125.11(1)(1)
General penalty. Any person who violates any provision of this chapter for which a specific penalty is not provided, shall be fined not more than $1,000 or imprisoned for not more than 90 days or both. Any license or permit issued to the person under this chapter may be revoked by the court.
125.11(2)
(2) Felony. If a person is convicted of a felony under this chapter, in addition to the penalties provided for the felony, the court shall revoke any license or permit issued to the person under this chapter.
125.115
125.115
Responsibility for commission of a crime. 125.115(1)(1) A person may be convicted of the commission of a crime under this chapter only if the criteria specified in
s. 939.05 exist.
125.115(2)
(2) This section does not apply to civil forfeiture actions for violation of any provision of this chapter or any local ordinance in conformity with any provision of this chapter.
125.115 History
History: 1985 a. 47.
125.12
125.12
Revocations, suspensions, refusals to issue or renew. 125.12(1)(1)
Revocation, suspension, nonissuance or nonrenewal of license. 125.12(1)(a)(a) Except as provided in this subsection, any municipality or the department may revoke, suspend or refuse to renew any license or permit under this chapter, as provided in this section.
125.12(1)(b)2.
2. No violation may be considered under this section or
s. 125.04 (5) (a) 1. unless the licensee or permittee has committed another violation within one year preceding the violation. If a licensee or permittee has committed 2 or more violations within one year, all violations committed within one year of a previous violation may be considered under this section or
s. 125.04 (5) (a) 1.
125.12(2)
(2) Revocation or suspension of licenses by local authorities. 125.12(2)(ag)(ag)
Complaint. Any resident of a municipality issuing licenses under this chapter may file a sworn written complaint with the clerk of the municipality alleging one or more of the following about a person holding a license issued under this chapter by the municipality:
125.12(2)(ag)1.
1. The person has violated this chapter or municipal regulations adopted under
s. 125.10.
125.12(2)(ag)2.
2. The person keeps or maintains a disorderly or riotous, indecent or improper house.
125.12(2)(ag)3.
3. The person has sold or given away alcohol beverages to known habitual drunkards.
125.12(2)(ag)4.
4. The person does not possess the qualifications required under this chapter to hold the license.
125.12(2)(ag)5.
5. The person has been convicted of manufacturing, distributing or delivering a controlled substance or controlled substance analog under
s. 961.41 (1); of possessing, with intent to manufacture, distribute or deliver, a controlled substance or controlled substance analog under
s. 961.41 (1m); or of possessing, with intent to manufacture, distribute or deliver, or of manufacturing, distributing or delivering a controlled substance or controlled substance analog under a substantially similar federal law or a substantially similar law of another state.
125.12(2)(ag)5m.
5m. The person has been convicted of possessing any of the materials listed in
s. 961.65 with intent to manufacture methamphetamine under that subsection or under a federal law or a law of another state that is substantially similar to
s. 961.65.
125.12(2)(ag)6.
6. The person knowingly allows another person, who is on the premises for which the license under this chapter is issued, to possess, with the intent to manufacture, distribute or deliver, or to manufacture, distribute or deliver a controlled substance or controlled substance analog.
125.12(2)(ag)6m.
6m. The person knowingly allows another person, who is on the premises for which the license under this chapter is issued, to possess any of the materials listed in
s. 961.65 with the intent to manufacture methamphetamine.
125.12(2)(ar)
(ar)
Summons. Upon the filing of the complaint, the municipal governing body or a duly authorized committee of a city council shall issue a summons, signed by the clerk and directed to any peace officer in the municipality. The summons shall command the licensee complained of to appear before the municipal governing body or the committee on a day and place named in the summons, not less than 3 days and not more than 10 days from the date of issuance, and show cause why his or her license should not be revoked or suspended. The summons and a copy of the complaint shall be served on the licensee at least 3 days before the time at which the licensee is commanded to appear. Service shall be in the manner provided under
ch. 801 for service in civil actions in circuit court.
125.12(2)(b)1.1. If the licensee does not appear as required by the summons, the allegations of the complaint shall be taken as true and if the municipal governing body or the committee finds the allegations sufficient, the license shall be revoked. The clerk shall give notice of the revocation to the person whose license is revoked.
125.12(2)(b)2.
2. If the licensee appears as required by the summons and denies the complaint, both the complainant and the licensee may produce witnesses, cross-examine witnesses and be represented by counsel. The licensee shall be provided a written transcript of the hearing at his or her expense. If the hearing is held before the municipal governing body and the complaint is found to be true, the license shall either be suspended for not less than 10 days nor more than 90 days or revoked, except that, if a complaint under
par. (ag) 4. is found to be true with respect to a license issued under
s. 125.51 (4) (v), the license shall be revoked.