Effective date text 3. Notwithstanding par. (a) and s. 125.06 (13), a person issued a “Class A" license under subd. 2. may not make retail sales, or provide taste samples, of any intoxicating liquor other than cider. Paragraph (am) does not apply to a person issued a “Class A" license under subd. 2.
125.51(3) (3) Retail “Class B" license.
125.51(3)(a)(a) A “Class B" license authorizes the retail sale of intoxicating liquor by the glass and not in the original package or container for consumption on the premises where sold or for consumption off the premises if the licensee seals the container of intoxicating liquor with a tamper-evident seal before the intoxicating liquor is removed from the premises. In addition, wine may be sold in the original package or container in any quantity to be consumed off the premises where sold. This paragraph does not apply in municipalities in which the governing body elects to come under par. (b).
Effective date note NOTE: Par. (a) is shown as amended eff. 5-1-24 by 2023 Wis. Act 73. Prior to 5-1-24 it reads:
Effective date text (a) A “Class B" license authorizes the retail sale of intoxicating liquor by the glass and not in the original package or container for consumption on the premises where sold or for consumption off the premises if the licensee seals the container of intoxicating liquor with a tamper-evident seal before the intoxicating liquor is removed from the premises. In addition, wine may be sold in the original package or container in any quantity to be consumed off the premises where sold. This paragraph does not apply in municipalities in which the governing body elects to come under par. (b) or to a winery that has been issued a “Class B" license. Paragraph (am) applies to all wineries that have been issued a “Class B" license.
125.51(3)(am) (am) A “Class B" license issued to a winery authorizes the sale of wine to be consumed by the glass or in opened containers on the premises where sold or off the premises if the licensee seals the container of wine with a tamper-evident seal before the wine is removed from the premises. The “Class B” license also authorizes the sale of wine in the original package or container to be consumed off the premises where sold, but does not authorize the sale of fermented malt beverages or any intoxicating liquor other than wine.
Effective date note NOTE: Par. (am) is repealed eff. 5-1-24 by 2023 Wis. Act 73.
125.51(3)(b) (b) In all municipalities electing by ordinance to come under this paragraph, a retail “Class B" license authorizes the sale of intoxicating liquor to be consumed by the glass on the premises where sold or off the premises if the licensee seals the container of intoxicating liquor with a tamper-evident seal before the intoxicating liquor is removed from the premises. The “Class B” license also authorizes the sale of intoxicating liquor in the original package or container, in any quantity, to be consumed off the premises where sold.
Effective date note NOTE: Par. (b) is shown as amended eff. 5-1-24 by 2023 Wis. Act 73. Prior to 5-1-24 it reads:
Effective date text (b) In all municipalities electing by ordinance to come under this paragraph, a retail “Class B" license authorizes the sale of intoxicating liquor to be consumed by the glass on the premises where sold or off the premises if the licensee seals the container of intoxicating liquor with a tamper-evident seal before the intoxicating liquor is removed from the premises. The “Class B” license also authorizes the sale of intoxicating liquor in the original package or container, in any quantity, to be consumed off the premises where sold. This paragraph does not apply to a winery that has been issued a “Class B" license. Paragraph (am) applies to all wineries that have been issued a “Class B" license.
125.51(3)(bg)1.1. In this paragraph, “ bulk container” means a container exceeding 1.75 liters in volume.
125.51(3)(bg)2. 2. This paragraph applies only with respect to a “Class B” licensee exercising its authority under par. (a) or (b) to make retail sales of intoxicating liquor for consumption on the premises where sold or for consumption off the premises if the licensee seals the container of intoxicating liquor with a tamper-evident seal before the intoxicating liquor is removed from the premises.
125.51(3)(bg)3. 3. Notwithstanding s. 125.03 (2) and any rule promulgated thereunder, a “Class B” licensee may, on the licensed premises, prepare, store, and dispense mixed drinks containing intoxicating liquor, in advance of sale as described in subd. 2., if all of the following apply:
125.51(3)(bg)3.a. a. The mixed drink is provided to the consumer in a glass or other container not exceeding 72 ounces in volume.
