125.31 (1) (a) 4. Notwithstanding ss. 125.29 (2) and 125.33 (1), in addition to places authorized under subd. 2., a brewer may possess or hold an indirect interest in a Class "B" license for not more than 20 restaurants in each of which the sale of alcohol beverages accounts for less than 60% of the restaurant's gross receipts if no fermented malt beverages manufactured by the brewer are offered for sale in any of these restaurants. No brewer may possess Class "B" licenses under both this subdivision and subd. 3.

125.33 (2) (a) Give to any campus or Class "B" licensee or permittee, at any given time, for placement inside the premises, signs, clocks, or menu boards with an aggregate value of not more than $150 $2,500. If a gift of any item would cause the $150 $2,500 limit to be exceeded, the recipient shall pay the brewer or wholesaler the amount of the item's value in excess of $150 $2,500. Each recipient shall keep an invoice or credit memo containing the name of the donor and the number and value of items received under this paragraph. The value of an item is its cost to the donor. Each recipient shall make the records kept under this paragraph available to the department for inspection upon request.

125.33 (2) (b) 2. Signs made from paper or , cardboard, plastic, vinyl, or other like material for placement inside the premises, notwithstanding the aggregate value limitation of par. (a).

125.33 (2) (L) 2. Purchase advertising from a person who does not hold a license under this chapter and who conducts national or regional sweepstakes, contests, or promotions on the premises of Class "B" licensees or permittees that sell the brewer's or wholesaler's products. The person may promote an event or activity in connection with a sweepstakes, contest, or promotion, including promoting the location of the event or activity, if the Class "B" licensee or permittee on whose premises the event or activity will occur does not receive money for hosting the event or activity and, except as provided in subd. 4., if the advertising for the event or activity identifies at least 4 unaffiliated Class "B" licensees or permittees.

125.33 (2) (L) 3. Conduct national or regional sweepstakes, contests, or promotions on the premises of Class "B" licensees or permittees that sell the brewer's or wholesaler's products. The brewer or wholesaler may promote an event or activity in connection with a sweepstakes, contest, or promotion, including promoting the location of the event or activity, if the Class "B" licensee or permittee on whose premises the event or activity will occur does not receive money for hosting the event or activity and, except as provided in subd. 4., if the advertising for the event or activity identifies at least 4 unaffiliated Class "B" licensees or permittees.

125.33 (2) (L) 4. A brewer that manufactures less than 30,000 barrels of fermented malt beverages annually may purchase advertising under subd. 2, and may promote sweepstakes, contests, or promotions through advertising under subd. 3., if the advertising identifies at least one Class "B" licensee or permittee.

125.33 (2) (n) 2. Notwithstanding subd. 1., no brewer or wholesaler may provide business entertainment to a Class "B" licensee or permittee under subd. 1. in one day that has a value exceeding $75 $500, and no brewer or wholesaler may provide business entertainment to a Class "B" licensee or permittee under subd. 1. on more than 8 days in any calendar year.

125.33 (2s) Exception for retail trade association contributions. Notwithstanding the prohibitions in sub. (1), a brewer that produces 350,000 or more barrels of fermented malt beverages annually or wholesaler may contribute money or other things of value to a bona fide national or, statewide, or local trade association which derives its principle income from membership dues of Class "B" licensees.

125.33 (7m) Conditional purchases. No Class "A" or Class "B" licensee may condition the purchase of fermented malt beverages from a brewer or wholesaler upon the furnishing by the brewer or wholesaler of any thing of value, other than the products purchased, to the licensee or to any person for the use, benefit, or relief of the licensee.

125.51 (4) (br) 1. e. Add one license per each increase of 500 population or fraction thereof to the population recorded under par. (bm).

125.51 (4) (br) 1. f. Add one license if the municipality had issued a license under s. 125.51 (4) (br) 1. e., 1999 stats., based on a fraction of 500 population, but a municipality's quota is only increased under this subd. 1. f. as long as the total number of licenses issued by the municipality equals the maximum number of licenses authorized, including under this subd. 1. f.

125.51 (4) (br) 2. Notwithstanding subd. 1., if the difference between the number of licenses determined under par. (b) 1g. and under par. (bm) 1. is 3 or fewer, the number of reserve "Class B" licenses authorized to be issued by that municipality is the difference between the number of licenses determined under par. (b) 1g. and under par. (bm) 1., plus one per each increase of 500 population or fraction thereof to the population recorded under par. (bm), plus one if the municipality had issued a license under s. 125.51 (4) (br) 2., 1999 stats., based on a fraction of 500 population but only as long as the total number of licenses issued by the municipality equals the maximum number of licenses authorized.

125.52 (8) Sales to individuals in other states. A permittee under this section that ships wine from this state to individuals in another state under authorization of a reciprocal agreement specified in s. 139.035 shall submit a report to the department, by January 31 of each year, on forms furnished by the department. The report shall include the identity, quantity, and price of all products shipped during the previous calendar year from this state to individuals in another state under authorization of a reciprocal agreement specified in s. 139.035. The report shall also include the name, address, and birthdate of each person who purchased these products and each person to whom these products were shipped. The department shall keep confidential, in the same manner required for tax returns under s. 71.78 (1), (4), and (5) to (8), reports submitted under this subsection.

125.53 (3) A permittee under this section that ships wine from this state to individuals in another state under authorization of a reciprocal agreement specified in s. 139.035 shall submit a report to the department, by January 31 of each year, on forms furnished by the department. The report shall include the identity, quantity, and price of all products shipped during the previous calendar year from this state to individuals in another state under authorization of a reciprocal agreement specified in s. 139.035. The report shall also include the name, address, and birthdate of each person who purchased these products and each person to whom these products were shipped. The department shall keep confidential, in the same manner required for tax returns under s. 71.78 (1), (4), and (5) to (8), reports submitted under this subsection.

125.58 (4) (a) (intro.) A winery located outside of this state may ship wine into this state as provided under s. 125.68 (10) (bm) if the all of the following apply:

1. The winery is located in a state which that has a reciprocal agreement with this state under s. 139.035.

(b) An out-of-state shipper's permit is not required for shipments into this state under this subsection.

125.58 (4) (a) 2. The winery holds a valid business tax registration certificate issued under s. 73.03 (50). Notwithstanding s. 73.03 (50), the department shall charge an annual fee of $10 for this registration.

125.58 (4) (a) 3. The winery submits to the department, with any initial application or renewal for a certificate under s. 73.03 (50), a copy of any current license, permit, or authorization issued to the winery by any state from which the winery will ship wine into this state.

125.58 (4) (a) 4. The winery submits 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 into 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. The department shall keep confidential, in the same manner required for tax returns under s. 71.78 (1), (4), and (5) to (8), reports submitted under this subdivision.

125.68 (10) (bm) A winery in compliance with the requirements of s. 125.58 (4) may ship wine into this state under s. 125.58 (4) from a state which that has a reciprocal agreement with this state under s. 139.035 to an individual who is of the legal drinking age and who acknowledges in writing receipt of the wine shipped if the shipping container is clearly labeled to indicate that the package may not be delivered to an underage person or to an intoxicated person. A person who receives wine under this paragraph may not sell it or use it for a commercial purpose. A signature on the delivery form of the common carrier by a person of legal drinking age acknowledges delivery in writing.

126.01 General definitions. In this chapter:

(1) "Affiliate" means any of the following persons:

(a) An owner, major stockholder, partner, officer, director, member, employee, or agent of a contractor.

(b) A person owned, controlled, or operated by a person under par. (a).

(2) "Asset" means anything of value owned by a person.

(3) "Audited financial statement" means a financial statement on which an independent certified public accountant licensed or certified under ch. 442 has done all of the following:

(a) Stated that the financial statement presents fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of a contractor as of a specific date or for a specific period, according to one of the following:

1. Generally accepted accounting principles.

2. The historical cost basis method of accounting, if the financial statement is a sole proprietor's personal financial statement and the financial statement is prepared on a historical cost basis.

(b) Conducted an audit according to generally accepted auditing standards.

(4) "Balance sheet" means a statement of assets, liabilities, and equity on a specific date.

(5) "Contractor," unless otherwise qualified, means any of the following:

(a) A grain dealer, as defined in s. 126.10 (9).

