(3) (a) 1. Subject to subd. 3., a wholesaler may not sell, transport, or deliver any brand of fermented malt beverages unless the wholesaler has entered into a written agreement with the brewer, brewpub, or out-of-state shipper supplying the brand that grants to the wholesaler distribution rights for the brand and identifies the designated sales territory for which such distribution rights are granted, including the precise geographical area comprising the designated sales territory.
2. A brewer, brewpub, or out-of-state shipper may not, in any agreement under this paragraph, grant to more than one wholesaler distribution rights for the same brand in the same designated sales territory or in any part of the same designated sales territory.
(4) (a) Any retailer located outside the wholesaler's designated sales territory for the brand. This paragraph does not apply if another wholesaler that has been granted distribution rights for the brand in the designated sales territory where the sale, transportation, or delivery occurs is unable to service this designated sales territory and the brewer, brewpub, or out-of-state shipper granting distribution rights has, notwithstanding sub. (3) (a), given consent for the sale, transportation, or delivery, which consent shall be limited to the time period that another wholesaler is unable to service this designated sales territory. This paragraph does not apply if the wholesaler is also a brewer and another wholesaler to whom this brewer has granted distribution rights for the brand in the designated sales territory where the sale, transportation, or delivery occurs has, notwithstanding sub. (3) (a), given consent for the sale, transportation, or delivery or refused to service this territory.
(5) Deliveries Except as provided in sub. (6) (b) and s. 125.295 (1) (e) and (g), deliveries of fermented malt beverages to retailers may be made only by wholesalers and shall be made to retailers only at their retail premises. No retailer may transport fermented malt beverages from one retail premises to another retail premises for purposes of selling the fermented malt beverages at the other retail premises unless both retail premises are operated by a brewer or brewpub holding the retail licenses.
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Section 2759cm. 125.51 (2) (am) of the statutes is created to read:
125.51 (2) (am) In addition to the authorization under par. (a), a "Class A" license also authorizes the licensee to provide, free of charge, to customers and visitors who have attained the legal drinking age, taste samples of intoxicating liquor, other than wine, that are not in original packages or containers and that do not exceed 0.5 fluid ounces each, for consumption on the "Class A" premises. No "Class A" licensee may provide, under this paragraph, more than 3 taste samples per day to any one person. Taste samples may be provided under this paragraph only between the hours of 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Any other provision of this chapter applicable to retail sales of intoxicating liquor, other than wine, by a "Class A" licensee also applies to the provision of taste samples under this paragraph. No "Class A" license may provide taste samples under this paragraph that the "Class A" licensee did not purchase from a wholesaler. The authorization provided to a "Class A" licensee under this paragraph is in addition to the exception for a "Class A" licensee specified in s. 125.06 (13).
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Section 2759cs. 125.51 (3) (bu) of the statutes is created to read:
125.51 (3) (bu) Notwithstanding ss. 125.04 (3) (a) 3. and (9) and 125.09 (1), in addition to the authorization specified in sub. (1) (a) and in sub. (3) (a) or (b), a "Class B" license issued under sub. (1) to a caterer also authorizes the caterer to provide intoxicating liquor, including its retail sale, at the National Railroad Museum in Green Bay during special events held at this museum. Notwithstanding subs. (1) (a) and (3) (a) and (b), a caterer may provide intoxicating liquor under this paragraph at any location at the National Railroad Museum even though the National Railroad Museum is not part of the caterer's licensed premises, as described under par. (d) in the caterer's "Class B" license, and even if the National Railroad Museum is not located within the municipality that issued the caterer's "Class B" license. A caterer that provides intoxicating liquor under this paragraph is subject to s. 125.68 (2) as if the intoxicating liquor were provided on the caterer's "Class B" licensed premises. This paragraph does not authorize the National Railroad Museum to sell intoxicating liquor at retail or to procure or stock intoxicating liquor for purposes of retail sale. This paragraph does not apply if, at any time, the National Railroad Museum holds a "Class B" license.
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Section 2759d. 125.51 (6) of the statutes is created to read:
125.51 (6) Face-to-face retail sales. Except as provided in sub. (3) (bm) and (bs) and except with respect to caterers, a retail license issued under this section authorizes only face-to-face sales to consumers at the licensed premises.
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Section 2759e. 125.52 (1) of the statutes is amended to read:
125.52 (1) Authorized activities. The department shall issue manufacturers' and rectifiers' permits which authorize the manufacture or rectification, respectively, of intoxicating liquor on the premises covered by the permit. A person holding a manufacturer's or rectifier's permit may manufacture, and bottle
or wholesale wine, pursuant to the terms of the permit, without procuring a winery permit. A manufacturer's or rectifier's permit entitles the permittee to sell intoxicating liquor to wholesalers holding a permit under s. 125.54, and to other manufacturers and rectifiers holding a permit under this section, from the premises described in the permit. Holders of rectifiers' permits may sell intoxicating liquor rectified by the permittee to retailers without any other permit. No sales may be made for consumption on the premises of the permittee. Possession of a permit under this section does not authorize the permittee to sell tax-free intoxicating liquor and wines brought into this state under s. 139.03 (5).
