Note: Section 125.17 (1), Wis. stats., allows town boards to designate by ordinance municipal officials to issue operators' licenses. The Wisconsin Towns Association has developed a sample ordinance designating municipal officials as officials authorized to issue operators' licenses. Electronic copies of the sample ordinance may be found in the Ordinances and Resolutions section of the Information Library of the Town Association website at:
Note: Section 125.17 (5) (a) 1., Wis. stats., requires town boards that issue operators' licenses to issue provisional operators' licenses. In doing so, the town board may adopt an ordinance setting forth the standards under which these provisional licenses may be issued. The Wisconsin Towns Association has developed a sample provisional operator's license ordinance. Electronic copies of the sample ordinance may be found in the Ordinances and Resolutions section of the Information Library of the Towns Association website at:
Note: Section 125.185, Wis. stats., requires town boards that issue retail alcohol licenses to issue provisional retail alcohol licenses. In doing so, the town board may adopt an ordinance setting forth the standards under which these provisional licenses may be issued. The Wisconsin Towns Association has developed a sample provisional retail alcohol license ordinance. Electronic copies of the sample ordinance may be found in the Ordinances and Resolutions section of the Information Library of the Towns Association website at:
STATE OF WISCONSIN
Town of ________
________ County
________ ________, of the Town of ________, ________ County, Wisconsin, having filed with the undersigned town clerk an application for a retailer's Class “A” license to sell fermented malt beverages, that has been published as required by s. 125.04 (3), Wis. stats., and having produced a receipt showing the payment of $________ to the treasurer of the town, and the application having been granted by the town board on ________ ___, 20__;
A retailer's Class “A” license is granted to ________ ________ to sell fermented malt beverages under s. 125.25, Wis. stats., on the following premises in the town only for consumption off the premises where sold and in the original packages, containers, and bottles: [describe them].
This license will expire on June 30, 20__, unless sooner revoked.
Dated this ______ day of ________, 20__.
[Signatures of town board]
Attest: [Signature of town clerk]
Notes: See ss. 125.04 (5) and (6) and 125.25 (2) (b), Wis. stats., for provisions regarding applications and qualifications for licenses. See s. 125.32, Wis. stats., for general license restrictions and requirements.
Licenses for months or fractions of months may be granted, with prorated fees under s. 125.25 (4).
STATE OF WISCONSIN
Town of ________
________ County
________ ________, of the Town of ________, ________ County, Wisconsin, having filed with the undersigned town clerk an application for a retailer's Class “B” license to sell fermented malt beverages, that has been published as required by s. 125.04 (3), Wis. stats., and having produced a receipt showing the payment of $________ to the treasurer of the town, and the application having been granted by the town board on ________ ___, 20__[fee shall not exceed $100 per year; nonrenewable license may be issued for 6 months for one half of the license fee];
A retailer's Class “B” license is granted to ________ ________ to sell fermented malt beverages, under s. 125.26, Wis. stats., on the following premises in the town either to be consumed on the premises where sold or off the premises: [describe the premises].
This license will expire on June 30, 20__, unless sooner revoked.
Dated this ______ day of ________, 20__.
[Signatures of town board]
Attest: [Signature of town clerk]
Notes: See ss. 125.04 (5) and (6) and 125.26 (2) (b), Wis. stats., regarding applications and qualifications for licenses. See s. 125.32, Wis. stats., for general license restrictions and requirements.
Six-month licenses and licenses for months or fractions of months may be granted, with prorated fees under s. 125.26 (4) or (5).
STATE OF WISCONSIN
Town of ________
________ County
Written application having been made to the Town Board of the Town of ________, ________ County, Wisconsin, by ________ [name of bona fide club, county or local fair association or agricultural society, church, lodge, or society that has been in existence for at least 6 months before the date of application, or veterans' organization posts] for a Temporary Class “B” License to sell fermented malt beverages for the period and at the premises described in the application, and the applicant having paid the required fee of $________ [not to exceed $10];
A Temporary Class “B” License is granted to ______________ to sell at retail at the following premises: [describe them], for the following period: [state period], fermented malt beverages subject to the limitations imposed by law. [If applicable, state: Licensee is authorized to permit underage persons to be upon the described premises during the effective period of this license.]
Dated this ______ day of ________, 20__.
[Signatures of town board]
Attest: [Signature of town clerk]
Note: The Wisconsin Towns Association has developed a sample temporary retail alcohol license ordinance setting forth standards under which the clerk or his or her designee may issue temporary Class “B” beer and temporary “Class B” wine licenses, also known as “picnic licenses,” without prior town board approval. Electronic copies of the sample ordinance may be found in the Ordinances and Resolutions section of the Information Library of the Towns Association website at:
STATE OF WISCONSIN
Town of ________
________ County
________ ________, of the Town of ________, ________ County, Wisconsin, having filed with the undersigned town clerk an application for a Retail “Class A” license to sell intoxicating liquor, that has been published as required by s. 125.04 (3), Wis. stats., and having produced a receipt showing the payment of $________ to the treasurer of the town, and the application having been granted by the town board on ________ ___, 20__;
A Retail “Class A” license is granted to ________ ________ to sell intoxicating liquor under s. 125.51 (2), Wis. stats., on the following premises in the town only for consumption off the premises where sold and in the original packages, containers, and bottles: [describe them].