125.51(3)(bg)3.b. b. The mixed drink has not been stored in a container for more than 48 hours prior to its sale to a customer.
125.51(3)(bg)3.c. c. If the mixed drink is stored in or dispensed from a bulk container, the bulk container does not exceed 5 gallons in volume and is labeled in compliance with the requirements established under subd. 4.
125.51(3)(bg)3.d. d. The licensee has not stored the mixed drink in or dispensed the mixed drink from a wine bottle and has ensured compliance with ss. 125.68 (8) (a) 2. and 3. and 125.69 (6), as well as compliance with any other applicable state or federal food safety regulation and any federal alcohol regulation.
125.51(3)(bg)4. 4. The division shall prescribe the form of the label to be used by “Class B” licensees under subd. 3. c., but the form shall require the licensee to disclose on the label all of the following information:
125.51(3)(bg)4.a. a. That the container holds a batch of premixed drinks and the date and time the batch was prepared.
125.51(3)(bg)4.b. b. Following the words “expiration date,” the date and time that is 48 hours after the date and time the batch was prepared.
125.51(3)(bg)4.c. c. The words “contains alcohol.”
125.51(3)(bg)4.d. d. The name of the person who prepared the batch of premixed drinks in the container.
125.51(3)(bg)4.e. e. The ingredients of the batch of premixed drinks, unless the label contains a recipe title for the batch and the recipe, with a complete ingredient list, is maintained on the “Class B” premises and is available for inspection.
125.51(3)(bg)5. 5. Section 125.68 (9) (b) does not apply with respect to a container used by a “Class B” licensee solely to prepare, store, or dispense mixed drinks in compliance with this paragraph.
Effective date note NOTE: Par. (bg) is created eff. 5-1-24 by 2023 Wis. Act 73.
125.51(3)(bm) (bm) Notwithstanding pars. (a) and (b) and s. 125.04 (3) (a) 3. and (9), a “Class B" license authorizes a person operating a hotel to furnish a registered guest who has attained the legal drinking age with a selection of intoxicating liquor in the guest's room which is not part of the “Class B" premises. Intoxicating liquor furnished under this paragraph shall be furnished in original packages or containers and stored in a cabinet, refrigerator or other secure storage place. The cabinet, refrigerator or other secure storage place must be capable of being locked. The cabinet, refrigerator or other secure storage place shall be locked, or the intoxicating liquor shall be removed from the room, when the room is not occupied and when intoxicating liquor is not being furnished under this paragraph. A key for the lock shall be supplied to a guest who has attained the legal drinking age upon request at registration. The hotel shall prominently display a price list of the intoxicating liquor in the hotel room. Intoxicating liquor may be furnished at the time the guest occupies the room, but for purposes of this chapter, the sale of intoxicating liquor furnished under this paragraph is considered to occur at the time and place that the guest pays for the intoxicating liquor. Notwithstanding s. 125.68 (4) (c), the guest may pay for the intoxicating liquor at any time if he or she pays in conjunction with checking out of the hotel. An individual who stocks or accepts payment for alcohol beverages under this paragraph shall be the licensee, the agent named in the license if the licensee is a corporation or limited liability company, or the holder of a manager's or operator's license or operator's permit, or be supervised by one of those individuals.
