Public Conduct in West Allis, WI (2026)

West Allis Revised Municipal Code § 6.02 (Loitering or Prowling)

No person shall loiter or prowl in a place, at a time or in a manner not usual for law abiding individuals, under circumstances that warrant alarm for the safety of persons or property in the vicinity. Among the circumstances which may be considered in determining whether such alarm is warranted is the fact that the actor takes flight upon appearance of a police or peace officer, refuses to ide...

West Allis Revised Municipal Code § 7.20

Additional Smoking Regulations. To protect the health and comfort of the public and pursuant to Wis. Stat. 101.123(4m), no person may smoke in the following locations: On public property within 25 feet of an enclosed place where smoking is prohibited. Notwithstanding this provision, the person in charge of a restaurant, tavern, private club, or retail establishment may designate an outside are...

West Allis Revised Municipal Code § 6.02 (Marijuana Offenses)

Subject to the exceptions set forth in Section 961.41(3g)(intro.) and pursuant to the authority of Section 66.0107(1)(bm) of the Wisconsin Statutes, an officer may issue a citation for possession of marijuana. A police officer may also issue a citation for possession of more than twenty-five (25) grams of marijuana or possession of any amount of marijuana following a conviction in this state fo...

West Allis Revised Municipal Code § 6.03 (Consumption and Possession of Alcohol Beverages and CBD/THC Beverages)

No person may consume or possess alcohol beverages or CBD/THC beverages in an open container while upon any public way or City-owned property. This provision does not apply to any of the following: Any premises where a government-issued license or permit allows the consumption of alcohol...