Ind. Code § 7.1-3-21-7 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 21 / Section 7.1-3-21-7
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1973 Recodification Citation: 7-2-1-13.]

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1. As amended by P.L.86-2018, SEC.119. Repealed by P.L.194-2021, SEC.54.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-1-5.5 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 1 / Section 7.1-3-1-5.5
Applications for permits; counties with consolidated city; notice; affidavit
Status: in_force

Sec. 5.5. (a) This section applies only in a county having a consolidated city.

(b) As used in this section, "contiguous property owner" refers to a property owner who has real property that is geographically adjacent to or in contact with any point on the border of the property of a person who seeks a permit to sell alcoholic beverages for consumption on the licensed premises.

(c) As used in this section, "neighboring property owner" means:

(1) a contiguous property owner; or

(2) a property owner who has real property that:

(A) is geographically adjacent to or in contact with any point on the border of the property of a contiguous property owner; and

(B) some portion of which is within five hundred (500) feet of the property of a person who seeks a permit to sell alcoholic beverages for consumption on the licensed premises.

(d) As used in this section, "principal owner" means any person or entity holding at least a fifteen percent (15%) interest in the business for which a permit is sought to sell alcoholic beverages.

(e) As used in this section, "property owner" means any person whose name and address appears in the county assessor's real property tax assessment records as a person responsible for the payment of property taxes on a parcel of real property.

(f) Except as provided in section 28(d) of this chapter, subsection (g) applies to a location in the consolidated city only if:

(1) the application is for a liquor dealer's permit for a location within the boundaries of the special fire service district, as determined in conformity with IC 7.1-3-22-8; or

(2) the local alcoholic beverage board requires the applicant to comply with subsection (g).

(g) In addition to the notice required by section 5 of this chapter, the applicant for a new permit, or a transfer of a permit to sell alcoholic beverages of any type or at any location must, at least fifteen (15) days before the date of the local alcoholic beverage board hearing, mail notice of the hearing at the applicant's expense to the following:

(1) Each neighboring property owner.

(2) The department of metropolitan development of the consolidated city.

(3) The following entities that have registered with the department of metropolitan development of the consolidated city:

(A) The principal, headmaster, or other primary administrator of each public, private, or parochial elementary or secondary school located less than one thousand (1,000) feet from the property line of the applicant's property.

(B) Each church that is located less than one thousand (1,000) feet from the property line of the applicant's property.

(C) Each neighborhood association that represents the area in which the applicant's property is located.

(h) The notice that the applicant mails must provide the following information:

(1) The name and address of the applicant, or if the applicant is a corporation, a club, an association, or an organization, the name and address of the applicant's president, secretary, and principal owners who will be responsible to the public for the sale of alcoholic beverages.

(2) A statement that the applicant has filed an application with the alcohol and tobacco commission for the sale of alcoholic beverages.

(3) The specific address where alcoholic beverages are asked to be sold.

(4) The type of alcoholic beverage permit applied for.

(5) The date, time, and location of the public hearing before the local alcoholic beverage board regarding the application.

(6) That if there is a desire to remonstrate against the application, the recipient of the notice may attend this public hearing.

(i) The applicant shall furnish evidence of the applicant's compliance with this section by filing an affidavit with the local alcoholic beverage board at the public hearing on the application. The affidavit must list the names and addresses of the individuals or other entities to which notice was mailed by the applicant.

(j) In addition to the information required by subsection (i), the applicant shall file with the local alcoholic beverage board at the public hearing the following information:

(1) Verification from a department of the consolidated city designated by ordinance that the applicant is in compliance with zoning requirements for the premises to be licensed.

(2) Verification from the department of state revenue that the applicant does not have any outstanding income tax, excise tax, or sales tax liabilities.

(3) Verification from the county treasurer that the applicant does not have any outstanding property tax liability.

(k) Subsection (j)(1) does not apply to a permit holder that received and held a permit before September 1, 1987.

(l) Notwithstanding subsection (f)(1), an applicant seeking a transfer of a permit from a permit holder to a new permit holder when the new permit holder does not intend to change the nature of the business operated under the permit may apply to the local board for a waiver of the notice requirement in subsection (g). The local board may consider any information the local board considers relevant in making a determination to approve or deny the waiver request. The local board must approve or deny a waiver request at the first regularly scheduled meeting that occurs at least fifteen (15) days after the local board receives the waiver request from the applicant.

As added by P.L.112-1987, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.52-1994, SEC.3; P.L.106-1995, SEC.4; P.L.70-1997, SEC.2; P.L.204-2001, SEC.23; P.L.10-2010, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 7.1-2-4-13 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 2 / Chapter 4 / Section 7.1-2-4-13
Terms of office
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. Terms of Office. The term of office of an appointed member, other than an ad interim appointee, shall be for one (1) year from the date of his appointment and until his successor is appointed and qualified. The designated representative of the commission shall not have any specific term on any particular local board.

[Pre-1973 Recodification Citation: 7-1-1-5(19).]

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-21-5.4 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 21 / Section 7.1-3-21-5.4
Limited liability companies; manager and member qualifications
Status: in_force

Sec. 5.4. Each manager and member of a limited liability company must possess all other qualifications required of an individual applicant for that particular type of permit.

As added by P.L.51-1994, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.72-1996, SEC.14; P.L.72-2004, SEC.15; P.L.165-2006, SEC.32; P.L.107-2015, SEC.5; P.L.133-2016, SEC.7; P.L.214-2016, SEC.26; P.L.44-2017, SEC.2; P.L.194-2021, SEC.52.
Ind. Code § 7.1-5-1-6.6 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 5 / Chapter 1 / Section 7.1-5-1-6.6
Dismissal of public intoxication or illegal possession charges
Status: in_force

Sec. 6.6. (a) This section applies only to a person:

(1) arrested for a violation of:

(A) section 3 of this chapter if the offense involved a state of intoxication caused by the person's use of alcohol;

(B) section 6 of this chapter if the offense involved the person being, or becoming, intoxicated as a result of the person's use of alcohol; or

(C) IC 7.1-5-7-7; and

(2) whose arrest was facilitated because another person reported that the person appeared to be in need of medical assistance due to the use of alcohol.

(b) If a person described in subsection (a):

(1) does not have a prior conviction for an offense described in subsection (a);

(2) pleads guilty to an offense described in subsection (a); and

(3) agrees to be placed in the custody of the court;

the court, without entering a judgment of conviction, shall defer further proceedings and place the person in the custody of the court under conditions determined by the court.

(c) If the person placed in the custody of the court violates the conditions of custody, the court may enter a judgment of conviction. However, if the person fulfills the conditions of the custody, the court shall dismiss the charges against the person.

(d) There may be only one (1) dismissal under this section with respect to a person.

As added by P.L.156-2014, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-25-15 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 25 / Section 7.1-3-25-15
Not applicable to wholesaler's breach of distribution agreement
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to give the existing wholesaler or a successor wholesaler any right to compensation if the existing wholesaler or successor wholesaler is terminated by the primary source of supply or predecessor source supplier:

(1) for failure to comply with any provision in the agreement to distribute the product;

(2) for good cause as provided in IC 7.1-3-25.5; or

(3) in accordance with IC 7.1-5-5-9.

As added by P.L.224-2005, SEC.19. Amended by P.L.139-2021, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 7.1-2-7-5 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 2 / Chapter 7 / Section 7.1-2-7-5
Hearing of aggrieved party
Status: repealed

Sec. 5. Hearing of Aggrieved Party. A resident of this state who is aggrieved by an order of the commission entered under this chapter, may file, within thirty (30) days after the entrance of the order, his written complaint with the commission asking that the order be vacated or modified on the ground that it is unreasonable, insufficient, or unlawful. The petitioner shall set out in his complaint the facts and reasons on which his claim is based. The complaint shall be set for hearing before the commission not less than thirty (30), nor more than sixty (60), days after it is filed.

[Pre-1973 Recodification Citation: 7-1-3-4.]

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-27-15 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 27 / Section 7.1-3-27-15
Permit term; annual fee
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. (a) An artisan distiller's permit shall be issued for a period of two (2) years.

(b) The commission shall charge a permit fee of two hundred fifty dollars ($250) annually to the holder of an artisan distiller's permit. The holder of an artisan distiller's permit shall pay the permit fee to the chairman on the anniversary of the date of the issuance of the original permit.

(c) A person who knowingly or intentionally engages in an activity requiring an artisan distiller's permit without possessing a valid artisan distiller's permit commits a Class B misdemeanor.

As added by P.L.109-2013, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.159-2014, SEC.17.
Ind. Code § 7.1-5-10-7 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 5 / Chapter 10 / Section 7.1-5-10-7
Purchase from non-permittee prohibited
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. Purchase from Non-Permittee Prohibited. It is a Class C infraction for a person knowingly to purchase, or to agree to purchase, an alcoholic beverage from a person who does not at the time of the purchase hold a permit authorizing the seller to sell, or agree to sell, the alcoholic beverage to the purchaser.

[Pre-1973 Recodification Citations: 7-1-1-33(c); 7-1-1-33(w).]

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1. As amended by Acts 1978, P.L.2, SEC.718.
Ind. Code § 7.1-1-2-1 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 1 / Chapter 2 / Section 7.1-1-2-1
Construction
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. Construction. This title is an exercise of the police powers of the state. The classifications and differentiations made in this title are real and are actually and substantially related to the accomplishment of the purposes of this title. The provisions of this title shall be liberally construed so as to effectuate the purposes of this title.

[Pre-1973 Recodification Citation: 7-1-1-1.]

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-18-7 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 18 / Section 7.1-3-18-7
Salesmen's permits; application and issuance
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. Salesmens' Permits: Application and Issuance. The commission may issue a salesman's permit to a person who desires to act as a salesman. The applicant shall state in the application the county or counties within Indiana within which the applicant desires to act as a salesman. The application and the permit issued by the commission shall set forth the name and address of the person whom the salesman represents. The application and permit also shall state if the salesman is acting for himself as principal. The application also shall include reasonable rules as the commission may prescribe from time to time.

[Pre-1973 Recodification Citation: 7-2-1-11.]

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-12-5 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 12 / Section 7.1-3-12-5
Scope of farm winery permit
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) The following apply to the holder of a farm winery permit:

(1) A holder is entitled to manufacture wine and to place wine produced by the permit holder's farm winery in bottles or other permissible containers.

(2) A holder is entitled to serve complimentary samples of the winery's wine on the licensed premises or an outside area that is contiguous to the licensed premises, as approved by the commission if each employee who serves wine on the licensed premises:

(A) holds an employee's permit under IC 7.1-3-18-9; and

(B) completes a server training program approved by the commission.

(3) A holder is entitled to sell the winery's wine on the licensed premises to consumers either by:

(A) the glass;

(B) the bottle;

(C) a box that contains a bag designed for storing and dispensing wine;

(D) any combination of receptacles listed in clauses (A) through (C); or

(E) any other container permissible under federal law.

Notwithstanding IC 7.1-1-3-20, the licensed premises may include the farm winery parking lot or an area adjacent to the farm winery. The parking lot or an adjacent area may only be used for the purpose of conveying alcoholic beverages and other nonalcoholic items to a customer subject to section 5.5 of this chapter, and may not be used for point of sale purposes or any other purpose.

(4) A holder is entitled to sell wine by:

(A) the bottle;

(B) the can;

(C) a box that contains a bag designed for storing and dispensing wine;

(D) bulk container;

(E) the case; or

(F) any combination of receptacles listed in clauses (A) through (E);

to a person who is the holder of a permit to sell wine at wholesale.

(5) A holder is exempt from the provisions of IC 7.1-3-14.

(6) A holder is entitled to advertise the name and address of any retailer or dealer who sells wine produced by the permit holder's winery.