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Section 2759em. 125.52 (4) of the statutes is created to read:
125.52 (4) Providing taste samples. A manufacturer or rectifier, or an individual representing a manufacturer or rectifier, may provide taste samples on "Class A" premises as authorized under s. 125.69 (8).
20,2759f
Section 2759f. 125.52 (6) of the statutes is repealed.
20,2759g
Section 2759g. 125.52 (8) of the statutes is repealed.
20,2759h
Section 2759h. 125.53 (1) of the statutes is amended to read:
125.53 (1) The department shall issue only to a manufacturing winery in this state that holds a valid certificate issued under s. 73.03 (50) a winery permit authorizing the manufacture and bottling of wine on the premises covered by the permit for sale at wholesale to other licensees or permittees to wholesalers holding a permit under s. 125.54. A permittee winery holding a permit under this section may offer on the premises taste samples of wine manufactured on the premises to persons who have attained the legal drinking age. A permittee under this section may also have either a "Class A" or "Class B" license, but not both. If a "Class A" or "Class B" liquor license has also been issued to the winery, the
winery may offer the taste samples on the "Class A" or "Class B" premises.
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Section 2759i. 125.53 (3) of the statutes is repealed.
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Section 2759j. 125.535 of the statutes is created to read:
125.535 Direct wine shippers' permits.
(1) Authorized activities. The department shall issue direct wine shippers' permits authorizing the permittee to ship wine directly to an individual in this state who is of the legal drinking age, who acknowledges receipt of the wine shipped, and who is not intoxicated at the time of delivery.
(2) Annual permit fee. The department shall charge the following annual fee for each permit issued under this section:
(a) For a permittee that ships more than 90 liters of wine annually to individuals in this state, $100.
(b) For a permittee that ships not less than 27 liters nor more than 90 liters of wine annually to individuals in this state, $50.
(c) For a permittee that ships less than 27 liters of wine annually to individuals in this state, $10.
(3) Persons eligible. (a) A direct wine shipper's permit may be issued under this section to any person that manufactures and bottles wine on premises covered by any of the following:
1. A manufacturer's or rectifier's permit under s. 125.52.
2. A winery permit under s. 125.53.
3. A winery license, permit, or other authorization issued to the winery by any state from which the winery will ship wine into this state.
(b) A winery located outside of this state is eligible for a direct wine shipper's permit under par. (a) 3. if all of the following apply:
1. The winery holds a valid business tax registration certificate issued under s. 73.03 (50).
2. The winery submits to the department, with any initial application or renewal for a certificate under s. 73.03 (50) or a permit under par. (a) 3., a copy of any current license, permit, or authorization issued to the winery by the state from which the winery will ship wine into this state.
(c) Notwithstanding s. 125.04 (5) (a), natural persons obtaining direct wine shippers' permits are not required to be residents of this state. Notwithstanding s. 125.04 (5) (a) 5., a person is not required to complete a responsible beverage server training course to be eligible for a permit under this section. Notwithstanding s. 125.04 (6), corporations or limited liability companies obtaining direct wine shippers' permits are not required to appoint agents.
(4) Annual report required. A permittee under this section shall submit a report to the department, by January 31 of each year, on forms furnished by the department, providing the identity, quantity, and price of all products shipped to individuals in this state during the previous calendar year, along with the name, address, and birthdate of each person who purchased these products and each person to whom these products were shipped.
(5) Labels. Containers of wine shipped to an individual in this state under this section shall be clearly labeled to indicate that the package may not be delivered to an underage person or to an intoxicated person.
(6) Restrictions. No individual may resell, or use for a commercial purpose, wine received by the individual that is shipped under authority of this section.
(7) Annual limit. No individual in this state may receive more than 108 liters of wine annually shipped under authority of the section. Each individual shall be responsible for compliance with this annual limit. An individual who violates this annual limit is subject to a warning issued by the department for the individual's first violation and a $500 fine for each violation by the individual that occurs after a warning has been issued by the department. This subsection does not apply to purchases made under a permit issued under s. 125.61.
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Section 2759k. 125.54 (1) of the statutes is amended to read:
125.54 (1) Authorized activities. The department shall issue wholesalers' permits authorizing the permittee to sell intoxicating liquor at wholesale from the premises described in the permit. Except as provided under s. 125.69 (1) (b) 3., the The permittee may not sell intoxicating liquor for consumption on the premises. If a wholesale permit is issued to a brewery that holds a "Class B" license, the permit shall authorize the wholesale sale of wine only. Possession of a permit under this section does not authorize the permittee to sell tax-free intoxicating liquor and wine brought into this state under s. 139.03 (5).
