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HomeMy WebLinkAboutChapter 04 - Alcohol BeveragesCity of Oshkosh Municipal Codes Revised 04/22/25 City of Oshkosh Chapter 4 - Page 1 Municipal Codes CHAPTER 4 ALCOHOL BEVERAGES ARTICLE I. STATE STATUTES ADOPTED AND GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE LICENSING OF PREMISES 4-1 STATE STATUTES ADOPTED 4-2 PREMISES TO BE LICENSED 4-3 APPLICATION FOR LICENSE PREMISES 4-4 LICENSE INVESTIGATION AND APPROVAL 4-5 GRANTING AND ISSUANCE OF LICENSE 4-5.2 EXTENSION OF PREMISES APPLICATIONS 4-6 REQUIRED USE OF LICENSE 4-7 DUPLICATE LICENSES 4-8 LICENSE TO BE POSTED ON PREMISES 4-9 VIOLATIONS BY AGENT 4-10 HEALTH RULES ARTICLE II. LICENSES - INTOXICATING LIQUORS 4-11 LICENSE REQUIRED 4-12 CLASSES OF LICENSES: FEES ARTICLE III. LICENSES - FERMENTED MALT BEVERAGES 4-13 LICENSE REQUIRED 4-14 CLASSES OF LICENSES; FEES ARTICLE III A. ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL CLASS “B” AND SPECIAL “CLASS B” LICENSES 4-14.2 DEFINITIONS 4-14.3 APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL CLASS “B” AND “CLASS B” LICENSES 4-14.4 ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL CLASS “B” AND SPECIAL “CLASS B” LICENSES ARTICLE III B. FULL-SERVICE RETAIL OUTLETS 4-14.6 DEFINITIONS 4-14.7 FIXED FULL-SERVICE RETAIL OUTLETS 4-14.8 UNLIMITED TRANSFER FULL-SERVICE RETAIL OUTLETS ARTICLE IV. OPERATOR'S LICENSES 4-15 OPERATOR LICENSES REQUIRED 4-16 APPLICATION FOR OPERATOR'S LICENSE City of Oshkosh Municipal Codes Revised 04/22/25 City of Oshkosh Chapter 4 - Page 2 Municipal Codes 4-17 ISSUANCE OF TEMPORARY AND PROVISIONAL OPERATOR'S LICENSE 4-17.2 ISSUANCE OF OPERATOR’S LICENSES 4-18 FEES AND EXPIRATION FOR OPERATOR'S LICENSE 4-19 SUSPENSION, NON-RENEWAL OR REVOCATION OF OPERATOR'S LICENSE ARTICLE V. ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS 4-20 CLOSING HOURS 4-21 NON-ALCOHOL EVENTS; UNDERAGE PERSONS ON LICENSED PREMISES 4-22 CONDITIONS OF LICENSES 4-23 SPECIAL CLASS "B" LICENSES 4-24 BEERGARDENS 4-25 HOURS OF CONSUMPTION 4-26 (Repealed - formerly Keg Beer Permits Required) 4-27 SALE OF CERTAIN ALCOHOL BEVERAGES PROHIBITED 4-28 REPEALED (6/24/97) ARTICLE VI. PENALTIES 4-29 PENALTIES City of Oshkosh Municipal Codes Revised 04/22/25 City of Oshkosh Chapter 4 - Page 3 Municipal Codes ARTICLE I. STATE STATUTES ADOPTED AND GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE LICENSING OF PREMISES SECTION 4-1 STATE STATUTES ADOPTED Except as otherwise specifically provided, all provisions of Chapter 125 of the Wisconsin Statutes describing and defining regulations with respect to alcohol beverages are hereby adopted and by reference made a part of this Code as if fully set forth herein. To effect the legislative intent that regulation of alcohol beverages is a matter of statewide concern, it is the intention of this ordinance to include within such references all provisions of Chapter 125 of the Wisconsin Statutes in effect at the time of adoption of this section together with any applicable prior revisions and all future recodifications, renumberings and amendments unless otherwise expressly provided in such references. It is the intention of this section that any act required to be performed or prohibited by Chapter 125 of the Wisconsin Statutes, as previously amended, presently in effect or as may be amended in the future, incorporated within this section by reference, is an act required to be performed or is an act prohibited by this section. SECTION 4-2 PREMISES TO BE LICENSED (A) Type of Premises A license shall be required for each premises, room or enclosure or for each suite of rooms or enclosures which are in direct connection to each other where alcohol beverages are kept, sold, or offered for sale. No license shall be issued to any person, firm, or corporation for the purpose of possessing, selling or offering for sale any alcohol beverages in any dwelling, house, flat, or residential apartment. (B) Schools The possession and/or use of intoxicating liquors or fermented malt beverages on primary and secondary public school property, is hereby prohibited. The use and possession of intoxicating liquor and fermented malt beverages is also prohibited at any public primary or secondary school sponsored event. SECTION 4-3 APPLICATION FOR LICENSE PREMISES (A) Form Applications for a premises license to sell or deal in intoxicating liquor shall be made on the form provided within chapter 125 of the Wisconsin Statutes, and shall be filed with the City Clerk not less than fifteen (15) days prior to the granting of such license. In addition, the Council may require the filing of additional information for new premises licenses as the Council may determine necessary to determine the appropriateness of the location for the proposed licensed premises, the potential economic impact of the proposed premises, the record of the applicant in operating a licensed premises or other business and the potential impact of the proposed license premises on the surrounding neighborhood and community as a whole. City of Oshkosh Municipal Codes Revised 04/22/25 City of Oshkosh Chapter 4 - Page 4 Municipal Codes (B) Time for Filing All renewal applications for licenses shall be processed pursuant to section 125.04 Wisconsin Statutes. To assure efficient processing the City Clerk may request applications be filed by a date established annually. (C) Payment of License Fee No license for the sale of alcohol beverages may be delivered to the applicant until the applicant files with the City Clerk a receipt showing payment of the prescribed license fee to the Treasurer. The applicant shall pay the prescribed license fee at least fifteen (15) days prior to the date the license is to be issued. (D) Proof of Seller’s Permit Applications shall be accompanied by a copy of the applicant’s current Wisconsin State Seller’s permit. (E) Publication Applications shall be accompanied by payment of the cost of the publication in the amount as provided for within chapter 125 of the Wisconsin Statutes. Prior to the granting of such license notice of the application shall be published in the official newspaper at least three (3) times successively. Such publication shall include the name and address of the applicant, and kind of license applied for, and the location of the premises to be licensed. SECTION 4-4 LICENSE INVESTIGATION AND APPROVAL (A) Investigation by Officials The City Clerk shall notify the Chief of Police, the Winnebago County Health Department, the Planning Services Division, and the Chief of the Fire Department of each application, and these officials shall inspect or cause to be inspected each applicant’s qualifications and the premises to determine whether the applicant and the premises sought to be licensed comply with the regulations, ordinances, and laws applicable thereto, as follows: (1) The Chief of Police shall review the applicant’s history of police contacts, if any, and may make a recommendation to refuse a license to any person who the Chief has determined has been convicted of any felony, misdemeanor or ordinance offense(s) the circumstances of which substantially relate to the licensed activity pursuant to §111.335 Wis. Stats. (2) The Winnebago County Health Department shall inspect the applicant’s premises for compliance with the Wisconsin Food Code, ATCP 75 Appendix. (3) The Fire Chief shall inspect the applicant’s premises for compliance with the State of Wisconsin Fire Code SPS 314. (4) The Planning Services Division shall review new applications for compliance with the City of Oshkosh Municipal Codes Revised 04/22/25 City of Oshkosh Chapter 4 - Page 5 Municipal Codes location requirements of §125.68 Wisconsin Statutes and Chapter 30 of the Municipal Code governing zoning. Any of these officials may designate an employee of their offices to provide the requested information, however, the official shall be responsible for the information provided by any employee so designated. These officials shall each file with the City Clerk, the information derived from such investigation accompanied by a recommendation as to whether a license should be granted or denied. If the recommendation is to deny the license, a written explanation shall be provided to the City Clerk’s office who shall provide such explanation to the Council and the applicant. (B) Approval by Council The City Council may, upon the applicant's completion of all prescribed procedures, grant or deny the license. If the Council decides not to grant a new license under this Chapter, it shall notify the applicant in writing of the decision