(7) A holder for wine described in IC 7.1-1-2-3(a)(4):

(A) may allow transportation to and consumption of the wine on the licensed premises; and

(B) may not sell, offer to sell, or allow the sale of the wine on the licensed premises.

(8) A holder is entitled to purchase and sell bulk wine as set forth in this chapter.

(9) A holder is entitled to sell wine as authorized by this section for carryout on Sunday.

(10) A holder is entitled to sell and ship the farm winery's wine to a person located in another state in accordance with the laws of the other state.

(11) A holder is entitled to sell the farm winery's wine to the holder of a supplemental caterer's permit issued under IC 7.1-3-9.5 for on-premises consumption only at an event that is held outdoors on property that is contiguous to the farm winery as approved by the commission.

(12) A holder is entitled to be the proprietor of a restaurant that is not subject to the minimum gross food sales or the minimum projected food sales set forth in 905 IAC 1-41-2 and the gross retail income requirements to sell carryout under IC 7.1-3-20-9.5. A holder is entitled to conduct the following activities:

(A) Hold a beer retailer's permit, a wine retailer's permit, or a liquor retailer's permit for a restaurant.

(B) Transfer wine directly from the farm winery to a restaurant that the farm winery has an interest in by means of:

(i) bottles or cans;

(ii) bulk containers; or

(iii) a continuous flow system.

(C) Install a window between the farm winery and an adjacent restaurant that allows the public and the holder of the permit to view both premises.

(D) Install a doorway or other opening between the farm winery and an adjacent restaurant that provides the public and the holder of the permit with access to both the farm winery and restaurant.

(13) A holder that does not distribute through an Indiana wine wholesaler is entitled under the farm winery permit to sell and deliver to a person holding a wine retailer or wine dealer permit under this title a total of not more than three thousand (3,000) gallons of the farm winery's wine in a calendar year, if the farm winery has not sold in Indiana more than fifteen thousand (15,000) gallons the previous calendar year. A holder that sells and delivers under this subdivision shall comply with all provisions applicable to a wholesaler in 905 IAC 1-5.1, 905 IAC 1-5.2, 905 IAC 1-21, 905 IAC 1-31, and 905 IAC 1-32.1.

(14) A holder may sell, donate, transport, and deliver wine to a qualified organization conducting any of the following:

(A) An allowable event under IC 7.1-3-6.1.

(B) A charity auction under IC 7.1-3-6.2.

(C) An event under IC 7.1-3-6.3.

(b) With the approval of the commission, a holder of a permit under this chapter may conduct business at not more than three (3) additional locations that are separate from the winery. At the additional locations, the holder of a permit may conduct any business that is authorized at the first location, except for manufacturing wine or placing wine in bottles or containers.

(c) A farm winery may transfer wine from a storage facility or an additional location described in subsection (b). A farm winery may sell or transfer wine directly to a wine wholesaler from a storage facility separate from the farm winery or an additional location described in subsection (b). A farm winery may not sell or transfer wine from a storage facility to any other permittee or a consumer. The farm winery shall maintain an adequate written record of wine transferred:

(1) between the farm winery and the storage facility; and

(2) from the storage facility to the wholesaler.

(d) With the approval of the commission, a holder of a permit under this chapter may:

(1) individually; or

(2) with other permit holders under this chapter, holders of artisan distiller's permits, holders of brewer's permits issued under IC 7.1-3-2-2(b), or any combination of holders described in this subdivision;

participate in a trade show or an exposition at which products of each permit holder participant are displayed, promoted, and sold. All of the permit holders may occupy the same tent, structure, or building. The commission may not grant approval under this subsection to a holder of a permit under this chapter for more than seventy-five (75) days in a calendar year.

(e) With the approval of the commission under subsection (d), a holder of a permit may participate in a farmers' market at which products of the permit holder are displayed, promoted, and sold. The permit holder may:

(1) provide samples of the permit holder's wine for consumption on the premises, subject to a limit of three (3) samples of not more than one (1) ounce per person; and

(2) sell the permit holder's wine in a qualified container for consumption off the premises.

(f) Upon proper notice to the commission under IC 7.1-3-21-14.5(d)(1), a holder of a permit under this chapter may participate in an event sponsored by a local board on the grounds of a county fair under IC 7.1-3-21-14.5(b).

[Pre-1973 Recodification Citation: 7-1-1-22.5.]

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1; Acts 1975, P.L.71, SEC.2. As amended by P.L.85-1985, SEC.7; P.L.74-1996, SEC.1; P.L.201-1999, SEC.4; P.L.177-1999, SEC.7; P.L.235-2001, SEC.2; P.L.41-2002, SEC.2; P.L.224-2005, SEC.7; P.L.165-2006, SEC.23; P.L.186-2011, SEC.4; P.L.214-2016, SEC.8; P.L.85-2017, SEC.33; P.L.270-2017, SEC.9; P.L.279-2019, SEC.5; P.L.285-2019, SEC.29; P.L.194-2021, SEC.42; P.L.163-2025, SEC.33; P.L.164-2025, SEC.7; P.L.186-2025, SEC.277; P.L.6-2026, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 7.1-4-13-11 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 4 / Chapter 13 / Section 7.1-4-13-11
Advice, recommendations, and assistance of council
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. The director shall consider the advice, recommendations, and assistance of the council for the expenditure of funds for the wine grape market development program and for the administration of this chapter.

As added by P.L.102-1989, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 7.1-7-2-12.5 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 7 / Chapter 2 / Section 7.1-7-2-12.5
"Foreign adversary product"
Status: in_force

Sec. 12.5. (a) "Foreign adversary product" means an:

(1) e-liquid;

(2) e-liquid containing an ingredient; or

(3) e-liquid product;

that is manufactured by, sourced from, or otherwise imported from a nation listed as a foreign adversary in 15 CFR 791.4.

(b) The term does not include the following:

(1) A vapor device, including a part to be utilized in an open or closed system to convert e-liquid to a vapor for inhalation.

(2) E-liquid or an e-liquid product that is manufactured by, sourced from, or otherwise imported from a nation listed as a foreign adversary in 15 CFR 791.4, if the e-liquid or e-liquid product:

(A) has been approved or authorized by the federal Food and Drug Administration; or

(B) is pending review by the federal Food and Drug Administration under 21 U.S.C. 387j.

As added by P.L.148-2026, SEC.15.
Ind. Code § 7.1-5-1-3 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 5 / Chapter 1 / Section 7.1-5-1-3
Public intoxication prohibited; failure to enforce by a law enforcement officer
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) Subject to section 6.5 of this chapter, it is a Class B misdemeanor for a person to be in a public place or a place of public resort in a state of intoxication caused by the person's use of alcohol or a controlled substance (as defined in IC 35-48-1.1-7), if the person:

(1) endangers the person's life;

(2) endangers the life of another person;

(3) breaches the peace or is in imminent danger of breaching the peace; or

(4) harasses, annoys, or alarms another person.

(b) A person may not initiate or maintain an action against a law enforcement officer based on the officer's failure to enforce this section.

[Pre-1973 Recodification Citation: 7-1-1-32(11).]

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1. As amended by Acts 1978, P.L.2, SEC.702; P.L.213-2001, SEC.2; P.L.93-2012, SEC.2; P.L.117-2012, SEC.1; P.L.186-2025, SEC.75.
Ind. Code § 7.1-4-6-5 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 4 / Chapter 6 / Section 7.1-4-6-5
When sale is made
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. For alcoholic beverage excise tax purposes, a sale shall not be deemed to have been made until the goods leave the custody of the seller.

[Pre-1973 Recodification Citation: 7-2-1-17(c).]

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1. As amended by P.L.128-2026, SEC.97.
Ind. Code § 7.1-1-3-29 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 7.1-1-3-29
"Permit"
Status: in_force

Sec. 29. (a) "Permit", except as provided in subsection (b), means a written authorization issued by the commission entitling its holder to manufacture, rectify, distribute, transport, sell, or otherwise deal in alcoholic beverages, all as provided in this title.

(b) "Permit", for purposes of IC 7.1-7, has the meaning set forth in IC 7.1-7-2-18.

[Pre-1973 Recodification Citation: 7-2-1-19(f).]

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1. As amended by P.L.176-2015, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-23-43 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 23 / Section 7.1-3-23-43
Suspension of permit for failure to pay seller of permit
Status: in_force

Sec. 43. (a) The commission may suspend the permit of a permit holder if:

(1) the permit holder has not paid the person who sold the permit to the permit holder in accordance with the terms of the sale;

(2) the seller of the permit receives a judgment against the permit holder in an action to obtain payment for the permit in accordance with the terms of the sale; and

(3) the seller of the permit sends a certified copy of the judgment to the commission.

(b) Before suspending a certificate under this section, the commission shall provide written notice to the permit holder and conduct a hearing. The commission shall provide written notice of the suspension to the permit holder.

(c) If a person who sells a permit:

(1) sends a judgment to the commission under subsection (a); and

(2) subsequently receives full payment of the judgment;

the seller shall notify the commission in a manner prescribed by the commission that the seller has received full payment of the judgment not later than ten (10) days after receiving the payment.

As added by P.L.224-2005, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-20-13.5 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 20 / Section 7.1-3-20-13.5
Public restaurant at golf course or tennis club; gross food sales requirement
Status: in_force

Sec. 13.5. Notwithstanding sections 12 and 13 of this chapter, there is no annual or monthly gross food sales requirement to obtain a three-way permit for the sale of alcoholic beverages in a restaurant that is:

(1) open to the general public; and

(2) located on:

(A) the grounds of a regulation size golf course that has at least nine (9) holes; or

(B) the premises of a tennis club that has at least eight (8) regulation size tennis courts.

As added by P.L.64-1990, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.51-1994, SEC.8; P.L.76-1997, SEC.1; P.L.224-2005, SEC.15.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-21-6 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 21 / Section 7.1-3-21-6
Exceptions for retail and dealer partnerships, corporations, limited partnerships, and limited liability companies
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) The provisions of sections 4, 5, 5.2, and 5.4 of this chapter concerning retail and dealer partnerships, corporations, limited partnerships, and limited liability companies shall not apply to the issuance of:

(1) a dining car permit;

(2) a boat permit;

(3) a drug store permit;

(4) a grocery store permit;

(5) a hotel permit;

(6) an airplane permit;

(7) a gaming site permit;

(8) a horse track permit;

(9) a satellite facility permit; or

(10) a retail permit to an establishment:

(A) that is sufficiently served by adequate law enforcement at its permit location; and

(B) whose annual gross food sales at the permit location:

(i) exceed one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000); or

(ii) in the case of a new application and as proved by the applicant to the local board and the commission, will exceed two hundred thousand dollars ($200,000) by the end of the two (2) year period from the date of the issuance of the permit.

(b) The commission shall not issue a permit listed in subsection (a) to a foreign:

(1) corporation;

(2) limited partnership; or

(3) limited liability company;

that is not duly qualified to do business in Indiana.

[Pre-1973 Recodification Citation: 7-2-1-13.]

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1. As amended by Acts 1979, P.L.83, SEC.6; P.L.15-1994, SEC.9; P.L.2-1995, SEC.39; P.L.71-1996, SEC.4; P.L.233-2007, SEC.31.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-23-40 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 23 / Section 7.1-3-23-40
Stay pending appeal
Status: in_force

Sec. 40. Stay Pending Appeal. The final order of suspension or revocation shall be stayed, when the proper procedures for taking an appeal have been complied with, until the appeal has been disposed of finally, or until the appeal has been dismissed for lack of prosecution.

[Pre-1973 Recodification Citation: 7-1-1-43.]

