Senate hears bill to authorize self‑pour beverage systems with safeguards
Senate Bill 79 would allow licensed establishments to use RFID‑linked self‑pour systems that charge by the ounce, subject to monitoring, age‑verification and recordkeeping requirements; the Liquor Enforcement Division said it already authorizes similar setups by license condition.
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Senator Tim Lang introduced Senate Bill 79 to the Senate Commerce Committee, describing an automated self‑pour system he observed in Wisconsin that uses RFID wristbands to track pours and charge patrons by the ounce. "It's done by the ounce," Lang said, describing a 32‑ounce cap in the draft language and a process in which staff must verify patrons and can suspend service if necessary.
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