The purpose of this ordinance is to amend, update and codify
all ordinances of the Village of Somers relating to the sale of alcohol
beverages.
As used in this ordinance the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated herein:
(A)Â
ALCOHOL BEVERAGES — Fermented malt beverages and intoxicating
liquor, including wine.
(B)Â
BOARD — The Village Board of the Village of Somers.
(C)Â
BREWER — Any person who manufactures fermented malt beverages
for sale or transportation.
(D)Â
CLERK — The Village Clerk/Treasurer of the Village of
Somers or the duly authorized Deputy Clerk.
(E)Â
CLUB — An organization, whether incorporated or not, which
is the owner, lessee or occupant of a building or portion thereof
used exclusively for club purposes, which is operated solely for a
recreational, fraternal, social, patriotic, political, benevolent
or athletic purpose but not for pecuniary gain, and which only sells
alcohol beverages incidental to its operation.
(F)Â
COMPLAINANT — Any adult residents of the Village of Somers
who shall file a sworn, written complaint with the Village Clerk/Treasurer
alleging one or more violations of Chapter 125 of the Wisconsin Statutes
or this ordinance.
(G)Â
CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE — Those substances listed in Schedule
1 as listed in § 961.14, Wis. Stats. and Schedule 2, controlled
substances, as listed in § 961.16, Wis. Stats. and marijuana
as set forth in § 961.01(14), Wis. Stats.
(H)Â
DEPARTMENT — The Wisconsin Department of Revenue.
(I)Â
FERMENTED MALT BEVERAGES — Any beverage made by the alcohol
fermentation of an infusion in potable water of barley malt and hops,
with or without unmalted grains or decorticated and degerminated grains
or sugar containing 0.5% or more of alcohol by volume.
(J)Â
HOTEL — All places where accommodations are offered for
pay to transients, in five or more rooms, and all places used in connection
therewith and including a restaurant as defined in § 254.61(3),
Wis. Stats.
(K)Â
INTOXICATING LIQUOR — All ardent, spirituous, distilled
or vinous liquors, liquids or compounds, whether medicated, proprietary,
patented or not, and by whatever name called, containing 0.5% or more
of alcohol by volume, which are beverages, but does not include "fermented
malt beverages" which contain less than 0.5% of alcohol by weight.
(L)Â
LEGAL DRINKING AGE — Any person 21 years of age. "Underage"
person means a person who has not attained the legal drinking age.
(M)Â
LICENSE — An authorization to sell alcohol beverages issued
by the Village Board under this ordinance. License issued under this
ordinance is described as follows:
(1)Â
Retail Class "A" Fermented Malt Beverage License. Authorizes
retail sales of fermented malt beverages in original packages, containers
and bottles for consumption off the premises where sold.
(2)Â
Retail "Class A" Intoxicating Liquor License. Authorizes the
retail sale of intoxicating liquor in original packages, containers
and bottles for consumption off the premises where sold.
(3)Â
Retail Class "B" Fermented Malt Beverage License. Authorizes
retail sales of fermented malt beverages to be consumed whether on
the premises where sold or off the premises.
(4)Â
Retail "Class B" Intoxicating Liquor License. Authorizes retail
sales of intoxicating liquor for consumption on the premises where
sold, and authorizes the sale of intoxicating liquor in the original
package or container, in multiples of not to exceed four liters at
any one time, to be consumed off the premises where sold. Wine may
be sold for consumption off the premises in the original package or
otherwise in any quantity.
(5)Â
Retail Class "C" Beverage License. Authorizes the retail sale
of wine by the glass or in opened original container for consumption
on the premises sold.
(6)Â
Special Events (Picnic License). A Fermented Malt Beverage License
issued under § 125.26(c), Wis. Stats., and a Wine License
issued under § 125.51(10), Wis. Stats., to a bona fide club,
fair association, agricultural societies, lodges or societies that
have been in existence for not less than six months prior to the date
of application or to posts of veterans' organizations, authorizing
them to sell fermented malt beverages at a particular picnic or similar
gathering, or at a meeting or any such post, or during a fair conducted
by such fair association or agricultural society. Applicant shall
provide at all times while alcohol is being served at the licensed
premises at least two persons holding Operator's Licenses, or one
officer of the organization obtaining the license and one person holding
an Operator's License.
(N)Â
OPERATOR'S LICENSE —
(1)Â
A license which authorizes a person at least 18 years of age
and who is, after review by the Village Board, found to be eligible
for such license, who is neither the licensee nor the agent of the
licensee to serve or sell alcohol beverages in any place operated
under a Class "A", Class "B" or Class "C" License or permit. An Operator's
License allows the person holding such license to serve alcoholic
beverages without the immediate supervision of the licensee, agent,
or a person holding an Operator's License on the premises at the time.