and the reason(s) therefore pursuant to Section 125.12 of the Wisconsin Statutes. Nonrenewal of licenses shall be governed by the provisions of Section 125.12 of the Wisconsin Statutes. (C) Appearance before Council Unless notified otherwise, all applicants for the license need not appear in person before the City Council provided a completed questionnaire is presented to the Council with the requisite application. SECTION 4-5 GRANTING AND ISSUANCE OF LICENSE Opportunity shall be given by the Common Council to any person to be heard for or against the granting of any license. Upon the approval of the applicant by the Common Council, the City Clerk shall issue to the applicant a license. Each license shall be numbered in the order in which issued, and shall state the premises for which issued, the date of issuance, the fee paid, and the name of the licensee. Licenses shall not be granted/issued: (A) For any premises with items identified under section 4-4, the license will not be granted until all conditions are corrected and verified through reinspection by the respective Department or upon reasonable assurances from the applicant to Council’s satisfaction that any conditions or concerns noted will be promptly corrected. In the event that the assurances were not given in good faith or the conditions or concerns are not corrected within a reasonable period of time, Council may take action to revoke or non-renew a license. (B) Unpaid Taxes, Assessments or Special Charges. a) Premises. For any premises for which taxes, assessments, or special charges are delinquent and unpaid. City of Oshkosh Municipal Codes Revised 04/22/25 City of Oshkosh Chapter 4 - Page 6 Municipal Codes i. This subsection 1) shall not apply to prohibit the issuance of a license for any premises if: a. the unpaid taxes, assessments or special charges were levied against the premises; and b. the license is necessary for the conduct of business on the premises by a lessee of the premises; and c. the licensee and owner have no immediate or extended family, business, or financial relationship with one another other than as landlord and tenant. b) Persons. To any person who is delinquent in the payment of taxes, assessments or special charges related to the business or property for which the license or permit is sought. 1) Appeal to the Finance Director from Determinations of Indebtedness to City. Alleged errors in the determination of non-issuance of the license based upon delinquent or unpaid taxes, assessments or special charges may be appealed to the Finance Director within 5 days of notice of the non-issuance of the license or permit. The Finance Director shall issue a notice setting forth a date and time for hearing on the matter, not less than three (3) days nor more than fifteen (15) days after the date of the notice of hearing. At the hearing, the complainant and a representative of the City may be represented by counsel, may present evidence and call and examine witnesses and cross examine witnesses of another party. Such witnesses shall be sworn or affirmed by the person conducting the hearing. The Finance Director shall act as the decision maker. If the Finance Director is unable to so act, a decision maker shall be appointed by the City Manager. A written determination shall be made directing the continued holding of the license or permit or the issuance of such license or permit. Within ten (10) days of the hearing, the written determination shall be mailed to all interested parties and shall be placed on file with the City Clerk by the decision maker. The written decision shall specify the reasons for the decision made. Within ten days of the date of posting of the written decision, any person aggrieved thereby may appeal such decision to the Common Council. Appeals shall be taken by filing a notice of appeal specifying the grounds therefor with the City Clerk. (4) Appeals to Council from Determination of the Finance Director Pertaining to Indebtedness to City. On Appeal the Finance Director or other decision maker shall forthwith transmit all papers relating to such appeal to the City Clerk. The Clerk shall give notice of the appeal to the Common Council at its next regular meeting. The Council shall then fix a reasonable time for hearing of the same and give public notice thereof, as well as notice to the parties interested, and shall promptly decide the appeal. Any party to the proceeding as well as any person who may be adversely affected by a decision of the Council may appear at the hearing and may produce witnesses and be represented by counsel. In addition to any other witnesses presented, the council may subpoena and examine such other persons as it may deem necessary for a fair and impartial hearing of the appeal. The Clerk shall swear or affirm all persons testifying before the council in regard to the appeal, and shall maintain a City of Oshkosh Municipal Codes Revised 04/22/25 City of Oshkosh Chapter 4 - Page 7 Municipal Codes record of all testimony and other evidence as may be presented. The Council may reverse, affirm, or modify the decision of the Finance Director or other decision maker appealed from, and to this end may direct issuance or non-issuance of any license or permit. Within ten (10) days after the decision on any appeal, the City Clerk shall cause due notice thereof in writing to be mailed to all parties to the appeal as well as any other persons who may have appeared therein at their last known post office address. Such notice shall specify the grounds for the decision. Any person aggrieved by the decision of the Common Council on appeal may seek such other legal relief as may be available. (C) To any applicant for a Class “A” or Class “B” license who has an indebtedness for fermented malt beverages outstanding for more than 15 days or to any applicant for an intoxicating liquor or retail license or permit who has an indebtedness for intoxicating liquor outstanding for more than 30 days. (D) To any person who has not provided a copy of their current State of Wisconsin Seller’s Permit. For any premises for which does not meet any of the requirements listed above, the City Clerk shall schedule the matter for Council action which may include non-issuance or non-renewal as provided in §125.12 Wis. Stats. SECTION 4-5.2 EXTENSION OF PREMISES APPLICATIONS (A) Extension of Regular License. A licensee may apply for an extension of the licensed premises by submitting a request to the city clerk upon a form approved by the City Clerk and payment of the appropriate fee as specified in the city’s fee schedule as approved by the Council. The licensee shall provide a description of the proposed licensed premises including the proposed extension and any other information required by the City Clerk. The Council shall determine whether to grant a request for an extension of premises under the same standards as a new license application. (B) Temporary Extensions. A licensee may apply for a temporary extension of the licensed premises by submitting a request to the City Clerk upon a form approved by the City Clerk and payment of the appropriate fee as specified in the city’s fee schedule as approved by the Council. The licensee shall provide a description of the temporary premises, proposed dates for extension of the premises and any other information required by the City Clerk. The proposed dates may list a range of dates but shall not exceed 6 months in duration. The Council shall determine whether to grant a request for a temporary extension of premises under the same standards as a new license application. Upon expiration of the temporary extension, the extension shall cease with no other action required of the licensee, Clerk or Council. Approval of a temporary extension does not create a right to future approval of a temporary extension or a future approval of an extension of the regular alcohol beverage license to include the area included in the temporary approval. City of Oshkosh Municipal Codes Revised 04/22/25 City of Oshkosh Chapter 4 - Page 8 Municipal Codes SECTION 4-6 REQUIRED USE OF LICENSE (A) Required use of License. The following shall be a violation of this chapter. The penalty for violation of this Section shall be limited to non-renewal or revocation of the license only. (1) failure to complete the requirements that would result in the issuance of a “Class B” or Class “B” license even though such license has been granted by the Common Council during the prior license year. (2) failure to conduct license-related business on the premises for which the license