Legal Opinion
(1972)
Wisconsin Attorney General Reports
Decided September 21, 1972PublishedCited by 1 opinion
1Opinion of the Court
FRED L. JACOBSON, Administrator, Division of CriminalInvestigation
You have requested my opinion concerning the legality of recently enacted ordinances of certain Wisconsin municipalities relating to fermented malt beverage and intoxicating liquor operator's licenses. The ordinances in question provide, in relevant part, that no operator's license shall be granted to a person under 21 years of age. You indicate you have received inquiries regarding the validity of such ordinances.
It is my opinion that these ordinances are invalid. Present state law does not permit local licensing authorities…
2Cases cited8 opinions
- Van Gilder v. City of MadisonWisconsin Supreme Court · 1936
- City of Plymouth v. ElsnerWisconsin Supreme Court · 1965
- Zodrow v. StateWisconsin Supreme Court · 1913
- State Ex Rel. Martin v. BarrettWisconsin Supreme Court · 1946
- Barth v. Village of ShorewoodWisconsin Supreme Court · 1938
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