. 125.54 (1) of the statutes is amended to read:
6324	6324	125.54 (1) AUTHORIZED ACTIVITIES. The department division shall issue
6325	6325	wholesalers' permits authorizing the permittee to sell, from the premises described
6326	6326	in the permit, intoxicating liquor at wholesale to retailers and wholesalers, as well
6327	6327	as to manufacturers, rectifiers, and wineries for production purposes. The permittee
6328	6328	may not sell intoxicating liquor for consumption on the premises. Possession of a
6329	6329	permit under this section does not authorize the permittee to sell tax-free
6330	6330	intoxicating liquor and wine brought into this state under s. 139.03 (5).
6331	6331	SECTION 217. 125.54 (3) of the statutes is amended to read:
6332	6332	125.54 (3) TASTE SAMPLES ON “CLASS A" RETAIL PREMISES. Wholesalers holding
6333	6333	a permit issued under this section, employees of such wholesalers, and individuals
6334	6334	representing such wholesalers may not assist or participate in providing taste
6335	6335	samples under s. 125.06 (13) (a) or 125.51 (2) (am) or 125.69 (9).
6336	6336	SECTION 218. 125.54 (5) of the statutes is amended to read:
6337	6337	125.54 (5) SALES AREA. No wholesaler may sell any intoxicating liquor before
6338	6338	filing with the department division a written statement that the permittee is a
6339	6339	distributor of a particular brand in this state, or an area of this state, and that the
6340	6340	sales of that brand by the permittee and anyone purchasing from the permittee will
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6366	6366	ARG:emw&wlj
6367	6367	SECTION 218
6368	6368	ASSEMBLY BILL 304
6369	6369	be limited to the area specified. The permittee shall notify the department division
6370	6370	of any change in the area within 7 days of the effective date of the change.
6371	6371	SECTION 219. 125.54 (6) of the statutes is amended to read:
6372	6372	125.54 (6) MULTIPLE PERMITS. Not more than 2 Multiple wholesalers' permits
6373	6373	may be issued to any one person. In each application for a wholesaler's permit, the
6374	6374	applicant shall state that whether application has not been made for more than one
6375	6375	any other wholesaler's permit and shall identify any other wholesaler's permit held
6376	6376	by the applicant.
6377	6377	SECTION 220. 125.54 (7) (a) 2. of the statutes is amended to read:
6378	6378	125.54 (7) (a) 2. A permittee under this section shall annually sell and deliver
6379	6379	intoxicating liquor to at least 10 retail licensees or permittees that do not have any
6380	6380	direct or indirect an interest in each other or in the permittee under this section. The
6381	6381	department division shall not issue a permit under this section unless the applicant
6382	6382	represents to the department division an intention to satisfy this requirement, and
6383	6383	shall not renew a permit issued under this section unless the permittee
6384	6384	demonstrates that this requirement has been satisfied.
6385	6385	SECTION 221. 125.54 (7) (c) 3. of the statutes is amended to read:
6386	6386	125.54 (7) (c) 3. This paragraph shall not affect the authority of any
6387	6387	municipality or the department division to revoke, suspend, or refuse to renew or
6388	6388	issue a license or permit under s. 125.12.
6389	6389	SECTION 222. 125.54 (7) (d) of the statutes is amended to read:
6390	6390	125.54 (7) (d) The department division shall promulgate rules to administer
6391	6391	and enforce the requirements under this subsection. The rules shall ensure
6392	6392	coordination between the department's division's issuance and renewal of permits
6393	6393	under this section and its enforcement of the requirements of this subsection, and
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6420	6420	SECTION 222 ASSEMBLY BILL 304
6421	6421	shall require that all applications for issuance or renewal of permits under this
6422	6422	section be processed by department division personnel generally familiar with
6423	6423	activities of intoxicating liquor wholesalers. The department division shall establish
6424	6424	by rule minimum requirements for warehouse facilities on premises described in
6425	6425	permits issued under this section and for periodic site inspections by the department
6426	6426	division of such warehouse facilities.
6427	6427	SECTION 223. 125.545 (title) of the statutes is amended to read:
6428	6428	125.545 (title) Small winery cooperative wholesalers.
6429	6429	SECTION 224. 125.545 (1) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:
6430	6430	125.545 (1) (a) “Member" means a small winery or small manufacturer that
6431	6431	meets the requirements established under this section for membership in a
6432	6432	cooperative wholesaler and that has been qualified and accepted for membership in
6433	6433	a cooperative wholesaler.
6434	6434	SECTION 225. 125.545 (1) (ar) of the statutes is created to read:
6435	6435	125.545 (1) (ar) “Out-of-state manufacturer" means a manufacturer or
6436	6436	rectifier of intoxicating liquor that is located in a state other than this state.
6437	6437	SECTION 226. 125.545 (1) (cm) of the statutes is created to read:
6438	6438	125.545 (1) (cm) “Small manufacturer" means any manufacturer or rectifier
6439	6439	that produces and bottles less than 50,000 gallons of intoxicating liquor other than
6440	6440	wine in a calendar year.
6441	6441	SECTION 227. 125.545 (1) (d) of the statutes is amended to read:
6442	6442	125.545 (1) (d) “Small winery" means any winery that produces and bottles less
6443	6443	than 25,000 50,000 gallons of wine in a calendar year.
6444	6444	SECTION 228. 125.545 (1) (e) of the statutes is amended to read:
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6471	6471	SECTION 228
6472	6472	ASSEMBLY BILL 304
6473	6473	125.545 (1) (e) “Small winery cooperative wholesaler" or “cooperative
6474	6474	wholesaler" means an entity established under this section.
6475	6475	SECTION 229. 125.545 (1) (em) of the statutes is created to read:
6476	6476	125.545 (1) (em) “Wisconsin manufacturer" means a manufacturer or rectifier
6477	6477	operating under a permit issued under s. 125.52.
6478	6478	SECTION 230. 125.545 (2) (a) 1. of the statutes is amended to read:
6479	6479	125.545 (2) (a) 1. A cooperative wholesaler may only be created as provided
6480	6480	under s. 185.043 (2) and this section. Each cooperative wholesaler operating under
6481	6481	authority of this section shall be organized under ch. 185 but shall be subject to the
6482	6482	limitations on such cooperatives imposed by this section. Subject to subd. subds. 3.
6483	6483	and 4., only small wineries and small manufacturers may be members of a
6484	6484	cooperative wholesaler. The principal purpose of a cooperative wholesaler shall be
6485	6485	to sell and distribute wine intoxicating liquor manufactured, blended, or mixed, and
6486	6486	also bottled, by its members.
6487	6487	SECTION 231. 125.545 (2) (a) 3. b. of the statutes is amended to read:
6488	6488	125.545 (2) (a) 3. b. The small winery is certified by the department division
6489	6489	under sub. (6) (a) as a small winery.
6490	6490	SECTION 232. 125.545 (2) (a) 4. of the statutes is created to read:
6491	6491	125.545 (2) (a) 4. A small manufacturer may become a member of a cooperative
6492	6492	wholesaler only if the small manufacturer is certified by the division under sub. (6)
6493	6493	(a) as a small manufacturer.
6494	6494	SECTION 233. 125.545 (2) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:
6495	6495	125.545 (2) (b) In addition to the requirements specified in s. 185.31 for the
6496	6496	board of directors of a cooperative wholesaler, a director representing a member that
6497	6497	is a Wisconsin winery or Wisconsin manufacturer shall be either an owner or an
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6524	6524	SECTION 233 ASSEMBLY BILL 304
6525	6525	employee of that Wisconsin winery or Wisconsin manufacturer. If any out-of-state
6526	6526	winery or out-of-state manufacturer is a member of the cooperative wholesaler, at
6527	6527	least one director shall be either an owner or an employee of an out-of-state winery
6528	6528	or out-of-state manufacturer that is a member of the cooperative wholesaler.
6529	6529	SECTION 234. 125.545 (2) (c) of the statutes is amended to read:
6530	6530	125.545 (2) (c) Notwithstanding any provision of ch. 185, a cooperative
6531	6531	wholesaler may not employ any owner or employee of a member. However, an
6532	6532	individual that is an owner or an employee of a member may act as a volunteer to
6533	6533	assist that cooperative wholesaler in the sale and distribution of wine intoxicating
6534	6534	liquor to retailers and other wholesalers in the manner authorized under this
6535	6535	section.