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-1.5-4.2 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 1.5 / Section 7.1-3-1.5-4.2
"Server certificate"
Status: in_force

Sec. 4.2. As used in this chapter, "server certificate" means a certificate issued by the commission under this chapter to an individual who completes a program established or approved under section 6 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.165-2006, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-1-21 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 1 / Section 7.1-3-1-21
Sponsoring amateur athletic event
Status: in_force

Sec. 21. The holder of a permit of any type issued under the provisions of this title or a manufacturer of an alcoholic beverage may sponsor, finance, or promote in any way an amateur athletic contest, amateur athletic team, or amateur athletic sporting event of any kind.

[Pre-1973 Recodification Citation: 7-1-5-1.]

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1. As amended by P.L.57-1984, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-22-10 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 22 / Section 7.1-3-22-10
City or town purchasing permit issued in excess of quota; return and retirement of permit
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. (a) This section applies to a permit subject to a quota under this article that:

(1) exceeds the permissible number of permits under the quota; and

(2) is eligible for renewal by law despite the permit exceeding the quota.

(b) A city or town may purchase a permit described in subsection (a) from the permit holder. The purchase price must be agreed to by:

(1) the permit holder; and

(2) the executive (as defined in IC 36-1-2-5) of the respective city or town, with the approval of the legislative body (as defined in IC 36-1-2-9) of the respective city or town.

(c) The executive of a city or town that purchases a permit under subsection (b) shall return the permit to the commission.

(d) The commission shall retire a permit received under subsection (c) and may not issue to another person a permit received under subsection (c).

As added by P.L.66-1998, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-20-16.8 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 20 / Section 7.1-3-20-16.8
Permits in areas of economic development or redevelopment in certain municipalities
Status: in_force

Note: This version of section effective until 3-12-2026. See also following version of this section, effective 3-12-2026.

Sec. 16.8. (a) A permit that is authorized by this section may be issued without regard to the quota provisions of IC 7.1-3-22.

(b) Except as provided in section 16.3 of this chapter, the commission may issue not more than four (4) new three-way permits to sell alcoholic beverages for on-premises consumption to applicants in each of the following municipalities:

(1) Whitestown.

(2) Lebanon.

(3) Zionsville.

(4) Westfield.

(5) Carmel.

(6) Fishers.

(7) Noblesville.

(c) The following apply to permits issued under subsection (b):

(1) An applicant for a permit under subsection (b) must be a proprietor, as owner or lessee, or both, of a restaurant located within an economic development area, an area needing redevelopment, or a redevelopment district as established under IC 36-7-14 in a municipality's:

(A) downtown redevelopment district; or

(B) downtown economic revitalization area.

(2) The cost of an initial permit is forty thousand dollars ($40,000).

(3) The total number of active permits issued under subsection (b) may not exceed twenty-four (24) permits at any time. If any of the permits issued under subsection (b) are revoked or not renewed, the commission may issue only enough new permits to bring the total number of permits to twenty-four (24) active permits, with not more than four (4) in each municipality listed in subsection (b)(1) through (b)(6).

(4) The municipality may adopt an ordinance under IC 7.1-3-19-17 requiring a permit holder to enter into a formal written commitment as a condition of eligibility for a permit. As set forth in IC 7.1-3-19-17(b), a formal written commitment is binding on the permit holder and on any lessee or proprietor of the permit premises.

(5) Notwithstanding IC 7.1-3-1.1, if business operations cease at the permit premises for more than six (6) months, the permit shall revert to the commission and the permit holder is not entitled to any refund or other compensation.

(6) Except as provided in subdivision (8), the ownership of a permit may not be transferred.

(7) A permit may not be transferred from the premises for which the permit was issued.

(8) If the area in which the permit premises is located is no longer designated an economic development area, an area needing redevelopment, or a redevelopment district, a permit issued under this section may be renewed, and the ownership of the permit may be transferred, but the permit may not be transferred from the permit premises.

(d) Except as provided in section 16.3 of this chapter, in addition to the permits issued to the town of Whitestown under subsection (c), the commission may issue to the town of Whitestown not more than:

(1) three (3) new three-way permits; and

(2) three (3) new two-way permits;

under this subsection.

(e) The following apply to permits issued under subsection (d):

(1) An applicant for a permit under subsection (d)(1) or (d)(2) must be a proprietor, an owner or lessee, or both, of a restaurant located within an economic development area, an area needing redevelopment, or a redevelopment district as established under IC 36-7-14 in a municipality's:

(A) downtown redevelopment district; or

(B) downtown economic revitalization area.

(2) The cost of an initial permit is forty thousand dollars ($40,000).

(3) The total number of active permits issued under subsection (d) may not exceed the six (6) permits allocated by permit type, as set forth in that subsection.

(4) The municipality may adopt an ordinance under IC 7.1-3-19-17 requiring a permit holder to enter into a formal written commitment as a condition of eligibility for a permit. As set forth in IC 7.1-3-19-17(b), a formal written commitment is binding on the permit holder and on any lessee or proprietor of the permit premises.

(5) Notwithstanding IC 7.1-3-1.1, if business operations cease at the permit premises for more than six (6) months, the permit shall revert to the commission and the permit holder is not entitled to any refund or other compensation.

(6) Except as provided in subdivision (8), the ownership of a permit may not be transferred.

(7) A permit may not be transferred from the premises for which the permit was issued.

(8) If the area in which the permit issued to a premises under subsection (d)(1) or (d)(2) is located is no longer designated an economic development area, an area needing redevelopment, or a redevelopment district, a permit issued under this section may be renewed, and the ownership of the permit may be transferred, but the permit may not be transferred from the permit premises.

(f) Except as provided in section 16.3 of this chapter, in addition to the permits issued to the city of Noblesville under subsection (c), the commission may issue to the city of Noblesville not more than ten (10) new three-way permits under this subsection. The new three-way permits may be issued as follows:

(1) Three (3) new three-way permits in 2024.

(2) Three (3) new three-way permits in 2025.

(3) Four (4) new three-way permits in 2026.

If the commission does not issue the amount of three-way permits allowed in subdivisions (1) through (3) in that year, any unissued permits will roll over and may be issued in a subsequent year.

(g) The following apply to permits issued under subsection (f):

(1) An applicant for a permit under subsection (f) must be a proprietor, an owner or lessee, or both, of a restaurant located within an economic development area, an area needing redevelopment, or a redevelopment district as established under IC 36-7-14 in a municipality's:

(A) downtown redevelopment district; or

(B) downtown economic revitalization area.

(2) The cost of an initial permit is forty thousand dollars ($40,000).

(3) The total number of active permits issued under subsection (f) may not exceed the ten (10) new three-way permits, as set forth in that subsection.

(4) The municipality may adopt an ordinance under IC 7.1-3-19-17 requiring a permit holder to enter into a formal written commitment as a condition of eligibility for a permit. As set forth in IC 7.1-3-19-17(b), a formal written commitment is binding on the permit holder and on any lessee or proprietor of the permit premises.

(5) Notwithstanding IC 7.1-3-1.1, if business operations cease at the permit premises for more than six (6) months, the permit shall revert to the commission and the permit holder is not entitled to any refund or other compensation.

(6) Except as provided in subdivision (8), the ownership of a permit may not be transferred.

(7) A permit may not be transferred from the premises for which the permit was issued.

(8) If the area in which the permit issued to a premises under subsection (f) is located is no longer designated an economic development area, an area needing redevelopment, or a redevelopment district, a permit issued under this section may be renewed, and the ownership of the permit may be transferred, but the permit may not be transferred from the permit premises.

(h) Except as provided in section 16.3 of this chapter, the commission may issue to the city of Delphi not more than two (2) new three-way permits under this subsection.

(i) The following apply to permits issued under subsection (h):

(1) An applicant for a permit under subsection (h) must be a proprietor, an owner or lessee, or both, of a restaurant located within an economic development area, an area needing redevelopment, or a redevelopment district as established under IC 36-7-14 in a municipality's:

(A) downtown redevelopment district; or

(B) downtown economic revitalization area.

(2) The cost of an initial permit is forty thousand dollars ($40,000).

(3) The total number of active permits issued under subsection (h) may not exceed the two (2) new three-way permits, as set forth in that subsection.

(4) The municipality may adopt an ordinance under IC 7.1-3-19-17 requiring a permit holder to enter into a formal written commitment as a condition of eligibility for a permit. As set forth in IC 7.1-3-19-17(b), a formal written commitment is binding on the permit holder and on any lessee or proprietor of the permit premises.

(5) Notwithstanding IC 7.1-3-1.1, if business operations cease at the permit premises for more than six (6) months, the permit shall revert to the commission and the permit holder is not entitled to any refund or other compensation.

(6) Except as provided in subdivision (8), the ownership of a permit may not be transferred.

(7) A permit may not be transferred from the premises for which the permit was issued.

(8) If the area in which the permit issued to a premises under subsection (h) is located is no longer designated an economic development area, an area needing redevelopment, or a redevelopment district, a permit issued under this section may be renewed, and the ownership of the permit may be transferred, but the permit may not be transferred from the permit premises.

(j) Except as provided in section 16.3 of this chapter, the commission may issue to the city of Warsaw not more than three (3) new three-way permits under this subsection.

(k) The following apply to permits issued under subsection (j):

(1) An applicant for a permit under subsection (j) must be a proprietor, an owner or lessee, or both, of a restaurant located within an economic development area, an area needing redevelopment, or a redevelopment district as established under IC 36-7-14 in a municipality's:

(A) downtown redevelopment district; or

(B) downtown economic revitalization area.

(2) The cost of an initial permit is forty thousand dollars ($40,000).

(3) The total number of active permits issued under subsection (j) may not exceed the three (3) new three-way permits, as set forth in that subsection.

(4) The municipality may adopt an ordinance under IC 7.1-3-19-17 requiring a permit holder to enter into a formal written commitment as a condition of eligibility for a permit. As set forth in IC 7.1-3-19-17(b), a formal written commitment is binding on the permit holder and on any lessee or proprietor of the permit premises.

(5) Notwithstanding IC 7.1-3-1.1, if business operations cease at the permit premises for more than six (6) months, the permit shall revert to the commission and the permit holder is not entitled to any refund or other compensation.

(6) Except as provided in subdivision (8), the ownership of a permit may not be transferred.

(7) A permit may not be transferred from the premises for which the permit was issued.

(8) If the area in which the permit issued to a premises under subsection (j) is located is no longer designated an economic development area, an area needing redevelopment, or a redevelopment district, a permit issued under this section may be renewed, and the ownership of the permit may be transferred, but the permit may not be transferred from the permit premises.

(l) Except as provided in section 16.3 of this chapter, the commission may issue to the town of Syracuse not more than one (1) new three-way permit under this subsection.

(m) The following apply to a permit issued under subsection (l):

(1) An applicant for a permit under subsection (l) must be a proprietor, an owner or lessee, or both, of a restaurant located within an economic development area, an area needing redevelopment, or a redevelopment district as established under IC 36-7-14 in a municipality's:

(A) downtown redevelopment district; or

(B) downtown economic revitalization area.

(2) The cost of an initial permit is forty thousand dollars ($40,000).

(3) The total number of active permits issued under subsection (l) may not exceed the one (1) new three-way permit, as set forth in that subsection.

(4) The municipality may adopt an ordinance under IC 7.1-3-19-17 requiring a permit holder to enter into a formal written commitment as a condition of eligibility for a permit. As set forth in IC 7.1-3-19-17(b), a formal written commitment is binding on the permit holder and on any lessee or proprietor of the permit premises.

(5) Notwithstanding IC 7.1-3-1.1, if business operations cease at the permit premises for more than six (6) months, the permit shall revert to the commission and the permit holder is not entitled to any refund or other compensation.

(6) Except as provided in subdivision (8), the ownership of a permit may not be transferred.

(7) A permit may not be transferred from the premises for which the permit was issued.

(8) If the area in which the permit issued to a premises under subsection (l) is located is no longer designated an economic development area, an area needing redevelopment, or a redevelopment district, a permit issued under this section may be renewed, and the ownership of the permit may be transferred, but the permit may not be transferred from the permit premises.

