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Wisconsin Statutes Trade Regulations (Ch. 125 to 139) § 134.96. Use of lodging establishments

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(1) In this section:

(a) “Alcohol beverages” has the meaning given in s. 125.02(1).

(b) “Controlled substance” has the meaning given in s. 961.01(4).

(bd) “Controlled substance analog” has the meaning given in s. 961.01(4m).

(c) “Lodging establishment” has the meaning given in s. 106.52(1)(d).

(d) “Underage person” has the meaning given in s. 125.02(20m).

(2) Any person who procures lodging in a lodging establishment and permits or fails to take action to prevent any of the following activities from occurring in the lodging establishment is subject to the penalties provided in sub. (5):

(a) Consumption of an alcohol beverage by any underage person not accompanied by his or her parent, guardian or spouse who has attained the legal drinking age.

(b) Illegal use of a controlled substance or controlled substance analog.

(3) An owner or employee of a lodging establishment may deny lodging to an adult if the owner or employee reasonably believes that consumption of an alcohol beverage by an underage person not accompanied by his or her parent, guardian or spouse who has attained the legal drinking age, or illegal use of a controlled substance or controlled substance analog, may occur in the area of the lodging establishment procured.

(4) An owner or employee of a lodging establishment may require a cash deposit or use of a credit card at the time of application for lodging.

(5) A person who violates sub. (2) or a local ordinance which strictly conforms to sub. (2) shall forfeit:

(a) Not more than $500 if the person has not committed a previous violation within 12 months of the violation; or

(b) Not less than $200 nor more than $500 if the person has committed a previous violation within 12 months of the violation.

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