Sale without license; failure to obtain permit; penalties
Wis. Stat. § 125.66
in effect(1) No person may sell, or possess with intent to sell, intoxicating liquor unless that person holds the appropriate license or permit. Whoever violates this subsection may be fined not more than $10,000 or imprisoned for not more than 9 months or both.
(2) The issuance of any current permit or special tax stamp of the federal government to any person, authorizing or permitting the person to sell intoxicating liquor, shall be prima facie evidence in any prosecution for violation of this section that the person was engaged in selling intoxicating liquor.
(3) Any person manufacturing or rectifying intoxicating liquor without holding appropriate permits under this chapter, or any person who sells such liquor, is guilty of a Class F felony.
(4) Notwithstanding sub. (1) and s. 125.04 (1), a “Class A” licensee who sells intoxicating liquor to a “Class B” licensee for resale may be fined not more than $100.
Source: WI Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/statutes/125.66Fetched: 10/7/2026