INTERNET SOLICITATION OF UNLICENSED REGULATED BUSINESSES.
Madison General Ordinances § 23.61
in effect23.61 - INTERNET SOLICITATION OF UNLICENSED REGULATED BUSINESSES.
(1) In this section:
"Internet" refers to the public worldwide computer system, which allows people to access web pages or services, including, but not limited to, Airbnb, VRBO, Facebook, social media sites and other similar services.
"Regulated business" means a business and/or individual subject to a required license issued by Public Health Madison Dane County and includes but is not limited to tourist rooming houses, retail food establishments, tattooists, and body piercers.
"Solicit" includes, but is not limited to, those circumstances where a person uses the internet in a manner and under circumstances to advertise a good or service.
"Unlicensed" means not possessing a valid Lodging license, Food and Drink license or a Tattoo/Body Piercing Establishment license issued by Public Health Madison Dane County or a valid State of Wisconsin agency license.
(2) No person shall use the Internet to solicit or advertise an active listing for an unlicensed regulated business.
(3) Any person violating this section shall be subject to a forfeiture of not less than twenty dollars ($20) nor more than two hundred dollars ($200). Second and subsequent violations shall be subject to a forfeiture of not less than fifty dollars ($50) nor more than three hundred dollars ($300).
(Cr. by ORD-19-00066, 9-27-19)
Source: City of Madison, Wisconsin, Madison General Ordinances (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/wi/madison/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COORMAWIVOIICH20--31_CH23OFAGPUPO_23.61INSOUNREBUFetched: 11/1/2026