Wisconsin 2021-2022 Regular Session Status: To Executive 1 D cosponsors

SB 56 — Relating to: remote orders for the sale of alcohol beverages to be picked up on retail licensed premises.

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309 added · 35 removed

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The updated version of Senate Bill 56 allows alcohol retailers to sell beverages online or by phone for customers to pick up at designated spots on their premises. A significant change is the removal of specific language that detailed conditions under which customers could claim their drinks, ensuring that retailers cannot impose stricter rules than those already in place. This matters because it clarifies the process for consumers, making it easier for them to purchase alcohol while maintaining compliance with existing laws.

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- 2022 LEGISLATURE LRBa0214/1 ARG:cdc SENATE AMENDMENT 1, TO SENATE BILL 56 March 16, 2021 - Offered by Senator TROEBEL.
- 2022 LEGISLATURE LRB-1870/1 ARG:emw SENATE BILL 56 February 2, 2021 - Introduced by Senators S TROEBEL , ROYS and L .
At the locations indicated, amend the bill as follows:
TAYLOR, cosponsored by Representatives T AUCHEN , UCHOW , OYLE , KURTZ, MILROY, L.
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M YERS, NEUBAUER , NOVAK , THIESFELDT, WITTKE and S HANKLAND .
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Referred to Committee on Government Operations, Legal Review and Consumer Protection.
after “beverages" insert “, in original unopened packages or containers,".
A N A CT to renumber and amend 125.25 (3), 125.26 (3), 125.272, 125.51 (2) (c), 125.51 (3) (d) and 125.51 (6);
to amend 125.02 (20), 125.26 (2u), 125.26 (2w), 125.26 (2x), 125.51 (3) (bu), 125.51 (3) (bw) and 125.51 (3) (bx);
and to create 125.10 (6), 125.272 (2) and 125.51 (6) (b) of the statutes;
relating to:
remote orders for the sale of alcohol beverages to be picked up on retail licensed premises.
Analysis by the Legislative Reference Bureau This bill allows most alcohol beverage retailers to make online or telephone sales of alcohol beverages to be picked up by the customer at parking spaces that are part of the retail licensed premises.
The bill also prohibits municipalities from imposing by ordinance additional restrictions on these sales.
Under current law, with limited exceptions, no person may sell alcohol beverages to a consumer unless the seller possesses a license or permit authorizing the sale.
Class “A” and “Class A” licenses authorize the retail sale of, respectively, fermented malt beverages (beer) and intoxicating liquor in original packages for consumption off the licensed premises.
Intoxicating liquor includes wine and distilled spirits.
A Class “B" license authorizes the retail sale of beer for consumption on or off the premises.
Except when issued to a winery, a “Class B" license authorizes the retail sale of intoxicating liquor for consumption on the licensed premises and, subject to certain restrictions, the retail sale of intoxicating liquor in original - 2022 Legislature - 2 - LRB-1870/1 ARG:emw SENATE BILL 56 packages for consumption off the licensed premises.
Each of these retail licenses is issued by a municipality.
Under current law, a retail license authorizes only face-to-face sales of alcohol beverages to consumers on the licensed premises.
The sale to the consumer on the licensed premises is governed by certain requirements, including that the purchaser be of legal drinking age and that the sale be made only during certain hours.
The licensed premises on which the sale occurs must be particularly described in the retail license issued by the municipality, and each applicant for a retail license must identify in the application the premises where alcohol beverages will be sold.
This bill provides that, if a Class “A”, “Class A”, Class “B", or “Class B” licensee receives a remote order for alcohol beverages that the consumer will pick up at a parking space that is part of the retailer's licensed premises, the sale of alcohol beverages occurs at the time the consumer takes possession of the alcohol beverages at the parking space, regardless of when the consumer makes payment.
The bill defines “remote order” as an order for the sale of alcohol beverages that is placed by telephone or Internet by a consumer who asserts at the time of placing the order that he or she is at least 21 years of age.
A Class “B” or “Class B” licensee may sell alcohol beverages by remote order only for consumption off the licensed premises.
The bill also specifies that licensed premises identified in the retail license may include parking spaces associated with a structure described as licensed premises, even if the parking spaces are not contiguous with the remainder of the licensed premises.
The bill also prohibits municipalities from adopting ordinances that impose additional restrictions on alcohol beverage sales made by these retailers pursuant to remote orders.
The people of the state of Wisconsin, represented in senate and assembly, do enact as follows:
SECTION 1.
125.02 (20) of the statutes is amended to read:
125.02 (20) “Sell", Subject to ss.
125.272 (2) (b) and (c) and 125.51 (6) (b) 2.
and 3., “sell,” “sold",,” “sale," or “selling" means any transfer of alcohol beverages with 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, or the sale for future delivery of, alcohol beverages.
SECTION 2.
125.10 (6) of the statutes is created to read:
LRB-1870/1 - 2022 Legislature - 3 - ARG:emw SECTION 2 SENATE BILL 56 125.10 (6) REMOTE ORDERS OF ALCOHOL BEVERAGES.(a) Notwithstanding sub.
(1), and subject to par.
(b), a municipality may not prescribe additional regulations for, or impose additional restrictions relating to, sales of alcohol beverages made pursuant to remote order, as defined in s.
125.272 (2) (a), by Class “A”, “Class A”, Class “B”, or “Class B” licensees.
An ordinance that is inconsistent with this paragraph may not be enforced.
(b) Paragraph (a) does not limit a municipality's authority to adopt ordinances of general application that apply to all sales by a retail licensee, including ordinances adopted under ss.
125.32 (3) (d) and 125.68 (4) (b) and (c) 3.
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SECTION 3.
125.25 (3) of the statutes is renumbered 125.25 (3) (a) and amended to read:
125.25 (3) (a) Class “A" licenses shall particularly describe the premises for which issued and.
The premises for a Class “A” license may include, if described in the license application as provided in s.