(2)Â
Provisional License. A Provisional Operator's License may be
issued by the Village Clerk/Treasurer to a person who has made an
application for an Operator's License and whom the Clerk/Treasurer
shall find, after investigation, to be eligible for an Operator's
License under this ordinance or Wisconsin Statutes. Any Provisional
License shall be valid until the Village Board shall act on the application,
but not to exceed 60 days. The Village Clerk/Treasurer may revoke,
without Board action, a Provisional License for any false information
contained on the application or if the Clerk/Treasurer shall learn
that the licensee is not otherwise qualified for a regular Operator's
License.
(3)Â
Temporary Operator's License. A license issued to a person who
is qualified for an Operator's License for a period of one to 14 days,
provided that the licensee is employed by or donating his or her services
to a non-profit corporation. The period of time for which a Temporary
License shall be valid shall be stated on the license and no person
may hold more than one Temporary License per year.
(O)Â
NON-INTOXICATING BEVERAGES — Beverages containing less
than 0.5% of alcohol by volume as defined in § 66.0433,
Wis. Stats.
(P)Â
OUTDOOR AREA — That area adjacent the principal licensed
building, not intended for year-around use, including decks and patios.
(Q)Â
ORDINANCE — Ordinances of the Village of Somers.
(R)Â
OFFICER — A sheriff, constable or other law enforcement
officer, or any employee of the Department of Revenue or the Department
of Justice authorized to act under Chapter 125 of the Wisconsin Statutes.
(S)Â
PERMIT — Any permit issued by the Department of Revenue
under Chapter 125 of the Wisconsin Statutes for any premises or person
and permit issued by the Department of Revenue shall be subject to
all the provisions of this ordinance as a licensee.
(T)Â
PERSON — A natural person, sole proprietorship, partnership,
limited liability company, corporation or association.
(U)Â
PREMISES — The area limited to that described in a license
or permit issued pursuant to this chapter.
(V)Â
PRINCIPAL BUSINESS — The primary activity as determined
by analyzing the amount of capital, labor, time, attention and floor
space devoted to the business activity and analyzing sources of net
income and gross income, together with consideration of the name,
appearance and advertising.
(W)Â
RESTAURANT — Any building, room or place where meals or
lunches are prepared, served or sold to transients or the general
public, and all places used in connection therewith as defined in
§ 254.61(5), Wis. Stats.
(X)Â
RETAILER — Any person who sells, or offers for sale, any
alcohol beverages to any person other than a person holding a permit
or license under this ordinance.
(Y)Â
STATUTE or REGULATION — Any Federal or State law, rule,
regulation, or administrative regulation other than this ordinance,
relating to the sale or use of alcoholic beverages.
(Z)Â
SELL, SOLD, SALE or SELLING — Any transfer of alcohol
beverages for a consideration or any transfer without consideration
if knowingly made for purposes of evading the law relating to the
sale of alcohol beverages or any shift, device, scheme or transaction
for obtaining alcohol beverages, including the solicitation of orders
for of the sale for future delivery of alcohol beverages.
(AA)Â
VILLAGE — The Village of Somers.
(BB)Â
WINE — Products obtained from the normal alcohol fermentation
of the juice or must of sound, ripe grapes, other fruits or other
agricultural products, imitation wine, compounds sold as wine, vermouth,
cider, perry, mead and sake, if such products contain 0.5% or more
of alcohol by volume.
Unless otherwise indicated, fees for licenses issued under this
ordinance shall be as follows, plus an additional $5 for records check:
(A)Â
Class "A" Fermented Malt Beverage Retailer's License: $100.
(B)Â
"Class A" Intoxicating Liquor Retailer's License: $500.
(C)Â
Class "B" Fermented Malt Beverage Retailer's License: $100.
(D)Â
"Class B" Intoxicating Liquor Retailer's License: $500.
(E)Â
Class "C" Wine License: $75.
Premises licenses issued for less than 12 months shall be prorated
according to the number of months for which the license is issued.
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(F)Â
Transfer of Premises License: $10.
(G)Â
Operator's License (Two-Year. Period): $50.
(H)Â
Provisional License: $15.
(I)Â
Temporary License (Special Events): $10.
The provisions of Ch. 125, Wis. Stats., relating to the sale
of alcohol beverages, except § 125.56(2), § 125.60,
§ 125.61, and § 125.66(3), Wis. Stats., exclusive
of any provisions relating to the penalty to be imposed or the punishment
for violation of such statutes, are adopted and made a part of this
ordinance by reference. A violation of any of such provisions shall
constitute a violation of this ordinance.
