Number
030720
Version
SUBSTITUTE 1
Sponsor
ALD. BOHL
Title
A substitute ordinance relating to centers for the visual and performing arts.
Sections
81-17.7 cr
90-1-5 rp
90-1-6 rn
90-1-7 rn
90-1-8 rn
90-1-9 rn
90-1-10 rn
90-1-11 rn
90-1-12 rn
90-1-13 rn
90-1-14 rn
90-1-15 rn
90-1-16 rn
90-1-17 rn
90-1-18 rn
90-1-19 rn
90-1-20 rn
90-1-21 rn
90-1-22 rn
90-1-23 rn
90-1-24 rn
90-1-25 rn
90-1-26 rn
90-1-27 rn
90-1-28 rn
90-1-29 rn
90-1-30 rn
90-1-31 rn
90-1-32 rn
90-37 cr
Analysis
Wisconsin state statutes provide certain exemptions from alcohol beverage regulations to "center(s) for the visual and performing arts". Pursuant to these provisions, s. 90-19-1-c of the code permits underage persons to enter centers for the visual or performing arts at times when alcohol beverages are available for sale, an otherwise prohibited practice. The statutes do not, however, define what these centers are. This ordinance defines a "center for the visual and performing arts" as a facility fulfilling all of the following criteria, as relevant :
1. A center for the visual and performing arts shall have either of the following:
a. At least one stage larger than 1,200 square feet in size.
b. A collection of recognized works of art placed on regular public display.
2. At a center for the visual and performing arts that is also a theater, the service of alcohol beverages shall be incidental to the main function of the licensed premise as evidenced by the service of alcohol beverages no earlier than 2 hours before a given day's scheduled performance, no later than 2 hours after a given day's scheduled performance and only in a designated lobby area.
Further, it requires those seeking to be designated as a center for the visual and performing arts to apply for a license from the city and provides a mechanism for the granting, denial, renewal, non-renewal and revocation of this license. No license shall be req...
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