Retail sales of alcohol beverages at the Ozaukee County fairgrounds

What it does

Summary by the Legislative Reference Bureau, the Legislature's nonpartisan drafting office. It's their wording, not ours.

This bill allows a retailer to sell alcohol beverages off the retailer's licensed premises if the sale occurs at the Ozaukee County fairgrounds, the retailer is approved by the Ozaukee County Board of Supervisors, and the retailer's licensed premises are located in Ozaukee County.

Under current law, with exceptions, no person may sell alcohol beverages to a consumer unless the seller possesses a license or permit authorizing the sale. A Class “B" license authorizes the retail sale of fermented malt beverages (beer) for consumption on or off the premises. A “Class B" license authorizes the retail sale of intoxicating liquor for consumption on the licensed premises and, subject to various restrictions, the retail sale of intoxicating liquor in original packages for consumption off the licensed premises. Intoxicating liquor includes wine and distilled spirits. Class “B” licenses and “Class B” licenses are issued by municipalities and are generally issued together for establishments such as restaurants, bars, and taverns. Class “B” and “Class B” licenses must particularly describe the premises where alcohol will be sold. Under limited circumstances, the Department of Revenue also issues Class “B” and “Class B” permits authorizing the retail sale of beer and intoxicating liquor. Alcohol may be sold at retail only in a face-to-face transaction with a consumer on the premises described in the retail license or permit.

Who's behind it

2 representatives are its authors⁠. 1 is a Democrat and 1 is a Republican.

2 more lawmakers signed on in support⁠.

Versions and amendments

Every text the Legislature printed for this bill, including proposed changes. Each opens on the Legislature's site.

• Amendment Histories
• LC Amendment Memo