Wisconsin § 125.037 - Civil liability exemption for municipalities.
Full text of Wisconsin Wisconsin Statutes § 125.037 — Civil liability exemption for municipalities., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 125.037. Civil liability exemption for municipalities.
No municipality, as defined in s. 67.01 (5) , or municipal governing body, committee, official or employee is civilly liable for damage to any person or property caused by the consumption of alcohol beverages by that person or any other person, by reason of any of the following: 125.037(1) (1) Issuing a license to sell alcohol beverages. 125.037(2) (2) Allowing the holder of a license or permit to sell, dispense or give away alcohol beverages on property owned or leased by the municipality. 125.037(3) (3) Failing to monitor or supervise the activities of the licensee or permittee. 125.037 History History: 1985 a. 47 ; 1989 a. 253 .
Source: official Wisconsin text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Wisconsin § 125.037
What does Wisconsin Statutes § 125.037 cover?
Section 125.037 ("Civil liability exemption for municipalities.") 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.
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