6536	6536	SECTION 235. 125.545 (3) (a) 1. of the statutes is amended to read:
6537	6537	125.545 (3) (a) 1. Within 7 days after filing its articles of incorporation under
6538	6538	ch. 185, a cooperative wholesaler shall apply to the department division for a
6539	6539	wholesaler's permit under s. 125.54. The provisions of s. 125.04 (5) (c) and (6) shall
6540	6540	apply to a cooperative wholesaler as if the cooperative wholesaler were a corporation
6541	6541	or a limited liability company and, for each of these provisions, the department
6542	6542	division shall determine whether the cooperative wholesaler is most similar to a
6543	6543	corporation or a limited liability company in the context of that provision and apply
6544	6544	that provision to the cooperative wholesaler accordingly.
6545	6545	SECTION 236. 125.545 (3) (a) 2. of the statutes is amended to read:
6546	6546	125.545 (3) (a) 2. Notwithstanding s. 125.54 (6), the department division may
6547	6547	issue not more than one wholesaler's permit to any cooperative wholesaler. The
6548	6548	department division may not issue more than a total of 6 wholesalers' permits to
6549	6549	cooperative wholesalers in this state. The department Except as provided in subd.
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6576	6576	ARG:emw&wlj
6577	6577	SECTION 236
6578	6578	ASSEMBLY BILL 304
6579	6579	2m., the division may not issue any new wholesaler's permit to a cooperative
6580	6580	wholesaler after December 31, 2008, but may renew wholesalers' permits that were
6581	6581	initially issued to cooperative wholesalers prior to that date.
6582	6582	SECTION 237. 125.545 (3) (a) 2m. of the statutes is created to read:
6583	6583	125.545 (3) (a) 2m. The division may issue new wholesalers' permits to
6584	6584	cooperative wholesalers after the effective date of this subdivision .... [LRB inserts
6585	6585	date], but not later than the first day of the 7th month beginning after the effective
6586	6586	date of this subdivision .... [LRB inserts date], and may renew wholesalers' permits
6587	6587	that were initially issued to cooperative wholesalers during this period. The division
6588	6588	may not issue new wholesalers' permits under this subdivision that cause the total
6589	6589	number of wholesalers' permits issued to cooperative wholesalers in this state to
6590	6590	exceed 6.
6591	6591	SECTION 238. 125.545 (3) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:
6592	6592	125.545 (3) (b) 1. Notwithstanding s. 125.54 (1), and except as provided in subd.
6593	6593	3., a cooperative wholesaler issued a wholesaler's permit under par. (a) is authorized
6594	6594	to sell and distribute only wine intoxicating liquor. Except as provided in subd. 3.,
6595	6595	a cooperative wholesaler may not sell or distribute any alcohol beverages, or any
6596	6596	other product, except wine intoxicating liquor.
6597	6597	2. A cooperative wholesaler shall purchase on consignment wine intoxicating
6598	6598	liquor from its members to be resold to retailers and other wholesalers.
6599	6599	Notwithstanding s. 125.69 (5), a cooperative wholesaler may not purchase wine
6600	6600	intoxicating liquor from any person other than a member. A cooperative wholesaler
6601	6601	may not resell or distribute wine intoxicating liquor unless it has been purchased on
6602	6602	consignment from a member. Notwithstanding s. 125.54 (1), a cooperative
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6628	6628	SECTION 238 ASSEMBLY BILL 304
6629	6629	wholesaler may not sell or distribute wine intoxicating liquor except to a retailer or
6630	6630	to a wholesaler holding a permit under s. 125.54.
6631	6631	3. A cooperative wholesaler may purchase ancillary wine industry trade goods
6632	6632	such as bottles, corks, and other supplies used by wineries or manufacturers in the
6633	6633	bottling and sale of wine intoxicating liquor if such trade goods do not include any
6634	6634	alcohol beverages. Any wine industry trade goods purchased by a cooperative
6635	6635	wholesaler under this subdivision may be offered for resale to the cooperative
6636	6636	wholesaler's members or to any winery or manufacturer that was formerly a member
6637	6637	of the cooperative wholesaler.
6638	6638	4. A cooperative wholesaler shall work with all of its members on evenhanded
6639	6639	terms. Any preferential treatment by a cooperative wholesaler for the benefit of a
6640	6640	member that is a Wisconsin winery or Wisconsin manufacturer, and any
6641	6641	discrimination against a member that is an out-of-state winery or out-of-state
6642	6642	manufacturer, is prohibited.
6643	6643	SECTION 239. 125.545 (3) (c) of the statutes is amended to read:
6644	6644	125.545 (3) (c) Neither a cooperative wholesaler nor its members are subject
6645	6645	to any restriction on dealings under s. 125.69 (1) between wholesalers and wineries
6646	6646	or manufacturers. Except as provided in s. 125.54 (7) (e) and as otherwise provided
6647	6647	in this section, all provisions of this chapter and ch. 139 that apply to a wholesaler
6648	6648	issued a permit under s. 125.54 also apply to a cooperative wholesaler issued a permit
6649	6649	under s. 125.54.
6650	6650	SECTION 240. 125.545 (4) of the statutes is amended to read:
6651	6651	125.545 (4) EXCLUSIVE DISTRIBUTION. A member of a cooperative wholesaler
6652	6652	may make its wine intoxicating liquor available for purchase by a retailer or another
6653	6653	wholesaler only through the cooperative wholesaler of which it is a member. A
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6681	6681	SECTION 240
6682	6682	ASSEMBLY BILL 304
6683	6683	member of a cooperative wholesaler may not sell its wine intoxicating liquor directly
6684	6684	to any other wholesaler or directly to a retailer.
6685	6685	SECTION 241. 125.545 (5) of the statutes is amended to read:
6686	6686	125.545 (5) BIENNIAL REPORTS. With each application for renewal of a
6687	6687	wholesaler's permit issued to a cooperative wholesaler, each cooperative wholesaler
6688	6688	shall file with the department division, in the form and manner prescribed by the
6689	6689	department division by rule, a biennial report that includes detailed information on
6690	6690	its members, board of directors, and sale and distribution activities.
6691	6691	SECTION 242. 125.545 (6) (title) and (a) 1. and 2. of the statutes are amended
6692	6692	to read:
6693	6693	125.545 (6) (title) DEPARTMENT DIVISION CERTIFICATION AND RULE MAKING.
6694	6694	(a) 1. The department division shall, upon application, certify eligible
6695	6695	applicants as small wineries or small manufacturers and renew prior certifications
6696	6696	of eligible applicants as small wineries or small manufacturers.
6697	6697	2. Any winery seeking to become a member of, or to maintain its membership
6698	6698	in, a cooperative wholesaler may apply to the department division for certification
6699	6699	as a small winery. If the winery meets the definition of a small winery under this
6700	6700	section, satisfies the requirement under sub. (2) (a) 3. a., and submits any other
6701	6701	information that the department division determines is necessary to certify that the
6702	6702	winery is operating as a small winery and is eligible for membership in a cooperative
6703	6703	wholesaler, the department division shall certify the winery as a small winery. This
6704	6704	certification shall remain valid for one year.
6705	6705	SECTION 243. 125.545 (6) (a) 2m. of the statutes is created to read:
6706	6706	125.545 (6) (a) 2m. Any manufacturer seeking to become a member of, or to
6707	6707	maintain its membership in, a cooperative wholesaler may apply to the division for
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6734	6734	SECTION 243 ASSEMBLY BILL 304
6735	6735	certification as a small manufacturer. If the manufacturer meets the definition of
6736	6736	a small manufacturer under this section and submits any other information that the
6737	6737	division determines is necessary to certify that the manufacturer is operating as a
6738	6738	small manufacturer and is eligible for membership in a cooperative wholesaler, the
6739	6739	division shall certify the manufacturer as a small manufacturer. This certification
6740	6740	shall remain valid for one year.
