Wis. Admin. Code § Tax 7.41 — Size of distilled spirits containers and standards of fill

Tax 7.41(1) (1) Except as provided in sub. (4) , no person may sell or offer for sale distilled spirits in a container larger than 1.75-liter (59.1752 fluid ounce) capacity, pursuant to s. 125.03 (2) , Stats.

Tax 7.41(2) (2) Except as provided in sub. (4) , no person may sell or offer for sale, any intoxicating liquor that does not comply with the standards of fill established by the federal alcohol and tobacco tax and trade bureau under 27 CFR Parts 4 and 5 . Copies are on file at the division of alcohol beverages and the legislative reference bureau.

Tax 7.41(3) (3) Except as provided in sub. (4) , possession of a container that is in violation of sub. (1) or (2) by a licensee or permittee is prima facie evidence that the container is offered for sale and is therefore contraband subject to seizure under s. 125.14 (2) (a) , Stats.

Tax 7.41(4) (4)

Tax 7.41(4)(a) (a) Manufacturers and rectifiers may have in their possession distilled spirits in containers greater than 1.75 liters in size for purposes of manufacturing or rectifying or for sale to other manufacturers, rectifiers, or wineries in Wisconsin or in interstate commerce.

Tax 7.41(4)(b) (b) This section does not apply to a “Class B” licensee selling mixed drinks from a bulk container that is in compliance with s. 125.51 (3) (bg) , Stats.

Tax 7.41(4)(c) (c) This section does not apply to alcohol intended for industrial, medicinal, scientific, or mechanical purposes.