TABLE OF CONTENTS
UNDERAGE ALCOHOL ORDINANCE
223.01 DEFINITIONS
223.02 PROVISIONS OF STATE LAW ADOPTED BY REFERENCE
223.03 PROVISIONS OF STATE LAW ADOPTED BY REFERENCE
223.04 PENALTIES
223.05 ENFORCEMENT
223.06 REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES
WOOD COUNTY ORDINANCE #223
UNDERAGE ALCOHOL
Unless specifically set forth otherwise in a section or subsection, the definition of terms for purposes of this Chapter shall be the same as those set forth in Chapter 125.02 of the Wisconsin Statutes.
Pursuant to 125.10(2) Wisconsin Statutes, all provisions of 125.07(4)(a)(b)(bm) are hereby adopted and by reference made part of this ordinance. This ordinance places restrictions on any underage person who does the following:
(1) Procures or attempts to procure alcohol beverages from a licensee or permitee.
(2) Possesses or consumes alcohol beverage on licensed premise.
(3) Enters, knowingly attempts to enter, or is on licensed premises in violation of 125.07(3) of Wisconsin Statutes.
(4) Falsely represents his/her age for the purpose of receiving alcohol beverages from licensee or permittee.
(5) Possesses or consumes alcohol beverages while not in company of parent, guardian, or spouse.
Any further amendments, revisions, modifications, or newly‑created provisions of Wisconsin Statutes, incorporated herein, are intended to be made part of this Chapter.
Pursuant to 125.10 (2) Wisconsin Statutes, all provisions of 125.07 (1) are hereby adopted and by reference made part of this ordinance. This ordinance places restrictions on any adult who does the following:
(1) 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 the legal drinking age.
(2) No licensee or permittee may 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 the legal drinking age.
(3) No adult may knowingly permit or fail to take action to prevent the illegal consumption of alcohol beverages by an underage person on premises owned by the adult or under the adult’s control. This subdivision does not apply to alcohol beverage used exclusively as part of a religious service.
(4) No adult may intentionally encourage or contribute to a violation of section
223.02 (1)-(5)
Any further amendments, revisions, modifications, or newly-created provisions of Wisconsin Statutes, incorporated herein, are intended to be made part of this Chapter.
(1) For violations names in 223.02 and 223.03, a person will be subject to a forfeiture of not less than $50.00 nor more than $1,000, plus court costs.
(2) In addition to the monetary penalties, a person violating a section of this ordinance is subject to license suspension or revocation spelled out in Wisconsin Statutes 343.30 (6).
(3) In the event a person fails to pay a forfeiture assessed pursuant to 223.02, the court may suspend or revoke his/her operating privilege as provided for in Wisconsin Statutes 345.47 and 48.343 (2)
It is the authority of the Wood County Sheriff’s Department to enforce the provisions of this Chapter. Sworn law enforcement officers at all levels within the County shall have authority to issue citations or complaints for violation of this Chapter.
All ordinances regulating underage alcohol consumption and all ordinances heretofore enacted by Wood County Board of Supervisors in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.