6741	6741	SECTION 244. 125.545 (6) (a) 3. of the statutes is amended to read:
6742	6742	125.545 (6) (a) 3. In certifying any winery under subd. 2., the department
6743	6743	division shall classify the winery as either a Wisconsin winery or an out-of-state
6744	6744	winery.
6745	6745	SECTION 245. 125.545 (6) (a) 3m. of the statutes is created to read:
6746	6746	125.545 (6) (a) 3m. In certifying any manufacturer under subd. 2m., the
6747	6747	division shall classify the manufacturer as either a Wisconsin manufacturer or an
6748	6748	out-of-state manufacturer.
6749	6749	SECTION 246. 125.545 (6) (a) 4. of the statutes is amended to read:
6750	6750	125.545 (6) (a) 4. The department division shall refuse to certify under this
6751	6751	paragraph any winery or manufacturer that cannot demonstrate it holds all
6752	6752	necessary permits for its operations or that the department division finds is
6753	6753	otherwise not in full compliance with the laws of this state.
6754	6754	SECTION 247. 125.545 (6) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:
6755	6755	125.545 (6) (b) The department division shall promulgate rules to administer
6756	6756	and enforce the requirements under this section.
6757	6757	SECTION 248. 125.545 (7) of the statutes is amended to read:
6758	6758	125.545 (7) PENALTIES. (a) Any winery or manufacturer that sells or distributes
6759	6759	its wine intoxicating liquor directly to a retailer, rather than through a wholesaler
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6787	6787	SECTION 248
6788	6788	ASSEMBLY BILL 304
6789	6789	or cooperative wholesaler, is subject to a fine of not more than $10,000 and revocation
6790	6790	of all of its permits by the department division under s. 125.12 (5).
6791	6791	(b) Any cooperative wholesaler that provides preferential treatment to a
6792	6792	Wisconsin winery or Wisconsin manufacturer or discriminates against an
6793	6793	out-of-state winery or out-of-state manufacturer is subject to a fine of not more
6794	6794	than $10,000 and revocation of its wholesaler's permit by the department division
6795	6795	under s. 125.12 (5).
6796	6796	SECTION 249. 125.55 (1) of the statutes is amended to read:
6797	6797	125.55 (1) The department division may issue a combination manufacturer's
6798	6798	and rectifier's permit.
6799	6799	SECTION 250. 125.56 (2) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:
6800	6800	125.56 (2) (a) The department division shall issue sacramental wine permits
6801	6801	to organized religious bodies authorizing them to purchase for their own use
6802	6802	sacramental wine from any permittee under s. 125.52 (1), 125.53 or 125.54. A permit
6803	6803	under this subsection does not authorize the resale of sacramental wine by the
6804	6804	permittee.
6805	6805	SECTION 251. 125.56 (2) (c) of the statutes is amended to read:
6806	6806	125.56 (2) (c) Shipments of sacramental wine shall be conspicuously labeled
6807	6807	“for sacramental purposes" and shall meet any other requirements the department
6808	6808	division prescribes by rule.
6809	6809	SECTION 252. 125.56 (2) (d) of the statutes is amended to read:
6810	6810	125.56 (2) (d) A sacramental wine permit shall be issued free of charge by the
6811	6811	department division and is not subject to s. 125.04 (11) (a).
6812	6812	SECTION 253. 125.58 (1) of the statutes is amended to read:
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6838	6838	SECTION 253 ASSEMBLY BILL 304
6839	6839	125.58 (1) The department division shall issue out-of-state shippers' permits
6840	6840	which authorize persons located outside this state to sell or ship intoxicating liquor
6841	6841	into this state. Except as provided under sub. subs. (4) and (5), intoxicating liquor
6842	6842	may be shipped into this state only to a person holding a wholesaler's permit under
6843	6843	s. 125.54 or, if shipped from a manufacturer or rectifier in another state holding a
6844	6844	permit under this section, to a person holding a manufacturer's or rectifier's permit
6845	6845	under s. 125.52 or a winery permit under s. 125.53. Except as provided under sub.
6846	6846	subs. (4) and (5), a separate out-of-state shipper's permit is required for each
6847	6847	location from which any intoxicating liquor is sold or shipped into this state,
6848	6848	including the location from which the invoices are issued for the sales or shipments.
6849	6849	Any person holding an out-of-state shipper's permit issued under this section may
6850	6850	solicit orders for sales or shipments by the permittee without obtaining the sales
6851	6851	solicitation permit required by s. 125.65, but every agent, salesperson or other
6852	6852	representative who solicits orders for sales or shipments by an out-of-state shipper
6853	6853	shall first obtain a permit for soliciting orders under s. 125.65. No holder of an
6854	6854	out-of-state shipper's permit issued under this section may sell intoxicating liquor
6855	6855	in this state or ship intoxicating liquor into this state unless the out-of-state shipper
6856	6856	is the primary source of supply for that intoxicating liquor.
6857	6857	SECTION 254. 125.58 (2) of the statutes is renumbered 125.58 (2) (a).
6858	6858	SECTION 255. 125.58 (2) (b) and (c) of the statutes are created to read:
6859	6859	125.58 (2) (b) 1. Unless the permittee or agent of the permittee appointed under
6860	6860	s. 125.04 (6) is a resident of this state, or unless the permittee maintains a registered
6861	6861	agent in this state under s. 180.0501, 180.1507, 183.0105, or 183.1007, a permittee
6862	6862	under this section shall appoint and continually engage the services of an agent in
6863	6863	this state to act as agent for the service of process on whom all processes, and any
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6891	6891	SECTION 255
6892	6892	ASSEMBLY BILL 304
6893	6893	action or proceeding against the permittee concerning or arising out of the
6894	6894	enforcement of any provision of this chapter or ch. 139, may be served in any manner
6895	6895	authorized by law. That service shall constitute legal and valid service of process on
6896	6896	the permittee. The permittee shall provide to the division, in the form and manner
6897	6897	prescribed by the division, the name, address, phone number, and proof of the
6898	6898	appointment and availability of the agent.
6899	6899	2. The permittee shall provide notice to the division 30 calendar days before
6900	6900	termination of the authority of an agent under subd. 1. and shall provide proof to the
6901	6901	satisfaction of the division of the appointment of a new agent no less than 5 calendar
6902	6902	days before the termination of an existing agent appointment. In the event an agent
6903	6903	terminates an agency appointment, the permittee shall notify the division of that
6904	6904	termination within 5 calendar days and shall include proof to the satisfaction of the
6905	6905	division of the appointment of a new agent.
6906	6906	3. If a permittee fails to maintain an agent in this state after a permit is issued
6907	6907	under this section, the permittee is considered to have appointed the department of
6908	6908	financial institutions as the permittee's agent, and the permittee may be proceeded
6909	6909	against in courts of this state by service of process upon the department of financial
6910	6910	institutions.
6911	6911	(c) The application for a permit under this section shall include a provision that
6912	6912	the permittee agrees to do all of the following:
6913	6913	1. File reports, provide records, and allow inspections and examinations to the
6914	6914	extent provided in s. 125.025 and ch. 139.
6915	6915	2. Pay the expenses reasonably attributable to inspections and examinations
6916	6916	made by the division at the premises of the permittee located outside this state.
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6942	6942	SECTION 255 ASSEMBLY BILL 304
6943	6943	3. Accept service of process and consent to jurisdiction in any proceeding in this
6944	6944	state to enforce the provisions of this chapter or ch. 139.
6945	6945	SECTION 256. 125.58 (5) of the statutes is created to read:
6946	6946	125.58 (5) A fulfillment house located outside this state that holds a permit
6947	6947	under s. 125.23 may ship wine into this state as provided in s. 125.23 and is not
6948	6948	required to hold an out-of-state shipper's permit under this section.
6949	6949	SECTION 257. 125.60 (1) of the statutes is amended to read:
6950	6950	125.60 (1) The department division may issue a wholesale alcohol permit
6951	6951	which authorizes the permittee to sell ethyl alcohol of 190 proof or more to persons
6952	6952	holding permits or licenses issued under s. 125.61 or 125.62. Nothing in this section
6953	6953	requires manufacturers, rectifiers and wholesalers holding permits issued under s.
6954	6954	125.52 (1) or 125.54 to obtain a wholesale alcohol permit.
