It seems to me that the key here is "beer". In the first bullet the beer may be consumed on or off the premises. The question is, what is the definition of "retail sale". So a grocery store selling liquor in its store fits this definition due to the OR.
- Class "B" fermented malt beverage licenses allow retail sale of fermented malt beverages (beer) for consumption on or off the premises. Examples: restaurants, "beer bars."
- "Class B" liquor licenses allow retail sale of intoxicating liquor (including wine) for consumption on the premises, and wine in original containers for consumption off the premises. If the community elects to, it may also permit sale of not more than four liters of intoxicating liquor (there are no limits on wine), in the original container, for consumption off the premises. Check local ordinances for the allowance. State law also allows carryout of a single, opened (resealed) bottle of wine if sold with a meal. Examples: taverns and restaurants with full alcohol service.
+1 The AND makes all the difference. I would think of a place like a Olive Garden would fit into this category. You can order a cocktail from the bar AND take home a bottle of their wine. IANAL but I do not believe Target would qualify under that definition.It seems to me that the key here is "beer". In the first bullet the beer may be consumed on or off the premises. The question is, what is the definition of "retail sale". So a grocery store selling liquor in its store fits this definition due to the OR.
For the second one, hard liquor and wine can be consumed on premises AND wine for consumption off premises. So a grocery store does not sell hard stuff to be consumed on premesis AND off premises....only off premesis.
Many grocery stores have separated liquor stores, though part of the same company. I wonder what would come of this situation.
Going through the laws in this state make me go crazy......
Good idea. I think this will also work. The permits come from the city I believe.I'm probably just naieve, but couldn't you call city hall and find out if they have a class B permit? I would think it would be public record....
My wife bought a few "to-go" containers of wine at a Milwaukee-area Target(tm) store so we could drink and drive responsibly. (The uses of straws in the juice-box like packages while motorcycling is quite convenient.) It appears this is against the law.