(n) Except as provided in section 16.3 of this chapter, the commission may issue to the town of Schererville not more than three (3) new three-way permits. The following applies to a permit issued under this subsection:

(1) An applicant for a permit must be a proprietor, an owner or lessee, or both, of a restaurant located within an economic development area, an area needing redevelopment, or a redevelopment district as established under IC 36-7-14 in the town's:

(A) downtown redevelopment district; or

(B) downtown economic revitalization area.

(2) The cost of an initial permit is forty thousand dollars ($40,000).

(3) The total number of active permits issued under this subsection may not exceed the three (3) new three-way permits.

(4) The town may adopt an ordinance under IC 7.1-3-19-17 requiring a permit holder to enter into a formal written commitment as a condition of eligibility for a permit. As set forth in IC 7.1-3-19-17(b), a formal written commitment is binding on the permit holder and on any lessee or proprietor of the permit premises.

(5) Notwithstanding IC 7.1-3-1.1, if business operations cease at the permit premises for more than six (6) months, the permit shall revert to the commission and the permit holder is not entitled to any refund or other compensation.

(6) Except as provided in subdivision (8), the ownership of the permit may not be transferred.

(7) The permit may not be transferred from the premises for which the permit was issued.

(8) If the area in which the permit issued to a premises is located is no longer designated an economic development area, an area needing redevelopment, or a redevelopment district, a permit issued under this section may be renewed, and the ownership of the permit may be transferred, but the permit may not be transferred from the permit premises.

(o) Except as provided in section 16.3 of this chapter, the commission may issue to the city of Lafayette not more than three (3) new three-way permits. The following apply to a permit issued under this subsection:

(1) An applicant for a permit must be a proprietor, an owner or lessee, or both, of a restaurant located within an economic development area, an area needing redevelopment, or a redevelopment district as established under IC 36-7-14 in the city's:

(A) downtown redevelopment district; or

(B) downtown economic revitalization area.

(2) The cost of an initial permit is forty thousand dollars ($40,000).

(3) The total number of active permits issued under this subsection may not exceed the three (3) new three-way permits.

(4) The city may adopt an ordinance under IC 7.1-3-19-17 requiring a permit holder to enter into a formal written commitment as a condition of eligibility for a permit. As set forth in IC 7.1-3-19-17(b), a formal written commitment is binding on the permit holder and on any lessee or proprietor of the permit premises.

(5) Notwithstanding IC 7.1-3-1.1, if business operations cease at the permit premises for more than six (6) months, the permit shall revert to the commission and the permit holder is not entitled to any refund or other compensation.

(6) Except as provided in subdivision (8), the ownership of the permit may not be transferred.

(7) The permit may not be transferred from the premises for which the permit was issued.

(8) If the area in which the permit issued to a premises is located is no longer designated an economic development area, an area needing redevelopment, or a redevelopment district, a permit issued under this section may be renewed, and the ownership of the permit may be transferred, but the permit may not be transferred from the permit premises.

(p) Except as provided in section 16.3 of this chapter, the commission may issue to the city of West Lafayette not more than two (2) new three-way permits. The following apply to a permit issued under this subsection:

(1) An applicant for a permit must be a proprietor, an owner or lessee, or both, of a restaurant located within an economic development area, an area needing redevelopment, or a redevelopment district as established under IC 36-7-14 in the city's:

(A) downtown redevelopment district; or

(B) downtown economic revitalization area.

(2) The cost of an initial permit is forty thousand dollars ($40,000).

(3) The total number of active permits issued under this subsection may not exceed the two (2) new three-way permits.

(4) The city may adopt an ordinance under IC 7.1-3-19-17 requiring a permit holder to enter into a formal written commitment as a condition of eligibility for a permit. As set forth in IC 7.1-3-19-17(b), a formal written commitment is binding on the permit holder and on any lessee or proprietor of the permit premises.

(5) Notwithstanding IC 7.1-3-1.1, if business operations cease at the permit premises for more than six (6) months, the permit shall revert to the commission and the permit holder is not entitled to any refund or other compensation.

(6) Except as provided in subdivision (8), the ownership of the permit may not be transferred.

(7) The permit may not be transferred from the premises for which the permit was issued.

(8) If the area in which the permit issued to a premises is located is no longer designated an economic development area, an area needing redevelopment, or a redevelopment district, a permit issued under this section may be renewed, and the ownership of the permit may be transferred, but the permit may not be transferred from the permit premises.

(q) Except as provided in section 16.3 of this chapter, the commission may issue a new three-way permit to an applicant who is a proprietor, as owner or lessee, or both, of a restaurant located within a transit development district established under IC 36-7.5-4.5 and located in the city of Michigan City. The commission may issue not more than eight (8) new three-way permits under this subsection. The following apply to a permit issued under this subsection:

(1) The cost of an initial permit is forty thousand dollars ($40,000).

(2) The total number of active permits issued under this subsection may not exceed the eight (8) new three-way permits.

(3) The municipality may adopt an ordinance under IC 7.1-3-19-17 requiring a permit holder to enter into a formal written commitment as a condition of eligibility for a permit. As set forth in IC 7.1-3-19-17(b), a formal written commitment is binding on the permit holder and on any lessee or proprietor of the permit premises.

(4) Notwithstanding IC 7.1-3-1.1, if business operations cease at the permit premises for more than six (6) months, the permit shall revert to the commission and the permit holder is not entitled to any refund or other compensation.

(5) Except as provided in subdivision (7), the ownership of the permit may not be transferred.

(6) The permit may not be transferred from the premises for which the permit was issued.

(7) If the area in which the permit issued to a premises is located is no longer designated as part of transit development district established under IC 36-7.5-4.5, a permit issued under this section may be renewed, and the ownership of the permit may be transferred, but the permit may not be transferred from the permit premises.

(r) Except as provided in section 16.3 of this chapter, the commission may issue to the city of Delphi not more than two (2) new three-way permits. The following apply to a permit issued under this subsection:

(1) An applicant for a permit must be a proprietor, an owner or lessee, or both, of a restaurant located within an economic development area, an area needing redevelopment, or a redevelopment district as established under IC 36-7-14 in the city's:

(A) downtown redevelopment district; or

(B) downtown economic revitalization area.

(2) The cost of an initial permit is forty thousand dollars ($40,000).

(3) The total number of active permits issued under this subsection may not exceed the two (2) new three-way permits.

(4) The city may adopt an ordinance under IC 7.1-3-19-17 requiring a permit holder to enter into a formal written commitment as a condition of eligibility for a permit. As set forth in IC 7.1-3-19-17(b), a formal written commitment is binding on the permit holder and on any lessee or proprietor of the permit premises.

(5) Notwithstanding IC 7.1-3-1.1, if business operations cease at the permit premises for more than six (6) months, the permit shall revert to the commission and the permit holder is not entitled to any refund or other compensation.

(6) Except as provided in subdivision (8), the ownership of the permit may not be transferred.

(7) The permit may not be transferred from the premises for which the permit was issued.

(8) If the area in which the permit issued to a premises is located is no longer designated an economic development area, an area needing redevelopment, or a redevelopment district, a permit issued under this section may be renewed, and the ownership of the permit may be transferred, but the permit may not be transferred from the permit premises.

(s) Except as provided in section 16.3 of this chapter, the commission may issue to the city of Bloomington not more than two (2) new three-way permits. The following apply to a permit issued under this subsection:

(1) An applicant for a permit must be a proprietor, an owner or lessee, or both, of a restaurant located within an economic development area, an area needing redevelopment, or a redevelopment district as established under IC 36-7-14 in the city's:

(A) downtown redevelopment district; or

(B) downtown economic revitalization area.

(2) The cost of an initial permit is forty thousand dollars ($40,000).

(3) The total number of active permits issued under this subsection may not exceed the two (2) new three-way permits.

(4) The city may adopt an ordinance under IC 7.1-3-19-17 requiring a permit holder to enter into a formal written commitment as a condition of eligibility for a permit. As set forth in IC 7.1-3-19-17(b), a formal written commitment is binding on the permit holder and on any lessee or proprietor of the permit premises.

(5) Notwithstanding IC 7.1-3-1.1, if business operations cease at the permit premises for more than six (6) months, the permit shall revert to the commission and the permit holder is not entitled to any refund or other compensation.

(6) Except as provided in subdivision (8), the ownership of the permit may not be transferred.

(7) The permit may not be transferred from the premises for which the permit was issued.

(8) If the area in which the permit issued to a premises is located is no longer designated an economic development area, an area needing redevelopment, or a redevelopment district, a permit issued under this section may be renewed, and the ownership of the permit may be transferred, but the permit may not be transferred from the permit premises.

As added by P.L.214-2016, SEC.19. Amended by P.L.285-2019, SEC.36; P.L.220-2023, SEC.10; P.L.145-2024, SEC.9; P.L.152-2025, SEC.20; P.L.11-2026, SEC.1; P.L.23-2026, SEC.49.
Ind. Code § 7.1-5-11-9 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 5 / Chapter 11 / Section 7.1-5-11-9
Violation of transportation contract prohibited
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. (a) It is unlawful for a carrier or a person acting or assuming to act for a carrier, to deliver an alcoholic beverage in this state to a person, or at a place, other than the person, or place, or both, designated in the bill of lading or transportation contract.

(b) It is unlawful for a person to accept for transportation a shipment containing an alcoholic beverage, knowing that the shipment is intended for a person not permitted to receive it under the provisions of this title, or under a rule of the commission.

(c) A person who knowingly or intentionally violates subsection (a), or who violates subsection (b), commits a Class B misdemeanor.

[Pre-1973 Recodification Citation: 7-1-1-33(1).]

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1. As amended by P.L.159-2014, SEC.95.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-21-14.5 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 21 / Section 7.1-3-21-14.5
Alcoholic beverage permits for county fairs
Status: in_force

Sec. 14.5. (a) As used in this section, "local board" means the board of directors of an agricultural fair society, association, or corporation that is organized under IC 15-14-5.

(b) The commission may issue a permit for the sale of alcoholic beverages on the grounds of a county fair conducted by a local board to the local board, if one (1) of the following applies:

(1) If the grounds of the county fair are owned by a local board, upon the request of the local board.

(2) If the grounds of the county fair are owned by a unit (as defined in IC 36-1-2-23), upon the approval of the legislative body (as defined in IC 36-1-2-9) of the unit and upon the request of the local board.

(c) A permit issued under subsection (b) is subject to the following:

(1) The permit is valid for one (1) year from the date of issuance. A local board may apply for a new permit each year.

(2) The local board is entitled to sell alcoholic beverages on the county fair grounds to consumers by the glass.

(3) The local board is entitled to designate vendors that possess a valid retail or craft manufacturing permit issued by the commission to sell alcoholic beverages to consumers by the glass on the county fairgrounds.

(4) The permit is not subject to the quota restrictions under IC 7.1-3-22-3.

(5) The local board is entitled to allow a minor to be present in the locations on the county fair grounds where alcoholic beverages are sold.

(6) There is no fee for a permit issued to a local board under this section.

(d) A local board issued a permit under subsection (b) must comply with the following requirements:

(1) File an application with the commission, including the names and permit numbers of all designated vendors, the dates of the local board sponsored event at which alcoholic beverages will be served, and a floor plan of the premises where alcoholic beverages will be served and consumed. A local board must supplement the application on file with the commission if additional vendors are designated to participate in the sponsored event during the term of the permit.

(2) Provide that alcoholic beverage service may be performed only by servers certified under IC 7.1-3-1.5.

(3) Allow sales during the times prescribed under IC 7.1-3-1-14.

(4) Prohibit sales prohibited under IC 7.1-5-10-1.

(5) Operate under the rules adopted by the commission to protect the public interest under IC 7.1-1-1.

(6) Ensure alcohol service is performed only by designated vendors at events sponsored by the local board.

