Number
190220
Version
SUBSTITUTE 1
Reference
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
A substitute ordinance relating to signature, notary, and residency requirements for alcohol beverage licenses and cigarette and tobacco licenses.
Section
85-12-2 am
90-5-1-c-4 am
90-5-8-a-2-c am
90-6-2-b am
90-37-8 am
Analysis
2017 Wisconsin Act 289 provides that if a municipality prepares a form relating to the appointment of an agent, the form may not require the signature of more than one person signing on behalf of the corporation or limited liability company submitting the form.
2017 Wisconsin Act 289 also provides that a municipality may not require an applicant’s signature on an application for a cigarette and tobacco products retailer license to be notarized.
This ordinance amends the code to comply with 2017 Wisconsin Act 289.
This ordinance also amends provisions relating to residency requirements for Class “B” manager's licenses, to be consistent with state law.
Body
The Mayor and Common Council of the City of Milwaukee do ordain as follows:
Part 1. Section 85-12-2 of the code is amended to read:
85-12. Contents of Application.
2. WHEN APPLICANT IS A BUSINESS. An application for a new >>or renewal<< license shall be signed by the sole proprietor, [[each]] >>one<< partner, the agent [[and]] >>,<< a majority [[of the owners]] >>owner<< of the business entity, or [[the agent and]] a corporate officer. [[A renewal application shall be signed by the sole proprietor, one partner, or the agent.]] Each type of application shall contain the following information:
Part 2. Section 90-5-1-c-4 of the code is amended to read:
90-5. Licensing.
1. APPLICATION: FORM AND CONTENTS.
c. Additional Requirements.
c-4. Exemptions. For any renewal application for an alcohol beverage retail establishment license for which there is no change in any information that is reported in the floor plan and plan of operation as submitted with the original or previous renewal applicat...
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