(A)Â
Premises. No person except as provided in § 125.06,
Wis. Stats., shall, distribute, vend, sell, offer or keep for sale
at retail or wholesale, deal or traffic in or for the purpose of evading
any law or ordinance, give away any intoxicating liquor or fermented
malt beverage, or cause the same to be done, without having procured
a license as provided in this ordinance, nor without complying with
all the provisions of this ordinance and all statutes, ordinances
and regulations of the State and Village applicable thereto (See including,
but not limited to, § 125.04, Wis. Stats.)
(B)Â
Operator's License. Class "A", Class "B", or Class "C" premises.
No premises operated under a Class "A", Class "B" or Class "C" License
may be opened for business unless there is upon the premises, either
the licensee, the agent named in the license if the licensee is a
limited liability company or corporation, or some person who has an
Operator's License and is responsible for the acts of all persons
selling or serving any fermented malt beverages, intoxicating liquors
or wine to customers. For the purpose of this section, any member
of the licensee's immediate family, if the licensee is an individual,
who has attained the age of 18 years, shall be considered the holder
of an Operator's License. No person, including the licensee's immediate
family, other than the licensee or agent, may serve or sell alcohol
beverages in any place operated under a Class "A" or Class "B" License,
or under a Class "C" License or permit, unless said person has an
Operator's License or is at least 18 years of age and is under the
immediate supervision of the licensee, permittee, or agent, or a person
holding an Operator's License, who is on the premises at the time
of the service. No person may permit another to use his or her license
or permit to sell alcohol beverages. The training course requirements
of § 125.17(6), Wis. Stats., shall be applicable to all
license applicants.
(C)Â
License Application.
(1)Â
Form. Application for a license to sell or deal in intoxicating
liquor or fermented malt beverages shall be made in writing on forms
prescribed by the State Department of Revenue and filed with the Village
Clerk/Treasurer. The fee prescribed for such license shall accompany
the application. The premises shall be physically described, including
every room and storage space to be covered by the license and including
all rooms joined by connecting entrances or not separated by a solid
wall. Applications shall be signed and sworn to by the applicant as
provided by § 887.01, Wis. Stats. Upon approval, a duplicate
copy of each application shall be forwarded by the Village Clerk/Treasurer
to the State Department of Revenue.
(2)Â
Subsequent Changes. If any fact given in an application subsequently
changes, the licensee shall, within 10 days, file a notice in writing
of such change with the Clerk/Treasurer.
(D)Â
License Investigation. Each application for license whether
an initial application or renewal thereof, shall be subject to investigation
by the Sheriff or other law enforcement agency, who shall render such
report to the Village Board, and to inspection of the premises by
the Building Inspector and the Fire Chief.
(1)Â
Inspection officials shall, when requested by the Board, furnish
in writing the information derived from such investigation accompanied
by a recommendation as to whether the license should be granted or
refused. No license shall be renewed without a re-inspection of the
premises and report as originally required. In determining the suitability
of an application, consideration should be given to the moral character
and financial responsibility of the applicant, the appropriateness
of the location and the premises, and the general fitness of the applicant.
(2)Â
Inspections required by this section for either initial or renewal
applications shall be made by the appropriate officials as soon possible
after applications or complaints are filed with the Clerk/Treasurer.
In the event that applications for renewal which are not timely made
or applications for licenses which shall become effective during the
licensing year, but after July 1st may be granted by the Board, but
not issued by the Clerk/Treasurer until the required inspections have
been made and favorable reports filed with the board. If such reports
shall be satisfactory, the Board shall instruct the Clerk/Treasurer
to issue the license.
(3)Â
The results of the investigation by the Sheriff or other law
enforcement agency, together with the results of the inspections performed
by the Building Inspector and Fire Chief shall be reviewed by the
Village Board for compliance with § 125.04, Wis. Stats.,
and § 11.06 of these ordinances. The Village President may
appoint one or more members of the Village Board to act as a committee
to review the results of the investigation and inspections and to
make a recommendation to the Board.
(4)Â
No license application shall be considered for action by the
Village Board unless all investigations and inspections have been
completed and the results of the same received by the Village Board
no later than 12:00 noon on the Friday preceding the Board meeting
at which action on the application is contemplated.
(A)Â
Natural Persons. Licenses relating to alcohol beverages issued
under this ordinance, to natural persons may be issued only to persons
who fulfill all of the following requirements:
(1)Â
Do not have an arrest or conviction record subject to § 111.321,
§ 111.322, § 111.335, and § 125.12(1)(b),
Wis. Stats.
