WOOD COUNTY ORDINANCE #223

UNDERAGE ALCOHOL

223.01 DEFINITIONS

Unless specifically set forth otherwise in a section or subsection, the definition of terms for purposes of this Chapter shall be the same as those set forth in Chapter 125.02 of the Wisconsin Statutes. 

223.02 PROVISIONS OF STATE LAW ADOPTED BY REFERENCE

Pursuant to 125.10(2) Wisconsin Statutes, all provisions of 125.07(4)(a)(b)(bm) are hereby adopted and by reference made part of this ordinance. This ordinance places restrictions on any underage person who does the following:

(1) Procures or attempts to procure alcohol beverages from a licensee or permitee.

(2) Possesses or consumes alcohol beverage on licensed premise.

(3) Enters, knowingly attempts to enter, or is on licensed premises in violation of 125.07(3) of Wisconsin Statutes.

(4) Falsely represents his/her age for the purpose of receiving alcohol beverages from licensee or permittee.

(5) Possesses or consumes alcohol beverages while not in company of parent, guardian, or spouse.

Any further amendments, revisions, modifications, or newly-created provisions of Wisconsin Statutes, incorporated herein, are intended to be made part of this Chapter. 

223.04 PENALTIES

(1) For violations named in 223.2, a person will be subject to a forfeiture of not less than $50.00 nor more than $1,000, plus court costs.

(2) In addition to the monetary penalties, a person violating a section of this ordinance is subject to license suspension or revocation spelled out in Wisconsin Statutes 343.30(6).

(3) In the event a person fails to pay a forfeiture assessed pursuant to 223.02, the court may suspend or revoke his/her operating privilege as provided for in Wisconsin Statutes 345.47 and 48.343(2).

It is the authority of the Wood County Sheriff’s Department to enforce the provisions of this Chapter. Sworn law enforcement officers at all levels within the County shall have authority to issue citations or complaints for violation of this Chapter. 

223.05 REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES

All ordinances regulating underage alcohol consumption and all ordinances heretofore enacted by Wood County Board of Supervisors in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.