125.04 (3) (a) 3., parking spaces associated with any structure described as licensed premises in the license application, even if the parking spaces are not contiguous with the remainder of the Class “A” licensed premises.
(b) Class “A” licenses are not transferable, except under s.
125.04 (12).
(c) A Class “A" license is subject to revocation for violation of any of the terms or provisions thereof.
SECTION 4.
125.26 (2u) of the statutes is amended to read:
125.26 (2u) Notwithstanding ss.
125.04 (3) (a) 3.
and (9) and 125.09 (1), in addition to the authorization specified in sub.
(1), a Class “B" license issued under this section to a caterer also authorizes the caterer to provide fermented malt beverages, including their retail sale, at the National Railroad Museum in Green - 2022 Legislature - 4 - LRB-1870/1 ARG:emw SENATE BILL 56 SECTION 4 Bay during special events held at this museum.
Notwithstanding sub.
(1), a caterer may provide fermented malt beverages under this subsection 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 sub.
(3) (a) 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 fermented malt beverages under this subsection is subject to s.
125.32 (2) as if the fermented malt beverages were provided on the caterer's Class “B" licensed premises.
This subsection does not authorize the National Railroad Museum to sell fermented malt beverages at retail or to procure or stock fermented malt beverages for purposes of retail sale.
This subsection does not apply if, at any time, the National Railroad Museum holds a Class “B" license.
SECTION 5.
125.26 (2w) of the statutes is amended to read:
125.26 (2w) Notwithstanding ss.
125.04 (3) (a) 3.
and (9) and 125.09 (1), in addition to the authorization specified in sub.
(1), a Class “B" license issued under this section to a caterer also authorizes the caterer to provide fermented malt beverages, including their retail sale, at the Heritage Hill state park during special events held at this park.
Notwithstanding sub.
(1), a caterer may provide fermented malt beverages under this subsection 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 sub.
(3) (a)e 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 fermented malt beverages under this subsection is subject to s.
125.32 (2) as if the fermented malt beverages were provided on the caterer's Class “B" licensed premises.
This subsection does not LRB-1870/1 - 2022 Legislature - 5 - ARG:emw SECTION 5 SENATE BILL 56 authorize the Heritage Hill state park to sell fermented malt beverages at retail or to procure or stock fermented malt beverages for purposes of retail sale.
This subsection does not apply if, at any time, the Heritage Hill state park holds a Class “B" license.
SECTION 6.
125.26 (2x) of the statutes is amended to read:
125.26 (2x) Notwithstanding ss.
125.04 (3) (a) 3.
and (9) and 125.09 (1), in addition to the authorization specified in sub.
(1), a Class “B" license issued under this section also authorizes the licensee to provide fermented malt beverages, including their 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 sub.
(1), a licensee may provide fermented malt beverages under this subsection at the Ozaukee County fairgrounds even though the Ozaukee County fairgrounds are not part of the licensee's licensed premises, as described under sub.
(3) (in the licensee's Class “B” license, and even if the Ozaukee County fairgrounds are not located within the municipality that issued the Class “B” license.
A licensee that provides fermented malt beverages under this subsection is subject to s.
125.32 (2) as if the fermented malt beverages were provided on the licensee's Class “B” licensed premises.
Notwithstanding s.
125.34 (4) and (5), a wholesaler may deliver fermented malt beverages to the Ozaukee County fairgrounds to a licensee approved by the Ozaukee County board under this subsection and such an approved licensee may transport fermented malt beverages from its licensed premises to the Ozaukee County fairgrounds for purposes of selling the fermented malt beverages at the Ozaukee County fairgrounds.
This subsection does not authorize Ozaukee County - 2022 Legislature - 6 - LRB-1870/1 ARG:emw SENATE BILL 56 SECTION 6 or any person operating or managing the Ozaukee County fairgrounds to sell fermented malt beverages at retail or to procure or stock fermented malt beverages for purposes of retail sale.
SECTION 7.
125.26 (3) of the statutes is renumbered 125.26 (3) (a) and amended to read:
125.26 (3) (a) Class “B" licenses shall particularly describe the premises for which issued and.
The premises for a Class “B” license may include, if described in the license application as provided in s.
125.04 (3) (a) 3., parking spaces associated with any structure described as licensed premises in the license application, even if the parking spaces are not contiguous with the remainder of the Class “B” licensed premises.
(b) Class “B” licenses are not transferable, except as provided in s.
125.04 (12).
(c) A Class “B" license is subject to revocation for violation of any of the terms or provisions thereof.
SECTION 8.
125.272 of the statutes is renumbered 125.272 (1) and amended to read:
125.272 (1) Except as provided in ss.
125.26 (2m), (2s), and (2x) and 125.27 (4) and except with respect to caterers, and subject to sub.
(2), a retail license issued under s.
125.25 or 125.26, and a retail permit issued under s.
125.27, authorizes only face-to-face sales to consumers at the premises described in the retail license or permit.
SECTION 9.
125.272 (2) of the statutes is created to read:
125.272 (2) (a) In this subsection, “remote order” means an order for the sale of alcohol beverages that is placed by telephone or Internet by a consumer who LRB-1870/1 - 2022 Legislature - 7 - ARG:emw SECTION 9 SENATE BILL 56 asserts at the time of placing the order that he or she has attained the legal drinking age.
(b) If a Class “A” licensee receives a remote order for fermented malt beverages that the consumer will pick up at a parking space that is part of the Class “A” licensed premises, the sale of fermented malt beverages occurs at the time the consumer takes possession of the fermented malt beverages at the parking space that is part of the Class “A” licensed premises, regardless of when the consumer makes payment for the fermented malt beverages.