(2)Â
Have been residents of the State continuously for at least 90
days prior to the date of application.
(3)Â
Have obtained legal drinking age.
(4)Â
Have submitted proof of sales tax certificate.
(5)Â
Have completed within two years prior to the date of application,
a responsible beverage server training course consistent with § 125.04(5),
Wis. Stats.
(B)Â
Criminal Offenders. No license related to alcohol beverages
may, subject to § 111.321, § 111.322, § 111.335,
Wis. Stats., shall be issued under this ordinance to any natural person
who has been a habitual law offender or has been convicted of a felony
unless the person has been duly pardoned.
(C)Â
Corporations and Limited Liability Companies. No license or
permit may be issued to any corporation or limited liability company
unless that entity meets the qualifications under § 11.06(A)(1)
and (4), above, and unless the agent of the entity appointed under
these ordinances and applicable provisions of the Wisconsin Statutes
and the officers and directors, or members or managers, of the entity
meet the qualifications under § 11.06(A)(1) and (3), above,
and unless the agent of the entity appointed meets the qualifications
under § 11.06(A)(2) and (5), above. The requirement that
the entity meet the qualifications under § 11.06(A)(1) and
(B) does not apply if the entity has terminated its relationship with
all of the individuals whose actions directly contributed to the conviction(s).
(D)Â
Investigation. No license under this ordinance shall be issued
to any person or entity until a satisfactory investigation of licensee's
application has been made and action has been taken pursuant to § 11.05(D)(3)
of these ordinances.
(E)Â
Violators of Alcohol Beverage Laws or Ordinances.
(1)Â
No retail Class "A", "B" or "C" Licenses shall be issued to
any person who has been convicted of a violation of any Federal or
State intoxicating liquor, or fermented malt beverage law or the provisions
of this ordinance during a period of one year prior to such application.
A conviction of a member of a partnership or the partnership itself
shall make the partnership or any member thereof ineligible for such
license for a period of one year.
(2)Â
A Corporate License or Limited Liability Company License will
be subject to requirements of § 125.04(5)(c), Wis. Stats.
(F)Â
Delinquent Taxes, Fees, Assessments and Utility Bills. No license
shall be issued or renewed to any person or for any premises where
any Village personal property tax, assessments, forfeitures and fines,
Village utility bills or any other amount due to the Village or its
utilities are delinquent and unpaid.
(G)Â
Operator's Licenses. No Operator's License shall be issued to
persons who fail to fulfill all of the following requirements:
(1)Â
Do not have an arrest or conviction record subject to § 111.321,
§ 111.322, § 111.335 and § 125.12(1)(b),
Wis. Stats.
(2)Â
Are at least 18 years of age.
(3)Â
Have completed within two years prior to the date of application,
a responsible beverage server training course consistent with § 125.04(5),
Wis. Stats. This subparagraph (3) shall not apply to applicants for
temporary Class "B" Licenses under § 125.26(6), Wis. Stats.,
who are not required to hold a seller's permit under subchapter III
of Chapter 77 of the Wisconsin Statutes or to applicants for temporary
"Class B" Licenses under § 125.51(10), Wis. Stats., who
are not required to hold a seller's permit under subchapter III of
Chapter 77.
(4)Â
The applicant shall not be a habitual law offender or a convicted
felon unless the applicant has been duly pardoned.
(A)Â
Form And Expiration of Licenses. All licenses shall be numbered
in the order in which they are issued and shall state clearly the
specific premises for which granted, the date of issuance, the fee
paid and the name of the licensee and unless sooner revoked, shall
expire on June 30 thereafter. The Clerk shall affix the affidavit
as required by § 125.04(4), Wis. Stats.
(B)Â
Transfer of Licenses.
(1)Â
No license shall be transferred from place to place or from
person to person except as provided by § 125.04(12), Wis.
Stats.
(2)Â
If the licensee shall die, his administrator may continue or
sell the business. If there is a sale, however, the purchaser must
obtain a new license and must qualify as any other applicant.
(3)Â
If any applicant should die during the pendency of his application,
his administrator may nominate a successor who must, however, qualify
and be subject to all the requirements imposed by law for such license.