was granted and/or issued for at least one (1) consecutive thirty (30) day period during any consecutive twelve (12) month period. a. For purposes of this section “license-related business” shall mean the actual sale or offering for sale of alcoholic beverages under a valid alcohol beverage license. b. For purposes of this section it shall not be deemed a violation for the premises to be closed on regularly scheduled closing days of the business (for example, holidays or Mondays where the business has typically maintained Mondays as a day that it is closed for business). SECTION 4-7 DUPLICATE LICENSES Whenever a license or permit shall be lost or destroyed without fault on the part of the holder or his agent or employee, a duplicate in lieu thereof under the original application shall be issued by the City Clerk upon the Clerk's satisfaction as to the facts. SECTION 4-8 LICENSE TO BE POSTED ON PREMISES (A) Every license and permit issued pursuant to this Section shall be enclosed in a suitable wood or metal frame, having a clear glass space and a substantial wood or metal back, so that the whole of such license may be seen therein, and shall be posted up and at all times displayed in a conspicuous place in the room where such business is carried on, so that all persons visiting such place may readily see the same. (B) It shall be unlawful for any person to post such license or permit, upon premises other than mentioned in the application, or knowingly to deface or destroy such license or permit, or to remove it without the consent of the licensee or permit holder. SECTION 4-9 VIOLATIONS BY AGENT A violation of this Chapter by a duly authorized agent or employee of the licensee or permit holder shall City of Oshkosh Municipal Codes Revised 04/22/25 City of Oshkosh Chapter 4 - Page 9 Municipal Codes constitute a violation by the licensee or permit-holder. SECTION 4-10 HEALTH RULES Each licensed premises shall have a current Health Permit or Restaurant License. ARTICLE II. LICENSES - INTOXICATING LIQUORS SECTION 4-11 LICENSE REQUIRED No person shall vend, sell, deal, or traffic in, or for the purposes of evading any law or ordinance, give away any intoxicating liquors in any quantity whatever, or cause the same to be done within the City, without having procured a license, as provided in this Chapter. SECTION 4-12 CLASSES OF LICENSES: FEES There shall be three classes of licenses: (A) Retail "Class A" Liquor Licenses (1) Fee: The fee for such retail "Class A" liquor license shall be Three Hundred Fifty ($350.00) Dollars per year for a renewal application and Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) per year for a new application and license. If a renewal application is not filed in accordance with Section 4-3(B), the new application fee will be charged. (B) Retail "Class B" Liquor Licenses (1) A retail "Class B" liquor license, when issued by the City Clerk under authority of the Common Council, shall permit its holder to sell, deal and traffic in intoxicating liquors in accordance with the provisions of section 125.51(3)(b) Wis. Stats. (2) Fee: The fee for such retail "Class B" liquor license shall be Three Hundred Fifty Dollars ($350.00) for a renewal application and Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) per year for a new application and license. If a renewal application is not filed in accordance with Section 4- 3(B), the new application fee will be charged. (C) Retail "Class C" Licenses (1) Fee: The fee for such retail "Class C" license shall be One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) per year. City of Oshkosh Municipal Codes Revised 04/22/25 City of Oshkosh Chapter 4 - Page 10 Municipal Codes ARTICLE III. LICENSES - FERMENTED MALT BEVERAGES SECTION 4-13 LICENSE REQUIRED No person shall sell, barter, exchange, offer for sale or have in possession with intent to sell, deal or traffic in fermented malt beverages or light wines within the City of Oshkosh without having first procured a license as provided in this Section. SECTION 4-14 CLASSES OF LICENSES; FEES There shall be 4 classes of fermented malt beverage licenses; (A) Class "A" Retailer's License (1) Fee. The fee for such Class "A" license shall be One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) per year. This fee shall be prorated for licenses issued during the license year. (B) Class "B" Retailer's License (1) Fee. The fee for such Class "B" license shall be $100.00. This fee shall be prorated for licenses issued during the license year. (C) Six Month Class "B" Licenses A license may be issued at any time for a period of six months in any calendar year for which one half of the license fee shall be paid, but such temporary license shall not be renewable during the calendar year in which issued. (D) Special Class "B" License (1) Application and Fees. Applications shall be filed with the City Clerk together with a license fee of $10.00. Persons employed by, or donating their services to, the holder shall be required to obtain a temporary operator's license as provided for in Article IV when required by the provisions of this Chapter. ARTICLE III A. ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL CLASS “B” AND SPECIAL “CLASS B” LICENSES SECTION 4-14.2 DEFINITIONS Special Class “B” licenses authorize the sale of fermented malt beverages at a particular picnic or similar gathering, at a meeting of the post, or during a fair conducted by the fair association or agricultural society. Special “Class B” licenses authorize the sale of wine in an original package, container, or bottle or by the glass if the wine is dispensed directly from an original package, container, or bottle at a particular picnic or similar gathering, at a meeting of the post, or during a fair conducted by the fair association or agricultural society. City of Oshkosh Municipal Codes Revised 04/22/25 City of Oshkosh Chapter 4 - Page 11 Municipal Codes SECTION 4-14.3 APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL CLASS “B” AND “CLASS B” LICENSES Applications for a temporary Special Class “B” and Special “Class B” licenses shall be made on the form provided within chapter 125 of the Wisconsin Statutes, and shall be filed with the City Clerk not less than fifteen (15) days prior to the granting of such license. In addition to the application information, the applicant shall provide the contact information for a Special Event with which they will be working or may be required to fill out a Special Event Application under the provisions of Chapter 5 of this Municipal Code if applicable. If the applicant is not associated with a Special Event approved under Chapter 5, the Clerk or Police Chief may require in addition to the application form, the submission of additional information pertaining to the event or proposed use of the license prior and pertaining to compliance with requirements to take appropriate safeguards and prevent abuse in the dispersion and consumption of alcohol beverages specifically sections 4-23 and 4-14 of this Municipal Code. Special Class “B” licenses shall only be issued to those entities authorized under §125.26(6) Wis. Stats. Special “Class B” licenses shall only be issued to those entities authorized under §125.51(10) Wis. Stats. The applicant shall pay the prescribed fee at the time of application. SECTION 4-14.4 ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL CLASS “B” AND SPECIAL “CLASS B” LICENSES The Common Council hereby grants to the City Clerk the authority to issue Special Class “B” and Special “Class B” Licenses to persons who have met the requirements contained in this Code and Chapter 125 of the Wisconsin Statutes, as may be amended from time to time. The Chief of Police shall review the applicant’s police record, if any, and may make a recommendation to refuse a license to any person who the Chief has determined has been convicted of any felony, misdemeanor or ordinance offense(s) the circumstances of which substantially relate to the licensed activity pursuant to §111.335 Wis. Stats. The Chief of Police shall also review the application and event for compliance with requirements to take appropriate safeguards and prevent abuse in the dispersion and consumption of alcohol beverages specifically sections 4-23 and 4-14 of this Municipal Code. The City Clerk or Police Chief may designate an employee of their offices to provide the requested information, however, the City Clerk and/or Police Chief shall be responsible for the information provided by any employee so designated. If a Special Event Permit has been approved in connection with