Effective date note NOTE: Par. (bm) is shown as amended eff. 1-1-25 by 2023 Wis. Act 73. Prior to 1-1-25 it reads:
Effective date text (bm) Notwithstanding pars. (a) and (b) and s. 125.04 (3) (a) 3. and (9), a “Class B" license authorizes a person operating a hotel to furnish a registered guest who has attained the legal drinking age with a selection of intoxicating liquor in the guest's room which is not part of the “Class B" premises. Intoxicating liquor furnished under this paragraph shall be furnished in original packages or containers and stored in a cabinet, refrigerator or other secure storage place. The cabinet, refrigerator or other secure storage place must be capable of being locked. The cabinet, refrigerator or other secure storage place shall be locked, or the intoxicating liquor shall be removed from the room, when the room is not occupied and when intoxicating liquor is not being furnished under this paragraph. A key for the lock shall be supplied to a guest who has attained the legal drinking age upon request at registration. The hotel shall prominently display a price list of the intoxicating liquor in the hotel room. Intoxicating liquor may be furnished at the time the guest occupies the room, but for purposes of this chapter, the sale of intoxicating liquor furnished under this paragraph is considered to occur at the time and place that the guest pays for the intoxicating liquor. Notwithstanding s. 125.68 (4) (c), the guest may pay for the intoxicating liquor at any time if he or she pays in conjunction with checking out of the hotel. An individual who stocks or accepts payment for alcohol beverages under this paragraph shall be the licensee, the agent named in the license if the licensee is a corporation or limited liability company or the holder of a manager's or operator's license or be supervised by one of those individuals.
125.51(3)(bs)1.1. In this paragraph:
125.51(3)(bs)1.a. a. “Coliseum" means a multipurpose facility designed principally for sports events, with a capacity of 18,000 or more persons.
125.51(3)(bs)1.b. b. “Concessionaire" means a person designated by the owner or operator of a coliseum to operate premises in the coliseum and to provide intoxicating liquor to holders of coliseum suites.
125.51(3)(bs)2. 2. Notwithstanding pars. (a) and (b) and s. 125.04 (3) (a) 3. and (9), a “Class B" license authorizes a person operating a coliseum to furnish the holder of a coliseum suite who has attained the legal drinking age with a selection of intoxicating liquor in the coliseum suite that is not part of the “Class B" premises. Intoxicating liquor furnished under this subdivision shall be furnished in original packages or containers and stored in a cabinet, refrigerator or other secure storage place. The cabinet, refrigerator or other secure storage place or the coliseum suite must be capable of being locked. The cabinet, refrigerator or other secure storage place or the coliseum suite shall be locked, or the intoxicating liquor shall be removed from the coliseum suite, when the coliseum suite is not occupied and when intoxicating liquor is not being furnished under this subdivision. Intoxicating liquor may be furnished at the time the holder of the coliseum suite occupies the coliseum suite, but for purposes of this chapter, the sale of intoxicating liquor furnished under this subdivision is considered to occur at the time and place that the holder pays for the intoxicating liquor. Notwithstanding s. 125.68 (4) (c), the holder of a coliseum suite may pay for the intoxicating liquor at any time if he or she pays in accordance with an agreement with the person operating the coliseum or with the concessionaire. An individual who stocks or accepts payment for alcohol beverages under this subdivision shall be the licensee, the agent named in the license if the licensee is a corporation or limited liability company, or the holder of a manager's or operator's license or operator's permit, or be supervised by one of those individuals.
Effective date note NOTE: Subd. 2. is shown as amended eff. 1-1-25 by 2023 Wis. Act 73. Prior to 1-1-25 it reads:
Effective date text 2. Notwithstanding pars. (a) and (b) and s. 125.04 (3) (a) 3. and (9), a “Class B" license authorizes a person operating a coliseum to furnish the holder of a coliseum suite who has attained the legal drinking age with a selection of intoxicating liquor in the coliseum suite that is not part of the “Class B" premises. Intoxicating liquor furnished under this subdivision shall be furnished in original packages or containers and stored in a cabinet, refrigerator or other secure storage place. The cabinet, refrigerator or other secure storage place or the coliseum suite must be capable of being locked. The cabinet, refrigerator or other secure storage place or the coliseum suite shall be locked, or the intoxicating liquor shall be removed from the coliseum suite, when the coliseum suite is not occupied and when intoxicating liquor is not being furnished under this subdivision. Intoxicating liquor may be furnished at the time the holder of the coliseum suite occupies the coliseum suite, but for purposes of this chapter, the sale of intoxicating liquor furnished under this subdivision is considered to occur at the time and place that the holder pays for the intoxicating liquor. Notwithstanding s. 125.68 (4) (c), the holder of a coliseum suite may pay for the intoxicating liquor at any time if he or she pays in accordance with an agreement with the person operating the coliseum or with the concessionaire. An individual who stocks or accepts payment for alcohol beverages under this subdivision shall be the licensee, the agent named in the license if the licensee is a corporation or limited liability company or the holder of a manager's or operator's license or be supervised by one of those individuals.