(b) A grain warehouse keeper, as defined in s. 126.25 (9).

(c) A milk contractor, as defined in s. 126.40 (8).

(d) A vegetable contractor, as defined in s. 126.55 (14).

(6) "Current assets" means cash and other assets, including trade or investment items, that may be readily converted into cash in the ordinary course of business within one year after the date as of which the value of those assets is determined.

(7) "Current liabilities" means those liabilities that are due within one year after the date as of which the value of those liabilities is determined.

(8) "Department" means the department of agriculture, trade and consumer protection.

(9) "Equity" means the value of assets less the value of liabilities.

(10) "Equity statement" means a report of the change in equity from the beginning to the end of the accounting period covered by the report.

(11) "Fund" means the agricultural producer security fund established under s. 25.463.

(12) "Generally accepted accounting principles" means the accounting standards adopted by the Financial Accounting Standards Board, except that for a business entity organized and operating outside the United States "generally accepted accounting principles" includes generally accepted foreign accounting standards that are substantially equivalent to standards adopted by the Financial Accounting Standards Board.

(13) "Grain" means corn, wheat, soybeans, oats, barley, rye, buckwheat, sorghum, flax seed, milo, sunflower seed, and mixed grain, as defined in 7 CFR 810.801, except that "grain" does not include any of the following:

(a) Sweet corn or other canning crops for processing.

(b) Seed corn, wheat, soybeans, oats, barley, rye, buckwheat, sorghum, flax seed, milo, sunflower seed, or mixed grain used or intended for use solely for planting purposes.

(c) Corn, wheat, soybeans, oats, barley, rye, buckwheat, sorghum, flax seed, milo, sunflower seed, or mixed grain that has been rolled, cracked, roasted, or otherwise processed.

(14) "Income statement" means a report of the financial results of business operations for a specific period.

(15) "Individual" means a natural person.

(16) "Interim financial statement" means a statement of financial condition prepared for a period shorter than a fiscal year.

(17) "Milk" has the meaning given in s. 97.22 (1) (e).

(18) "Person," notwithstanding s. 990.01 (26), means an individual, corporation, cooperative, partnership, limited liability company, trust, state agency, as defined in s. 20.001 (1), local governmental unit, as defined in s. 66.0131 (1) (a), or other legal entity.

(19) "Producer," unless otherwise qualified, means a grain producer, as defined in s. 126.10 (10), milk producer, as defined in s. 126.40 (10), or vegetable producer, as defined in s. 126.55 (16).

(20) "Reviewed financial statement" means a contractor's financial statement, other than an audited financial statement, if all of the following apply:

(a) The contractor attests in writing, under oath, that the financial statement is complete and accurate.

(b) The financial statement is reviewed by an independent certified public accountant licensed or certified under ch. 442.

(21) "Security" means security filed or maintained under s. 126.16, 126.31, 126.47, or 126.61.

(22) "Sole proprietor" means a contractor who is an individual.

(23) "Statement of cash flows" means a report of cash receipts and cash disbursements from operating, investing, and financing activities, including an explanation of changes in cash and cash equivalents for the accounting period covered by the report.

(24) "Vegetable" means any vegetable that is grown or sold for use in food processing, whether or not the vegetable is actually processed as food. "Vegetable" includes green beans, kidney beans, lima beans, romano beans, wax beans, beets, cabbage, carrots, celery, cucumbers, onions, peas, potatoes, spinach, squash, and sweet corn, but does not include grain.

126.05 Agricultural producer security fund. (1) The fund is a public trust and shall be administered to secure payments to producers. Moneys deposited into the fund may be used only for the purposes of this chapter.

(2) The department shall deposit into the fund all fees, surcharges, assessments, reimbursements, and proceeds of surety bonds that the department collects under this chapter. The department shall keep a record by contractor and industry, of all deposits.

126.06 Industry bonds. (1) Department to acquire bonds. Using moneys appropriated under s. 20.115 (1) (v), the department shall acquire and maintain all of the following surety bonds:

(a) A surety bond that takes effect on May 1, 2002, to secure payment under s. 126.72 (2) of claims against contributing milk contractors, as defined in s. 126.40 (1).