This license will expire on June 30, 20__, unless sooner revoked.
Dated this ______ day of ________, 20__.
[Signatures of town board]
Attest: [Signature of town clerk]
Note: Six-month licenses and licenses for months or fractions of months may be granted, with prorated fees under s. 125.51 (9).
STATE OF WISCONSIN
Town of ________
________ County
________ ________, of the Town of ________, ________ County, Wisconsin, having filed with the undersigned town clerk an application for a Retail “Class B” license to sell intoxicating liquors, that has been published as required by s. 125.04 (3), Wis. stats., and having produced a receipt showing the payment of $________ to the treasurer of the town, and the application having been granted by the town board on ________ ___, 20__;
A Retail “Class B” license is granted to ________ ________ to sell intoxicating liquors under s. 125.51 (3), Wis. stats., to be consumed by the glass only on the premises licensed and not in the original package or container, except wine may be sold in the original package or otherwise in any quantity to be consumed off the premises and intoxicating liquors may be sold by the glass for consumption off the premises if the licensee seals the container of intoxicating liquor with a tamper-evident seal before the intoxicating liquor is removed from the premises, on the following premises: [describe the premises].
This license expires on the last day of June, 20__, unless sooner revoked.
Dated this ____ of ________, 20__.
[Signatures of town board]
Attest: [Signature of town clerk]
Notes: Town boards may elect to issue licenses under s. 125.51 (3) (b), Wis. stats., which permits holders to sell liquors to be consumed by the glass on the premises, and in an original package or container for off-premises consumption.
A separate license is required for each place of business. See s. 125.04 (9), Wis. stats. See also s. 125.04 (5) and (6) and 125.28 (2) (b), Wis. stats., provisions regarding applications and qualifications for licenses. See s. 125.32, Wis. stats., for general license restrictions and requirements.
See s. 125.51 (3) (e) 2., Wis. stats., for provisions related to a “Reserve `Class B' License,” which is defined by s. 125.51 (4) (a) 4., Wis. stats., as “a license that is not granted or issued by a municipality on December 1, 1997, and that is counted under par. (br) [s. 125.51 (4) (br), Wis. stats.].”
Six-month licenses and licenses for months or fractions of months may be granted, with prorated fees under s. 125.51 (9).
STATE OF WISCONSIN
Town of ________
________ County
The Town Board of the Town of ________, ________ County, Wisconsin, has the specific authority under s. 125.51 (3) (b), Wis. stats., to adopt this ordinance.
This ordinance, adopted by a majority of the town board on a roll call vote with a quorum present and voting and proper notice having been given, provides that any holder of a “Class B” intoxicating liquor license may sell intoxicating liquor in the original package or container, in any quantity, for consumption off the premises where sold.
This ordinance is effective on publication or posting.
The town clerk shall properly post or publish this ordinance as required under s. 60.80, Wis. stats.
Adopted this ________ day of ________, 20__.
[Signatures of town board]
Attest: [Signature of town clerk]
STATE OF WISCONSIN
Town of ________
________ County
________ ________, of the Town of ________, ________ County, Wisconsin, having filed with the undersigned town clerk an application for a Retail “Class C” license to sell wine in accordance with s. 125.51 (3m), Wis. stats., that has been published as required by s. 125.04 (3), Wis. stats., and having produced a receipt showing the payment of $________ to the treasurer of the town, and the application having been granted by the town board on ________ ____, 20__;
A Retail “Class C” license is granted to ________ ________ to sell wine by the glass or in an opened original container to be consumed on the following premises within the town: [describe].
This license expires on the last day of June, 20__, unless sooner revoked.
Dated this ______ day of ________, 20__.
[Signatures of town board]
Attest: [Signature of town clerk]
Note: Six-month licenses and licenses for months or fractions of months may be granted, with prorated fees under s. 125.51 (9).
STATE OF WISCONSIN
Town of ________
________ County
Whereas, s. 125.51 (4) (e) 1., Wis. stats., authorizes the Town to request another municipality that is contiguous with, or within 2 miles of, the Town to transfer to the Town a reserve “Class B"license, as defined under s. 125.51 (4) (a) 4., Wis. stats., that is held by the other municipality; and
Whereas, the [City or Village or Town] of _______________ [insert name of municipality] is [contiguous with or within 2 miles of] the Town and holds a reserve “Class B” license.
The Town Board of the Town of ________, ________ County, Wisconsin, by this resolution, adopted by a majority of the town board on a roll call vote with a quorum present and voting and proper notice having been given, resolves and orders as follows:
The Town requests that the [City or Village or Town] of _______________ [insert name of municipality] transfer to the Town a reserve “Class B” license, as defined under s. 125.51 (4) (a) 4., Wis. stats., in accordance with s. 125.51 (4) (e), Wis. stats.
The town clerk shall provide for the delivery of this resolution to the clerk of the [City or Village or Town] of _______________ [insert name of municipality], which resolution shall constitute the Town's request under s. 125.51 (4) (e), Wis. stats., to the [City or Village or Town] of _______________ [insert name of municipality] to transfer a reserve “Class B” license to the Town.
The town clerk shall properly post or publish this resolution as required under s. 60.80, Wis. stats.
Adopted this ______ day of ________, 20__.
[Signatures of town board]
Attest: [Signature of town clerk]
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