the proposed license, upon completion of the application, recommendation by the Chief of Police or the Chief’s designee to issue the license and payment of the appropriate fee, the City Clerk may issue the operator’s license with any conditions noted in the Special Event Permit and/or in the recommendation of the Chief of Police. If a Special Event Permit has not been issued in connection with the proposed license, the Police Chief may City of Oshkosh Municipal Codes Revised 04/22/25 City of Oshkosh Chapter 4 - Page 12 Municipal Codes make recommendation concerning the appropriateness of the proposed location and premises for matters including but not limited to, whether the proposed location of the premises or proposed configuration of the premises or operation thereof would potentially create a public or private nuisance, neighborhood problems such as unreasonably loud noise, parking issues or congestion and may recommend conditions upon the issuance of the Special Class “B” or Special “Class B” license(s) to address such issues or other issues pertaining to the use of such license, such as measures to be taken to address potential underage consumption, littering, or other nuisance activity associated with the planned event or use of the Special Class “B” or Special “Class B” license. If the applicant agrees to such conditions, upon completion of the application, recommendation by the Chief of Police to issue the license and payment of the appropriate fee, the City Clerk may issue the Special Class “B” or Special “Class B” license with any conditions noted as agreed to by the Police Chief and applicant. If the applicant does not agree with the conditions recommended, the recommendation of the Chief is to deny the license, or the City Clerk determines for non-payment of fee, failure to complete the required responsible beverage server training course, or other reason to deny the license; the City Clerk shall notify the applicant in writing of the decision to deny the license and the reason(s) therefore and inform the applicant that the applicant may request that the license approval be placed upon the council agenda for review and determination by the City Council. Requests for review shall be made in writing, be signed by the applicant, and shall be placed upon the council agenda for review and determination as soon as practicable. If the City Council determines not to issue a license the Council shall direct that the applicant be notified in writing of the refusal to issue and the reasons for the decision. The City Clerk shall submit to the Common Council at least monthly a report of all Special Class “B” and Special “Class B” licenses issued under this section. ARTICLE III B. FULL-SERVICE RETAIL OUTLETS SECTION 4-14.6 DEFINITIONS A. Full-Service Retail Sales shall mean retail sales of fermented malt beverages or intoxicating liquor, for on-premises or off-premises consumption, or the provision of taste samples of fermented malt beverages or intoxicating liquor, or any combination of these activities. B. Fixed Full-Service Retail Outlet shall mean an off-site premises where a producer is allowed to make Full-Service Retail Sales. Upon notice to the State of Wisconsin Division of Alcohol Beverages, a Full-Service Retail Outlet may be transferred to a different location in the State of Wisconsin once per calendar year. If the new location is located within the City of Oshkosh, the Provisions of this Article shall apply. C. Unlimited Transfer Full-Service Retail Outlet Licenses shall mean an off-site premises where a producer of alcohol beverages is allowed to make full-service sales. Upon notice to the State of Wisconsin Division of Alcohol Beverages, an unlimited transfer full-service retail outlet may be transferred to a different location in the State of Wisconsin without limitation upon the frequency of City of Oshkosh Municipal Codes Revised 04/22/25 City of Oshkosh Chapter 4 - Page 13 Municipal Codes transfers. If an unlimited transfer location is located within the City of Oshkosh, the Provisions of this Article shall apply. SECTION 4-14.7 FIXED FULL-SERVICE RETAIL OUTLETS A. Application. A written application on a form provided by the City Clerk shall be filed with the City Clerk with a copy of the proposed application for the Full-Service Retail Outlet to be submitted to the State of Wisconsin Division of Alcohol Beverages attached. Applications shall be filed at least 15 business days in advance of the meeting at which the Common Council will consider the application. The applicant shall pay the prescribed fee at the time of application. B. Application Review and Approval. Applications for Fixed Full-Service Retail Outlets shall be reviewed by the same departments, in the same manner and shall apply the same requirements set forth in Sections 4-4 and 4-5 of this Municipal Code. C. Fixed Full-Service Retail Outlet shall not be limited to alcohol of only the same type that is produced by applicant. D. Revocation and Reapplication shall be governed by the provisions of Chapter 125 Wisconsin Statutes. SECTION 4-14.8 UNLIMITED TRANSFER FULL-SERVICE RETAIL OUTLETS A. Application. A written application on a form provided by the City Clerk shall be filed with the City Clerk. Applications shall be filed at least 10 business days in advance of the date upon which the Full-Service Retail Outlet intends to operate. The applicant shall pay the prescribed fee at the time of application. B. Application Review and Approval. Applications for Unlimited Transfer Full-Service Retail Outlets shall be reviewed by the same departments, in the same manner and shall apply the same requirements set forth for Special Class “B” and Special “Class B” licenses in Article III. A. of this Municipal Code. C. The scope of beverages offered for sale at the Unlimited Transfer Full-Service Retail Outlet shall not be limited to alcohol of only the same type that is produced by applicant. City of Oshkosh Municipal Codes Revised 04/22/25 City of Oshkosh Chapter 4 - Page 14 Municipal Codes ARTICLE IV. OPERATOR'S LICENSES SECTION 4-15 OPERATOR LICENSES REQUIRED No licensed premises may be open for business unless there is upon the premises the licensee, the agent named in the license if the licensee is a corporation, or some person who has an operator's license and who is responsible for the acts of all persons selling or serving any fermented malt beverages or intoxicating liquor to customers. For the purpose of this Section, any member of the licensee's immediate family who is at least eighteen years of age shall be considered the holder of an operator's license. No person may serve fermented malt beverages or intoxicating liquor in any licensed premises unless the person has an operator's license or is at least 18 years of age and is under the direct and immediate supervision of the licensee or agent or a person holding an operator's license. SECTION 4-16 APPLICATION FOR OPERATOR'S LICENSE A written application shall be filed with the City Clerk with such pertinent information as the City Clerk may require. The applicant shall pay the prescribed fee at the time of application. Applications shall be valid for a period of sixty (60) days. SECTION 4-17 ISSUANCE OF TEMPORARY AND PROVISIONAL OPERATOR'S LICENSES (A) The City Clerk or designee may issue a temporary operator's license subject to the following conditions: (1) A written application shall be filed with the City Clerk by the person requesting said application with such pertinent information as the City Clerk may require. (2) At the time of application, the applicant shall pay a fee in the amount of two dollars ($2.00). (3) Temporary operator’s licenses may be issued without the requirement to attend a responsible beverage server training course. (4) A temporary operator's license shall be valid for fourteen (14) days and shall be issued only to operators employed by, or donating their services to, holders of Special Class "B" licenses under this code. A person holding a temporary operator’s license granted under this paragraph may serve alcohol beverages within the Special Class “B” licensed premises without another licensed bartender present. (5) No person may hold more than two (2) temporary licenses per calendar year. (B) The City Clerk or designee may issue a provisional operator's license subject to the following conditions: (1) A provisional license may be issued only to a person who has applied for an operator's license as provided by this Chapter and who provides proof of enrollment to take a Wisconsin Responsible Beverage Server