(4)Â
No license shall be transferred to any applicant who has procured
the surrender and conditional cancellation of another such license
from a holder where such license which has been conditionally surrendered
is in jeopardy due to any pending legal proceeding which has been
commenced for the purpose of revoking or suspending such license,
and further providing that the licensee who is surrendering the license
to be transferred is not indebted to any licensed wholesaler in violation
of the credit restrictions set forth in § 125.33(7) and
§ 125.69(4), Wis. Stats. Any person desiring to transfer
a license shall be required to show full proof of payment of any personal
property tax for personal property utilized at the premises to which
the conditionally surrendered license is issued, based on a current
tax bill, if available, if not, applicant shall be required to show
proof of payment into an escrow account with the Village, in an amount
equal to the prior years mill rate times the current year's assessed
valuation. Furthermore, no such conditionally surrendered license
shall be transferred unless and until any other fines, fees, or charges
owed to the Village have been paid in full.
(C)Â
Inactive Licenses Prohibited. Within 90 days from the issuance
of a "Class A" Intoxicating
Liquor License, "Class B" Intoxicating Liquor License, Class "A" Fermented
Malt Beverage License, Class "B" Fermented Malt Beverage License,
or a Class "C" License, the licensee shall be open for business with
adequate stock and equipment. In the event of said licensee's failure
to commence business within such time, said license shall be subject
to revocation by the Board after a public hearing. The Board may,
upon application of the licensee and for good cause shown by the licensee,
extend the time for an additional period of time. Excepting only seasonal
businesses which also hold a recurring special events permit issued
by the Village, any premises which shall be issued a "Class A" Intoxicating
Liquor or Class "A" Fermented Malt Beverage License or a "Class B"
Intoxicating Liquor or Class "B" Fermented Malt Beverage License,
or a Class "C" License, who, after being issued a license, shall cease
doing business or fail to remain active in said licensed business
for a period of 90 days, shall be subject to revocation as set forth
in this section.
[Amended 7-6-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-022]
(D)Â
Posting and Care of Licenses. Every license issued under this
chapter shall be posted and at all times displayed as provided in
§ 125.04(10), Wis. Stats. No person shall post such license
or permit any other person to post it upon the premises other than
those mentioned in the application, or knowingly deface or destroy
such license. Any violation of this section shall result in the imposition
of a fine of $187.
[Amended 6-29-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-008]
(E)Â
Outside Activity Area.
(1)Â
An alcohol beverage license granted by this ordinance shall
not include sales or activities outside of the principal building
unless such outside area is specifically included as part of the license
or unless a special permit extension is issued by the Village Board.
Any such special permit shall be restricted to such terms and conditions
as the Board shall determine after considering the particular location
of the outdoor premises in relation to neighboring residences, buildings
or structures. This section shall be applicable to gardens, decks
and patios. Any special permits shall include the hours during which
the outdoor activity will be permitted, and any other conditions including
fencing, insurance and quantity and type of artificial lighting. There
shall be no music or entertaining performances to be held on the outside
premises unless specifically permitted as provided herein. Each permit
for outside activity shall be determined on a case by case basis and
with rules, regulations and conditions as determined by the Board
for the particular location.
(F)Â
Statutory Requirements. Class "A", "B" and "C" Licenses shall
be issued only to persons eligible therefor as set forth in § 125.04(5)(7)
and § 125.33(3)(b), Wis. Stats.
(G)Â
Location.
(1)Â
Unless waived by majority vote of the Village Board, no retail
Class "A" or Class "B" License may be issued for premises, the main
entrance of which is less than 300 feet from the main entrance of
any public school, parochial school, hospital or church, The distance
shall be measured by the shortest route along a highway from the closest
point of the main entrance of such school, church or hospital or main
entrance of the premises covered by the license. This prohibition
shall not apply to any of the following:
(a)Â
Premises covered by a license or permit prior to the occupation
of real property within 300 feet by any school, hospital or church
building.
(2)Â
There shall be no Class "B" Fermented Malt Beverage License
issued to any premises unless it shall be a combination of a "Class
B" Intoxicating Liquor License, except that the Board may, in its
discretion and subject to quota restrictions of this ordinance, grant
a Class "B" Fermented Malt Beverage License to any restaurant in the
Village. The term "restaurant" shall be the same as defined in § 11.01(W).
(H)Â
Health And Sanitary Requirements.
(1)Â
No Class "B" Fermented Malt Beverage License, "Class B" Intoxicating
Liquor License or Class "C" License shall be issued for any premises
which does not conform to the sanitary, safety and health requirements
of the State Department of Industry, Labor and Human Relations, pertaining
to buildings and plumbing, to the rules and regulations of the State
Department of Health and Social Services applicable to restaurants
and to all such ordinances and regulations adopted by Kenosha County.
In the event that there shall be a health and sanitary complaint issued
after a license is issued, the licensed premises shall be subject
to suspension until the premises shall be brought into compliance.
