AB869: Bill Text

AB869,7,4 (b) The host of an event held on premises covered by a permit issued under this section may possess and consume, and allow the possession and consumption by others, on the premises, of fermented malt beverages and intoxicating liquor purchased from a retail licensee or permittee rather than a wholesaler. Upon the conclusion of an event, the host may remove from the premises any remaining fermented malt beverages and intoxicating liquor that is in an unopened, original container.

AB869,7,10 (c) No premises for which a permit under this section is issued may remain open between the hours of 2 a.m. and 6 a.m. On January 1 premises operating under a permit under this section are not required to close. On Saturday and Sunday, no such premises may remain open between 2:30 a.m. and 6 a.m. except that, on the Sunday that daylight saving time begins as specified in s. 175.095 (2), no such premises may remain open between 3:30 a.m. and 6 a.m.

AB869,7,15 (3) Prohibition. (a) No person may rent or lease real property to another for use as a venue for a private event at which fermented malt beverages or intoxicating liquor is consumed unless the person holds a permit issued under this section and consumption of the fermented malt beverages or intoxicating liquor occurs on the premises covered by the permit.

AB869,7,16 (b) This subsection does not apply to any of the following:

AB869,7,18 1. A room in a hotel, motel, or bed and breakfast that is used for overnight accommodations.

AB869,7,21 2. Vacation rental property, or any other property of temporary lodging, that is used for overnight accommodations if the property is furnished with sufficient beds for all adult guests to sleep.

AB869,7,22 3. A campsite on a campground licensed under s. 97.67.

AB869,7,23 4. Property used primarily for parking.

AB869,8,3 5. Property within a local professional football stadium district created under subch. IV of ch. 229 if the property is used in connection with, and on the same day as, a professional football game held at the football stadium.

AB869,8,6 6. Property within a local professional baseball park district created under subch. III of ch. 229 if the property is used in connection with, and on the same day as, a professional baseball game held at the baseball park.

AB869,8,11 7. Property used in connection with an amateur sporting event held on a campus of the University of Wisconsin System, or at a sports arena, as defined in s. 101.123 (1) (hm), having a seating capacity of at least 1,000 persons, if the property is primarily used immediately before or immediately after the amateur sporting event rather than during the amateur sporting event.

AB869,8,13 8. Property used by a nonprofit organization, as defined in s. 134.695 (1) (am), or property that such a nonprofit organization owns, rents, or leases.

AB869,8,14 9. Property covered by a license or permit issued under this chapter.

AB869,8,15 (c) The penalty under s. 125.04 (13) shall apply to a violation of this subsection.

AB869,5 Section 5 . 125.26 (2v) of the statutes is created to read:

AB869,9,4 125.26 (2v) (a) Subject to pars. (b) and (c), and notwithstanding ss. 125.04 (3) (a) 3. and (9), 125.09 (1), and 125.32 (6) (a), in addition to the authorization specified in sub. (1), a Class “B" license issued under this section to a caterer also authorizes the caterer to provide fermented malt beverages, including their retail sale, on racetrack grounds, as defined in s. 125.27 (5) (a). Subject to pars. (b) and (c), and notwithstanding sub. (1) and s. 125.32 (6) (a), a caterer may provide fermented malt beverages under this paragraph at any location on racetrack grounds even though the racetrack grounds are not part of the caterer's licensed premises, as described under sub. (3) in the caterer's Class “B" license, and even if the racetracks grounds are not located within the municipality that issued the caterer's Class “B" license. A caterer that provides fermented malt beverages under this paragraph is subject to s. 125.32 (2) and (3) as if the fermented malt beverages were provided on the caterer's Class “B" licensed premises.

AB869,9,6 (b) A caterer may not provide fermented malt beverages under par. (a) at any designated camping area on racetrack grounds while the area is in use for camping.

AB869,9,8 (c) A caterer may not provide fermented malt beverages under par. (a) on any premises covered by a permit issued under s. 125.27 (5) or 125.51 (5) (f).