Training Course or has a current valid operator’s license issued by another Wisconsin community. (2) A provisional license shall expire 60 days after its date of issuance or when the City Clerk issues a regular operator’s license in accordance with this Chapter or when the Common Council grants a regular operator's license to the holder, whichever is sooner. The official City of Oshkosh Municipal Codes Revised 04/22/25 City of Oshkosh Chapter 4 - Page 15 Municipal Codes who issued the provisional license may revoke the license if the official discovers that the holder of the license made a false statement on the application. (3) The fee for a provisional license shall be $5.00 which is paid to the City Treasurer at the time application is made. (4) A person holding a provisional license may serve alcohol beverages within a licensed premises without another licensed bartender present. SECTION 4-17.2 ISSUANCE OF OPERATOR'S LICENSES The Common Council hereby grants to the City Clerk the authority to issue operator’s licenses to persons who have met the requirements contained in this Code and Chapter 125 of the Wisconsin Statutes, as may be amended from time to time. The Chief of Police or the Chief’s designee shall review all applications for operator’s licenses prior to issuance to determine whether the applicant meets all requirements and is a proper person to be the recipient of a license. The Chief of Police shall review the applicant’s history of police contacts, if any, and may make a recommendation to refuse a license to any person who the Chief has determined has been convicted of any felony, misdemeanor or ordinance offense(s) the circumstances of which substantially relate to the licensed activity pursuant to §111.335 Wis. Stats. The Chief of Police or designee shall report their findings and recommendation to the City Clerk whether the license should be granted or denied. Upon completion of the application, recommendation by the Chief of Police or the Chief’s designee to issue the license and payment of the appropriate fee, the City Clerk may issue the operator’s license. If the recommendation of the Chief or Chief’s designee is to deny the license, or the City Clerk determines for non-payment of fee, failure to complete the required responsible beverage server training course, or other reason to deny the license, the City Clerk shall notify the applicant in writing of the recommendation to deny the license and the reason(s) therefore and informing the applicant that the applicant may request that the license approval be placed upon the council agenda for review and determination by the City Council or withdrawn. Unless withdrawn, the application shall be placed upon the council agenda for review and determination as soon as practicable for issuance, non-issuance or non-renewal in compliance with the requirements of §125.12 Wis. Stats as may be applicable. If the City Council determines not to issue an operator’s license the Council shall direct that the applicant be notified in writing of the refusal to issue and the reasons for the decision. SECTION 4-18 FEES AND EXPIRATION FOR OPERATOR'S LICENSE The fee for an operator's initial license shall be Sixty Dollars ($60.00) for a two-year period or fraction thereof. The fee for an operator's renewal license shall be Fifty-five Dollars ($55.00) for a two year period or fraction thereof. The fee for a duplicate operator's license shall be Fifteen Dollars ($15.00). Every operator's City of Oshkosh Municipal Codes Revised 04/22/25 City of Oshkosh Chapter 4 - Page 16 Municipal Codes license shall expire on the 30th day of June prior to the expiration of the two-year period from the date of issuance. Operator's licenses shall be issued and signed by the City Clerk, after approval thereof by the City Clerk or by the Common Council, in accordance with this Chapter. SECTION 4-19 SUSPENSION, NON-RENEWAL OR REVOCATION OF OPERATOR'S LICENSE Any violation of any of the terms or provisions of this Section by any person holding an operator's license shall be cause for suspension, non-renewal or revocation of said license. The provisions of Section 125.12 of the Wisconsin Statutes shall apply to any such proceeding under this section. ARTICLE V. ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS SECTION 4-20 CLOSING HOURS The closing hours for licensed premises shall be as established by the Wisconsin Statutes except as follows: (A) "Class A" License No premises for which a "Class A" license or permit is issued shall be permitted to remain open for the sale of intoxicating liquor between 9 p.m. and 8 a.m. (B) Class "A" License No premises for which a Class "A" license or permit is issued shall be permitted to remain open for the sale of fermented malt beverages between 9 p.m. and 8 a.m. (C) No alcohol beverages shall be sold or consumed upon any licensed premises during the closing hours specified above. SECTION 4-21 NON-ALCOHOL EVENTS; UNDERAGE PERSONS ON LICENSED PREMISES (A) An underage person who is not accompanied by a parent. legal guardian or spouse who has attained the legal drinking age may enter and remain on a Class "B" or "Class B" licensed premises if: (1) No alcohol beverages including nonalcoholic beer, wine coolers, and other similar imitation type beverages, are consumed, sold, furnished, given away on or carried into the licensed premises during the hours specified in a prior written notification to the Chief of Police or designee; and (2) During the period of any non-alcohol event, all alcohol beverages, not stored in a locked portion of the licensed premises, shall be stored in a secure place out of the sight and physical reach of any patron present and shall be under direct and immediate control and supervision of the licensee or agent or the licensed operator in the employ of the licensee or City of Oshkosh Municipal Codes Revised 04/22/25 City of Oshkosh Chapter 4 - Page 17 Municipal Codes agent. All beer taps and automatic dispensers of alcohol beverages shall be disconnected, disassembled or made inoperable; and (3) The licensee or agent has notified the Chief of Police or designee at least seven (7) calendar days in advance of any date on which underage persons will be present on the licensed premises. A separate notice shall be made for each date a non-alcohol event will be held. The notice shall be on a form prescribed by the Chief of Police and shall include the date and time during which the event is to occur. All notices shall be filed with the Chief or designee during the normal City business hours (weekdays, except holidays, between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.). After notice of the event has been given, the licensee shall notify the Chief or designee in writing if the event is to be canceled; and (4) During the period of any non-alcohol event, a notice card issued by the Chief shall be posted at all public entrances to the licensed premises notifying the general public that no alcohol beverages may be consumed, sold furnished, or given away on, or carried into the licensed premises during the event; and (5) Closing hours established by appropriate state statute for such licensed premises shall be observed. (B) This section shall not apply to those portions of licensed premises which contain bowling alleys where the possession, sale and consumption of alcohol beverages is restricted to the bowling alley area, where separate ingress/egress and restroom facilities are provided within the bowling alley area for the exclusive use of those patrons and where all alcohol beverages normally available for sale not located within the bowling alley area are under the direct and immediate supervision of the licensee or agent or a licensed operator in the employ of the license holder. SECTION 4-22 CONDITIONS OF LICENSES All licenses granted hereunder shall be granted subject to the following conditions, and all other conditions of this Chapter and to all regulations of the City applicable thereto: (A) Consent to Inspections Every applicant procuring a license thereby consents to the entry of police or other duly authorized representative of the City at all reasonable hours for the purpose of inspection and search, and consents to the removal from said premises of all things and articles there had in violation of this Section, or said laws, and consents to the introduction of such things and articles in evidence in any prosecution that may be brought for such violation. (B) Unobstructed Windows Required All windows in the front of any licensed premises shall be of clear glass and the