Wis. Stat. § 167.32

Current through Acts 2023-2024, ch. 272
Section 167.32 - Safety at sporting events
(1) DEFINITIONS. In this section:
(a) "Alcohol beverages" means fermented malt beverages and intoxicating liquor.
(b) "Facility" means building or stadium.
(c) "Fermented malt beverages" has the meaning designated in s. 125.02(6).
(d) "Intoxicating liquor" has the meaning designated in s. 125.02(8).
(e) "Passing" includes pushing, pulling, throwing and moving.
(f) "Sports facility" means a facility where sporting events are held, regardless of whether that is the exclusive use of the facility.
(2) BODY PASSING.
(a) A spectator at a sporting event at a sports facility shall not participate in the process of passing another person above the floor or ground from one location to another.
(b) Paragraph (a) does not apply to the act of a person moving another person in order to render first aid or otherwise assist or care for that other person.
(3) OBJECT PASSING. A spectator at a sporting event at a sports facility shall not participate in the process of passing bleachers, seats or other objects in a manner which threatens the safety of other persons.
(4) ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION.
(a) A spectator shall not bring alcohol beverages into a sports facility where there is a sporting event at the sports facility.
(b) A spectator shall not possess or consume alcohol beverages at a sporting event at a sports facility if the alcohol beverages were brought to the facility as specified in par. (a).
(c) This subsection does not apply to any vendor or other person who brings alcohol beverages into a sports facility with the authorization of the person in charge of the facility.
(5) FORFEITURE. Any person who violates sub. (2), (3) or (4) shall forfeit $50.
(6) CITATION PROCEDURE. The state may use the citation procedures under s. 778.25 to enforce this section. A county or municipality may use the citation procedures under s. 778.25 to enforce a local ordinance strictly conforming to this section.

Wis. Stat. § 167.32

1985 a. 254.