Opinion No. Oag 115-79, (1979)

MARK MUSOLF, Secretary Department of Revenue

You ask whether the Miller Brewing Company's proposed sponsorship of the Miller High Life National Doubles Bowling Tournament would violate sec. 66.054 (4)(a), Stats., or the provisions of Wis. Adm. Code section Tax 7.23.

Section 66.054 (4)(a), Stats., reads in relevant part:

No brewer, bottler, or wholesaler shall furnish, give, lend, lease or sell any . . . thing of value, directly or indirectly . . . to any Class "B" licensee, or to any person for the use, benefit or relief of any Class "B" licensee . . . .

Section 66.054 (15)(a), Stats., makes…