Number
021773
Version
SUBSTITUTE 2
Reference
Sponsor
ALD. HENNINGSEN
Title
A substitute ordinance relating to the definition of a center for visual and performing arts under liquor and tavern regulations.
Sections
90-1-5 rn
90-1-5 cr
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
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 1,000 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, certain facilities are specifically designated as centers for the visual and performing arts.
Body
Whereas, Section 125.07(3)(a)(3), Wis. Stats., permits underage persons to enter “centers ...
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