The La Crosse Police Department is committed to being very proactive within the City of La Crosse for the following violations.

Underage Alcohol-Related Offenses

• 4-8 Procure / Attempt to Procure
• 4-9 Possession / Consumption - Alcohol - On Premise (in bar)
• 4-10 Underage in Bar - On Premise
• 4-11 Possession of False ID - On Premise
• 4-12 Underage Consumption w/o Parent - Off Premise

Fine amounts reflect changes made on 9/23/2025. 

The University of Wisconsin System Policy 17.08 may consider nonacademic misconduct occurring outside of the university campus area when determining possible student discipline.

This information is provided as a courtesy of the La Crosse Police Department to assist you in making your best decisions during Oktoberfest and throughout the year.