§ 16-361. Possession of alcohol beverages on school grounds prohibited.

(a)

Definitions. The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this section, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this subsection, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Motor vehicle means a motor vehicle owned, rented or consigned to a school.

School means a public, parochial or private school which provides an educational program for one or more grades between grades 1 and 12 and which is commonly known as an elementary school, middle school, junior high school, senior high school or high school.

School administrator means the person designated by the governing body of a school as ultimately responsible for the ordinary operations of a school.

School premises means premises owned, rented or under the control of a school.

(b)

Possession and consumption of alcohol beverages. Except as provided by subsection (c) of this section, no person may possess or consume alcohol beverages:

(1)

On school premises;

(2)

In a motor vehicle, if a pupil attending the school is in the motor vehicle; or

(3)

While participating in a school-sponsored activity.

(c)

Written permission by school administrator. Alcohol beverages may be possessed or consumed on school premises, in motor vehicles or by participants in school-sponsored activities if specifically permitted in writing by the school administrator consistent with applicable laws and ordinances and school board policies.

(d)

Penalty. A person who violates this section is subject to a forfeiture of not more than $200.00, except that Wis. Stats. § 125.07(4)(c) and (d) and Wis. Stats. § 938.344, and section 16-358(b) and (c) provide the penalties applicable to underage persons.

(Code 1989, § 11-4-7)

State law reference

Alcohol beverages on school grounds prohibited, Wis. Stats. § 125.09(2).