As added by P.L.6-2026, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 7.1-5-11-2 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 5 / Chapter 11 / Section 7.1-5-11-2
Transportation limited
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) It is unlawful for a carrier who is required to obtain a carrier's alcoholic permit by IC 7.1-3-18 to transport alcoholic beverages over or along a public highway within this state unless the carrier has applied for a carrier's alcoholic permit and been issued:

(1) a carrier's alcoholic permit; or

(2) specific authorization from the commission to transport alcoholic beverages on a public highway under rules adopted by the commission.

(b) A person who knowingly or intentionally violates this section commits a Class B misdemeanor.

[Pre-1973 Recodification Citation: 7-1-1-30.]

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1. As amended by P.L.159-2014, SEC.88.
Ind. Code § 7.1-7-6-4 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 7 / Chapter 6 / Section 7.1-7-6-4
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.176-2015, SEC.9. Repealed by P.L.206-2017, SEC.34.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-18.6-2 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 18.6 / Section 7.1-3-18.6-2
Supplemental cigar sales certificate issuance
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The commission may issue a supplemental cigar sales certificate only to a person who:

(1) is the holder of a tobacco sales certificate; and

(2) desires to sell cigars on a temporary basis:

(A) at a location other than the person's licensed premises; and

(B) as part of a function or event.

As added by P.L.123-2025, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 7.1-1-3-32.7 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 7.1-1-3-32.7
"Professional and educational expenses"
Status: in_force

Sec. 32.7. "Professional and educational expenses", for purposes of IC 7.1-5-5, means one (1) or more of the following:

(1) A primary source of supply or wholesaler may participate in retailer or dealer association activities. A primary source of supply or wholesaler may do the following:

(A) Display its products at a convention or trade show.

(B) Rent display booth space if the rental fee is not excessive and is the same as paid by all exhibitors.

(C) Provide its own hospitality that is independent from association sponsored activities.

(D) Purchase tickets to functions and pay registration fees if the payments or fees are not excessive and are the same as paid by all exhibitors.

(E) Make payments for advertisements in programs or brochures issued by retailer or dealer associations at a convention or trade show if the total payments made are not excessive and are the same as paid by all other advertisers.

(2) A primary source of supply or wholesaler may give or sponsor educational seminars for employees of retailers or dealers either at the primary source of supply's or wholesaler's premises or at the retailer or dealer establishment. Examples of educational seminars include the following:

(A) Seminars dealing with the use of a retailer's or dealer's equipment.

(B) Training seminars for employees of retailers or dealers.

(C) Tours of a primary source of supply's or wholesaler's plant or premises.

(D) Training seminars for employees of retailers or dealers may include tasting or sampling of alcoholic beverages by the employees of retailers or dealers. The tasting or sampling of an alcoholic beverage product is limited to one (1) ounce per employee of each alcoholic beverage product offered. The alcoholic beverage to be tasted or sampled may be provided by the primary source of supply or wholesaler or may be purchased from the retailer or dealer for no more than the listed retail price. The tasting or sampling may be conducted only at a permit premises where the consumption of alcoholic beverages is permitted. Any tasting or sampling provided by a primary source of supply or wholesaler must be offered or conducted on a nondiscriminatory basis.

(E) Reasonable hospitality, such as food and alcoholic beverages, may be offered as a part of an educational seminar.

(3) Advertising specialties and consumer advertising specialties, even if not otherwise permitted by a rule of the commission, if a wholesaler or primary source of supply does not:

(A) add the name or address of the retailer or dealer to the advertising specialty or consumer advertising specialty; or

(B) pay or credit the retailer or dealer, directly or indirectly, for distribution services.

(4) A primary source of supply, manufacturer, or wholesaler may supply equipment on a temporary and nondiscriminatory basis to the holder of a retailer permit or a temporary permit for the purpose of holding, storing, and dispensing product to consumers for a special event for the duration of the special event. Ownership of the equipment shall remain with the primary source of supply, manufacturer, or wholesaler.

As added by P.L.270-2017, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.220-2023, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-18.5-3 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 18.5 / Section 7.1-3-18.5-3
Contents of certificate; term of certificate; nontransferable
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) A certificate issued by the commission under this chapter must contain the following information:

(1) The certificate number.

(2) The certificate holder's name.

(3) The permanent location of the business or vending machine for which the certificate is issued.

(4) The expiration date of the certificate.

(b) A retail tobacco sales certificate is:

(1) valid for three (3) years after the date of issuance, unless the commission suspends the retail tobacco sales certificate; and

(2) nontransferable.

(c) A wholesale tobacco sales certificate:

(1) is valid for one (1) year after the date of issuance, unless the commission suspends the wholesale tobacco sales certificate;

(2) is nontransferable; and

(3) may be issued:

(A) in conjunction with a tobacco sales certificate; or

(B) for the same location for which a tobacco sales certificate has been issued;

if the operation of each certificate occurs separately within a distinct area on the premises.

As added by P.L.250-2003, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.224-2005, SEC.11; P.L.153-2026, SEC.31.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-5-0.3 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 5 / Section 7.1-3-5-0.3
Legalization of certain beer dealer permits issued or transferred after June 30, 1997, until March 14, 2002
Status: reserved

Sec. 0.3. A new or renewal beer dealer permit issued or transferred to a package liquor store after June 30, 1997, and until March 14, 2002, is legalized.

As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.172.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-31-3 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 31 / Section 7.1-3-31-3
"Municipality"
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "municipality" means a city or town.

As added by P.L.167-2023, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 7.1-5-11-15 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 5 / Chapter 11 / Section 7.1-5-11-15
Transportation of unowned goods limited
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. (a) This section does not apply to the shipment of an alcoholic beverage from another state in continuous transit through this state into another state unless the shipment is intended to evade a provision of this title.

(b) This section does not prohibit a person, other than a permittee, from bringing into this state a quantity of:

(1) wine not exceeding eighteen (18) liters; or

(2) liquor not exceeding one (1) quart;

if the person is a traveler in the ordinary course of travel and if it is not intended for sale to another person.

(c) It is unlawful for a person to import or transport an alcoholic beverage that is not at that time the absolute property of an authorized permittee under this title.

(d) A person who knowingly or intentionally violates this section commits a Class B misdemeanor.

[Pre-1973 Recodification Citation: 7-1-1-42(a).]

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1. As amended by P.L.165-2006, SEC.39; P.L.159-2014, SEC.101.
Ind. Code § 7.1-2-3-26 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 2 / Chapter 3 / Section 7.1-2-3-26
Duty concerning franchise agreements
Status: in_force

Sec. 26. The commission shall investigate a violation of a provision of IC 7.1-3-3-17 and IC 7.1-5-5-9, and shall have the power to enforce conformance with a provision of an injunction issued under the authority of these sections.

[Pre-1973 Recodification Citation: 7-2-1-23(c).]

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1. As amended by P.L.86-2018, SEC.96.
Ind. Code § 7.1-4-9-6 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 4 / Chapter 9 / Section 7.1-4-9-6
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1973 Recodification Citation: 7-1-1-41(f).]

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1. Repealed by Acts 1977(ss), P.L.7, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 7.1-5-8-4 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 5 / Chapter 8 / Section 7.1-5-8-4
Taking alcoholic beverages on licensed premises and serving setups; prohibition; exceptions
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) It is a Class B misdemeanor for a person who owns or operates a private or public restaurant or place of public or private entertainment to knowingly or intentionally permit another person to come into the establishment with an alcoholic beverage for sale or gift, or for consumption in the establishment by that person or another, or to serve a setup to a person who comes into the establishment. However, the provisions of this section do not apply to the following:

(1) A private room hired by a guest of a bona fide club or hotel that holds a retail permit.

(2) A facility that is used in connection with the operation of a paved track that is used primarily in the sport of auto racing.

(3) An outdoor place of public entertainment that:

(A) has an area of at least four (4) acres and not more than six (6) acres;

(B) is located within one (1) mile of the White River;

(C) is owned and operated by a nonprofit corporation exempt from federal income taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code; and

(D) is used primarily in connection with live music concerts.

(4) A craft manufacturer (as defined in IC 7.1-3-30-1) at an event held on the licensed premises of a host permittee (as defined in IC 7.1-3-30-1) under a temporary craft manufacturer hospitality permit issued under IC 7.1-3-30.

(b) An establishment operated in violation of this section is declared to be a public nuisance and subject to abatement as other public nuisances are abated under the provisions of this title.

(c) This section does not apply to a person who owns or operates a private or public restaurant or place of public or private entertainment where the alcoholic beverages brought into the establishment are purchased by or donated to a qualified organization that is conducting an event in compliance with:

(1) IC 7.1-3-6.1;

(2) IC 7.1-3-6.2; or

(3) IC 7.1-3-6.3.

(d) This section does not apply to an art instruction studio under section 4.6 of this chapter.

[Pre-1973 Recodification Citation: 7-2-1-10.]

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1. As amended by P.L.136-2000, SEC.4; P.L.204-2001, SEC.55; P.L.94-2008, SEC.54; P.L.159-2014, SEC.54; P.L.153-2015, SEC.13; P.L.285-2019, SEC.60; P.L.121-2022, SEC.5; P.L.163-2025, SEC.48.
Ind. Code § 7.1-1-3-12.5 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 7.1-1-3-12.5
"Consumer advertising specialty"
Status: in_force

Sec. 12.5. "Consumer advertising specialty" means an item having a fair market value of:

(1) not more than three hundred dollars ($300); or

(2) more than three hundred dollars ($300) with the prior written approval of the commission;

that is designed to be carried away from the retailer or dealer establishment by the consumer. The term includes items such as trading stamps, nonalcoholic mixers, pouring racks, ash trays, bottle or can openers, cork screws, shopping bags, matches, printed recipes, pamphlets, cards, leaflets, blotters, post cards, pencils, shirts, caps, and visors. A consumer advertising specialty must bear conspicuous and substantial advertising matter about the product or the manufacturer or wholesaler that is permanently inscribed or securely affixed.

As added by P.L.270-2017, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 7.1-5-6-3 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 5 / Chapter 6 / Section 7.1-5-6-3
Acting without permit; defenses
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) It is unlawful for a person to act as a clerk in a package liquor store, or as a bartender, waiter, waitress, security, bouncer, or manager for a retailer permittee unless that person has applied for and been issued the appropriate permit. This section does not apply to dining car or boat employees, to a person described in IC 7.1-3-1.7, or to a person described in IC 7.1-3-18-9(d). A person who knowingly or intentionally violates this subsection commits a Class C infraction. However, the violation is a Class B misdemeanor if the person has a prior unrelated adjudication or conviction for a violation of this section within the previous five (5) years.

(b) It is a defense to a charge under this section if, not later than thirty (30) days after being cited by the commission, the person who was cited produces evidence that the appropriate permit was issued by the commission on the date of the citation.

(c) It is a defense to a charge under this section for a new applicant for a permit if, not later than thirty (30) days after being cited by the commission, the new applicant who was cited produces a receipt for a cashier's check or money order showing that an application for the appropriate permit was applied for on the date of the citation.

[Pre-1973 Recodification Citation: 7-2-1-12.]

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1. As amended by Acts 1978, P.L.51, SEC.5; P.L.77-1988, SEC.5; P.L.102-1989, SEC.7; P.L.159-2014, SEC.44; P.L.191-2018, SEC.3; P.L.32-2019, SEC.14; P.L.153-2026, SEC.35.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-3-2 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 3 / Section 7.1-3-3-2
Necessary investment
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. Necessary Investment. An applicant for a beer wholesaler's permit shall have available for investment, capital, in cash or property, necessary and useful in his business, exclusively as a beer wholesaler, of at least fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000), exclusive of motor vehicles. If his application is granted, the investment shall actually be made and proof of it submitted to the commission before the applicant shall engage in business as a beer wholesaler. The provisions of this section shall not apply to a permittee who held a valid beer wholesaler's permit as of April 2, 1965.