AB869,6 Section 6 . 125.27 (4) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB869,9,25 125.27 (4) Additional sales authority for permittees. Notwithstanding subs. (1) (d), (2) (d), and (3) (d) and ss. 125.04 (3) (a) 3. and (9) and 125.09 (1), in addition to the authorization specified in sub. (1), (2), or (3), a Class “B" permit issued under this section also authorizes the permittee to provide fermented malt beverages, including their retail sale, at specific locations within the Ozaukee County fairgrounds for consumption at these locations during special events held at the fairgrounds, if the Ozaukee County board adopts a resolution approving the permittee and if the premises covered by the Class “B” permit are located in Ozaukee County. Notwithstanding subs. (1), (2), and (3), a permittee may provide fermented malt beverages under this subsection at the Ozaukee County fairgrounds even though the Ozaukee County fairgrounds are not part of the premises described in the permit. A permittee that provides fermented malt beverages under this subsection is subject to s. 125.32 (2) as if the fermented malt beverages were provided on the premises covered by the Class “B” permit. Notwithstanding s. 125.34 (4) and (5), a wholesaler may deliver fermented malt beverages to the Ozaukee County fairgrounds to a permittee approved by the Ozaukee County board under this subsection and such an approved permittee may transport fermented malt beverages from the premises covered by the permit to the Ozaukee County fairgrounds for purposes of selling the fermented malt beverages at the Ozaukee County fairgrounds. This subsection does not authorize Ozaukee County or any person operating or managing the Ozaukee County fairgrounds to sell fermented malt beverages at retail or to procure or stock fermented malt beverages for purposes of retail sale. This subsection does not apply to a permit issued under sub. (6).

AB869,7 Section 7. 125.27 (5) of the statutes is created to read:

AB869,10,14 125.27 (5) Permits for racetrack grounds. (a) In this subsection, “racetrack grounds" means real property consisting of at least 300 acres containing a motor vehicle racetrack at least 4 miles in length capable of hosting professional racing events, and includes any building or other structure on this property associated with the racetrack or with services provided in connection with events held at the racetrack.

AB869,10,24 (b) The department may issue Class “B" permits for locations within racetrack grounds to any person that holds a valid certificate issued under s. 73.03 (50), that is qualified under s. 125.04 (5) and (6), and that is the owner or operator of the racetrack grounds or is designated by the owner or operator of the racetrack grounds to operate premises located within the racetrack grounds. Subject to par. (e), the permit authorizes the retail sale of fermented malt beverages on the premises covered by the permit, for consumption anywhere within the racetrack grounds. If the department issues more than one permit under this subsection for the same racetrack grounds, no part of the premises covered by a permit under this subsection may overlap with premises covered by any other permit issued under this subsection.

AB869,11,2 (c) Persons holding a permit under par. (b) may sell beverages containing less than 0.5 percent of alcohol by volume without obtaining a license under s. 66.0433.

AB869,11,5 (d) Subject to ss. 125.07 (3) (a) 17. and 125.32 (3) (c) and (3m) (k), all provisions of this chapter applying to Class “B" licenses apply to Class “B" permits issued under this subsection, except as follows:

AB869,11,7 1. A permit issued under this subsection does not authorize retail sales of fermented malt beverages for consumption off the racetrack grounds.

AB869,11,10 2. A permit issued under this subsection authorizes the retail sale of fermented malt beverages for possession and consumption off the premises where sold if the possession and consumption occurs within the racetrack grounds.

AB869,11,13 (e) A permit issued under this subsection does not authorize retail sales of fermented malt beverages at any designated camping area on racetrack grounds while the area is in use for camping.

AB869,11,15 (f) The department shall establish a fee for a permit issued under this subsection in the amount of 50 percent of the fee for a permit issued under sub. (1).

AB869,8 Section 8 . 125.27 (6) of the statutes is created to read:

AB869,11,19 125.27 (6) Permits for state fair park. (a) In this subsection, “vendor" means a person that has entered into a vendor agreement with the state fair park board authorizing the person to sell fermented malt beverages at the state fair park.

AB869,11,25 (b) The department may issue a Class “B" permit to a vendor that holds a valid certificate issued under s. 73.03 (50), that is qualified under s. 125.04 (5) and (6), and that conducts business at the state fair park if the state fair park board has, by resolution, annually applied to the department for the permit. The permit authorizes the retail sale of fermented malt beverages on the premises covered by the permit, for consumption anywhere at the state fair park.

