Wisconsin § 125.039 - Civil liability exemption for retaining proofs of age.
Full text of Wisconsin Wisconsin Statutes § 125.039 — Civil liability exemption for retaining proofs of age., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 125.039. Civil liability exemption for retaining proofs of age.
No person who holds a license or permit and no employee of such a person is civilly liable for retaining a document presented as proof of age for a reasonable length of time in a good faith effort to determine whether the person who presented the document is an underage person or to notify a law enforcement authority of a suspected violation of s. 125.085 (3) (a) or (b) . 125.039 History History: 1997 a. 27 .
Source: official Wisconsin text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Wisconsin § 125.039
What does Wisconsin Statutes § 125.039 cover?
Section 125.039 ("Civil liability exemption for retaining proofs of age.") is part of the Wisconsin Statutes, the codified statutory law of Wisconsin. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Wisconsin § 125.039?
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