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File #: 120071    Version: 0
Type: Ordinance Status: Passed
File created: 5/22/2012 In control: LICENSES COMMITTEE
On agenda: Final action: 6/12/2012
Effective date: 6/29/2012    
Title: An ordinance relating to licensing provisions for alcohol beverage wholesalers and the exemption of movie theaters from restrictions on the presence of underage persons.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Indexes: ALCOHOL - REGULATION AND LICENSING, THEATERS
Attachments: 1. Hearing Notice List, 2. Notice Published on 6-28-12
Number
120071
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference

Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
An ordinance relating to licensing provisions for alcohol beverage wholesalers and the exemption of movie theaters from restrictions on the presence of underage persons.
Sections
81-30 rc
90-1-3 rp
90-4-6 rc
90-4-8 rp
90-5-8-a-2-0 am
90-5-8-a-2-e am
90-5-8-a-3-0 am
90-6-2-a-0 am
90-6-2-c-2 rp
90-8.5 am
90-11-1-a am
90-11-1-c-1-0 am
90-19-1-c am
Analysis
In conjunction with recent changes in state law, this ordinance repeals various code provisions relating to the licensing of alcohol beverage wholesalers. Wholesalers now obtain permits from the Wisconsin department of revenue; municipalities no longer issue wholesaler licenses.

For consistency with state law, this ordinance also adds movie theaters to the list of premises which are exempt from restrictions on the presence of underage persons at places where alcohol beverages are sold.
Body
The Mayor and Common Council of the City of Milwaukee do ordain as follows:

Part 1. Section 81-30 of the code is repealed and recreated to read:

81-30. Class “C” Fermented Malt Beverage Wholesaler License. The expiration date of any unexpired Class “C” fermented malt beverage wholesaler license issued prior to January 1, 2012, shall be January 1, 2013.

Part 2. Section 90-1-3 of the code is repealed.
(Note: The provision being repealed reads as follows:

90-1. Definitions.

3. BOTTLER shall mean any person, firm or corporation, other than a brewer, who shall place in bottles fermented malt beverages as hereinafter defined, for the purpose of sale, barter, exchange, transportation, offering for sale or having in possession with intent to sell.)

Part 3. Section 90-4-6 of the code is repealed and recreated to read:

90-4. Classification of Licenses.

6. CLASS “B” FERMENTED MALT BEVERAGE RETAILER LICENSE. A Class “B” fermented malt beverage retailer license shall authorize the licensee to sell fermented malt beverages to be consumed by ...

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