6955	6955	SECTION 258. 125.61 (1) of the statutes is amended to read:
6956	6956	125.61 (1) The department division may issue a medicinal alcohol permit
6957	6957	which authorizes the permittee to purchase and use alcohol for medicinal purposes
6958	6958	only. The permit may be issued only to persons who prove to the department division
6959	6959	that they use alcohol for medicinal purposes.
6960	6960	SECTION 259. 125.61 (3) of the statutes is amended to read:
6961	6961	125.61 (3) Shipments of medicinal alcohol shall be conspicuously labeled “for
6962	6962	medicinal purposes" and shall meet other requirements which the department
6963	6963	division prescribes by rule.
6964	6964	SECTION 260. 125.61 (4) of the statutes is amended to read:
6965	6965	125.61 (4) A medicinal permit shall be issued free of charge by the department
6966	6966	division and is not subject to s. 125.04 (11) (a).
6967	6967	SECTION 261. 125.62 (1) of the statutes is amended to read:
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6995	6995	SECTION 261
6996	6996	ASSEMBLY BILL 304
6997	6997	125.62 (1) The department division may issue an industrial alcohol permit
6998	6998	which authorizes the permittee to purchase and use alcohol for industrial purposes
6999	6999	only. Such permits may be issued only to persons who prove to the department
7000	7000	division that they use alcohol for industrial purposes.
7001	7001	SECTION 262. 125.62 (3) of the statutes is amended to read:
7002	7002	125.62 (3) Shipments of industrial alcohol shall be conspicuously labeled “for
7003	7003	industrial purposes" and shall meet other requirements which the department
7004	7004	division prescribes by rule.
7005	7005	SECTION 263. 125.63 (1) of the statutes is amended to read:
7006	7006	125.63 (1) The department division may issue an industrial wine permit which
7007	7007	authorizes the purchase and use of wine for industrial purposes only. An industrial
7008	7008	wine permit may be issued only to persons who prove to the department division that
7009	7009	they use wine for industrial purposes.
7010	7010	SECTION 264. 125.63 (3) of the statutes is amended to read:
7011	7011	125.63 (3) Shipments of industrial wine shall be conspicuously labeled “for
7012	7012	industrial purposes" and shall meet other requirements which the department
7013	7013	division prescribes by rule.
7014	7014	SECTION 265. 125.65 (1) of the statutes is amended to read:
7015	7015	125.65 (1) The department division may issue a permit for wholesale sales for
7016	7016	future delivery which authorizes the permittee to solicit orders, and to engage in the
7017	7017	sale, of intoxicating liquor for delivery at a future date. A person holding a permit
7018	7018	under this section may give a sample of a brand of intoxicating liquor to a “Class A"
7019	7019	licensee who has not previously purchased that brand from the permittee.
7020	7020	SECTION 266. 125.65 (4) (intro.) of the statutes is amended to read:
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7046	7046	SECTION 266 ASSEMBLY BILL 304
7047	7047	125.65 (4) (intro.) The department division shall require the following
7048	7048	information in applications for permits under this section:
7049	7049	SECTION 267. 125.65 (4) (e) of the statutes is amended to read:
7050	7050	125.65 (4) (e) Any other information required by the department division.
7051	7051	SECTION 268. 125.65 (6) of the statutes is amended to read:
7052	7052	125.65 (6) Employers shall furnish the department division with the names of
7053	7053	all employees engaged in activities requiring a permit under this section and shall
7054	7054	notify the department division whenever an employee begins or terminates
7055	7055	employment. Upon leaving employment, an employee shall submit his or her permit
7056	7056	to the department division for cancellation.
7057	7057	SECTION 269. 125.65 (10) of the statutes is amended to read:
7058	7058	125.65 (10) The department division may not require a fee for a permit under
7059	7059	this section for an individual who is eligible for the veterans fee waiver program
7060	7060	under s. 45.44.
7061	7061	SECTION 270. 125.68 (2) of the statutes is amended to read:
7062	7062	125.68 (2) OPERATORS' LICENSES AND PERMITS; “CLASS A," “CLASS B," “CLASS C," AND
7063	7063	OTHER PREMISES. Except as provided under ss. 125.07 (3) (a) 10. and 125.51 (10), no
7064	7064	premises operated under a “Class A" or “Class C" license or under a “Class B" license
7065	7065	or permit may be open for business, and no person who holds a brewer's permit,
7066	7066	manufacturer's or rectifier's permit, or winery permit may allow the sale or provision
7067	7067	of taste samples of intoxicating liquor on the brewery premises, manufacturing or
7068	7068	rectifying premises as provided in s. 125.52 (1) (b) 2., winery premises, or any retail
7069	7069	outlet operated by the brewer, manufacturer, rectifier, or winery under s. 125.29 (7),
7070	7070	125.52 (4), or 125.53 (3), unless there is upon the premises either the licensee or
7071	7071	permittee, the agent named in the license or permit if the licensee or permittee is a
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7099	7099	SECTION 270
7100	7100	ASSEMBLY BILL 304
7101	7101	corporation or limited liability company, or some person who has an operator's
7102	7102	license or operator's permit and who is responsible for the acts of all persons selling
7103	7103	or serving any intoxicating liquor to customers. An operator's license issued in
7104	7104	respect to a vessel under s. 125.51 (5) (c) is valid outside the municipality that issues
7105	7105	it. For the purpose of this subsection, any person holding a manager's license issued
7106	7106	under s. 125.18 or any member of the licensee's or permittee's immediate family who
7107	7107	has attained the age of 18 shall be considered the holder of an operator's license. No
7108	7108	person, including a member of the licensee's or permittee's immediate family, other
7109	7109	than the licensee, permittee, or agent may serve or sell alcohol beverages in any place
7110	7110	operated under a “Class A" or “Class C" license or under a “Class B" license or permit,
7111	7111	or serve or sell intoxicating liquor on brewery premises, manufacturing or rectifying
7112	7112	premises, winery premises, or any retail outlet operated by a brewer, manufacturer,
7113	7113	rectifier, or winery under s. 125.29 (7), 125.52 (4), or 125.53 (3), unless he or she has
7114	7114	an operator's license or operator's permit, is considered to have an operator's license
7115	7115	under this subsection, or is at least 18 years of age and is under the immediate
7116	7116	supervision of the licensee, permittee, or agent or a person holding an operator's
7117	7117	license or operator's permit, who is on the premises at the time of the service.
7118	7118	SECTION 271. 125.68 (4) (c) 1. of the statutes is amended to read:
7119	7119	125.68 (4) (c) 1. Subject to subds. 3. and 6. and s. 125.51 (3r) (a) 3., no premises
7120	7120	for which a “Class B" license or permit or a “Class C" license has been issued may
7121	7121	remain open between the hours of 2 a.m. and 6 a.m., except as otherwise provided
7122	7122	in this subdivision and subd. 4. On January 1 premises operating under a “Class B"
7123	7123	license or permit are not required to close. On Saturday and Sunday, no premises
7124	7124	may remain open between 2:30 a.m. and 6 a.m. except that, on the Sunday that
7125	7125	daylight saving time begins as specified in s. 175.095 (2), no premises may remain
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7153	7153	open between 3:30 a.m. and 6 a.m. This subdivision does not apply to a “Class B"
7154	7154	license issued to a winery under s. 125.51 (3) (am).
7155	7155	SECTION 272. 125.68 (4) (c) 3. of the statutes is amended to read:
7156	7156	125.68 (4) (c) 3. Between 12 midnight and 6 a.m. no person may sell
7157	7157	intoxicating liquor on “Class B" licensed premises in an original unopened package,
7158	7158	container or bottle or for consumption away from the premises or on “Class C"
7159	7159	licensed premises as authorized under s. 125.51 (3r) (a). A municipal governing body
7160	7160	may, by ordinance, impose more restrictive hours than are provided in this
7161	7161	subdivision except with respect to the sale of intoxicating liquor authorized under s.
7162	7162	125.51 (3r) (a). This subdivision does not apply to a “Class B" license issued to a
7163	7163	winery under s. 125.51 (3) (am).
7164	7164	SECTION 273. 125.68 (4) (c) 3m. of the statutes is repealed.