[Pre-1973 Recodification Citation: 7-1-1-10.]

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-10-7.5 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 10 / Section 7.1-3-10-7.5
Furnishing liquor to qualified organization
Status: in_force

Sec. 7.5. A liquor dealer may sell, donate, transport, and deliver liquor to a qualified organization for:

(1) an allowable event under IC 7.1-3-6.1;

(2) a charity auction under IC 7.1-3-6.2; or

(3) an event under IC 7.1-3-6.3.

As added by P.L.163-2025, SEC.32.
Ind. Code § 7.1-7-5-1.1 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 7 / Chapter 5 / Section 7.1-7-5-1.1
Requirements for retailers, wholesalers, and manufacturers
Status: in_force

Sec. 1.1. (a) A retailer must have a valid sales certificate issued by the commission in accordance with IC 7.1-3-18.5-1 that contains a separate box to check for identifying a retailer that sells e-liquids or e-liquid products.

(b) A retailer may purchase e-liquid or an e-liquid product only from an Indiana manufacturing permit holder or an Indiana wholesaler permit holder.

(c) A retailer shall retain all invoices for e-liquid and e-liquid products that the retailer purchases for two (2) years.

(d) A retailer shall not allow the self-service sale for individuals purchasing an e-liquid or e-liquid product.

(e) A retailer may not sell an e-liquid or e-liquid product that contains more than seventy-five (75) milligrams per milliliter of nicotine.

(f) A manufacturer must have a manufacturing permit issued under IC 7.1-7-4.

(g) A wholesaler that does not have a valid manufacturing permit issued under IC 7.1-7-4 must have a valid wholesale tobacco sales certificate issued under IC 7.1-3-18.5-1.5.

(h) A wholesaler shall purchase and distribute e-liquid or e-liquid products from an:

(1) Indiana manufacturer that has a valid manufacturing permit under IC 7.1-7-4; or

(2) Indiana wholesaler that has a valid:

(A) manufacturing permit issued under IC 7.1-7-4; or

(B) wholesale tobacco sales certificate under IC 7.1-3-18.5-1.5.

(i) A wholesaler shall retain all invoices to a retailer or from a manufacturer for at least two (2) years.

(j) A manufacturer, wholesaler, or retailer may not market e-liquid or an e-liquid product as a modified risk tobacco product, as defined by IC 7.1-7-2-17.5, that has not been designated as a modified risk tobacco product by the federal Food and Drug Administration.

(k) Except as provided in subsection (m), a manufacturer permitted or required to be permitted under IC 7.1-7-4 shall annually submit a report to the commission setting forth:

(1) each new product that the manufacturer is producing and is sold in Indiana with a list of the contents and ingredients by volume; and

(2) whether the manufacturer has stopped producing products previously produced and sold in Indiana.

A report under this subsection is confidential, and the commission may not disclose it to another person.

(l) A manufacturer permitted or required to be permitted under IC 7.1-7-4 shall annually submit a report to the commission setting forth:

(1) the milligrams per milliliter of nicotine in each product the manufacturer produces; and

(2) the milliliters of each product sold that current year.

A report under this subsection is confidential, and the commission may not disclose it to another person.

(m) A manufacturer is not required to submit a report described in subsection (k) if the manufacturer submits to the commission a certification, by October 1 of each year, that each of the manufacturer's e-liquid or e-liquid products sold in Indiana have been filed with the federal Food and Drug Administration.

As added by P.L.206-2017, SEC.29. Amended by P.L.220-2023, SEC.16; P.L.148-2026, SEC.29.
Ind. Code § 7.1-5-7-2 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 5 / Chapter 7 / Section 7.1-5-7-2
Furnishing false evidence of identification
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. It is a Class C misdemeanor for a person to sell, give, or furnish to a minor false or fraudulent evidence of majority or identity with the intent to violate or assist in the violation of a provision of this title.

[Pre-1973 Recodification Citation: 7-5-2-2(a).]

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1. As amended by Acts 1982, P.L.69, SEC.12; P.L.102-1983, SEC.2; P.L.159-2014, SEC.48.
Ind. Code § 7.1-5-10-9 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 5 / Chapter 10 / Section 7.1-5-10-9
Alcoholic content regulation
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. (a) It is unlawful, except as otherwise authorized in this title, for a person to sell, give away, barter, furnish, or exchange, or to possess or keep for a prohibited purpose, alcohol as a beverage, or a beverage or liquid likely to be used or intended to be used as a beverage, which has a content of alcohol that is higher than is permitted by the rules of the commission.

(b) A person who knowingly or intentionally violates this section commits a Class B misdemeanor.

[Pre-1973 Recodification Citation: 7-1-1-33(n).]

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1. As amended by P.L.159-2014, SEC.75.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-14-8 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 14 / Section 7.1-3-14-8
Sale of wine for consumption off licensed premises
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. (a) A wine retailer may sell wine for consumption off the licensed premises from a display in a room:

(1) where the bar is located or alcoholic beverages are stored, prepared, or dispensed for consumption on the licensed premises;

(2) that is not partitioned to create a section that is solely or primarily for package sales of wine; and

(3) that does not have a separate cash register for package sales.

(b) This subsection applies only to a wine retailer if the sale of wine on the licensed premises is at least sixty percent (60%) of the annual gross income of the premises. A wine retailer may allow a customer to obtain by self-service sealed bottles of wine for consumption off the licensed premises from a display under subsection (a).

As added by P.L.153-2026, SEC.26.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-19-6 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 19 / Section 7.1-3-19-6
Combined publication of notices
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. Combined Publication of Notices. The commission may combine in one (1) publication, notices of any number of applications by the same or different applicants if the combined publication contains the required information with respect to each application respectively and if the publication complies with all other requirements of this title.

[Pre-1973 Recodification Citation: 7-1-1-11.]

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-17.7-1 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 17.7 / Section 7.1-3-17.7-1
Issuance of permit
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) Except as provided in subsection (c), the commission may issue a horse track permit to a person who has been issued a recognized meeting permit under IC 4-31-5 to sell alcoholic beverages for on-premises consumption only. The permit may be a single permit even though more than one (1) area constitutes the licensed premises of the permit.

(b) The commission may issue a satellite facility permit to a person who has been issued a satellite facility license under IC 4-31-5.5 to sell alcoholic beverages for on-premises consumption only.

(c) This chapter does not apply to a slot machine facility licensed under IC 4-35.

As added by P.L.15-1994, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.233-2007, SEC.30.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-13-3 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 13 / Section 7.1-3-13-3
Scope of permit; brandy
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) The holder of a wine wholesaler's permit may purchase, import, and transport wine, brandy, mixed beverages, or flavored malt beverage from the primary source of supply. A wine wholesaler may export and transport wine, brandy, or flavored malt beverage by the bottle, barrel, cask, or other container, to points outside Indiana. A wine wholesaler is entitled to sell, furnish, and deliver wine or flavored malt beverage from inventory that has been located on the wholesaler's premises before the time of invoicing and delivery to a wine wholesaler, a wine retailer, a supplemental caterer, a temporary wine permittee, and a wine dealer, but not at retail. A wine wholesaler may sell, furnish, and deliver brandy or mixed beverages from inventory that has been located on the wholesaler's premises before the time of invoicing and delivery, but not at retail, only to a person who holds a liquor retailer's permit, a supplemental caterer's permit, or a liquor dealer's permit. A holder of a wine wholesaler's permit may sell wine, mixed beverages, or flavored malt beverages to the wine wholesaler's bona fide regular employees.

(b) A wine wholesaler may sell, donate, and deliver wine, mixed beverages, or flavored malt beverage from inventory that has been located on the wholesaler's premises before the time of invoicing and delivery to a qualified organization that is conducting any of the following:

(1) An allowable event under IC 7.1-3-6.1.

(2) A charity auction under IC 7.1-3-6.2.

(3) An event under IC 7.1-3-6.3.

(c) As used in this section, "brandy" means:

(1) any alcoholic distillate described in 27 CFR 5.22(d) as in effect on January 1, 1983; or

(2) a beverage product that:

(A) is prepared from a liquid described in subdivision (1);

(B) is classified as a cordial or liqueur as defined in 27 CFR 5.22(h) as in effect on January 1, 1997; and

(C) meets the following requirements:

(i) At least sixty-six and two-thirds percent (66 2/3%) of the product's alcohol content is composed of a substance described in subdivision (1).

(ii) The product's label makes no reference to any distilled spirit other than brandy.

(iii) The product's alcohol content is not less than sixteen percent (16%) by volume or thirty-two (32) degrees proof.

(iv) The product contains dairy cream.

(v) The product's sugar, dextrose, or levulose content is at least twenty percent (20%) of the product's weight.

(vi) The product contains caramel coloring.

(d) Nothing in this section allows a wine wholesaler to sell, give, purchase, transport, or export beer (as defined in IC 7.1-1-3-6) unless the wine wholesaler also holds a beer wholesaler's permit under IC 7.1-3-3-1.

(e) The holder of a wine wholesaler's permit may possess, transport, sell, and deliver mixed beverages only to a person who holds one (1) of the following:

(1) A liquor retailer's permit under IC 7.1-3-9.

(2) A supplemental caterer's permit under IC 7.1-3-9.5.

(3) A liquor dealer's permit under IC 7.1-3-10.

(4) A liquor wholesaler's permit under IC 7.1-3-8.

(5) A wine wholesaler's permit issued under this chapter.

[Pre-1973 Recodification Citation: 7-1-1-23.]

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1; Acts 1973, P.L.60, SEC.5; Acts 1974, P.L.25, SEC.4. As amended by P.L.101-1983, SEC.2; P.L.57-1984, SEC.10; P.L.72-1996, SEC.9; P.L.75-1997, SEC.1; P.L.224-2005, SEC.8; P.L.165-2006, SEC.25; P.L.153-2015, SEC.10; P.L.41-2024, SEC.2; P.L.163-2025, SEC.34.
Ind. Code § 7.1-5-8-3 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 5 / Chapter 8 / Section 7.1-5-8-3
Wood alcohol as beverage prohibited
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. Wood Alcohol As Beverage Prohibited. It is a Class A misdemeanor for a person knowingly to give, furnish, barter, keep for sale, or deliver a preparation, liquid, fluid, or drink, or other substance likely or intended to be used as a beverage, that contains wood alcohol.

[Pre-1973 Recodification Citation: 7-1-1-32(1).]

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1. As amended by Acts 1978, P.L.2, SEC.712.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-20-16.8 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 20 / Section 7.1-3-20-16.8-b
Permits in areas of economic development or redevelopment in certain municipalities
Status: in_force

Note: This version of section effective 3-12-2026. See also preceding version of this section, effective until 3-12-2026.

Sec. 16.8. (a) A permit that is authorized by this section may be issued without regard to the quota provisions of IC 7.1-3-22.

(b) Except as provided in section 16.3 of this chapter, the commission may issue not more than four (4) new three-way permits to sell alcoholic beverages for on-premises consumption to applicants in each of the following municipalities:

(1) Whitestown.

(2) Lebanon.

(3) Zionsville.

(4) Westfield.

(5) Carmel.

(6) Fishers.

(7) Noblesville.

(c) The following apply to permits issued under subsection (b):

(1) An applicant for a permit under subsection (b) must be a proprietor, as owner or lessee, or both, of a restaurant located within an economic development area, an area needing redevelopment, or a redevelopment district as established under IC 36-7-14 in a municipality's:

(A) downtown redevelopment district; or

(B) downtown economic revitalization area.

(2) The cost of an initial permit is forty thousand dollars ($40,000).

