BEAVER DAM, Wis. (WFRV) - The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) revoked the wholesale dealer licenses of nine Dodge County businesses for violating state law. According to a release, the multiple Dodge County dealers are located in the 1600 block of North Spring Street in Beaver Dam and officials say they allegedly failed to properly follow administrative requirements. ‘Unsustainable to continue’: Craft brewery in Wisconsin to shut down, thanks community for its support The DMV’s Dealers and Agent Section reportedly determined that each of the affected dealers violated state law when they allegedly failed to maintain a licensed business facility. The decision to revoke the licenses was affirmed by a hearing examiner's decision on November 20, 2024. After a 30-day appeal period, the revocations were finalized on December 20, 2024. The nine businesses reportedly include: A&W Auto Mart LLC EZ Auto Brokers LLC Hollywood Motors LLC Master Plan Autos LLC PM Motor Sportz LLC R & L Ward LLC Royals Way Auto LLC State 2 State Auto LLC Wilson Auto LLC 6th generation Pine River Dairy forced to raise ice cream scoop prices for first time in 47 years In recent years, Wisconsin has seen a dramatic increase in the number of wholesale dealer licenses and consumer complaints resulting in investigations. Under Wisconsin law, a wholesale dealer license allows businesses to only sell vehicles between dealer to dealer. Wholesaler dealers may not sell vehicles to the public. Among the business requirements, they must also maintain a permanent building and office inside, a display area for vehicles, and signage. Wisconsin Department of Transportation No additional information was provided.