Number
031222
Version
SUBSTITUTE 1
Reference
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
A substitute ordinance relating to certain reporting requirements for corporate alcohol beverage license holders.
Sections
90-7-2 am
90-7-3 am
90-11-7-c-1-e rn
90-11-7-c-1-e cr
90-12-1-g rn
90-12-1-g cr
Analysis
This ordinance makes the following changes to the provisions of the code regulating licenses issued to premises serving alcohol beverages:
1. It requires corporate agents, rather than officers, to notify the city clerk of any changes to the stock- or proxy-holders in a corporate license holder. These changes shall be reported within 10 calendar days rather than the current 48 hours.
2. The city attorney's office has opined that the current provision in the code requiring corporate license-holders who change officers or directors to file a new license application is not legal and enforceable. This ordinance replaces this requirement with one that the corporate agent inform the city clerk of any change in officers or directors within 10 calendar days of the change. This information shall be forwarded to the police chief who shall cause an investigation to be made and forward his or her findings to the city clerk.
3. The violation of the provisions of s. 125.12(2)(ag), Wis. Stats., by the agent, officers directors, members or significant shareholders of a corporate licensee is made grounds for the non-renewal, suspension or revocation of an alcohol beverage license. These provisions include:
a. Violating any provision of ch. 125, Wis. Stats., or any municipal regulation enacted pursuant to s. 125.10, Wis. Stats.
b. Keeping or maintaining a disorderly, riotous, indecent or improper house.
c. Lacking the necessary qualifications as set forth in ch. 125, Wis. Stats., to hold an alcohol beverage license.
d. A conviction for manufacturing, distributing or possessing with intent to deliver a controlled substance or knowingly permitting a perso...
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