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Section 2759kc. 125.54 (4) of the statutes is created to read:
125.54 (4) Taste sampling prohibited. Wholesalers holding a permit under this section, employees of such wholesalers, and individuals representing such wholesalers may not provide or participate in providing taste samples under ss. 125.51 (2) (am) and 125.69 (8).
20,2759kg
Section 2759kg. 125.55 (1) (intro.) and (a) of the statutes are consolidated, renumbered 125.55 (1) and amended to read:
125.55 (1) The department may issue the following combination permits: (a) A a combination manufacturer's and rectifier's permit.
20,2759kh
Section 2759kh. 125.55 (1) (b) of the statutes is repealed.
20,2759ki
Section 2759ki. 125.55 (2) of the statutes is amended to read:
125.55 (2) A combination manufacturer's and wholesaler's permit may not be issued. A combination rectifier's and wholesaler's permit may not be issued.
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Section 2759km. 125.58 (1) of the statutes is amended to read:
125.58 (1) The department shall issue out-of-state shippers' permits which authorize persons located outside this state to sell or ship intoxicating liquor into this state. Except as provided under sub. (4), intoxicating liquor may be shipped into this state only to a person holding a manufacturer's, rectifier's, wholesaler's
, industrial alcohol or medicinal alcohol permit under s. 125.54 or, if shipped from a manufacturer or rectifier in another state holding a permit under this section, to a person holding a manufacturer's or rectifier's permit under s. 125.52. Except as provided under sub. (4), a separate out-of-state shipper's permit is required for each location from which any intoxicating liquor is sold or shipped into this state, including the location from which the invoices are issued for the sales or shipments. Any person holding an out-of-state shipper's permit issued under this section may solicit orders for sales or shipments by the permittee without obtaining the sales solicitation permit required by s. 125.65, but every agent, salesperson or other representative who solicits orders for sales or shipments by an out-of-state shipper shall first obtain a permit for soliciting orders under s. 125.65. No holder of an out-of-state shipper's permit issued under this section may sell intoxicating liquor in this state or ship intoxicating liquor into this state unless the out-of-state shipper is the primary source of supply for that intoxicating liquor.
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Section 2759L. 125.58 (4) (a) (intro.) of the statutes is renumbered 125.58 (4) and amended to read:
125.58 (4) A winery located outside of this state may ship wine into this state as provided under s. 125.68 (10) (bm) if all of the following apply: 125.535 and is not required to hold an out-of-state shipper's permit under this section.
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Section 2759m. 125.58 (4) (a) 1. to 4. of the statutes are repealed.
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Section 2759mm. 125.58 (4) (b) of the statutes is repealed.
20,2759n
Section 2759n. 125.68 (10) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:
125.68 (10) (a) Except as provided in par. (bm) s. 125.535, no intoxicating liquor may be shipped into this state unless consigned to a person holding a wholesaler's permit for the sale of intoxicating liquor, other than a retail "Class B" permit under s. 125.54 or, if shipped from a manufacturer or rectifier in another state holding a permit under s. 125.58, consigned to a person holding a manufacturer's or rectifier's permit under s. 125.52.
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Section 2759o. 125.68 (10) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:
125.68 (10) (b) Except as provided in par. (bm) s. 125.535, no common carrier or other person may transport into and deliver within this state any intoxicating liquor unless it is consigned to a person holding a wholesaler's permit for the sale of intoxicating liquor, other than a retail "Class B" permit under s. 125.54 or, if shipped from a manufacturer or rectifier in another state holding a permit under s. 125.58, consigned to a person holding a manufacturer's or rectifier's permit under s. 125.52. Any common carrier violating this paragraph shall forfeit $100 for each violation.
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Section 2759p. 125.68 (10) (bm) of the statutes is repealed.
20,2759pg
Section 2759pg. 125.68 (10) (bs) of the statutes is repealed.
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Section 2759pr. 125.68 (10) (c) of the statutes is repealed.
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Section 2759q. 125.69 (1) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:
125.69 (1) (a) No intoxicating liquor manufacturer, rectifier, winery, out-of-state shipper permittee, or wholesaler may hold any direct or indirect interest in any "Class A" license or establishment and no "Class A" licensee may hold any direct or indirect interest in a wholesale permit or establishment, except that a winery that has a permit under s. 125.53 may have an ownership interest in a "Class A" license.
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Section 2759r. 125.69 (1) (b) 1. of the statutes is amended to read:
125.69 (1) (b) 1. Except as provided under subds. 2. to subd. 4., no intoxicating liquor manufacturer, rectifier, winery, out-of-state shipper permittee, or wholesaler may hold any direct or indirect interest in any "Class B" license or permit or establishment or "Class C" license or establishment and no "Class B" licensee or permittee or "Class C" licensee may hold any direct or indirect interest in a wholesale permit or establishment.