premises shall be so arranged as to furnish a clear view of the entire premises from the sidewalk. There shall be no partition, box, stall, screen, curtain, or other device which shall obstruct the view of such room from the general observation of persons; provided, however, that the partitions, subdivisions, or panels City of Oshkosh Municipal Codes Revised 04/22/25 City of Oshkosh Chapter 4 - Page 18 Municipal Codes any higher than 60 inches from the floor shall not be constructed as in conflict with the foregoing; provided, however, Retail "Class B" licenses shall entitle the holder thereof to serve such beverages in a separate room a banquets or dinners. (C) All matters submitted to the City by any applicant or licensee shall be true. It is a violation of this Chapter to submit any untrue statement or information to the City or State in relation to a license or permit application or in relation to the operation of a licensed or permitted premises. Every application for license or permit issued under this Chapter shall contain information to the effect that the provision of false information may result in non-issuance, suspension, revocation, or non- renewal of a license or permit as well as issuance of a citation for forfeiture. SECTION 4-23 SPECIAL CLASS "B" LICENSES All special class "B" licenses issued require the licensee to take appropriate safeguards to prevent abuse in the dispersion and consumption of alcohol beverages. All beverages shall be served or possessed in transparent or semi-transparent containers, except the beverages may be served or possessed in their original packaging/containers (see 125.32 and 125.68 for labeling and packaging regulations for alcohol beverages), and hot non-alcoholic beverages may be served in opaque paper or Styrofoam containers. The applicant for the special class "B" license shall, in order to secure a license, and as part of the application, specify which of the provisions of section 4-24 will be used in enforcing applicable City ordinances. SECTION 4-24 BEERGARDENS (A) Required No person shall possess, sell or offer for sale any alcohol beverages in any parking lot or any other open area on the same parcel as a licensed premises, not constructed, approved and properly licensed as a code compliant Commercial Outdoor Entertainment Space under Chapter 30 of this Municipal Code, except as permitted below: (1) The area must be included within an appropriate alcohol beverage license; and (2) The area must be approved for use as a beer garden under paragraph (B), (C) or (D) below; and a. a temporary beer garden is established in an area enclosed with at least one 3 ½’ tall fence, which may be combined with walls, permanent fences or other temporary or permanent structures, landscaping or other elements as may be approved by the Department of Community Development and Police Department; or b. a waiver of the fencing requirements is approved by the Council. The request shall be submitted upon a form provided by the City Clerk and shall be filed at the time of license application. The request shall specify what safeguards the licensee will take to prevent abuse in the dispersion and consumption of alcohol beverages. The Council may grant or deny, in whole or in part, or may grant subject to conditions the waiver requested. City of Oshkosh Municipal Codes Revised 04/22/25 City of Oshkosh Chapter 4 - Page 19 Municipal Codes (B) Administrative Approval of Beer Garden Upon application for a Beer Garden Permit upon a form approved by the City Clerk and payment of the appropriate fee as specified in the city’s fee schedule as approved by the Council, the City Clerk may issue a Beer Garden Permit without further approval by Council if all of the following criteria are met: (1) Less than 75 people are reasonably anticipated to congregate within the proposed beer garden at any point in time. (2) There will be no temporary structures installed, including but not limited to tents, staging, or temporary lighting. Portalets shall be permitted. (3) There will be no amplified sound/music in connection with the proposed beer garden. (4) The proposed beer garden will cease operation no later than 10 pm Sunday through Thursday evenings or 11 pm on Friday and Saturday evenings. (5) The proposed beer garden does not restrict parking areas/spaces that are required under Chapter 30 of this Municipal Code. (6) The Department of Community Development and Police Department shall review and approve the proposed site layout and design to minimize adverse effects upon neighboring properties and/or disruption to traffic or pedestrian flow. (7) The Department of Community Development and Police Department shall review and determine that the proposed beer garden will not conflict with other previously approved events occurring in the same area or on the same date as the proposed beer garden to minimize adverse effects on neighborhoods and/or will not create risk in relation to limited city resources to monitor and respond to multiple planned events. (8) The licensee shall not have a record of violations of city ordinances or state statutes pertaining to noise violations or offenses substantially related to alcohol beverage laws or license requirements. (C) Approval of Beer Garden with Approved Temporary Use Permit Upon application for a Beer Garden Permit upon a form approved by the City Clerk and payment of the appropriate fee as specified in the city’s fee schedule as approved by the Council, City Clerk may issue a Beer Garden Permit without further approval by Council if all of the following criteria are met: (1) The Department of Community Development has issued a Temporary Use Permit for an Outdoor Assembly in compliance with Chapter 30 of this Municipal Code. (2) No more than 250 people are reasonably anticipated to congregate within the proposed beer garden at any point in time. (3) Temporary structures, including but not limited to tents, staging, or temporary lighting, may be installed in compliance with the requirements specified in the Temporary Use Permit. (4) The proposed beer garden will cease operation no later than 10 pm Sunday through Thursday evenings or 11 pm on Friday and Saturday evenings. (5) The Department of Community Development and Police Department shall review and approve the proposed site layout and design to minimize adverse effects upon neighboring City of Oshkosh Municipal Codes Revised 04/22/25 City of Oshkosh Chapter 4 - Page 20 Municipal Codes properties, including but not limited to potential adverse impacts from placement of stages, sound, lighting or other equipment, and/or disruption to traffic or pedestrian flow. (6) The Department of Community Development and Police Department shall review and determine that the proposed beer garden will not conflict with other previously approved events occurring in the same area or on the same date as the proposed beer garden to minimize adverse effects on neighborhoods and/or will not create risk in relation to limited city resources to monitor and respond to multiple planned events. (7) The licensee shall not have a record of violations of city ordinances or state statutes pertaining to noise violations or offenses substantially related to alcohol beverage laws or license requirements. (D) Beer Gardens Approved as part of a Special Event or with Issuance of a Special Class “B” Alcohol Beverage License The City Clerk may issue a Beer Garden Permit in compliance with an approved Special Event to a current license holder if the Council has approved a Special Event including a Beer Garden within the described licensed premises. The City Clerk may issue a Beer Garden Permit if the Council has approved a Special Class “B” alcohol beverage license and the Beer Garden has been approved through the administrative process outlined in subsection (B) above, the Temporary Use permit process as outlined in subsection (C) above or the Council has approved a Special Event Permit under Chapter 5 of this Municipal Code. (E) Regulations for Events within Parks (1) The sponsoring organization for any event within a public park may prohibit beverage carry-ins of any type, limiting consumption to those beverages sold within the confines of the beer garden or part of the park as specified in the application. The sponsoring organization shall place signs at all entrances to the beer garden or part of the park specified and at such other locations as specified by the Oshkosh Police Department as necessary to give persons reasonable notice of this prohibition. Such signs shall be a minimum of 8 1/2" by 11", bright yellow in color, and shall specify “No Carry-in Beverages Allowed within this Area pursuant to section 4-24(B)(2) of the Oshkosh Municipal Code” in letters at least 1/2" high. No person shall bring into or possess within the area designated for no-carry-ins any carry-in beverages. (2) The decision as to specific location, fencing, size and number of beer gardens shall be made by and at the discretion of the Parks Director in consultation with other appropriate city departments, except that the fence which defines any beer garden area shall be located no closer than five (5) feet away from any public right-of-way. (3) The cost of procuring, installing, maintaining, and disassembling any of the beer garden fence, park perimeter fence or similar demarcation device shall be borne by the licensee or his designated agent. Restitution or remuneration or damage to city property shall be at the sole expense of the applicant. City of Oshkosh Municipal Codes Revised 04/22/25 City of Oshkosh Chapter 4 - Page 21 Municipal Codes (4) Sale of beer in any park shall be prohibited after 10:00 p.m. except in those instances wherein the Council, by resolution, grants an extension of hours. (5) Licenses issued for property owned and operated by Winnebago County shall be governed by the requirements set forth by Winnebago County in relation to set up and fencing required. (F) Variances / Appeals / Approval by Council Council may approve variances from the specific provisions of this ordinance as part of a Special Event Permit issued under Chapter 5 of this Municipal Code or by resolution upon request from any applicant for a waiver of the applicable hours for noise, operating hours, temporary fencing, or other criteria included within any of the subsection of this ordinance or as required by staff for an administrative approval. Requests for waivers shall be submitted in writing to the office of the City Clerk, and shall include the specific dates and times requested as well as the reason for the request. If the waiver is related to sound, the request shall include the nature of the sound (music, speech, type of amplification proposed) as well as specify whether the request includes a waiver from the noise limitations contained in Chapter 17 of this Municipal Code. SECTION 4-25 HOURS OF CONSUMPTION (A) No consumption of any alcoholic beverages, including fermented malt beverages, shall be allowed in any city park after 10:00 p.m., except in the following designated areas where softball league play has been sanctioned, or a Special Class "B" license exemption for such activity has been issued: (1) Esther Reetz Softball complex in Menominee Park, located north of the parks maintenance (block) building, east of the recreation trail, south of Siewert Trail, and west of Reetz Softball Complex/boat launch parking lot. (2) Spanbauer Memorial Field located at 9th Avenue and Sawyer; (3) “Carry-in” of alcoholic beverages is strictly prohibited within the above designated areas/boundaries during official operation times of Class “B” licensed operators. SECTION 4-26 (Repealed 5/15/99) (Previously KEG BEER PERMITS REQUIRED) SECTION 4-27 SALE OF CERTAIN ALCOHOL BEVERAGES PROHIBITED No beverages of an alcohol content prohibited by the laws of the United States shall be kept in or about licensed premises. SECTION 4-28 (REPEALED 6/24/97) City of Oshkosh Municipal Codes Revised 04/22/25 City of Oshkosh Chapter 4 - Page 22 Municipal Codes ARTICLE VI. PENALTIES SECTION 4-29 PENALTIES Any person convicted of a violation of any of the provisions of the following Sections of this Chapter shall for each offense be punished by the forfeitures as set forth, together with the costs of prosecution and in default of payment of such forfeitures and costs, by imprisonment in the County Jail for Winnebago County for the terms hereinafter stated; except that if a different penalty is enumerated by the Wisconsin Statutes, as adopted by this Chapter, then the enumerated penalty including alternative penalty for default of payment shall be imposed. (A) General Penalty. Any person who violates any provision of this Chapter for which a specific penalty is not provided below shall be fined not less than Fifty Dollars ($75.00) nor more than One Thousand Dollars ($1000.00). (B) General Penalty - Juveniles. Any person age 16 and under who violates any provision of this Chapter for which a specific penalty is not provided below shall be fined Twenty Five Dollars ($25.00). (C) A forfeiture of not less than Fifty Dollars ($50.00) for a first violation, a forfeiture of not less than One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) for a second violation within a twelve month period and a forfeiture not less than One Hundred Fifty ($150.00) nor more than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) for a third or subsequent violation within a twelve-month period and in default of payment loss of driving privileges for a violation of any of the following: Section 4-2(C)as it affects children ages 16 and under. Section 4-1 which adopts by reference Sec. 125.07(4)(b), and 125.09(2) Wis. Stats., as it affects children ages 16 and under. (D) A forfeiture of not less than One Hundred Twenty-five Dollars ($125.00) nor more than Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00) for a first violation, a forfeiture of not less than Two Hundred Twenty- five Dollars ($225.00) nor more than Three Hundred Dollars ($300.00) for a second violation within a twelve-month period, a forfeiture of not less than Three Hundred Twenty-five Dollars ($325.00) nor more than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) for a third violation within a twelve-month period, and a forfeiture of not less than Five Hundred Twenty-five Dollars ($525.00) nor more than One Thousand Dollars ($1,000) for a fourth or subsequent violation within a twelve-month period and in default of payment loss of driving privileges for a violation of any of the following: Section 4-1, which adopts by reference Sec. 125.07(4)(b), Wis. Stats., as it affects persons age 17, 18, 19 and 20. Section 4-2(C) and Sec. 4-1 adopting sec. 125.09(2) Wis. Stats., as it affects persons age 17, 18, 19, and 20. City of Oshkosh Municipal Codes Revised 04/22/25 City of Oshkosh Chapter 4 - Page 23 Municipal Codes (E) A forfeiture of not less than One Hundred Twenty-five Dollars ($125.00) nor more than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00), and in default of payment by imprisonment for not exceeding ninety (90) days or loss of driving privileges for a violation of any of the following: Sections 4-2(A) and (C), 4-11, 4-13 and 4-21. (F) A forfeiture of not less than One Hundred Seventy-five Dollars ($175.00) nor more than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00), excepting that for a second and subsequent violations within a twelve- month period a forfeiture of not less than Two Hundred Seventy-Fifty Dollars ($275.00) and in default of payment by imprisonment for not exceeding ninety (90) days or loss of driving privileges for a violation of any of the following: Section 4-1 adoption sec. 125.07(2)(a), and Section 4-20(A) adopting sec. 125.68(4) and 125.32(3)Wis. Stats. and Section 4-20(C) (G) A forfeiture of not less than One Hundred Twenty-five Dollars ($125.00) nor more than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00), excepting that for a second violation within a twelve-month period a forfeiture of not less than One Hundred Seventy-five Dollars ($175.00) and for a third or subsequent violation within a twelve-month period a forfeiture of not less than Two Hundred Twenty-five Dollars ($225.00) and in default of payment by imprisonment for not exceeding ninety (90) days or loss of driving privileges for a violation of any of the following: Section 4-1 which adopts by reference Sec. 125.085(3)(a), Wis. Stats. (H) A forfeiture of not less than One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) nor more than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00), excepting that for a second offense within a twelve-month period a forfeiture of not less than Three Hundred Dollars ($300.00) nor more than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) and for a third or subsequent offense within a twelve-month period a forfeiture of Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) and in default of payment by loss of driving privileges for any violation of the following: Section 4-1 which adopts by reference Sec. 125.085(3)(b), Wis. Stats., as each affects children ages 16 and under. (I) (a) A forfeiture of not