(c) If a Class “B” licensee receives a remote order for fermented malt beverages that the consumer will pick up at a parking space that is part of the Class “B” licensed premises, the sale of fermented malt beverages occurs at the time the consumer takes possession of the fermented malt beverages at the parking space that is part of the Class “B” licensed premises, regardless of when the consumer makes payment for the fermented malt beverages.
Notwithstanding s.
125.26 (1), a Class “B” licensee's sale of fermented malt beverages made by remote order under this paragraph is authorized only for consumption off the licensed premises.
SECTION 10.
125.51 (2) (c) of the statutes is renumbered 125.51 (2) (c) 1.
and amended to read:
125.51 (2) (c) 1.
“Class A" licenses shall particularly describe the premises for which issued and.
The premises for a “Class A” license may include, if described in the license application as provided in s.
125.04 (3) (a) 3., parking spaces associated with any structure described as licensed premises in the license application, even if the parking spaces are not contiguous with the remainder of the “Class A” licensed premises.
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“Class A” licenses are not transferable, except as provided in s.
after that line insert:
125.04 (12).
“(d) If a Class “A” licensee makes a sale of fermented malt beverages by remote order under this subsection, the consumer may not take possession of the fermented malt beverages during hours in which the Class “A” licensee is prohibited from selling fermented malt beverages under s.
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125.32 (3) (b) or, if more restrictive, during hours established by ordinance by a municipality under s.
125.51 (3) (bu) of the statutes is amended to read:
125.32 (3) (d).
125.51 (3) (bu) Notwithstanding ss.
If a Class “B” licensee makes a sale of fermented malt beverages by remote order under this subsection, the consumer may not take possession of the fermented malt beverages during hours in which the Class “B” licensee is prohibited from selling fermented LRBa0214/1 - 2022 Legislature - 2 - ARG:cdc malt beverages under s.
125.04 (3) (a) 3.
125.32 (3) (am) or, if more restrictive, during hours established by ordinance by a municipality under s.
and (9) and 125.09 (1), in addition to the authorization specified in sub.
125.32 (3) (d).”.
(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) 1.
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.
SECTION 12.
125.51 (3) (bw) of the statutes is amended to read:
125.51 (3) (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 LRB-1870/1 - 2022 Legislature - 9 - ARG:emw S ECTION 12 SENATE BILL 56 caterer's licensed premises, as described under par.
(d) 1.aterer'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.
SECTION 13.
125.51 (3) (bx) of the statutes is amended to read:
125.51 (3) (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) 1.
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 - 2022 Legislature - 10 - LRB-1870/1 ARG:emw SENATE BILL 56 SECTION 13 intoxicating liquor at retail or to procure or stock intoxicating liquor for purposes of retail sale.
SECTION 14.
125.51 (3) (d) of the statutes is renumbered 125.51 (3) (d) 1.
and amended to read:
125.51 (3) (d) 1.
“Class B" licenses shall particularly describe the premises for which issued and.
The premises for a “Class B” license may include, if described in the license application as provided in s.
125.04 (3) (a) 3., parking spaces associated with any structure described as licensed premises in the license application, even if the parking spaces are not contiguous with the remainder of the “Class B” licensed premises.
2.
“Class B” licenses are not transferable, except as provided in s.
125.04 (12).
SECTION 15.
125.51 (6) of the statutes is renumbered 125.51 (6) (a) and amended to read:
125.51 (6) (a) Except as provided in subs.
(3) (bm), (bs), and (bx) and (5) (e) and except with respect to caterers, and subject to par.
(b), a retail license or permit issued under this section authorizes only face-to-face sales to consumers at the premises described in the retail license or permit.
SECTION 16.
125.51 (6) (b) of the statutes is created to read:
125.51 (6) (b) 1.
In this paragraph, “remote order” has the meaning given in s.
125.272 (2) (a).
2.
If a “Class A” licensee receives a remote order for intoxicating liquor that the consumer will pick up at a parking space that is part of the “Class A” licensed premises, the sale of intoxicating liquor occurs at the time the consumer takes possession of the intoxicating liquor at the parking space that is part of the “Class LRB-1870/1 - 2022 Legislature - 11 - ARG:emw S ECTION 16 SENATE BILL 56 A” licensed premises, regardless of when the consumer makes payment for the intoxicating liquor.
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If a “Class B” licensee receives a remote order for intoxicating liquor that the consumer will pick up at a parking space that is part of the “Class B” licensed premises, the sale of intoxicating liquor occurs at the time the consumer takes possession of the intoxicating liquor at the parking space that is part of the “Class B” licensed premises, regardless of when the consumer makes payment for the intoxicating liquor.
after that line insert:
Notwithstanding sub.
“4.
(3) (a) to (b), a “Class B” licensee's sale of intoxicating liquor made by remote order under this subdivision is authorized only for consumption off the licensed premises.
If a “Class A” licensee makes a sale of intoxicating liquor by remote order under this paragraph, the consumer may not take possession of the intoxicating liquor during hours in which the “Class A” licensee is prohibited from selling intoxicating liquor under s.
This subdivision does not affect any restriction under sub.
125.68 (4) (b) or, if more restrictive, during hours established by ordinance by a municipality under s.
(3) (a) to (b) on a “Class B” licensee's authorization to sell intoxicating liquor for consumption off the licensed premises.
125.68 (4) (b).
If a “Class B” licensee makes a sale of intoxicating liquor by remote order under this paragraph, the consumer may not take possession of the intoxicating liquor during hours in which the “Class B” licensee is prohibited from selling intoxicating liquor under s.
125.68 (4) (c) 3.
or, if more restrictive, during hours established by ordinance by a municipality under s.
125.32 (4) (c) 3., or, if applicable, during hours in which the “Class B” licensee is prohibited from selling intoxicating liquor under s.
125.68 (4) (c) 3m.”.
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Action History