7165	7165	SECTION 274. 125.68 (9) (f) of the statutes is amended to read:
7166	7166	125.68 (9) (f) Every person manufacturing, rectifying or blending intoxicating
7167	7167	liquor sold in this state shall provide the department division with the names,
7168	7168	brands, descriptions, alcoholic content by volume and any other information about
7169	7169	the intoxicating liquor required by the department division. Information required
7170	7170	by this paragraph shall be submitted prior to placing any new blend on the market.
7171	7171	The department division may also require by rule that samples of new products be
7172	7172	submitted for examination and analysis.
7173	7173	SECTION 275. 125.68 (10) (a) and (b) of the statutes are amended to read:
7174	7174	125.68 (10) (a) Except as provided in s. ss. 125.23 and 125.535, no intoxicating
7175	7175	liquor may be shipped into this state unless consigned to a person holding a
7176	7176	wholesaler's permit under s. 125.54 or, if shipped from a manufacturer or rectifier
7177	7177	in another state holding a permit under s. 125.58, consigned to a person holding a
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7205	7205	SECTION 275
7206	7206	ASSEMBLY BILL 304
7207	7207	manufacturer's or rectifier's permit under s. 125.52 or a winery permit under s.
7208	7208	125.53.
7209	7209	(b) Except as provided in s. ss. 125.23 and 125.535, no common carrier or other
7210	7210	person may transport into and deliver within this state any intoxicating liquor
7211	7211	unless it is consigned to a person holding a wholesaler's permit under s. 125.54 or,
7212	7212	if shipped from a manufacturer or rectifier in another state holding a permit under
7213	7213	s. 125.58, consigned to a person holding a manufacturer's or rectifier's permit under
7214	7214	s. 125.52 or a winery permit under s. 125.53. Any common carrier violating this
7215	7215	paragraph shall forfeit $100 for each violation.
7216	7216	SECTION 276. 125.69 (1) of the statutes is repealed and recreated to read:
7217	7217	125.69 (1) INTEREST RESTRICTIONS. (a) Subject to s. 125.20 (6), a manufacturer's
7218	7218	or rectifier's permit under s. 125.52 may not be issued to any person who holds, or
7219	7219	has an interest in a licensee or permittee holding, any of the following:
7220	7220	1. A Class “A" license issued under s. 125.25 or “Class A” license issued under
7221	7221	s. 125.51 (2).
7222	7222	2. A Class “B" license issued under s. 125.26, “Class B” license issued under s.
7223	7223	125.51 (3), or “Class C” license issued under s. 125.51 (3m).
7224	7224	3. A Class “B" permit issued under s. 125.27 or “Class B” permit issued under
7225	7225	s. 125.51 (5).
7226	7226	4. A wholesaler's permit issued under s. 125.28 or 125.54.
7227	7227	(b) Subject to s. 125.20 (6), a winery permit under s. 125.53 may not be issued
7228	7228	to any person who holds, or has an interest in a licensee or permittee holding, any
7229	7229	of the following:
7230	7230	1. A Class “A" license issued under s. 125.25 or “Class A” license issued under
7231	7231	s. 125.51 (2).
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7258	7258	SECTION 276 ASSEMBLY BILL 304
7259	7259	2. A Class “B" license issued under s. 125.26, “Class B” license issued under s.
7260	7260	125.51 (3), or “Class C” license issued under s. 125.51 (3m).
7261	7261	3. A Class “B" permit issued under s. 125.27 or “Class B” permit issued under
7262	7262	s. 125.51 (5).
7263	7263	4. A wholesaler's permit issued under s. 125.28 or 125.54.
7264	7264	(c) Subject to s. 125.20 (6), a wholesaler's permit under s. 125.54 may not be
7265	7265	issued to any person who holds, or has an interest in a licensee or permittee holding,
7266	7266	any of the following:
7267	7267	1. A Class “A" license issued under s. 125.25 or “Class A” license issued under
7268	7268	s. 125.51 (2).
7269	7269	2. A Class “B" license issued under s. 125.26, “Class B” license issued under s.
7270	7270	125.51 (3), or “Class C” license issued under s. 125.51 (3m).
7271	7271	3. A Class “B" permit issued under s. 125.27 or “Class B” permit issued under
7272	7272	s. 125.51 (5).
7273	7273	4. A brewer's permit issued under s. 125.29.
7274	7274	5. A brewpub permit issued under s. 125.295.
7275	7275	6. A winery permit issued under s. 125.53.
7276	7276	7. A manufacturer's or rectifier's permit issued under s. 125.52.
7277	7277	8. An out-of-state shipper's permit issued under s. 125.30 or 125.58.
7278	7278	(d) Subject to s. 125.20 (6), an out-of-state shipper's permit under s. 125.58
7279	7279	may not be issued to any person who holds, or has an interest in a licensee or
7280	7280	permittee holding, any of the following:
7281	7281	1. A Class “A" license issued under s. 125.25 or “Class A” license issued under
7282	7282	s. 125.51 (2).
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7309	7309	SECTION 276
7310	7310	ASSEMBLY BILL 304
7311	7311	2. A Class “B" license issued under s. 125.26, “Class B” license issued under s.
7312	7312	125.51 (3), or “Class C” license issued under s. 125.51 (3m).
7313	7313	3. A Class “B" permit issued under s. 125.27 or “Class B” permit issued under
7314	7314	s. 125.51 (5).
7315	7315	4. A wholesaler's permit issued under s. 125.28 or 125.54.
7316	7316	(e) Subject to s. 125.20 (6), a “Class A" license may not be issued to any person
7317	7317	who holds, or has an interest in a permittee holding, any of the following:
7318	7318	1. A wholesaler's permit issued under s. 125.28 or 125.54.
7319	7319	2. A brewer's permit issued under s. 125.29.
7320	7320	3. A brewpub permit issued under s. 125.295.
7321	7321	4. A winery permit issued under s. 125.53.
7322	7322	5. A manufacturer's or rectifier's permit issued under s. 125.52.
7323	7323	6. An out-of-state shipper's permit issued under s. 125.30 or 125.58.
7324	7324	(f) Subject to s. 125.20 (6), a “Class B" license or permit or “Class C” license may
7325	7325	not be issued to any person who holds, or has an interest in a permittee holding, any
7326	7326	of the following:
7327	7327	1. A wholesaler's permit issued under s. 125.28 or 125.54.
7328	7328	2. A brewer's permit issued under s. 125.29.
7329	7329	3. Except as provided in s. 125.295 (1) (h), (2) (a) 6. e., and (3) (c), a brewpub
7330	7330	permit issued under s. 125.295.
7331	7331	4. A winery permit issued under s. 125.53.
7332	7332	5. A manufacturer's or rectifier's permit issued under s. 125.52.
7333	7333	6. An out-of-state shipper's permit issued under s. 125.30 or 125.58.
7334	7334	SECTION 277. 125.69 (1) (a) 5., (b) 5., (c) 9. and (d) 5. of the statutes are created
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7362	7362	SECTION 277 ASSEMBLY BILL 304
7363	7363	125.69 (1) (a) 5. A no-sale event venue permit issued under s. 125.24.
7364	7364	(b) 5. A no-sale event venue permit issued under s. 125.24.
7365	7365	(c) 9. A no-sale event venue permit issued under s. 125.24.
7366	7366	(d) 5. A no-sale event venue permit issued under s. 125.24.
7367	7367	SECTION 278. 125.69 (4) (e) of the statutes is amended to read:
7368	7368	125.69 (4) (e) Costs. The cost of administering this subsection shall be charged
7369	7369	to the manufacturer, rectifier and wholesaler permittees. The department division
7370	7370	shall determine the costs and shall establish the procedure for apportioning the cost
7371	7371	against the permittees and provide for the method of payment to the department
7372	7372	division.
7373	7373	SECTION 279. 125.69 (7) of the statutes is amended to read:
7374	7374	125.69 (7) LICENSE OR PERMIT REVOCATION. The violation of sub. (1), (3) or (5),
7375	7375	or s. 125.20 (5) (d) as it relates to sub. (1), is sufficient cause for the revocation of the
7376	7376	license or permit of any licensee or permittee receiving the benefit from the
7377	7377	prohibited act as well as the revocation of the license or permit of the licensee or
7378	7378	permittee committing the prohibited act.