20,2759s
Section 2759s. 125.69 (1) (b) 2. and 3. of the statutes are repealed.
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Section 2759t. 125.69 (1) (c) (intro.) of the statutes is renumbered 125.69 (1) (c) and amended to read:
125.69 (1) (c) No manufacturer, rectifier, winery, or out-of-state shipper permittee, whether located within or without this state, may hold any direct or indirect interest in any wholesale permit or establishment, except as provided in s. 125.53, and except that a manufacturer that is also a brewer may hold a permit issued under s. 125.54 for the wholesale sale of wine only. This paragraph does not prohibit any of the following persons from obtaining a permit under s. 125.65:. Except as provided in s. 125.53, no retail licensee may hold any direct or indirect interest in any manufacturer, rectifier, winery, or out-of-state shipper permittee.
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Section 2759u. 125.69 (1) (c) 1. to 3. of the statutes are repealed.
20,2759um
Section 2759um. 125.69 (1) (d) of the statutes is created to read:
125.69 (1) (d) Except as provided in s. 125.295 (3) (c), no brewpub may hold any direct or indirect interest in any "Class B" license or permit or establishment or "Class C" license or establishment.
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Section 2759v. 125.69 (4) (c) of the statutes is repealed.
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Section 2759w. 125.69 (6) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:
125.69 (6) (a) No campus or retail licensee or permittee may purchase or possess intoxicating liquor purchased from any person other than a manufacturer, rectifier or wholesaler holding a permit under this chapter for the sale of intoxicating liquor.
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Section 2759x. 125.69 (8) of the statutes is created to read:
125.69 (8) Providing taste samples on "Class A" premises. (a) With the consent of the "Class A" licensee, a manufacturer or rectifier may provide, free of charge, on "Class A" premises, taste samples of intoxicating liquor, other than wine, to any person who has attained the legal drinking age, for consumption on the premises during hours in which the "Class A" licensee is authorized under s. 125.51 (2) (am) to provide taste samples. The provision of taste samples under this subsection shall be subject to the same limitations that apply to taste samples provided by a "Class A" licensee under s. 125.51 (2) (am). No manufacturer or rectifier may provide as taste samples under this subsection any intoxicating liquor that the manufacturer or rectifier did not purchase from the "Class A" licensee on whose premises the taste samples are provided.
(b) 1. A manufacturer or rectifier may provide taste samples under par. (a) through an individual representing the manufacturer or rectifier if all of the following apply:
a. The individual is hired by the manufacturer or rectifier.
b. The individual is not employed by, or an agent of, a wholesaler.
2. All provisions of par. (a) that apply to a manufacturer or rectifier apply equally to any individual representing a manufacturer or rectifier.
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Section
2760. 134.43 (3m) of the statutes is amended to read:
134.43 (3m) Subsections (2) (b), (2m) and (3) do not apply to information regarding the name, address or employer of or financial information related to a subscriber or member of a subscriber's household that is requested under s. 49.22 (2m) by the department of workforce development children and families or a county child support agency under s. 59.53 (5).
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Section 2768e. 138.052 (5) (am) 2. b. of the statutes is amended to read:
138.052 (5) (am) 2. b. Within 5 days after the date on which the determination is made, the division of banking shall calculate the average, rounded to the nearest one-hundredth of a percent, of the rates determined by the division of banking and the office of credit unions and report that interest rate to the revisor of statutes
legislative reference bureau within 5 days after the date on which the determination is made.
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Section 2768r. 138.052 (5) (am) 2. c. of the statutes is amended to read:
138.052 (5) (am) 2. c. The revisor of statutes legislative reference bureau shall publish the average rate in the next publication of the Wisconsin administrative register. The published interest rate shall take effect on the first day of the first month following its publication and shall be the interest rate used to calculate interest on escrow accounts that are subject to this subdivision until the next year's interest rate is published under this subd. 2. c.
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Section
2769. 138.09 (1m) (b) 2. b. of the statutes is amended to read:
138.09 (1m) (b) 2. b. The division may disclose information under subd. 1. a. to the department of workforce development children and families in accordance with a memorandum of understanding under s. 49.857.
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Section
2770. 138.09 (1m) (c) 1. of the statutes is amended to read:
138.09 (1m) (c) 1. If an applicant who is an individual does not have a social security number, the applicant, as a condition of applying for or applying to renew a license, shall submit a statement made or subscribed under oath or affirmation to the division that the applicant does not have a social security number. The form of the statement shall be prescribed by the department of workforce development children and families.
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Section
2771. 138.09 (3) (am) 3. of the statutes is amended to read: