Business Licensing & Operations in Madison, WI (2026)

Madison General Ordinances § 9.05

(2)License.(a)Except as provided in Subdivision (d) below, from and after the effective date of this Ordinance, no adult entertainment establishment or adult entertainment tavern shall be operated or maintained in the City without first obtaining a license to operate issued by the City.(b)A license may be issued only for one adult entertainment establishment or adult entertainment tavern locate...

Wis. Stat. ch. 460 (massage therapy and bodywork therapy)

460.01 Definitions. In this chapter: 460.01(1g) (1g) “Adjunctive therapy” means any of the following: 460.01(1g)(a) (a) The use of a device that simulates or enhances a manual action. 460.01(1g)(b) (b) The application of water, lubricants, or other nonprescription topical agents to the skin. 460.01(1g)(c) (c) The application of heat or cold to the skin in the absence of an electromagnetic devic...

Madison General Ordinances § 7.15

(6)Licensing and Fees.(a)No person, firm, or corporation may operate a tattoo or body-piercing establishment or combination thereof on an annual or temporary basis unless the person has obtained a license and paid fees as specified in this section.(b)No person may tattoo or body pierce another person within the City unless the person has obtained a license and paid fees as specified in Wis. Adm...

Wis. Stat. § 134.65 (cigarette, electronic vaping device, and tobacco retailer license)

134.65 Cigarette, electronic vaping devices, and tobacco products retailer license. 134.65(1a) (1a) In this section: 134.65(1a)(a) (a) “Cigarette” has the meaning given in s. 139.30 (1m) . 134.65(1a)(b) (b) “Electronic vaping device” means a device that may be used to deliver any aerosolized or vaporized liquid or other substance for inhalation, regardless of whether the liquid or other substan...

Wis. Stat. § 134.71 (pawnbrokers and secondhand article and jewelry dealers)

134.71 Pawnbrokers and secondhand article and jewelry dealers. 134.71(1) (1) Definitions. In this section: 134.71(1)(a) (a) “Article” means any of the following articles except jewelry: 134.71(1)(a)1. 1. Audiovisual equipment. 134.71(1)(a)2. 2. Bicycles. 134.71(1)(a)3. 3. China. 134.71(1)(a)4. 4. Computers, printers, software and computer supplies. 134.71(1)(a)5. 5. Computer toys and games. 134...