7379	7379	SECTION 280. 125.69 (9) of the statutes is created to read:
7380	7380	125.69 (9) PROVIDING TASTE SAMPLES ON RETAIL PREMISES. (a) Subject to par. (e),
7381	7381	with the consent of the “Class A,” “Class B,” or “Class C” licensee, a winery,
7382	7382	manufacturer, or rectifier may provide, free of charge, on “Class A,” “Class B,” or
7383	7383	“Class C” premises, taste samples of intoxicating liquor to any person who has
7384	7384	attained the legal drinking age for consumption on the premises between the hours
7385	7385	of 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.
7386	7386	(b) A taste sample of wine may not exceed 3 fluid ounces and a person may not
7387	7387	receive more than 2 taste samples of wine per day. A taste sample of intoxicating
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7415	7415	SECTION 280
7416	7416	ASSEMBLY BILL 304
7417	7417	liquor other than wine may not exceed 0.5 fluid ounces and a person may receive not
7418	7418	more than one taste sample of such intoxicating liquor per day.
7419	7419	(c) A winery, manufacturer, or rectifier may provide taste samples of any
7420	7420	intoxicating liquor purchased from the retail licensee or of any intoxicating liquor the
7421	7421	winery, manufacturer, or rectifier produced on premises covered by its winery
7422	7422	permit, manufacturer's permit, or rectifier's permit and brings to the retail premises,
7423	7423	but the winery, manufacturer, or rectifier may not leave at the retail premises any
7424	7424	unused intoxicating liquor not purchased from the retail licensee.
7425	7425	(d) Any representative of a manufacturer, rectifier, or winery issued a permit
7426	7426	under s. 125.52 or 125.53 may assist the retail licensee in dispensing or serving the
7427	7427	taste samples.
7428	7428	(e) This subsection authorizes taste samples only of wine on “Class C” licensed
7429	7429	premises.
7430	7430	SECTION 281. 139.01 (2p) of the statutes is created to read:
7431	7431	139.01 (2p) “Division" means the division of alcohol beverages in the
7432	7432	department.
7433	7433	SECTION 282. 139.01 (4) of the statutes is amended to read:
7434	7434	139.01 (4) “License," and “fermented malt beverages" have the same meaning
7435	7435	as in s. 125.02, and “licensed premises" are premises described in licenses and
7436	7436	permits issued by the department division, cities, villages, or towns under the
7437	7437	authority of said section, other than a permit issued under s. 125.175.
7438	7438	SECTION 283. 139.01 (4) of the statutes, as affected by 2023 Wisconsin Act ....
7439	7439	(this act), is amended to read:
7440	7440	139.01 (4) “License," and “fermented malt beverages" have the same meaning
7441	7441	as in s. 125.02, and “licensed premises" are premises described in licenses and
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7468	7468	SECTION 283 ASSEMBLY BILL 304
7469	7469	permits issued by the division, cities, villages, or towns under the authority of said
7470	7470	section, other than a permit permits issued under s. ss. 125.175 and 125.24.
7471	7471	SECTION 284. 139.01 (6) of the statutes is amended to read:
7472	7472	139.01 (6) A “rectifier" is a person who rectifies, purifies or refines distilled
7473	7473	spirits or wines by any process other than by original and continuous distillation
7474	7474	from mash, wort or wash, through continuous closed vessels or pipes, until the
7475	7475	manufacture thereof is complete, or who has in his or her possession any still or leach
7476	7476	tub or keeps any other apparatus for the purpose of refining in any manner distilled
7477	7477	spirits or the other liquors, or who after rectifying and purifying distilled spirits, by
7478	7478	mixing such spirits or liquors with any materials, manufactures any spurious,
7479	7479	imitation or compound liquors for sale, and any person who, without rectifying,
7480	7480	purifying or refining distilled spirits, by mixing such spirits with any materials,
7481	7481	manufactures any spurious, imitation or compound liquors for sale under the name
7482	7482	of “whiskey," “brandy," “gin," “rum," “spirits," “cordials" or any other name, and who
7483	7483	is also a distiller or is under substantially the same management or control as a
7484	7484	distiller. A rectifier may sell at wholesale intoxicating liquors rectified by him or her
7485	7485	without any other license than that of a rectifier. “Rectifier” does not include a “Class
7486	7486	B” licensee that prepares, stores, or dispenses mixed drinks in advance of sale in
7487	7487	compliance with s. 125.51 (3) (bg).
7488	7488	SECTION 285. 139.03 (5) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:
7489	7489	139.03 (5) (a) No person who enters this state from another state may have in
7490	7490	his or her possession and bring into the state any intoxicating liquor or wine. The
7491	7491	prohibition in this paragraph does not apply to a person who changes his or her
7492	7492	domicile from another state or a foreign country to this state and who brings into this
7493	7493	state intoxicating liquor and wine constituting household goods. The prohibition in
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7521	7521	SECTION 285
7522	7522	ASSEMBLY BILL 304
7523	7523	this paragraph does not apply to intoxicating liquor or wine consigned to any person
7524	7524	having a permit from the secretary division to engage in the sale of such intoxicating
7525	7525	liquor or wine.
7526	7526	SECTION 286. 139.04 (4) of the statutes is amended to read:
7527	7527	139.04 (4) Sale or shipment of fermented malt beverages by a brewer to a
7528	7528	bottler or between brewers, or of intoxicating liquor, whether in bulk or any state of
7529	7529	packaging, between manufacturers, rectifiers, and wineries.
7530	7530	SECTION 287. 139.06 (3) of the statutes is amended to read:
7531	7531	139.06 (3) In shipping intoxicating liquor, whether in bulk for the purpose of
7532	7532	bottling or rectifying to a rectifier located within the state or in any state of
7533	7533	packaging, to a manufacturer or rectifier holding a permit under s. 125.52, the
7534	7534	manufacturer or rectifier shall securely affix thereto a label or statement, in such
7535	7535	form as is prescribed by the secretary, reciting that the shipment is made for the
7536	7536	purpose of bottling or rectifying a tax-exempt transfer between producers as
7537	7537	authorized under s. 139.04 (4). Each manufacturer or rectifier making such
7538	7538	shipments shall file an information report that shows the dates and quantities of
7539	7539	shipments and the name and address of each consignee.
7540	7540	SECTION 288. 139.08 (3) of the statutes is amended to read:
7541	7541	139.08 (3) POLICE POWERS. The department of revenue shall enforce and the
7542	7542	duly authorized employees of the department shall have all necessary police powers
7543	7543	to prevent violations of s. 134.65, and this subchapter and ch. 125.
7544	7544	SECTION 289. 139.08 (4) of the statutes is amended to read:
7545	7545	139.08 (4) INSPECTION FOR ENFORCEMENT. Duly authorized employees of the
7546	7546	department of justice and the department of revenue and any sheriff, police officer,
7547	7547	marshal, or constable, within their respective jurisdictions, may at all reasonable
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7574	7574	SECTION 289 ASSEMBLY BILL 304
7575	7575	hours enter any licensed premises, and examine the books, papers, and records of
7576	7576	any brewer, brewpub, manufacturer, bottler, rectifier, wholesaler, or retailer, for the
7577	7577	purpose of inspecting the same and determining whether the tax and fee imposed by
7578	7578	ss. 139.01 to 139.25 have been fully paid, and may inspect and examine, according
7579	7579	to law, any premises where fermented malt beverages or intoxicating liquors are
7580	7580	manufactured, sold, exposed for sale, possessed, or stored, for the purpose of
7581	7581	inspecting the same and determining whether the tax imposed by ss. 139.01 to
7582	7582	139.25 has been fully paid, and whether ss. 139.01 to 139.25 and ch. 125 are being
7583	7583	complied with. Any refusal to permit such examination of such premises is sufficient
7584	7584	grounds under s. 125.12 for revocation or suspension of any license or permit granted
7585	7585	for the sale of any fermented malt beverages or intoxicating liquors and is punishable
7586	7586	under s. 139.25 (10).