125.51(3)(bu) (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.
125.51(3)(bv)1.1. 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.
125.51(3)(bv)2. 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.
125.51(3)(bv)3. 3. A caterer may not provide intoxicating liquor under subd. 1. on any premises covered by a permit issued under sub. (5) (f) or s. 125.27 (5).
125.51(3)(bw) (bw) Notwithstanding ss. 125.04 (3) (a) 3. and (9) and 125.09 (1), 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, at the Heritage Hill state park during special events held at this park. Notwithstanding pars. (a) and (b) and sub. (1) (a), a caterer may provide intoxicating liquor under this paragraph at any location at the Heritage Hill state park even though the Heritage Hill state park 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 Heritage Hill state park 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 Heritage Hill state park 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 Heritage Hill state park holds a “Class B" license.
125.51(3)(bx) (bx) Notwithstanding ss. 125.04 (3) (a) 3. and (9) and 125.09 (1), in addition to the authorization specified in par. (a) or (b) and in sub. (1) (a), a “Class B" license issued under sub. (1) also authorizes the licensee 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 licensee and if the licensee's “Class B” licensed premises are located in Ozaukee County. Notwithstanding pars. (a) and (b) and sub. (1) (a), a licensee may provide intoxicating liquor under this paragraph at the Ozaukee County fairgrounds even though the Ozaukee County fairgrounds are not part of the licensee's licensed premises, as described under par. (d) in the licensee's “Class B” license, and even if the Ozaukee County fairgrounds are not located within the municipality that issued the licensee's “Class B” license. A licensee that provides intoxicating liquor under this paragraph is subject to s. 125.68 (2) as if the intoxicating liquor were provided on the licensee's “Class B” licensed premises. 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.
125.51(3)(c) (c) Except as provided under s. 125.69, a “Class B" license may be issued to any person qualified under s. 125.04 (5), except a person acting as an agent for or in the employ of another.
125.51(3)(d) (d) “Class B" licenses shall particularly describe the premises for which issued and are not transferable, except as provided in s. 125.04 (12).
125.51(3)(dm) (dm) A municipality may issue a “Class B" license authorizing retail sales of intoxicating liquor on a railroad car while the railroad car is standing in a specified location in the municipality.
125.51(3)(e)1.1. Except as provided in subds. 2. to 4. and 6., the annual fee for a “Class B" license shall be established by the municipal governing body and shall be the same for all “Class B" licenses, except that the minimum fee shall be $50 and the maximum fee shall be $500. The minimum fee does not apply to licenses issued to bona fide clubs and lodges situated and incorporated in the state for at least 6 years.
125.51(3)(e)2. 2. Each municipal governing body shall establish the fee, in an amount not less than $10,000, for an initial issuance of a reserve “Class B" license, as defined in sub. (4) (a) 4., and, if the municipality contains a capital improvement area enumerated under sub. (4) (x) 2., for an initial issuance of a “Class B" license under sub. (4) (x) 3. and 4., except that the fee for an initial issuance of a reserve “Class B" license to a bona fide club or lodge situated and incorporated in the state for at least 6 years is the fee established under subd. 1. for such a club or lodge. The fee under this subdivision is in addition to any other fee required under this chapter. The annual fee for renewal of a reserve “Class B" license, as defined in sub. (4) (a) 1., and a “Class B" license issued under sub. (4) (x) 3. or 4. is the fee established under subd. 1. A municipality may not rebate or refund to a “Class B" licensee or a person affiliated with the “Class B" licensee or with the license application process, including through any grant or tax credit program, the fee paid by the licensee under this subdivision for initial issuance of a reserve “Class B" license.
