Wisconsin Administrative Code
Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
ATCP 55-89 - Food, Lodging, and Recreation Safety
Chapter ATCP 73 - Bed And Breakfast Establishments
Section ATCP 73.03 - Definitions

(1) "Agent" means the city or county designated by the department to issue licenses to and make investigations or inspections of bed and breakfast establishments.

(2) "Approved" means acceptable to the department, based on its determination of conformance to this chapter and good public health practices.

(3) "Bed and breakfast establishment" means any place of lodging that provides 8 or fewer rooms for rent to no more than a total of 20 tourists or other transients for more than 10 nights in a 12-month period, is the owner's personal residence, is occupied by the owner at the time of rental, and in which the only meal served to guests is breakfast.

(4) "Department" means the department of agriculture, trade and consumer protection.

(5) "Furnishings" means, in connection with the operation of a bed and breakfast establishment, linens, beds, bedding, chairs, tables, shelves, drapes, carpeting, curtains, decorations, fixtures, and similar items provided in the sleeping rooms and common areas of the facility.

(6) "Potentially hazardous food" means any food that consists in whole or in part of milk or milk products, eggs, meat, poultry, fish, shellfish, edible crustacea, or other ingredients, including synthetic ingredients, in a form capable of supporting rapid and progressive growth of infectious or toxigenic microorganisms. "Potentially hazardous food" does not include clean, whole, uncracked, and odor-free shell eggs or foods which have a pH level of 4.6 or below or a water activity (a w) value of 0.85 or less.

(7) "Premises means the tract of land on which the bed and breakfast establishment is located.

(7m) "Tourist or transient" means a person who travels to a location away from his or her permanent address for a short period of time for vacation, pleasure, recreation, culture, business, or employment.

(8) "Utensil" means any kitchenware, tableware, glassware, cutlery, container, or similar item with which food or drink comes in contact during storage, preparation or serving.