<P> State law prohibits retail sale of liquor and wine between 9: 00 p.m. and 6: 00 a.m., and beer between midnight and 6: 00 a.m. State law allows local municipalities to further restrict retail sales of alcohol, or ban the issuance of retail liquor licenses altogether . Local ordinances often prohibit retail beer sale after 9: 00 p.m. </P> <P> At least two municipalities in Wisconsin prohibited the retail sale of alcohol until recently: the city of Sparta, and the village of Ephraim . In the April 1, 2014 Wisconsin spring election, voters in Sparta narrowly passed a referendum to allow the sale of beer and wine in groceries and convenience stores . The ban on the sale of liquor within the city remains in effect . In the April 5, 2016, voters in Ephraim passed a referendum to allow the sale of beer and wine in restaurants and businesses . </P> <P> State law requires that bars be closed between 2: 00 a.m. and 6: 00 a.m. Monday through Friday and between 2: 30 a.m. and 6: 00 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday . Exceptions are made on New Year's Eve, when no closing is required, and for changes in Daylight Saving Time . State law does not permit municipalities to further restrict when bars must be closed . Municipalities may elect, however, to prohibit the issuance of liquor licenses, making the municipality effectively dry . </P> <P> The drinking age in Wisconsin is 21 . Those under the legal drinking age may be served, possess, or consume alcohol if they are with a parent, legal guardian, or spouse who is of legal drinking age . Those age 18 to 20 may also possess (but not consume) alcohol as part of their employment . </P>

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