AB869,12,2 (c) Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, all sections of this chapter relating to Class “B" licenses apply to Class “B" permits issued under this subsection.

AB869,9 Section 9. 125.32 (3) (c) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB869,12,9 125.32 (3) (c) Hotels and restaurants the principal business of which is the furnishing of food and lodging to patrons, bowling centers, movie theaters, painting studios, indoor golf and baseball facilities, racetrack grounds, as defined in s. 125.27 (5) (a), indoor horseshoe-pitching facilities, curling clubs, golf courses and golf clubhouses may remain open for the conduct of their regular business but may not sell fermented malt beverages during the hours specified in par. (a).

AB869,10 Section 10 . 125.32 (3) (e) of the statutes is created to read:

AB869,12,17 125.32 (3) (e) 1. A brewer holding a permit under s. 125.29 may not sell fermented malt beverages at retail under s. 125.29 (3) (e), or under s. 125.29 (3) (g) for consumption on the premises, or provide taste samples under s. 125.29 (3) (i), during the hours in which a Class “B” licensed premises is required under par. (a) to be closed. Brewery premises may remain open for the conduct of other brewery operations during these hours, but a brewer's off-site retail outlet may not remain open during these hours.

AB869,12,20 2. A brewer holding a permit under s. 125.29 may not sell fermented malt beverages at retail under s. 125.29 (3) (f), or under s. 125.29 (3) (g) for consumption off the premises, between 12 midnight and 6 a.m.

AB869,12,23 3. A municipality may, by ordinance, impose more restrictive hours than those provided in subd. 2., but may not impose different hours than those provided in subd. 1.

AB869,11 Section 11. 125.32 (3m) (k) of the statutes is created to read:

AB869,13,2 125.32 (3m) (k) Premises for which a Class “B" permit is issued under s. 125.27 (5).

AB869,12 Section 12 . 125.51 (3) (bv) of the statutes is created to read:

AB869,13,16 125.51 (3) (bv) 1. Subject to subds. 2. and 3., and notwithstanding ss. 125.04 (3) (a) 3. and (9), 125.09 (1), and 125.32 (6) (a), in addition to the authorization specified in par. (a) or (b) and in sub. (1) (a), a “Class B" license issued under sub. (1) to a caterer also authorizes the caterer to provide intoxicating liquor, including its retail sale, on racetrack grounds, as defined in s. 125.27 (5) (a). Subject to subds. 2. and 3., and notwithstanding pars. (a) and (b) and sub. (1) (a) and s. 125.32 (6) (a), a caterer may provide intoxicating liquor under this subdivision at any location on racetrack grounds even though the racetrack grounds are not part of the caterer's licensed premises, as described under par. (d) in the caterer's “Class B" license, and even if the racetrack grounds are not located within the municipality that issued the caterer's “Class B" license. A caterer that provides intoxicating liquor under this subdivision is subject to s. 125.68 (2) and (4) as if the intoxicating liquor were provided on the caterer's “Class B" licensed premises.

AB869,13,18 2. A caterer may not provide intoxicating liquor under subd. 1. at any designated camping area on racetrack grounds while the area is in use for camping.

AB869,13,20 3. A caterer may not provide intoxicating liquor under subd. 1. on any premises covered by a permit issued under s. 125.27 (5) or 125.51 (5) (f).

AB869,13 Section 13 . 125.51 (5) (b) (title) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB869,13,22 125.51 (5) (b) (title) Public facilities and, airports, and state fair park.

AB869,14 Section 14 . 125.51 (5) (b) 1. f. of the statutes is created to read:

AB869,14,3 125.51 (5) (b) 1. f. “Vendor" means a person that has entered into a vendor agreement with the state fair park board authorizing the person to sell intoxicating liquor at the state fair park.

AB869,15 Section 15 . 125.51 (5) (b) 2m. of the statutes is created to read:

AB869,14,10 125.51 (5) (b) 2m. The department may issue a “Class B" permit to a vendor that holds a valid certificate issued under s. 73.03 (50), that is qualified under s. 125.04 (5) and (6), and that conducts business at the state fair park if the state fair park board has, by resolution, annually applied to the department for the permit. The permit authorizes the retail sale of intoxicating liquor on the premises covered by the permit, for consumption anywhere at the state fair park.