(I)Â
Class "A" Combination Licenses Required.
(1)Â
No person shall hold a "Class A" Intoxicating Liquor License
unless said licensee also holds or has been issued a Class "A" Retail
Fermented Malt Beverage License. Loss of a Class "A" Fermented Malt
Beverage License by suspension, revocation or non-renewal shall automatically
suspend, revoke or non-renew a "Class A" Intoxicating Liquor License.
(J)Â
Restriction on Fermented Malt Beverage License.
(1)Â
Class "A" Fermented Malt Beverage Licenses shall be issued only
to "Class A" Intoxicating Liquor establishments or to persons who
shall operate and continue to operate a retail grocery store.
(K)Â
Separation of Licensed Premises.
(1)Â
Any "Class A" Intoxicating Liquor License and Class "B" Combination
Intoxicating Liquor and Fermented Malt Beverage License or Class "C"
Liquor License issued for the same or connecting premises shall be
in compliance with § 125.51(8), Wis. Stats.
[Amended 9-27-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-013]
(2)Â
No premises operating under a Combination Class "A" Intoxicating
and Fermented Malt Beverage License shall be conducted in connection
with any other business on the same premises, unless the area from
which the intoxicating liquor is sold, shall be arranged and constructed
in such a manner as to permit and facilitate the area to be securely
closed during the hours and times specified by Wisconsin Statutes.
(3)Â
No Class "A" Malt Beverage License or "Class A" Intoxicating
Liquor License shall be granted for any premises not located on street
level.
(4)Â
Except in the case of hotels, no person may hold a Class "A"
License and either a Class "B" License or permit and Class "B" or
Class "C" License for the same premises or for connecting premises,
except for hotels, if either type of license or permit is issued for
the same or connecting premises already covered by the other type
of license. The license last issued is void. If both licenses or permits
are issued simultaneously, both are void.
(5)Â
A Class "C" License may be granted for a restaurant under the
following conditions:
(a)Â
The total sales of alcohol beverages accounts for less than
50% of gross receipts.
(b)Â
The restaurant does not have a barroom as defined in § 125.53(3m),
Wis. Stats.
(c)Â
The quota set forth herein prohibits the Village from granting
a Class "B" License.
(d)Â
A Class "C" License may not be issued to a foreign corporation
or a person acting as agent for, or in the employ of another.
(L)Â
License Quotas.
(1)Â
There shall be a quota of the number of licenses issued, divided
by the population of the Village as determined by the Department of
Administration for Revenue Sharing Distribution.
(2)Â
Class A" Retail Intoxicating Liquor Licenses shall be whichever
is the greatest; one license for each 300 population or fraction thereof.
[Amended 9-13-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-011]
(3)Â
Class "A" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage Licenses shall be whichever
is the greatest; one license for each 1,000 population or fraction
thereof, or the number of licenses granted as of the 1st day of July,
1978.
(4)Â
In computing the number of licenses which may be granted under
the above limitations, the Board shall not consider or count those
licenses or applicants for such a license that have been granted or
hold a "Class A" Intoxicating Liquor License. Upon the surrender or
revocation of a "Class A" Intoxicating Liquor License issued for any
premises, the Class "A" Fermented Malt Beverage License for such premises
shall be automatically revoked unless the licensee held a Class "A"
Fermented Malt Beverage License on the 1st day of July 1978.
(5)Â
"Class B" Intoxicating Liquor. Section 125.51(4), Wis. Stats.,
relating to quotas for "Class B" Retail Intoxicating Liquor Licenses
is hereby adopted as if set forth in full in this provision.
(A)Â
Sales of Alcohol Beverages.
(1)Â
No person may procure for, sell, dispense or give away any alcohol
beverages to any underage person, not accompanied by his or her parent,
guardian or spouse who has attained legal drinking age.
(2)Â
No licensee or permittee shall sell, vend, deal or traffic in
alcohol beverages to or with any underage person not accompanied by
his or her parent, guardian or spouse who has attained legal drinking
age.
(3)Â
No adult may knowingly permit or fail to take action to prevent
the illegal consumption of alcohol by an underage person on premises
owned by the adult or under the adult's control. This section does
not apply to alcohol beverages used exclusively as part of a religious
service.
(B)Â
Presence in Places of Sale.
(1)Â
An underage person not accompanied by his or her parent, guardian,
or spouse, who has attained legal drinking age may not enter, knowingly
attempt to enter, or be in any premises for which a license or permit
for the retail sale of alcohol beverages has been issued, for any
purpose, except for the transaction of business pertaining to licensed
premises, with or for the licensee or his or her employee. The business
may not be amusement, or the purchase, receiving or consumption of
edibles or beverages, or similar activities which normally constitute
activities to a customer on the licensed premises.
