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PEN:skg&kaf:ks
1995 - 1996 LEGISLATURE
February 21, 1996 - Introduced by Representatives Ladwig, Turner and Plache,
cosponsored by Senator Petak. Referred to Committee on State Affairs.
AB928,1,3
1An Act to amend 125.26 (6) of the statutes;
relating to: authorizing the
2issuance of temporary Class "B" licenses to public facilities covered by a "Class
3B" permit.
Analysis by the Legislative Reference Bureau
Under current law, with certain exceptions, the governing body of any city,
village or town (municipality) may issue temporary Class "B" licenses to certain
clubs, local fair associations, agricultural societies, churches, lodges and other
similar organizations. A temporary Class "B" license authorizes the sale of
fermented malt beverages (for consumption either on or off the premises where sold)
at a particular picnic, meeting, fair or other similar gathering. Also under current
law, the department of revenue (DOR) issues "Class B" permits (which authorize the
sale of intoxicating liquor by the glass for consumption on the premises where sold)
to a concessionaire who conducts business in a public facility, such as an airport,
coliseum, related exposition facilities or arts center.
This bill authorizes a municipality to issue a temporary Class "B" license to an
eligible applicant for premises that are covered by a "Class B" permit issued by DOR.
For further information see the state fiscal estimate, which will be printed as
an appendix to this bill.
The people of the state of Wisconsin, represented in senate and assembly, do
enact as follows:
AB928, s. 1
4Section
1. 125.26 (6) of the statutes is amended to read:
AB928,2,175
125.26
(6) Temporary Class "B" licenses may be issued to bona fide clubs, to
6county or local fair associations or agricultural societies, to churches, lodges or
1societies that have been in existence for at least 6 months before the date of
2application and to posts of veterans' organizations authorizing the sale of fermented
3malt beverages at a particular picnic or similar gathering, at a meeting of the post,
4or during a fair conducted by the fair association or agricultural society. The amount
5of the fee for the license shall be determined by the municipal governing body issuing
6the license but may not exceed $10. An official or body authorized by a municipal
7governing body to issue temporary Class "B" licenses may, upon issuance of any
8temporary Class "B" license, authorize the licensee to permit underage persons to be
9on the premises for which the license is issued. A license issued to a county or district
10fair licenses the entire fairgrounds where the fair is being conducted and all persons
11engaging in retail sales of fermented malt beverages from leased stands on the
12fairgrounds. The county or district fair to which the license is issued may lease
13stands on the fairgrounds to persons who may engage in retail sales of fermented
14malt beverages from the stands while the fair is being held.
A municipal governing
15body may issue a temporary Class "B" license for premises that are covered by a
16"Class B" permit issued under s. 125.51 (5) (b) 2. if the applicant meets the
17requirements of this subsection.