AB869,16 Section 16 . 125.51 (5) (b) 4. of the statutes is amended to read:

AB869,14,13 125.51 (5) (b) 4. The department may not issue a permit under this paragraph subd. 2. to any county or municipality or officer or employee thereof.

AB869,17 Section 17 . 125.51 (5) (e) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB869,15,6 125.51 (5) (e) Additional sales authority for permittees. Notwithstanding pars. (a) 2., (b) 3., (c) 3., and (d) 3. and ss. 125.04 (3) (a) 3. and (9) and 125.09 (1), in addition to the authorization specified in par. (a), (b), (c), or (d), a “Class B" permit issued under this subsection also authorizes the permittee to provide intoxicating liquor, including its retail sale, at specific locations within the Ozaukee County fairgrounds for consumption at these locations during special events held at the fairgrounds, if the Ozaukee County board adopts a resolution approving the permittee and if the premises covered by the “Class B” permit are located in Ozaukee County. Notwithstanding pars. (a), (b), (c), and (d), a permittee may provide intoxicating liquor under this paragraph at the Ozaukee County fairgrounds even though the Ozaukee County fairgrounds are not part of the premises described in the permit. A permittee that provides intoxicating liquor under this paragraph is subject to s. 125.68 (2) as if the intoxicating liquor were provided on the premises covered by the “Class B” permit. This paragraph does not authorize Ozaukee County or any person operating or managing the Ozaukee County fairgrounds to sell intoxicating liquor at retail or to procure or stock intoxicating liquor for purposes of retail sale. This paragraph does not apply to a permit issued under par. (b) 2m.

AB869,18 Section 18. 125.51 (5) (f) of the statutes is created to read:

AB869,15,9 125.51 (5) (f) Permits for racetrack grounds. 1. In this paragraph, “racetrack grounds" has the meaning given in s. 125.27 (5) (a).

AB869,15,20 2. The department may issue “Class B" permits for locations within racetrack grounds to any person that holds a valid certificate issued under s. 73.03 (50), that is qualified under s. 125.04 (5) and (6), and that is the owner or operator of the racetrack grounds or is designated by the owner or operator of the racetrack grounds to operate premises located within the racetrack grounds. Subject to subd. 4., the permit authorizes the retail sale of intoxicating liquor, by the glass and not in the original package or container, on the premises covered by the permit, for consumption anywhere within the racetrack grounds. If the department issues more than one permit under this paragraph for the same racetrack grounds, no part of the premises covered by a permit under this paragraph may overlap with premises covered by any other permit issued under this paragraph.

AB869,15,23 3. Subject to ss. 125.07 (3) (a) 17. and 125.68 (4) (c) 4., all provisions of this chapter applying to “Class B" licenses apply to “Class B" permits issued under this paragraph, except as follows:

AB869,15,25 a. A permit issued under this paragraph does not authorize retail sales of intoxicating liquor for consumption off the racetrack grounds.

AB869,16,3 b. A permit issued under this paragraph authorizes the retail sale of intoxicating liquor for possession and consumption off the premises where sold if the possession and consumption occurs within the racetrack grounds.

AB869,16,6 4. A permit issued under this paragraph does not authorize retail sales of intoxicating liquor at any designated camping area on racetrack grounds while the area is in use for camping.

AB869,16,8 5. The department shall establish a fee for a permit issued under this paragraph in the amount of 50 percent of the fee for a permit issued under par. (a).

AB869,19 Section 19 . 125.68 (4) (c) 3m. of the statutes is amended to read:

AB869,16,13 125.68 (4) (c) 3m. No premises for which a “Class B" license has been issued under s. 125.51 (3) (am) may remain open for the sale of intoxicating liquor between the hours of 9 p.m. 12 midnight and 8 a.m. A municipality may, by ordinance, impose more restrictive hours than are provided in this subdivision.

AB869,20 Section 20. 125.68 (4) (c) 4. of the statutes is amended to read:

AB869,16,21 125.68 (4) (c) 4. Hotels and restaurants the principal business of which is the furnishing of food, drinks or lodging to patrons, bowling centers, movie theaters, painting studios, racetrack grounds, as defined in s. 125.27 (5) (a), indoor horseshoe-pitching facilities, curling clubs, golf courses and golf clubhouses may remain open for the conduct of their regular business but may not sell intoxicating liquor during the closing hours under subd. 1. or, with respect to the sale of intoxicating liquor authorized under s. 125.51 (3r) (a), under subd. 3.