(2)Â
This restriction does not apply to:
(a)Â
An underage person who is a resident, employee, lodger or boarder
on the premises controlled by the licensee of which the licensed premises
is a part.
(b)Â
An underage person who enters or is on a Class "A" premises
for the purpose of purchasing items other than alcohol beverages.
Such underage person may not remain on the premises after the purchase.
(c)Â
Hotels, drugstores, grocery stores, bowling centers, service
stations and regularly established athletic fields.
(d)Â
Ski chalets, golf courses and club houses, race tracks licensed
under Chapter 562 of the Wisconsin Statutes, curling clubs and private
soccer and tennis clubs.
(e)Â
Premises operated under both a Class "B" or Class "C" License
and a restaurant permit where principal business conducted is that
of a restaurant. If the premises are operated under both a Class "B"
or Class "C" License and a restaurant license, the principal business
conducted is presumed to be the sale of alcohol beverages, but the
presumption may be rebutted by competent evidence.
(C)Â
Underage Persons Prohibitions. Any underage person who does
any of the following is guilty of a violation:
(1)Â
Procures or attempts to procure alcohol beverages from a licensee
or permittee.
(2)Â
Unless accompanied by a parent, guardian or spouse who has attained
the legal drinking age, possesses or consumes alcohol beverages on
licensed premises.
(3)Â
Enters, knowingly attempts to enter, or is on licensed premises in violation of subsection (2) above.
(4)Â
Falsely represents age for the purpose of receiving alcohol
beverages from a licensee or permittee.
(5)Â
Any underage person not accompanied by his or her parent, guardian
or spouse who has attained the legal drinking age, and who knowingly
possesses or consumes alcohol beverage, except that this section shall
not apply to an underage person who possesses alcohol beverages during
the course of employment, during his or her working hours, if employed
by any of the following: a brewer, fermented malt beverage wholesaler,
a retail license establishment, for the delivery of unopened containers
to a home or vehicle of a customer.
(6)Â
Intentionally carries an official identification card not legally
issued to him or her, or an official identification card obtained
under false pretenses, or one which has been altered or duplicated
to convey false information.
(7)Â
Any underage person who violates any of the foregoing Subsection
(C)(1) through (6) shall be subject to a fine of $187 for each such
violation.
[Added 6-29-2022 by Ord.
No. 2022-009]
(D)Â
Defense of Sellers. Proof of all of the following facts by seller
of alcohol beverages to an underage person is a defense to any prosecution
for violation of this section:
(1)Â
That the person falsely represented in writing and supported
by other documentary proof that he or she had attained the legal drinking
age.
(2)Â
That the appearance of the purchaser was such that an ordinary
and prudent person would believe that the purchaser had attained the
legal drinking age.
(3)Â
That the sale was made in good faith and in reliance on the
written representation and appearance of the purchaser in the belief
that the purchaser had attained the legal drinking age.
(E)Â
Registration Book. Every retail alcohol beverage licensee or
permittee shall cause a book to be kept for the purposes of this section.
The licensee or permittee or his or her employee shall require any
person who has shown documentary proof that the person has attained
the legal drinking age to sign the book if the person's age is in
question. The book shall show the date of the purchase of alcohol
beverages, the identification used in making the purchase, the address
of the purchaser and the purchaser's signature.
(F)Â
Penalties For Violation. Penalties and suspensions for violation
of this section relating to underage persons as restricted by § 125.07,
Wis. Stats., as follows:
(A)Â
Closing Hours. No premises for which an Intoxicating Liquor
or Fermented Malt Beverage Licenses has been issued shall remain open
for the sale of such alcohol beverages during the hours hereinafter
set forth.
(1)Â
Class "A" Fermented Malt Beverage License between the hours
of 12:00 midnight and 8:00 a.m.
(2)Â
"Class A" Intoxicating Liquor License, between the hours of
9:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m.
(3)Â
Class "B" Fermented Malt Beverage License on premises consumption,
between the hours of 2:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m., Monday through Friday,
and 2:30 to 6:00 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday, except no fermented
malt beverage for off-premises consumption may be sold between the
hours of 12:00 midnight and 6:00 a.m.