125.51(3)(e)3. 3. Each municipal governing body shall establish the annual fee for a “Class B" license issued under sub. (4) (v), except that neither the fee for an initial issuance of, nor the annual fee for, a “Class B" license issued under sub. (4) (v) 4. may exceed any fee established under subd. 1. The initial fee may be different from the annual fee to renew the license.
125.51(3)(e)4. 4. Each municipal governing body that transfers a license under sub. (4) (e) shall establish the fee, in an amount not less than $10,000, for issuance of a reserve “Class B" license after it has been transferred under sub. (4) (e). A municipality may not rebate or refund to a “Class B" licensee or a person affiliated with the “Class B" licensee or with the license application process, including through any grant or tax credit program, the fee paid under this subdivision for issuance of the license after transfer. The annual fee for renewal of a reserve “Class B" license after it has been transferred and reissued under sub. (4) (e) is the fee established under subd. 1.
125.51(3)(e)5. 5. Notwithstanding subd. 2., a municipal governing body may not establish an initial issuance fee for a “Class B" license issued under sub. (4) (w) 5. that exceeds the annual fee established for the license under subd. 1.
125.51(3)(e)6. 6. Notwithstanding subd. 2., each municipal governing body that has designated a premier economic development district under sub. (4) (u) 2. shall establish the fee, in an amount not less than $30,000, for initial issuance of a reserve “Class B" license under sub. (4) (u) 3. A municipality may not rebate or refund to a “Class B" licensee or a person affiliated with the “Class B" licensee or with the license application process, including through any grant or tax credit program, the fee paid by the licensee under this subdivision for initial issuance of a reserve “Class B" license under sub. (4) (u) 3. The annual fee for renewal of a reserve “Class B" license issued under sub. (4) (u) 3. is the fee established under subd. 1.
125.51(3)(f) (f) A “Class B" license may be issued only to a holder of a retail Class “B" license to sell fermented malt beverages unless the “Class B" license is a temporary “Class B" license under sub. (10).
Effective date note NOTE: Par. (f) is shown as amended eff. 5-1-24 by 2023 Wis. Act 73. Prior to 5-1-24 it reads:
Effective date text (f) A “Class B" license may be issued only to a holder of a retail Class “B" license to sell fermented malt beverages unless the “Class B" license is the kind of “Class B" license specified under par. (am) or is a temporary “Class B" license under sub. (10).
125.51(3m) (3m) Retail “Class C" license.
125.51(3m)(a)(a) In this subsection “barroom" means a room that is primarily used for the sale or consumption of alcohol beverages.
Effective date note NOTE: Par. (a) is repealed eff. 5-1-24 by 2023 Wis. Act 73.
125.51(3m)(b) (b) A “Class C" license authorizes the retail sale of wine by the glass or in an opened original container for consumption on the premises where sold.
125.51(3m)(c) (c) Except as provided under s. 125.69, a “Class C" license may be issued to a person qualified under s. 125.04 (5), except a person acting as an agent for or in the employ of another.
Effective date note NOTE: Par. (c) is shown as amended eff. 5-1-24 by 2023 Wis. Act 73. Prior to 5-1-24 it reads:
Effective date text (c) A “Class C" license may be issued to a person qualified under s. 125.04 (5) for a restaurant in which the sale of alcohol beverages accounts for less than 50 percent of gross receipts and which does not have a barroom or for a restaurant in which the sale of alcohol beverages accounts for less than 50 percent of gross receipts and which has a barroom in which wine is the only intoxicating liquor sold. A “Class C" license may not be issued to a foreign corporation, a foreign limited liability company or a person acting as agent for or in the employ of another.
125.51(3m)(d) (d) A “Class C" license shall particularly describe the premises for which it is issued.
125.51(3m)(e) (e) The annual fee for a “Class C" license shall be determined by the municipal governing body issuing the license. The fee shall not exceed $100 and shall be the same for all “Class C" licenses.