AB869,21 Section 21 . 125.68 (4) (d) of the statutes is created to read:

AB869,17,2 125.68 (4) (d) Brewers. 1. A brewer holding a permit under s. 125.29 may not sell intoxicating liquor at retail under s. 125.29 (3) (h) during the hours in which a “Class B” licensed premises is required under par. (c) 1. to be closed. Brewery premises may remain open for the conduct of other brewery operations during these hours, but a brewer's off-site retail outlet may not remain open during these hours.

AB869,17,4 2. A municipality may not, by ordinance, impose different hours than those provided under subd. 1.

AB869,22 Section 22 . Nonstatutory provisions.

AB869,17,7 (1) Closing hours exception for certain alcohol beverage retailers and brewers during the Democratic National Convention in Milwaukee.

AB869,17,8 (a) In this subsection:

AB869,17,9 1. “Brewer” means a person holding a brewer's permit under s. 125.29.

AB869,17,10 2. “Municipality” has the meaning given in s. 125.02 (11).

AB869,17,14 (b) 1. Notwithstanding s. 125.32 (3) (a), but subject to subd. 3., from July 13 to July 17, 2020, the closing hours for Class “B” licensed premises shall be between 4 a.m. and 6 a.m. if the municipality that issued the license has authorized this extended closing hour as provided in subd. 2 .

AB869,17,17 2. A municipality may establish a process to authorize, and may upon application so authorize, the extended closing hour under subd. 1. for any Class “B” licensed premises within the municipality.

AB869,17,20 3. Notwithstanding s. 125.32 (3) (d), a municipality may, by ordinance adopted after the effective date of this subdivision, opt out of subd. 1. and retain from July 13 to July 17, 2020, the closing hours specified in s. 125.32 (3) (a).

AB869,17,24 (c) 1. Notwithstanding s. 125.68 (4) (c) 1. and 3m., but subject to subd. 3 ., from July 13 to July 17, 2020, the closing hours for “Class B” or “Class C” licensed premises shall be between 4 a.m. and 6 a.m. if the municipality that issued the license has authorized this extended closing hour as provided in subd. 2.

AB869,18,3 2. A municipality may establish a process to authorize, and may upon application so authorize, the extended closing hour under subd. 1. for any “Class B” or “Class C” licensed premises within the municipality.

AB869,18,6 3. Notwithstanding s. 125.68 (4) (c) 5., a municipality may, by ordinance adopted after the effective date of this subdivision, opt out of subd. 1. and retain from July 13 to July 17, 2020, the closing hours specified in s. 125.68 (4) (c) 1. and 3m.

AB869,18,12 (d) 1 . Notwithstanding ss. 125.32 (3) (e) and 125.68 (4) (d), from July 13 to July 17, 2020, the closing hours for a brewer's off-site retail outlet, and the hours during which a brewer may not sell fermented malt beverages or intoxicating liquor at retail on the brewery premises, shall be the same as the closing hours applicable to, respectively, Class “B” licensees under par. (b) and “Class B” and “Class C” licensees under par. (c) that are located in the same municipality.

AB869,18,18 2. If a municipality establishes a process under par. (b) 2. or (c ) 2. to authorize extended closing hours for Class “B” licensees or “Class B” and “Class C” licensees, the municipality shall use the same process, and apply the same standards, to authorize, upon application, extended hours for brewers under subd. 1. with respect to brewery premises or the brewer's off-site retail outlet located within that municipality.

AB869,23 Section 23. Effective dates. This act takes effect on the first day of the 3rd month beginning publication, except as follows:

AB869,18,22 (1) The treatment of s. 125.20 (title), (1), and (2) takes effect on July 1, 2020, or on the day after publication, whichever is later.

AB869,18,24 (2) The treatment of s. 125.20 (3) takes effect on August 1, 2020, or on the 31st day after publication, whichever is later.

AB869,19,2 (3) The treatment of ss. 125.27 (4) and (6) and 125.51 (5) (b) (title), 1. f., 2m., and 4. and (e) and Section 22 of this act take effect on the day after publication.

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