(3) The total number of active permits issued under subsection (b) may not exceed twenty-four (24) permits at any time. If any of the permits issued under subsection (b) are revoked or not renewed, the commission may issue only enough new permits to bring the total number of permits to twenty-four (24) active permits, with not more than four (4) in each municipality listed in subsection (b)(1) through (b)(6).

(4) The municipality may adopt an ordinance under IC 7.1-3-19-17 requiring a permit holder to enter into a formal written commitment as a condition of eligibility for a permit. As set forth in IC 7.1-3-19-17(b), a formal written commitment is binding on the permit holder and on any lessee or proprietor of the permit premises.

(5) Notwithstanding IC 7.1-3-1.1, if business operations cease at the permit premises for more than six (6) months, the permit shall revert to the commission and the permit holder is not entitled to any refund or other compensation.

(6) Except as provided in subdivision (8), the ownership of a permit may not be transferred.

(7) A permit may not be transferred from the premises for which the permit was issued.

(8) If the area in which the permit premises is located is no longer designated an economic development area, an area needing redevelopment, or a redevelopment district, a permit issued under this section may be renewed, and the ownership of the permit may be transferred, but the permit may not be transferred from the permit premises.

(d) Except as provided in section 16.3 of this chapter, in addition to the permits issued to the town of Whitestown under subsection (c), the commission may issue to the town of Whitestown not more than:

(1) three (3) new three-way permits; and

(2) three (3) new two-way permits;

under this subsection.

(e) The following apply to permits issued under subsection (d):

(1) An applicant for a permit under subsection (d)(1) or (d)(2) must be a proprietor, an owner or lessee, or both, of a restaurant located within an economic development area, an area needing redevelopment, or a redevelopment district as established under IC 36-7-14 in a municipality's:

(A) downtown redevelopment district; or

(B) downtown economic revitalization area.

(2) The cost of an initial permit is forty thousand dollars ($40,000).

(3) The total number of active permits issued under subsection (d) may not exceed the six (6) permits allocated by permit type, as set forth in that subsection.

(4) The municipality may adopt an ordinance under IC 7.1-3-19-17 requiring a permit holder to enter into a formal written commitment as a condition of eligibility for a permit. As set forth in IC 7.1-3-19-17(b), a formal written commitment is binding on the permit holder and on any lessee or proprietor of the permit premises.

(5) Notwithstanding IC 7.1-3-1.1, if business operations cease at the permit premises for more than six (6) months, the permit shall revert to the commission and the permit holder is not entitled to any refund or other compensation.

(6) Except as provided in subdivision (8), the ownership of a permit may not be transferred.

(7) A permit may not be transferred from the premises for which the permit was issued.

(8) If the area in which the permit issued to a premises under subsection (d)(1) or (d)(2) is located is no longer designated an economic development area, an area needing redevelopment, or a redevelopment district, a permit issued under this section may be renewed, and the ownership of the permit may be transferred, but the permit may not be transferred from the permit premises.

(f) Except as provided in section 16.3 of this chapter, in addition to the permits issued to the city of Noblesville under subsection (c), the commission may issue to the city of Noblesville not more than ten (10) new three-way permits under this subsection. The new three-way permits may be issued as follows:

(1) Three (3) new three-way permits in 2024.

(2) Three (3) new three-way permits in 2025.

(3) Four (4) new three-way permits in 2026.

If the commission does not issue the amount of three-way permits allowed in subdivisions (1) through (3) in that year, any unissued permits will roll over and may be issued in a subsequent year.

(g) The following apply to permits issued under subsection (f):

(1) An applicant for a permit under subsection (f) must be a proprietor, an owner or lessee, or both, of a restaurant located within an economic development area, an area needing redevelopment, or a redevelopment district as established under IC 36-7-14 in a municipality's:

(A) downtown redevelopment district; or

(B) downtown economic revitalization area.

(2) The cost of an initial permit is forty thousand dollars ($40,000).

(3) The total number of active permits issued under subsection (f) may not exceed the ten (10) new three-way permits, as set forth in that subsection.

(4) The municipality may adopt an ordinance under IC 7.1-3-19-17 requiring a permit holder to enter into a formal written commitment as a condition of eligibility for a permit. As set forth in IC 7.1-3-19-17(b), a formal written commitment is binding on the permit holder and on any lessee or proprietor of the permit premises.

(5) Notwithstanding IC 7.1-3-1.1, if business operations cease at the permit premises for more than six (6) months, the permit shall revert to the commission and the permit holder is not entitled to any refund or other compensation.

(6) Except as provided in subdivision (8), the ownership of a permit may not be transferred.

(7) A permit may not be transferred from the premises for which the permit was issued.

(8) If the area in which the permit issued to a premises under subsection (f) is located is no longer designated an economic development area, an area needing redevelopment, or a redevelopment district, a permit issued under this section may be renewed, and the ownership of the permit may be transferred, but the permit may not be transferred from the permit premises.

(h) Except as provided in section 16.3 of this chapter, the commission may issue to the city of Delphi not more than two (2) new three-way permits under this subsection. The following apply to permits issued under this subsection:

(1) An applicant for a permit s must be a proprietor, an owner or lessee, or both, of a restaurant located within an economic development area, an area needing redevelopment, or a redevelopment district as established under IC 36-7-14 in a municipality's:

(A) downtown redevelopment district; or

(B) downtown economic revitalization area.

(2) The cost of an initial permit is forty thousand dollars ($40,000).

(3) The total number of active permits issued under this subsection may not exceed the two (2) new three-way permits.

(4) The municipality may adopt an ordinance under IC 7.1-3-19-17 requiring a permit holder to enter into a formal written commitment as a condition of eligibility for a permit. As set forth in IC 7.1-3-19-17(b), a formal written commitment is binding on the permit holder and on any lessee or proprietor of the permit premises.

(5) Notwithstanding IC 7.1-3-1.1, if business operations cease at the permit premises for more than six (6) months, the permit shall revert to the commission and the permit holder is not entitled to any refund or other compensation.

(6) Except as provided in subdivision (8), the ownership of a permit may not be transferred.

(7) A permit may not be transferred from the premises for which the permit was issued.

(8) If the area in which the permit issued to a premises under this subsection is located is no longer designated an economic development area, an area needing redevelopment, or a redevelopment district, a permit issued under this section may be renewed, and the ownership of the permit may be transferred, but the permit may not be transferred from the permit premises.

(i) Except as provided in section 16.3 of this chapter, the commission may issue to the city of Warsaw not more than three (3) new three-way permits under this subsection. The following apply to permits issued under this subsection:

(1) An applicant for a permit must be a proprietor, an owner or lessee, or both, of a restaurant located within an economic development area, an area needing redevelopment, or a redevelopment district as established under IC 36-7-14 in a municipality's:

(A) downtown redevelopment district; or

(B) downtown economic revitalization area.

(2) The cost of an initial permit is forty thousand dollars ($40,000).

(3) The total number of active permits issued under this subsection may not exceed the three (3) new three-way permits.

(4) The municipality may adopt an ordinance under IC 7.1-3-19-17 requiring a permit holder to enter into a formal written commitment as a condition of eligibility for a permit. As set forth in IC 7.1-3-19-17(b), a formal written commitment is binding on the permit holder and on any lessee or proprietor of the permit premises.

(5) Notwithstanding IC 7.1-3-1.1, if business operations cease at the permit premises for more than six (6) months, the permit shall revert to the commission and the permit holder is not entitled to any refund or other compensation.

(6) Except as provided in subdivision (8), the ownership of a permit may not be transferred.

(7) A permit may not be transferred from the premises for which the permit was issued.

(8) If the area in which the permit issued to a premises under this subsection is located is no longer designated an economic development area, an area needing redevelopment, or a redevelopment district, a permit issued under this section may be renewed, and the ownership of the permit may be transferred, but the permit may not be transferred from the permit premises.

(j) Except as provided in section 16.3 of this chapter, the commission may issue to the town of Syracuse not more than one (1) new three-way permit under this subsection. The following apply to a permit issued under this subsection:

(1) An applicant for a permit must be a proprietor, an owner or lessee, or both, of a restaurant located within an economic development area, an area needing redevelopment, or a redevelopment district as established under IC 36-7-14 in a municipality's:

(A) downtown redevelopment district; or

(B) downtown economic revitalization area.

(2) The cost of an initial permit is forty thousand dollars ($40,000).

(3) The total number of active permits issued under this subsection may not exceed the one (1) new three-way permit.

(4) The municipality may adopt an ordinance under IC 7.1-3-19-17 requiring a permit holder to enter into a formal written commitment as a condition of eligibility for a permit. As set forth in IC 7.1-3-19-17(b), a formal written commitment is binding on the permit holder and on any lessee or proprietor of the permit premises.

(5) Notwithstanding IC 7.1-3-1.1, if business operations cease at the permit premises for more than six (6) months, the permit shall revert to the commission and the permit holder is not entitled to any refund or other compensation.

(6) Except as provided in subdivision (8), the ownership of a permit may not be transferred.

(7) A permit may not be transferred from the premises for which the permit was issued.

(8) If the area in which the permit issued to a premises under this subsection is located is no longer designated an economic development area, an area needing redevelopment, or a redevelopment district, a permit issued under this section may be renewed, and the ownership of the permit may be transferred, but the permit may not be transferred from the permit premises.

(k) Except as provided in section 16.3 of this chapter, the commission may issue to the city of Gary not more than ten (10) new three-way permits under this subsection. The following apply to a permit issued under this subsection:

(1) An applicant for a permit must be a proprietor, an owner or lessee, or both, of a restaurant located within an economic development area, an area needing redevelopment, or a redevelopment district as established under IC 36-7-14 in a municipality's:

(A) downtown redevelopment district; or

(B) downtown economic revitalization area.

(2) The cost of an initial permit is forty thousand dollars ($40,000).

(3) The total number of active permits issued under this subsection may not exceed the ten (10) new three-way permits.

(4) The municipality may adopt an ordinance under IC 7.1-3-19-17 requiring a permit holder to enter into a formal written commitment as a condition of eligibility for a permit. As set forth in IC 7.1-3-19-17(b), a formal written commitment is binding on the permit holder and on any lessee or proprietor of the permit premises.

(5) Notwithstanding IC 7.1-3-1.1, if business operations cease at the permit premises for more than six (6) months, the permit shall revert to the commission and the permit holder is not entitled to any refund or other compensation.

(6) Except as provided in subdivision (8), the ownership of a permit may not be transferred.

(7) A permit may not be transferred from the premises for which the permit was issued.

(8) If the area in which the permit issued to a premises under this subsection is located is no longer designated an economic development area, an area needing redevelopment, or a redevelopment district, a permit issued under this section may be renewed, and the ownership of the permit may be transferred, but the permit may not be transferred from the permit premises.

(l) Except as provided in section 16.3 of this chapter, the commission may issue to the town of Schererville not more than three (3) new three-way permits. The following applies to a permit issued under this subsection:

(1) An applicant for a permit must be a proprietor, an owner or lessee, or both, of a restaurant located within an economic development area, an area needing redevelopment, or a redevelopment district as established under IC 36-7-14 in the town's:

(A) downtown redevelopment district; or

(B) downtown economic revitalization area.

(2) The cost of an initial permit is forty thousand dollars ($40,000).

(3) The total number of active permits issued under this subsection may not exceed the three (3) new three-way permits.

(4) The town may adopt an ordinance under IC 7.1-3-19-17 requiring a permit holder to enter into a formal written commitment as a condition of eligibility for a permit. As set forth in IC 7.1-3-19-17(b), a formal written commitment is binding on the permit holder and on any lessee or proprietor of the permit premises.

(5) Notwithstanding IC 7.1-3-1.1, if business operations cease at the permit premises for more than six (6) months, the permit shall revert to the commission and the permit holder is not entitled to any refund or other compensation.

(6) Except as provided in subdivision (8), the ownership of the permit may not be transferred.

