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In 1872, alcohol regulation reached new heights in the state with the passage of the Graham Law. This legislation prohibited drunkenness and the sale of alcohol to minors, and required all liquor sellers to post a $2,000 bond (more than $30,000 in 2007 U.S. dollars). [2] German-Americans fought the new law in the courts and at the ballot box.
Contrary to popular belief, since the National Minimum Drinking Age Act, not all states specifically prohibit minors' and young adults' consumption of alcohol in private settings. That is because the federal law is concerned only with purchase and public possession, not private consumption, and contains several exceptions.
Alcohol producers that own event venues can now serve more spirits than just the ones they make. That had been an issue for breweries that host weddings, for example, when guests weren't able to ...
Wisconsin permits the consumption of alcohol by minors, provided they are being supervised by parents/guardians/spouses. Most municipalities have a uniform 9 p.m. restriction on all alcohol sales. Notable exceptions: Kenosha, Green Bay, La Crosse, Maple Bluff, Baraboo. Supermarkets, liquor stores, and gas stations may sell liquor, wine, and beer.
The bill fundamentally alters Wisconsin's complicated system governing the making, distribution and sales of alcoholic beverages. Gov. Tony Evers signs sweeping overhaul of Wisconsin alcohol ...
For decades, breweries around the state have been limited to what alcohol they can serve due to state laws. But Wisconsin Act 73, which passed in December 2023, made changes to the state's alcohol ...
Over the past decade, the state has increased the availability of alcohol. But it dedicates almost no resources to reducing excessive drinking. Wisconsin has a problem with alcohol.
Legal drinking ages vary around the world, and many are lower than in the United States. Before you raise a glass or down a pint, be sure you know the laws abroad. Here are the laws in 21 popular ...