Wisconsin Statutes 945.04 – Permitting premises to be used for commercial gambling
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Attorney's Note
Under the Wisconsin Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class A misdemeanor | up to 9 months | up to $10,000 |
Terms Used In Wisconsin Statutes 945.04
- Following: when used by way of reference to any statute section, means the section next following that in which the reference is made. See Wisconsin Statutes 990.01
- Person: includes all partnerships, associations and bodies politic or corporate. See Wisconsin Statutes 990.01
(1m) Except as provided in sub. (2m), whoever intentionally does any of the following is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor:
(a) Permits any real estate owned or occupied by him or her or under his or her control to be used as a gambling place; or
(b) Permits a gambling machine to be set up for use for the purpose of gambling in a place under his or her control.
(2m) If the violation of sub. (1m) involves the setup or use of not more than 5 video gambling machines on premises for which a Class “B” or “Class B” license or permit has been issued under ch. 125, the person may be penalized as follows:
(a) If the violation involves one video gambling machine, the person may be required to forfeit not more than $500.
(b) If the violation involves 2 video gambling machines, the person may be required to forfeit not more than $1,000.
(c) If the violation involves 3 video gambling machines, the person may be required to forfeit not more than $1,500.
(d) If the violation involves 4 video gambling machines, the person may be required to forfeit not more than $2,000.
(e) If the violation involves 5 video gambling machines, the person may be required to forfeit not more than $2,500.