(1) LICENSE REQUIRED.
(a) No bed and breakfast establishment may be
opened to the public until the operator of the bed and breakfast establishment
has obtained a license from the department or its agent by submitting an
application under sub. (4) and paying the applicable fee specified in s. ATCP 73.05. A separate license is required for each bed and breakfast
establishment.
(b) A new initial
license is required if a license holder sells or otherwise transfers ownership
or operation of a bed and breakfast establishment to another person, except as
provided in sub. (3).
(2) LICENSE DURATION AND RENEWAL.
(a) Each license issued under this chapter
expires on June 30, except that a license initially issued during the period
beginning on April 1 and ending on June 30 expires on June 30 of the following
year.
(b) Each license shall be
renewed annually as provided in sub. (4) (b).
(3) TRANSFERABILITY OF LICENSES. An
individual may transfer a license to an immediate family member, as defined in
s. 97.605(4) (a)2, Stats., if the individual is transferring
operation of the bed and breakfast establishment. A sole proprietorship that
reorganizes as a business entity, as defined in s.
180.1100(1g),
Stats., or a business entity that reorganizes as a sole proprietorship or a
different type of business entity may transfer a license to the newly formed
business entity or sole proprietorship if the bed and breakfast establishment
remains at the location for which the license was issued and at least one
individual who had an ownership interest in the sole proprietorship or business
entity to which the license was issued has an ownership interest in the newly
formed sole proprietorship or business entity. Except as provided in this
subsection, no license issued under this chapter is transferable from one
premise to another or from one person or entity to another.
Note: Under s.
97.605(4) (a) 2, Stats., "Immediate family member" means a
spouse, grandparent, parent, sibling, child, stepchild, or grandchild or the
spouse of a grandparent, parent, sibling, child, stepchild, or grandchild.
Under ss. 97.605(4) (a) 1
and 180.1100(1g),
Stats., a "business entity" means: a corporation, as defined in s.
180.0103(5),
Stats., a limited liability company, as defined in s.
183.0102(10),
Stats., a limited partnership, or a corporation, as defined in s.
181.0103(5),
Stats., a foreign limited liability company, as defined in s.
183.0102(8),
Stats., a foreign limited partnership, a foreign corporation, as defined in s.
180.0103(9),
Stats., or a foreign corporation, as defined in s.
181.0103(13),
Stats.
(4) LICENSE
APPLICATION.
(a)
Initial
license. Application for an initial or new license shall be made on an
application form furnished by the department or its agent and shall be
accompanied by all of the following:
1. The
applicable fees specified under s. ATCP 73.05 and any fees previously due to
the department or its agent.
2.
Documentation that the department of safety and professional services has
approved plans and specifications for the bed and breakfast, if
required.
3. Information, as
determined by the department or its agent, indicating that the bed and
breakfast establishment will be maintained and operated in compliance with
applicable federal and state laws and that rules have been implemented for the
operation of the bed and breakfast establishment that will protect the health,
safety, and welfare of the public.
Note: To obtain a copy of the a bed and
breakfast establishment operator license application form, or to determine
which agent to contact for an application form, call (608) 224-4923 or send an
e-mail to datcpdfslicensing@wi.gov.
(b)
Renewal license. To
renew the license of the bed and breakfast establishment, the operator shall
pay the department, the applicable establishment license fee specified under s.
ATCP 73.05 before the license expires. If the payment to renew the license of a
bed and breakfast establishment is not made to the department before the
expiration date of the establishment license, the late fee specified under s.
ATCP 73.05 shall be paid in addition to the license fee.
Note: Local health departments that are agents
for the department have authority under s.
97.615(2) (d),
Stats., to establish and collect fees for license issued by the local health
department. If your establishment was licensed by a local health department,
contact the local health department for its license fee
schedule.
(5)
DEPARTMENT ACTION ON LICENSE APPLICATION.
(a)
The department or its agent shall issue or deny a license within 30 days after
receiving a complete application, all applicable fees, and the other
information required under sub. (4).
(b) Except as provided in s.
93.135, Stats., the initial
issuance, renewal, or continued validity of a license issued under this
subsection may be conditioned upon the requirement that the license holder
correct a violation of this chapter, ss.
97.603 to
97.65, Stats., or ordinances
adopted under s. 97.615(2) (g),
Stats., within a period of time specified. If the condition is not met within
the specified time or after an extension of time as approved by the department,
the license is void. No person may operate a bed and breakfast establishment
after a license has been voided under this paragraph, and any person who does
so shall be subject to the penalties under ss.
97.72 and
97.73, Stats. An owner whose
license is voided under this paragraph may appeal the decision under s. ATCP 73.08.
(c) The department or its
agent may refuse to issue or renew a license to operate a bed and breakfast
establishment under any of the following circumstances:
1. The department or its agent has not
conducted a preinspection of the bed and breakfast establishment for which an
initial or new license is required under sub. (1).
2. The owner of a bed and breakfast
establishment has not corrected a condition for which the department or agent
has issued a written health or safety-related order.
3. All applicable fees under s. ATCP 73.05
have not been paid, including the license fee, preinspection fee, reinspection
fee, or other applicable fees.
4.
The owner has modified, repaired or maintained the bed and breakfast
establishment in a manner that is not in accordance with what the department
recognizes as safe practice as outlined in this chapter.
5. The owner, applicant, or license holder
has failed to provide the department or its agent with information required
under sub. (4).
6. The owner or
applicant has violated ch. 97, Stats., this chapter, or any order, ordinance,
or regulation created by a village, city, county, or local board of health
having jurisdiction, provided such violation is related to the operation of the
bed and breakfast establishment.
(d) If the department or its agent denies an
application for a license, the applicant shall be given reasons, in writing,
for the denial and information regarding appeal rights under s. ATCP 73.08.
(6) VOIDED
LICENSE FOR FAILURE TO PAY FEES. If an applicant or owner fails to pay all
applicable fees, late fees and processing charges under s. ATCP 73.05 within 15
days after the applicant or owner receives notice of an insufficiency under s.
ATCP 73.05, or within 45 days after the expiration of the license, whichever
occurs first, the license is void. An owner whose license is voided under this
subsection may appeal the decision under s. ATCP 73.08. In an appeal concerning
a voided license under this subsection, the burden is on the license applicant
or owner to show that the entire applicable fees, late fees and processing
charges have been paid. During any appeal process concerning a payment dispute,
operation of the bed and breakfast establishment is deemed to be operation
without a license and is subject to the fees under s. ATCP 73.05 (2) in
addition to the fees otherwise due, unless the applicant or owner meets its
burden of proof under this subsection.
(7) LICENSE POSTING. A current license issued
by the department shall be posted in a place visible to the public. A license
may not be altered or defaced.