7587	7587	SECTION 290. 139.08 (5) of the statutes is created to read:
7588	7588	139.08 (5) RETENTION OF CERTAIN RECORDS. Notwithstanding any retention
7589	7589	schedule established for the department's records under s. 16.61, the department
7590	7590	shall retain for 3 years after receipt by the department all reports submitted to the
7591	7591	division under ss. 125.22 (2) and 125.23 (5) and all records received by the division
7592	7592	relating to these reports.
7593	7593	SECTION 291. 139.11 (1) of the statutes is amended to read:
7594	7594	139.11 (1) PRESERVATION OF RECORDS. Every person who manufactures,
7595	7595	rectifies, distributes, imports, transports, stores, warehouses, or sells intoxicating
7596	7596	liquor or fermented malt beverages shall keep complete and accurate records of all
7597	7597	such liquor or malt beverages purchased, sold, manufactured, rectified, brewed,
7598	7598	fermented, distilled, produced, stored, warehoused, imported, or transported within
7599	7599	this state. Such records shall be of a kind and in the form prescribed by the secretary
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7627	7627	SECTION 291
7628	7628	ASSEMBLY BILL 304
7629	7629	and shall be safely preserved to ensure accessibility for inspection by the secretary
7630	7630	or by the division as provided in s. 125.025 (3). A person required to keep records
7631	7631	under this subsection may keep such records in electronic form only. Any common
7632	7632	carrier or fulfillment house required to submit reports under s. 125.22 or 125.23 shall
7633	7633	maintain, for 3 years, all records related to the reports or otherwise required to be
7634	7634	kept under this subsection.
7635	7635	SECTION 292. 139.11 (4) (a) 2. of the statutes is amended to read:
7636	7636	139.11 (4) (a) 2. A current list, available on paper and on the department's
7637	7637	Internet site, providing detailed information regarding every person issued a
7638	7638	wholesalers permit under s. 125.28, brewers permit under s. 125.29, brewpub permit
7639	7639	under s. 125.295, or out-of-state shippers permit under s. 125.30. The information
7640	7640	provided under this subdivision shall include the name and address of the permit
7641	7641	holder and the date on which the department division issued the permit.
7642	7642	SECTION 293. 139.11 (4) (b) 2. of the statutes is amended to read:
7643	7643	139.11 (4) (b) 2. A current and regularly updated list, made available on paper
7644	7644	and on the department's Internet website, of permit holders that minimally includes
7645	7645	detailed information on the name, address, contact person, and date of permit
7646	7646	issuance for every common carrier permit issued under s. 125.22, fulfillment house
7647	7647	permit issued under s. 125.23, manufacturer's and rectifier's permit issued under s.
7648	7648	125.52, winery permit issued under s. 125.53, direct wine shipper's permit issued
7649	7649	under s. 125.535, wholesaler's permit issued under s. 125.54, and out-of-state
7650	7650	shipper's permit issued under s. 125.58.
7651	7651	SECTION 294. 139.22 of the statutes is amended to read:
7652	7652	139.22 Confiscation. If a duly authorized employee of the department of
7653	7653	revenue or the department of justice or any sheriff, police officer, marshal, or
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7680	7680	SECTION 294 ASSEMBLY BILL 304
7681	7681	constable, within his or her respective jurisdiction, discovers any fermented malt
7682	7682	beverages upon any premises other than the premises of a brewer, brewpub, or
7683	7683	bottler, or any intoxicating liquor upon any premises other than the premises of a
7684	7684	manufacturer, rectifier, winery, or wholesaler, and upon which the tax has not been
7685	7685	paid or which was possessed, kept, stored, manufactured, sold, distributed, or
7686	7686	transported in violation of ss. 139.01 to 139.25 and ch. 125, the employee or any such
7687	7687	officer may immediately seize the fermented malt beverages or intoxicating liquors.
7688	7688	Any such fermented malt beverages or intoxicating liquors so seized shall be held
7689	7689	transferred by the department of revenue to the division and disposed of under s.
7690	7690	125.14 (2) (e).
7691	7691	SECTION 295. 139.25 (9) of the statutes is amended to read:
7692	7692	139.25 (9) FAILURE TO KEEP RECORDS. Failure to comply with s. 139.11 (1) shall
7693	7693	carry a penalty of revocation by the secretary of revenue division of the license or
7694	7694	permit.
7695	7695	SECTION 296. 185.043 (2) of the statutes is amended to read:
7696	7696	185.043 (2) If the cooperative is formed for purposes of operating as a small
7697	7697	winery cooperative wholesaler under s. 125.545, 3 or more individuals, at least one
7698	7698	of whom must be a resident and all of which must be owners of small wineries or
7699	7699	small manufacturers certified by the division of alcohol beverages in the department
7700	7700	of revenue under s. 125.545 (6) (a), may form a cooperative by signing,
7701	7701	acknowledging, and filing articles. Membership in a cooperative formed under this
7702	7702	subsection is limited to small wineries or small manufacturers certified by the
7703	7703	department of revenue division of alcohol beverages under s. 125.545 (6) (a).
7704	7704	SECTION 297. 227.52 (1) of the statutes is amended to read:
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7733	7733	227.52 (1) Decisions of the department of revenue other than decisions relating
7734	7734	to alcohol beverage permits issued under ch. 125.
7735	7735	SECTION 298. 230.08 (2) (e) 11. of the statutes is amended to read:
7736	7736	230.08 (2) (e) 11. Revenue — 7 8.
7737	7737	SECTION 299. 346.657 (1) of the statutes is amended to read:
7738	7738	346.657 (1) If a court imposes a fine or a forfeiture for a violation of s. 346.63
7739	7739	(1) or (5), or a local ordinance in conformity therewith, or s. 346.63 (2) or (6) or 940.25,
7740	7740	or s. 940.09 where the offense involved the use of a vehicle, it shall impose a safe ride
7741	7741	program surcharge under ch. 814 in an amount of $50 $75 in addition to the fine or
7742	7742	forfeiture, plus costs, fees, and other surcharges imposed under ch. 814.
7743	7743	SECTION 300. Tax 8.87 of the administrative code is repealed.
7744	7744	SECTION 301.0Nonstatutory provisions.
7745	7745	(1) TRANSFER OF ALCOHOL BEVERAGES REGULATION AND ENFORCEMENT FUNCTIONS.
7746	7746	(a) Definitions. In this subsection:
7747	7747	1. “Department” means the department of revenue.
7748	7748	2. “Division” means the division of alcohol beverages in the department.
7749	7749	3. “Secretary” means the secretary of revenue.
7750	7750	(b) Assets and liabilities. On the effective date of this paragraph, the assets and
7751	7751	liabilities of the department primarily related to alcohol beverages regulation and
7752	7752	enforcement under ch. 125, as determined by the secretary, become the assets and
7753	7753	liabilities of the division.
7754	7754	(c) Tangible personal property. On the effective date of this paragraph, all
7755	7755	tangible personal property, including records, of the department that is primarily
7756	7756	related to alcohol beverages regulation and enforcement under ch. 125, as
7757	7757	determined by the secretary, is transferred to the division.
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7785	7785	(d) Contracts. All contracts entered into by the department in effect on the
7786	7786	effective date of this paragraph that are primarily related to alcohol beverages
7787	7787	regulation and enforcement under ch. 125, as determined by the secretary, remain
7788	7788	in effect and are transferred to the division. The division shall carry out any
7789	7789	obligations under those contracts unless modified or rescinded by the division to the
7790	7790	extent allowed under the contract.
7791	7791	(e) Position and employee transfers. On the effective date of this paragraph, all
7792	7792	positions, and the incumbent employees who hold those positions, in the department
7793	7793	with duties that are primarily related to alcohol beverages regulation and
7794	7794	enforcement under ch. 125, as determined by the secretary, are transferred to the
7795	7795	division.
7796	7796	(f) Employee status. Employees transferred under par. (e) have all the rights
7797	7797	and the same status under ch. 230 in the division that they enjoyed in the
7798	7798	department immediately before the transfer. Notwithstanding s. 230.28 (4), no
7799	7799	employee transferred under par. (e) who has attained permanent status in class is
7800	7800	required to serve a probationary period.