125.51(3r) (3r) Sales of wine by the bottle in restaurants.
125.51(3r)(a) (a) Notwithstanding subs. (3) (a) and (b) and (3m) (b), a “Class B" license or “Class C" license authorizes the retail sale of wine in an opened original bottle, in a quantity not to exceed one bottle, for consumption both on and off the premises where sold if all of the following apply:
125.51(3r)(a)1. 1. The licensed premises is a restaurant also operated under a “Class B" or “Class C" license and the purchaser of the wine orders food to be consumed on the licensed premises.
125.51(3r)(a)2. 2. The licensee provides a dated receipt that identifies the purchase of the food and the bottle of wine.
125.51(3r)(a)3. 3. Prior to the opened, partially consumed bottle of wine being taken off the licensed premises, the licensee securely reinserts the cork into the bottle to the point where the top of the cork is even with the top of the bottle, or securely reattaches the original cap to the bottle, and the cork is reinserted or the cap is reattached at a time other than during the time period specified in s. 125.68 (4) (c) 3.
Effective date note NOTE: Subd. 3. is shown as amended eff. 5-1-24 by 2023 Wis. Act 73. Prior to 5-1-24 it reads:
Effective date text 3. Prior to the opened, partially consumed bottle of wine being taken off the licensed premises, the licensee securely reinserts the cork into the bottle to the point where the top of the cork is even with the top of the bottle and the cork is reinserted at a time other than during the time period specified in s. 125.68 (4) (c) 3.
125.51(3r)(b) (b) Nothing in this subsection restricts a licensee's authorization for retail sales of wine under subs. (3) (a) and (b) and (3m) (b).
Effective date note NOTE: Par. (b) is shown as amended eff. 5-1-24 by 2023 Wis. Act 73. Prior to 5-1-24 it reads:
Effective date text (b) This subsection does not apply to a “Class B" license issued to a winery under sub. (3) (am). Nothing in this subsection restricts a licensee's authorization for retail sales of wine under subs. (3) (a) and (b) and (3m) (b).
125.51(4) (4) Quotas on “Class B" licenses.
125.51(4)(a)(a) In this subsection:
125.51(4)(a)1. 1. “License" means a retail “Class B" license issued under sub. (3).
Effective date note NOTE: Subd. 1. is shown as amended eff. 5-1-24 by 2023 Wis. Act 73. Prior to 5-1-24 it reads:
Effective date text 1. “License" means a retail “Class B" license issued under sub. (3) but does not include a “Class B" license issued to wineries under sub. (3) (am).
125.51(4)(a)2. 2. “Population" means the number of inhabitants in the previous year determined by the department of administration under s. 16.96 (2) for purposes of revenue sharing distribution.
125.51(4)(a)3. 3. “Quota" means the number of licenses which a municipality may grant or issue.
125.51(4)(a)4. 4. “Reserve “Class B" license" means a license that is not granted or issued by a municipality on December 1, 1997, and that is counted under par. (br).
125.51(4)(am) (am) No municipality may issue a license that would cause the municipality to exceed its quota.
125.51(4)(b) (b) Except as provided in pars. (c) and (d), the quota of each municipality is the sum of the following:
125.51(4)(b)1g. 1g. The number of licenses granted or issued in good faith by the municipality and in force on December 1, 1997.
125.51(4)(b)1m. 1m. The number of the municipality's reserve “Class B" licenses determined under par. (bm) 3.
125.51(4)(bm) (bm) The clerk of each municipality shall record the municipality's population, as defined in par. (a) 2., and the number of licenses:
125.51(4)(bm)1. 1. Authorized to be issued by the municipality on December 1, 1997, under s. 125.51 (4), 1995 stats.;
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2021-22 Wisconsin Statutes updated through 2023 Wis. Act 93 and through all Supreme Court and Controlled Substances Board Orders filed before and in effect on March 22, 2024. Published and certified under s. 35.18. Changes effective after March 22, 2024, are designated by NOTES. (Published 3-22-24)