Assembly Bill 950 introduces new provisions regarding beer festivals conducted under temporary retail licenses in Wisconsin. The bill allows out-of-state brewers to sell and ship up to 155 gallons of beer directly to festival sponsors without requiring an out-of-state shippers permit, provided that the festival meets specific criteria, such as charging an admission fee and featuring beer from at least 25 different brewers. Additionally, the bill exempts beer provided to festival sponsors from occupational taxes and clarifies that the sales tax exemption for occasional sales does not apply to beer festival admissions or related sales.

The bill also amends several existing statutes to accommodate these changes, including the renumbering and amendment of section 77.54 (7m) to specify that the exemption for occasional sales does not apply to beer festivals. Other amendments include the creation of definitions for "festival" and "festival sponsor," as well as adjustments to the regulations governing temporary Class B licenses and the sale and distribution of fermented malt beverages. Overall, the bill aims to streamline the process for hosting beer festivals while ensuring compliance with existing alcohol beverage laws.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 125.26(6), 125.26, 125.30(1), 125.30, 125.33(9)(a), 125.33, 125.34(2), 125.34, 125.34(5), 125.34(6)