7801	7801	(g) Rules and orders. All rules promulgated by the department that relate to
7802	7802	alcohol beverages regulation and enforcement under ch. 125 and that are in effect
7803	7803	on the effective date of this paragraph remain in effect until their specified expiration
7804	7804	dates or until amended or repealed by the division. All orders issued by the
7805	7805	department that relate to alcohol beverages regulation and enforcement under ch.
7806	7806	125 and that are in effect on the effective date of this paragraph remain in effect until
7807	7807	their specified expiration dates or until modified or rescinded by the division.
7808	7808	(h) Pending matters. Any matter pending with the department on the effective
7809	7809	date of this paragraph that is primarily related to alcohol beverages regulation and
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7837	7837	SECTION 301
7838	7838	ASSEMBLY BILL 304
7839	7839	enforcement under ch. 125, as determined by the secretary, is transferred to the
7840	7840	division. All materials submitted to or actions taken by the department with respect
7841	7841	to the pending matters are considered as having been submitted to or taken by the
7842	7842	division.
7843	7843	(i) Fees. All fees established by the department related to permits issued under
7844	7844	ch. 125 that are in effect on the day before the effective date of this paragraph shall
7845	7845	remain in effect until modified or rescinded by the division.
7846	7846	(j) Secretary to develop plan for orderly transfer. The secretary shall develop
7847	7847	a plan for an orderly transfer from the department to the division and shall resolve
7848	7848	any disagreement between the department and the division with respect to any
7849	7849	matter specified in this subsection. The secretary's plan for orderly transfer shall
7850	7850	include the transfer of positions under par. (e) plus the transfer of a sufficient number
7851	7851	of currently vacant authorized FTE positions in the department to total 20.0 FTE
7852	7852	positions in the division as well as initial staffing assignments in the division.
7853	7853	(2) TRANSITION; PERMIT ISSUER. On the effective date of this subsection, any
7854	7854	permit issued by the department of revenue under ch. 125 prior to the effective date
7855	7855	of this subsection shall be considered to have been issued by the division of alcohol
7856	7856	beverages.
7857	7857	(3) EXPIRATION OF RETAIL LICENSES HELD BY PRODUCERS. Notwithstanding s.
7858	7858	125.04 (11) (b), any retail license issued under ch. 125 to a winery or a brewer shall
7859	7859	expire on the effective date of this subsection and the license shall be nonrenewable.
7860	7860	(4) RETAIL CLOSING HOUR EXCEPTION FOR 2024 NATIONAL POLITICAL CONVENTION.
7861	7861	(a) In this subsection:
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7886	7886	SECTION 301 ASSEMBLY BILL 304
7887	7887	1. “Convention period” means the period beginning on the first day of a national
7888	7888	political convention held in Milwaukee in the summer of 2024 until the day after the
7889	7889	convention's last day.
7890	7890	2. “Municipality” has the meaning given in s. 125.02 (11).
7891	7891	3. “Southeast Wisconsin municipality” means a municipality any part of which
7892	7892	is located within Kenosha, Racine, Walworth, Rock, Milwaukee, Waukesha,
7893	7893	Jefferson, Dane, Ozaukee, Washington, Dodge, Columbia, Sheboygan, or Fond du
7894	7894	Lac County.
7895	7895	(b) 1. Notwithstanding s. 125.32 (3) (a), but subject to subds. 2. and 3., during
7896	7896	the convention period, the closing hours for premises operating under a Class “B”
7897	7897	license issued by a southeast Wisconsin municipality shall be between 4 a.m. and 6
7898	7898	a.m.
7899	7899	2. A southeast Wisconsin municipality may establish a process to designate,
7900	7900	and may so designate, any licensee holding a license issued by the southeast
7901	7901	Wisconsin municipality and to which subd. 1. would otherwise apply as ineligible or
7902	7902	disqualified for the extended closing hour specified in subd. 1.
7903	7903	3. Notwithstanding s. 125.32 (3) (d), a southeast Wisconsin municipality may,
7904	7904	by ordinance adopted after the effective date of this subdivision, opt out of subd. 1.
7905	7905	and retain during the convention period the closing hours specified in s. 125.32 (3)
7906	7906	(a).
7907	7907	(c) 1. Notwithstanding s. 125.68 (4) (c) 1., but subject to subds. 2. and 3., during
7908	7908	the convention period, the closing hours for premises operating under a “Class B” or
7909	7909	“Class C” license issued by a southeast Wisconsin municipality shall be between 4
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7937	7937	SECTION 301
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7939	7939	2. A southeast Wisconsin municipality may establish a process to designate,
7940	7940	and may so designate, any licensee holding a license issued by the southeast
7941	7941	Wisconsin municipality and to which subd. 1. would otherwise apply as ineligible or
7942	7942	disqualified for the extended closing hour specified in subd. 1.
7943	7943	3. Notwithstanding s. 125.68 (4) (c) 5., a southeast Wisconsin municipality may,
7944	7944	by ordinance adopted after the effective date of this subdivision, opt out of subd. 1.
7945	7945	and retain during the convention period the closing hours specified in s. 125.68 (4)
7946	7946	(c) 1.
7947	7947	(d) 1. Notwithstanding ss. 125.29 (8) (a), 125.52 (5) (a), and 125.53 (4) (a), but
7948	7948	subject to subds. 2. and 3., during the convention period, the closing hours for a
7949	7949	full-service retail outlet under s. 125.29 (7), 125.52 (4), or 125.53 (3), and the
7950	7950	on-premises sales hours on brewery premises, manufacturing or rectifying
7951	7951	premises, and winery premises, operating in a southeast Wisconsin municipality
7952	7952	shall be between 4 a.m. and 6 a.m.
7953	7953	2. A southeast Wisconsin municipality may establish a process to designate,
7954	7954	and may so designate, premises in the municipality of any permittee under s. 125.29,
7955	7955	125.52, or 125.53 to which subd. 1. would otherwise apply as ineligible or disqualified
7956	7956	for the extended closing hour specified in subd. 1.
7957	7957	3. A southeast Wisconsin municipality may, by ordinance adopted after the
7958	7958	effective date of this subdivision, opt out of subd. 1. and retain during the convention
7959	7959	period the closing hours specified in ss. 125.29 (8) (a), 125.52 (5) (a), and 125.53 (4)
7960	7960	(a), as unaffected by par. (b).
7961	7961	SECTION 302.0Initial applicability.
7962	7962	(1) SAFE RIDE SURCHARGE. The treatment of s. 346.657 (1) first applies to
7963	7963	violations committed on the effective date of this subsection.
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7990	7990	SECTION 302 ASSEMBLY BILL 304
7991	7991	(2) JURISDICTION OVER OUT-OF-STATE PERMITTEES. The treatment of s. 125.535 (3)
7992	7992	(b) 3., (c), (d), and (e), the renumbering of ss. 125.30 (3) and 125.58 (2), the
7993	7993	amendment of s. 125.30 (2), and the creation of ss. 125.30 (2) (d) and (3) (b) and 125.58
7994	7994	(2) (b) and (c) first apply with respect to permits issued after the effective date of this
7995	7995	subsection.
7996	7996	SECTION 303.0Effective dates. This act takes effect on the first day of the 5th
7997	7997	month beginning after publication, except as follows:
7998	7998	(1) NO-FEE EVENT VENUE PERMITS; CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL IN PUBLIC PLACES. The
7999	7999	treatment of ss. 125.02 (14m) (by SECTION 13), 125.09 (1) (b) and (c), 125.24, 125.51
8000	8000	(4) (v) 5., and 139.01 (4) (by SECTION 283), the renumbering and amendment of s.
8001	8001	125.09 (1), the amendment of ss. 125.04 (8) (b) and 125.20 (5) (c) and (d), and the
8002	8002	creation of ss. 125.28 (2) (b) 1. j., 125.29 (2) (a) 6., 125.295 (2) (a) 6. g., 125.30 (3) (c)
8003	8003	5., and 125.69 (1) (a) 5., (b) 5., (c) 9., and (d) 5. take effect on the first day of the 11th
8004	8004	month beginning after publication.
8005	8005	(2) ADMINISTRATIVE RULES. The repeal of s. Tax 8.87, Wis. Adm. Code, takes
8006	8006	effect as provided in s. 227.265.
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