(4)Â
"Class B" Intoxicating Liquor License between the hours of 2:00
a.m. to 6:00 a.m., Monday through Friday and 2:30 a.m. to 6:00 a.m.,
Saturday and Sunday, except no intoxicating liquor for off-premises
consumption may be sold between the hours of 12:00 midnight and 6:00
a.m., except that on January 1, Class "B" fermented malt beverage
and "Class B" Intoxicating Liquor License establishments are not required
to close for on-premises consumption. However, the midnight to 6:00
a.m. rules shall apply for the sale of alcohol for off-premises consumption.
(5)Â
Class "C" Wine License between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 6:00
a.m., Monday through Friday, and 2:30 a.m. to 6:00 a.m., Saturday
and Sunday, and are not required to close on January 1.
(B)Â
Disorderly Conduct And Gambling Prohibited. Each licensed premises
shall at all times be conducted in an orderly manner and no boisterous,
disorderly, riotous or indecent conduct shall be allowed or permitted
at any time.
(C)Â
Performances. No person shall perform any of the following acts
in any premises licensed under this chapter:
(1)Â
The performance of acts, or simulated acts, of sexual intercourse,
masturbation, sodomy, bestiality, oral copulation, flagellation, or
any sexual acts which are prohibited by law.
(2)Â
The actual or simulated displaying of pubic hair, anus, vulva
or genitals. Clothing or costumes worn by females shall be of non-transparent
material and must encircle the body and the areola of the breast must
be completely covered. The lower portion of the costume must completely
cover the mons pubis and the cleavage of the buttocks; costumes worn
by males must completely cover pubic hair, genitals and buttocks.
(D)Â
Sales by Clubs. No club shall sell intoxicating liquors or fermented
malt beverages except to members and guests invited by members.
(E)Â
Sales to Intoxicated Persons. No licensee or permittee shall
sell, vend, deal or traffic in alcohol beverages to or with a person
who is intoxicated, or to sell or give away to any known habitual
drunkard.
(F)Â
Solicitation of Drinks Prohibited. No person shall solicit or
be allowed to solicit drinks on a licensed premises, parking lots
or adjacent areas under the control of the licensee.
(G)Â
Cabaret License. No licensee shall permit any dancing, live
music performances, or by transcription, or other live entertainment
which shall include amateur talent contests or any other acts or stunts
without first obtaining a Cabaret License.
(H)Â
Removal of Alcohol Beverages. No person shall be permitted to
remove any alcohol beverage in any open glass, can or container beyond
the licensed premises. This provision shall not prevent the sale of
intoxicating liquor package form, intended or appropriate for off
premises use beyond the licensed premises, to be sold to any person
provided that any container of alcohol shall not be opened until moved
from the premises.
Upon the filing of a complaint and in accordance with the procedures
stated in § 125.12, Wis. Stats., which is incorporated herein
by reference, a license issued by the Village may be revoked or suspended
or an existing license may be non-renewed or a new application may
be denied.
Whenever any license issued for a premises shall be revoked
by the Village Board, there shall be no license issued for the same
premises for at least six months from the date of such revocation.
Whenever any license (either sale or operator's) shall be revoked
by the Village Board, no license shall be issued to such person for
a period of one year from date of revocation. Suspensions and revocations
shall be in addition to and not in lieu of other penalties set forth
in this ordinance.
(B)Â
Exceptions. Alcohol beverages may be possessed or consumed on
school premises, in motor vehicles or by participants in school sponsored
activities if specifically permitted in writing by the school administrator
consistent with applicable laws and ordinances.
(C)Â
Definitions. In this section, terms shall have the meanings
prescribed below:
(1)Â
MOTOR VEHICLE — A motor vehicle owned, rented or consigned
to a school.
(2)Â
SCHOOL — A public, parochial or private school which provides
an educational program for one or more grades between grades 1 and
12 and which is commonly known as an elementary school, middle school,
junior high school, senior high school or high school.
(3)Â
SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR — The person designated by the governing
body of a school as being ultimately responsible for the ordinary
operations of a school.
(4)Â
SCHOOL PREMISES — Premises owned, rented or under the
control of a school.
(A)Â
General Penalties.
(1)Â
Any person who shall be convicted of a violation of this ordinance
for which there is not a specific penalty set forth herein, upon conviction,
shall be subject to a forfeiture of not less than $100 nor more than
$500 for a first offense, together with costs of prosecution and not
less than $500 nor more than $1,000 for a second offense within one
year, together with cost of prosecution and in the event of failure
to pay such fines and costs, shall be imprisoned in the County Jail,
not to exceed 30 days, each day of violation shall be a separate offense.
Any forfeiture shall be in addition to any suspension by a court or
§ 11.11 of this ordinance. In addition, any license or permit
issued to a person who commits a violation of this ordinance may be
revoked by a court or after notice by the Village Board.