§ 6-15. Possession of liquor on school grounds prohibited; penalty.  


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  • (a)

    In this subsection:

    (1)

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

    (2)

    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.

    (3)

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

    (4)

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

    (b)

    Except as provided in subparagraph (c), 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.

    (3)

    While participating in a school sponsored activity.

    (c)

    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.

    (d)

    A person who violates this section is subject to a forfeiture of not more than $200.00, except that disposition in proceedings against an underage person shall be as provided by § 48.344, Wis. Stats.

(Code 1989, § 8.01(13))