(a) For the purpose of this section, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates, or requires, a different meaning.
MOTOR VEHICLE. A motor vehicle owned, rented, or consigned to a school.
SCHOOL. A public, parochial, or private school which provides an educational program for one or more grades between grades one and 12, and which is commonly known as an elementary school, middle school, junior high school, senior high school, or high school.
SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR. The person designated by the governing body of a school as ultimately responsible for the ordinary operations of a school.
SCHOOL PREMISES. Premises owned, rented, or under the control of a school.
(b) Except as provided by subsection (c) below, 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; or
(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, except that Wis. Stats. § 125.07 provides the penalties applicable to underage persons.
(Prior Code, § 11-4-2)
Cross-reference:
Truancy, see § 11-5-5