  1. Failed to concur in pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1

  2. Read first time and referred to committee on State Affairs

  3. Received from Senate

  4. Ordered immediately messaged

  5. Read a third time and passed

  6. Rules suspended

  7. Ordered to a third reading

  8. Senate Amendment 1 adopted

  9. Read a second time

  10. Rules suspended to withdraw from committee on Senate Organization and take up

  11. Available for scheduling

  12. Report passage as amended recommended by Committee on Government Operations, Legal Review and Consumer Protection, Ayes 5, Noes 0

  13. Report adoption of Senate Amendment 1 recommended by Committee on Government Operations, Legal Review and Consumer Protection, Ayes 5, Noes 0

  14. Executive action taken

  15. Senate Amendment 1 offered by Senator Stroebel

  16. Representative Tranel added as a cosponsor

  17. Public hearing held

  18. Senators Ballweg and Cowles added as coauthors

  19. Read first time and referred to Committee on Government Operations, Legal Review and Consumer Protection

  20. Introduced by Senators Stroebel, Roys and L. Taylor; cosponsored by Representatives Tauchen, Duchow, Doyle, Kurtz, Milroy, L. Myers, Neubauer, Novak, Thiesfeldt, Wittke and Shankland

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  • L. Taylor · Primary
  • Kelda Roys · Primary
  • Stroebel · Primary

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