1. (1) Minimum requirements for wholesaler warehouse facilities. The premises described in a permit issued under s. 125.28 or 125.54, Stats., shall have a minimum of 1,000 square feet of floor space and shall be located in a building where the premises described is not part of or connected to a premises covered by a retail license or permit.

2. (2) Exception to minimum requirements. The division administrator may waive the requirement that a premises have a minimum of 1,000 square feet of floor space if the division administrator determines the waiver is fair and equitable and if the applicant or permittee does all of the following:

   1. (a) Submits a written request to the division for a waiver along with the application for issuance or renewal of a permit.
   2. (b) Clearly indicates how the requirements described in sub. (1) and s. 125.28 (5) (a) or 125.54 (7), Stats., other than the requirement that the premises described in the permit be a minimum of 1,000 square feet of floor space, are or will be met.
3. (3) Inventory records. Every permittee under s. 125.28 or 125.54, Stats., shall complete a written inventory listing the entire stock of alcohol beverage stored at the premises described in the permit as of the close of business on the last day of every month. A copy of the inventory listing shall be retained on the premises described in the permit for 2 years from the date the inventory is completed and shall be open to inspection during normal business hours.
4. (4) Inspections of wholesaler warehouse facilities. Before issuing a permit under s. 125.28 or 125.54, Stats., the division shall conduct a site inspection of the premises described in the permit application to determine if such premises meets the minimum requirements described in sub. (1). The division shall also conduct periodic site inspections of these premises.

History

History: EmR2419: emerg. cr., eff. 12-14-24; CR 25-050: cr. Register December 2025 No. 840, eff. 1-1-26.