less than Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($250.00) nor more than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00), excepting that for a second violation within a twelve-month period a forfeiture of not less than Three Hundred Dollars ($300.00) nor more than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) and for a third or subsequent violation within a twelve-month period a forfeiture of Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) and in default of payment by imprisonment not exceeding ninety (90) days or loss of driving privileges for violation of the following: Section 4-1 which adopts by reference Sec. 125.07(4)(a)(1), (2), & (4) as it affects children ages 16 and under, Wis. Stats. (b) A forfeiture of not less than Two Hundred Seventy-five Dollars ($275.00) nor more than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00), excepting that for a second violation within a twelve-month period a City of Oshkosh Municipal Codes Revised 04/22/25 City of Oshkosh Chapter 4 - Page 24 Municipal Codes forfeiture of not less than Three Hundred Twenty-five Dollars ($325.00) nor more than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) and for a third or subsequent violation within a twelve-month period a forfeiture of Five Hundred Twenty-five Dollars ($525.00) and in default of payment by imprisonment not exceeding ninety (90) days or loss of driving privileges for violation of the following: Section 4-1 which adopts by reference Sec. 125.085(3)(b)(2) as it affects persons age 17, 18, 19, and 20. (J) A forfeiture of not less than Two Hundred Seventy-five Dollars ($275.00) nor more than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) for a first violation, a forfeiture of not less than Three Hundred Twenty- five Dollars ($325.00) nor more than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) for a second violation within a twelve-month period, a forfeiture of not less than Five Hundred Twenty-five Dollars ($525.00) nor more than Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00) for a third violation within a twelve-month period, and a forfeiture of not less than Seven Hundred Seventy-five Dollars ($775.00) nor more than One Thousand Dollars ($1,000) for a fourth or subsequent violation within a twelve-month period and in default of payment loss of driving privileges for a violation of any of the following: Section 4-1 which adopts by reference Sec. 125.07(4)(a)(1), (2) & (4) Wis. Stats., as it affects persons age 17, 18, 19, and 20. (K) A forfeiture of not less than Two Hundred Twenty-five Dollars ($225.00) nor more than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00), excepting that for a second violation within a twelve-month period a forfeiture of not less than Two Hundred Seventy-five Dollars ($275.00) nor more than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) and for a third or subsequent violation within a twelve-month period a forfeiture of Four Hundred Seventy-five Dollars ($475.00) and in default of payment by imprisonment not exceeding ninety (90) days or loss of driving privileges for violation of the following: Section 4-1 which adopts by reference Sec. 125.085(3)(b)(1), (3) & (4) as it affects persons age 17, 18, 19, and 20. (L) A forfeiture of not less than Three Hundred Twenty-five Dollars ($325.00) nor more than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) for a first violation, a forfeiture of not less than Three Hundred Seventy- five Dollars ($375.00) nor more than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) for a second violation within a twelve-month period, a forfeiture of not less than Five Hundred Seventy-five Dollars ($575.00) nor more than Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00) for a third violation within a twelve-month period, and a forfeiture of not less than Eight Hundred Twenty-five Dollars ($825.00) nor more than One Thousand Dollars ($1,000) for a fourth or subsequent violation within a twelve-month period and in default of payment loss of driving privileges for a violation of any of the following: Section 4-1 which adopts by reference Sec. 125.07(4)(a)(3) Wis. Stats., as it affects persons age 17, 18, 19, and 20. (M) A forfeiture of not less than Three Hundred Dollars ($300.00) nor more than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00), excepting that for a second violation within a twelve-month period a forfeiture of not less City of Oshkosh Municipal Codes Revised 04/22/25 City of Oshkosh Chapter 4 - Page 25 Municipal Codes than Three Hundred Fifty Dollars ($350.00) nor more than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) and for a third or subsequent violation within a twelve-month period a forfeiture of Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) and in default of payment by imprisonment not exceeding ninety (90) days or loss of driving privileges for violation of the following: Section 4-1 which adopts by reference Sec. 125.07(4)(a)(3) as it affects children ages 16 and under, Wis. Stats. (N) A forfeiture of not less than One Hundred Seventy-five Dollars ($175.00) nor more than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) for a 1st violation, and A forfeiture of not less than Two Hundred Seventy-five Dollars ($275.00) nor more than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) for a second or subsequent violation within a twelve month period for violation of any of the following: Section 4-1 adopting 125.07(3)(b) Wis. Stats. (O) A forfeiture of not less than One Hundred Seventy-five Dollars ($175.00) nor more than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) for a 1st violation, and A forfeiture of not less than Two Hundred Seventy-five Dollars ($275.00) nor more than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) for a second violation within a twelve month period, a forfeiture of not less than Five Hundred Twenty-five Dollars ($525.00) nor more than One Thousand Dollars ($1000.00) for a third violation within a twelve month period, and not less than One Thousand Twenty-five Dollars ($1025.00) nor more than Five Thousand Dollars ($5000.00) for a fourth or subsequent violation within a twelve month period for violation of any of the following: Section 4-1 adopting 125.07(1)(a) (P) A forfeiture of not less than one Hundred Dollars ($100.00) nor more than Three Hundred Dollars ($300.00) for a first violation, a forfeiture of not less than Three Hundred Dollars ($300.00) nor more than Five Hundred Dollars for a second violation within a twelve (12) month period, and a forfeiture of not less than Five Hundred dollars ($500.00) nor more than One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) for a third or subsequent violation within a twelve (12) month period and in default of payment by imprisonment not exceeding ninety (90) days or loss of driving privileges for violation of the following: Section 4-1 which adopts by reference Sec. 125.07(1)(a)(1) and 125.07(1)(a)(3) Wis. Stats. as it affects children ages 16 and under. Section 4-2(A) as it affects children age 16 and under. (Q) A forfeiture of not less than One Hundred Twenty-five Dollars ($125.00) nor more than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) for a first violation, and a forfeiture of not less than Five Hundred Twenty-five Dollars ($525.00) nor more than One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) for a second violation within a twelve month period, and a forfeiture of not less than One Thousand Twenty-five Dollars ($1,025.00) for a third or subsequent violation within a twelve month period, together with the costs of prosecution, and in default of payment thereof, by imprisonment in the County Jail for City of Oshkosh Municipal Codes Revised 04/22/25 City of Oshkosh Chapter 4 - Page 26 Municipal Codes a period not to exceed one hundred twenty (120) days for violation of any of the following: Section 4-28 (R) In addition to the penalties herein provided, any license issued under this Chapter held by a person convicted of violating the provisions of this Chapter shall be subject to revocation by a Court of record. Further, any license issued under this Chapter held by a person convicted of violating the provisions of this Chapter shall be subject to suspension or revocation by the Oshkosh Common Council. (S) In addition to the penalties herein provided, a person convicted of violating the provisions of this Chapter shall be subject to suspension or revocation by a Court of record of their operating privileges as provided within Chapter 343 of the Wisconsin Statutes.