(7) The permit may not be transferred from the premises for which the permit was issued.

(8) If the area in which the permit issued to a premises is located is no longer designated an economic development area, an area needing redevelopment, or a redevelopment district, a permit issued under this section may be renewed, and the ownership of the permit may be transferred, but the permit may not be transferred from the permit premises.

(m) Except as provided in section 16.3 of this chapter, the commission may issue to the city of Lafayette not more than three (3) new three-way permits. The following apply to a permit issued under this subsection:

(1) An applicant for a permit must be a proprietor, an owner or lessee, or both, of a restaurant located within an economic development area, an area needing redevelopment, or a redevelopment district as established under IC 36-7-14 in the city's:

(A) downtown redevelopment district; or

(B) downtown economic revitalization area.

(2) The cost of an initial permit is forty thousand dollars ($40,000).

(3) The total number of active permits issued under this subsection may not exceed the three (3) new three-way permits.

(4) The city may adopt an ordinance under IC 7.1-3-19-17 requiring a permit holder to enter into a formal written commitment as a condition of eligibility for a permit. As set forth in IC 7.1-3-19-17(b), a formal written commitment is binding on the permit holder and on any lessee or proprietor of the permit premises.

(5) Notwithstanding IC 7.1-3-1.1, if business operations cease at the permit premises for more than six (6) months, the permit shall revert to the commission and the permit holder is not entitled to any refund or other compensation.

(6) Except as provided in subdivision (8), the ownership of the permit may not be transferred.

(7) The permit may not be transferred from the premises for which the permit was issued.

(8) If the area in which the permit issued to a premises is located is no longer designated an economic development area, an area needing redevelopment, or a redevelopment district, a permit issued under this section may be renewed, and the ownership of the permit may be transferred, but the permit may not be transferred from the permit premises.

(n) Except as provided in section 16.3 of this chapter, the commission may issue to the city of West Lafayette not more than two (2) new three-way permits. The following apply to a permit issued under this subsection:

(1) An applicant for a permit must be a proprietor, an owner or lessee, or both, of a restaurant located within an economic development area, an area needing redevelopment, or a redevelopment district as established under IC 36-7-14 in the city's:

(A) downtown redevelopment district; or

(B) downtown economic revitalization area.

(2) The cost of an initial permit is forty thousand dollars ($40,000).

(3) The total number of active permits issued under this subsection may not exceed the two (2) new three-way permits.

(4) The city may adopt an ordinance under IC 7.1-3-19-17 requiring a permit holder to enter into a formal written commitment as a condition of eligibility for a permit. As set forth in IC 7.1-3-19-17(b), a formal written commitment is binding on the permit holder and on any lessee or proprietor of the permit premises.

(5) Notwithstanding IC 7.1-3-1.1, if business operations cease at the permit premises for more than six (6) months, the permit shall revert to the commission and the permit holder is not entitled to any refund or other compensation.

(6) Except as provided in subdivision (8), the ownership of the permit may not be transferred.

(7) The permit may not be transferred from the premises for which the permit was issued.

(8) If the area in which the permit issued to a premises is located is no longer designated an economic development area, an area needing redevelopment, or a redevelopment district, a permit issued under this section may be renewed, and the ownership of the permit may be transferred, but the permit may not be transferred from the permit premises.

(o) Except as provided in section 16.3 of this chapter, the commission may issue a new three-way permit to an applicant who is a proprietor, as owner or lessee, or both, of a restaurant located within a transit development district established under IC 36-7.5-4.5 and located in the city of Michigan City. The commission may issue not more than eight (8) new three-way permits under this subsection. The following apply to a permit issued under this subsection:

(1) The cost of an initial permit is forty thousand dollars ($40,000).

(2) The total number of active permits issued under this subsection may not exceed the eight (8) new three-way permits.

(3) The municipality may adopt an ordinance under IC 7.1-3-19-17 requiring a permit holder to enter into a formal written commitment as a condition of eligibility for a permit. As set forth in IC 7.1-3-19-17(b), a formal written commitment is binding on the permit holder and on any lessee or proprietor of the permit premises.

(4) Notwithstanding IC 7.1-3-1.1, if business operations cease at the permit premises for more than six (6) months, the permit shall revert to the commission and the permit holder is not entitled to any refund or other compensation.

(5) Except as provided in subdivision (7), the ownership of the permit may not be transferred.

(6) The permit may not be transferred from the premises for which the permit was issued.

(7) If the area in which the permit issued to a premises is located is no longer designated as part of a transit development district established under IC 36-7.5-4.5, a permit issued under this section may be renewed, and the ownership of the permit may be transferred, but the permit may not be transferred from the permit premises.

(p) Except as provided in section 16.3 of this chapter, the commission may issue to the city of Delphi not more than two (2) new three-way permits. The following apply to a permit issued under this subsection:

(1) An applicant for a permit must be a proprietor, an owner or lessee, or both, of a restaurant located within an economic development area, an area needing redevelopment, or a redevelopment district as established under IC 36-7-14 in the city's:

(A) downtown redevelopment district; or

(B) downtown economic revitalization area.

(2) The cost of an initial permit is forty thousand dollars ($40,000).

(3) The total number of active permits issued under this subsection may not exceed the two (2) new three-way permits.

(4) The city may adopt an ordinance under IC 7.1-3-19-17 requiring a permit holder to enter into a formal written commitment as a condition of eligibility for a permit. As set forth in IC 7.1-3-19-17(b), a formal written commitment is binding on the permit holder and on any lessee or proprietor of the permit premises.

(5) Notwithstanding IC 7.1-3-1.1, if business operations cease at the permit premises for more than six (6) months, the permit shall revert to the commission and the permit holder is not entitled to any refund or other compensation.

(6) Except as provided in subdivision (8), the ownership of the permit may not be transferred.

(7) The permit may not be transferred from the premises for which the permit was issued.

(8) If the area in which the permit issued to a premises is located is no longer designated an economic development area, an area needing redevelopment, or a redevelopment district, a permit issued under this section may be renewed, and the ownership of the permit may be transferred, but the permit may not be transferred from the permit premises.

(q) Except as provided in section 16.3 of this chapter, the commission may issue to the city of Bloomington not more than two (2) new three-way permits. The following apply to a permit issued under this subsection:

(1) An applicant for a permit must be a proprietor, an owner or lessee, or both, of a restaurant located within an economic development area, an area needing redevelopment, or a redevelopment district as established under IC 36-7-14 in the city's:

(A) downtown redevelopment district; or

(B) downtown economic revitalization area.

(2) The cost of an initial permit is forty thousand dollars ($40,000).

(3) The total number of active permits issued under this subsection may not exceed the two (2) new three-way permits.

(4) The city may adopt an ordinance under IC 7.1-3-19-17 requiring a permit holder to enter into a formal written commitment as a condition of eligibility for a permit. As set forth in IC 7.1-3-19-17(b), a formal written commitment is binding on the permit holder and on any lessee or proprietor of the permit premises.

(5) Notwithstanding IC 7.1-3-1.1, if business operations cease at the permit premises for more than six (6) months, the permit shall revert to the commission and the permit holder is not entitled to any refund or other compensation.

(6) Except as provided in subdivision (8), the ownership of the permit may not be transferred.

(7) The permit may not be transferred from the premises for which the permit was issued.

(8) If the area in which the permit issued to a premises is located is no longer designated an economic development area, an area needing redevelopment, or a redevelopment district, a permit issued under this section may be renewed, and the ownership of the permit may be transferred, but the permit may not be transferred from the permit premises.

As added by P.L.214-2016, SEC.19. Amended by P.L.285-2019, SEC.36; P.L.220-2023, SEC.10; P.L.145-2024, SEC.9; P.L.152-2025, SEC.20; P.L.11-2026, SEC.1; P.L.23-2026, SEC.49; P.L.153-2026, SEC.33.
Ind. Code § 7.1-5-12-1 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 5 / Chapter 12 / Section 7.1-5-12-1
"Place of employment"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "place of employment" means an enclosed area of a structure that is a place of employment. The term does not include a private vehicle.

As added by P.L.141-2012, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 7.1-4-4.1-20 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 4 / Chapter 4.1 / Section 7.1-4-4.1-20
Food hall master permit fees
Status: in_force

Sec. 20. (a) The initial fee for a food hall master permit is fifty thousand dollars ($50,000).

(b) The annual renewal fee for a food hall master permit is five thousand dollars ($5,000).

(c) The commission shall deposit all fees collected under this section into the enforcement and administration fund established under IC 7.1-4-10.

As added by P.L.285-2019, SEC.55.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-27-7 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 27 / Section 7.1-3-27-7
Exception to permit eligibility requirements
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. (a) This section applies only to a person that, on January 1, 2014:

(1) holds the necessary permit or license from the United States to own or operate an establishment to manufacture liquor; and

(2) does not hold any of the permits listed in section 5(a)(1) of this chapter.

(b) A person must meet all the following requirements to be eligible for an artisan distiller's permit under this section:

(1) Any person (except for a person under subdivision (2)) who sells or furnishes liquor by the bottle or glass on the premises of the artisan distillery:

(A) must have held for at least three (3) years an employee permit under IC 7.1-3-18-9 that authorizes the person to perform bartending duties;

(B) must have completed any alcohol server program or alcohol server training program refresher courses required under IC 7.1-3-1.5; and

(C) may not have any violations under this title.

(2) The applicant for the artisan distiller's permit and any management representative of the applicant must complete an alcohol server program or a trainer program established or approved under IC 7.1-3-1.5-5.5 or IC 7.1-3-1.5-6 not more than one (1) year before the date of the application for the artisan distiller's permit.

(c) Except as provided in subsection (f)(2), the person may not be required to fulfill the requirements of section 5 of this chapter.

(d) If the person is issued an artisan distiller's permit under this section, the person must meet the following requirements for the period set forth in subsection (e):

(1) Any person selling or furnishing liquor on the premises of the artisan distillery (except for a person under subsection (b)(2)) must meet the requirements of subsection (b)(1).

(2) The holder of the artisan distiller's permit and any management representative of the holder of the artisan distiller's permit must successfully complete refresher courses under IC 7.1-3-1.5 not later than three (3) years after the date the holder or representative completes the initial server program or trainer program.

(e) A person who is issued an artisan distiller's permit under this section must meet the requirements in subsection (d) until the later of:

(1) three (3) years after the date on which the initial artisan distiller's permit is issued; or

(2) the date that the holder of the artisan distiller's permit has one (1) twelve (12) month period without a violation of this title.

(f) Upon fulfilling the requirements of subsections (d) and (e), a person who is issued an artisan distiller's permit under this section must meet the following requirements for as long as the person holds the permit:

(1) Any person who sells or furnishes liquor on the premises of the artisan distillery (except for a person under subsection (b)(2)) must have an employee permit under IC 7.1-3-18-9 and be otherwise authorized by the commission to perform bartending duties. However, the person is not required to:

(A) hold an employee bartending permit for three (3) years before selling or furnishing liquor; and

(B) not have any violations under this title.

(2) The holder of the artisan distiller's permit and any management representative of the holder of the artisan distiller's permit are subject to the same alcohol server training requirements and refresher course requirements as the holder of an artisan distiller's permit that meets the requirements of section 5 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.109-2013, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 7.1-1-3-41 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 7.1-1-3-41
"Salesman"
Status: in_force

Sec. 41. Salesman. The term "salesman" means:

(a) A person who procures, or seeks to procure an order or contract for the sale, or for the delivery, or for the transportation of alcoholic beverages; and,

(b) Also means a person who is engaged in promoting the sale of alcoholic beverages, or in promoting the business of a person engaged in the alcoholic beverage trade in any manner, whether the seller resides within this state and sells to buyers either within or without this state, or whether the seller resides without this state and sells for delivery to buyers within this state.

[Pre-1973 Recodification Citation: 7-2-1-11.]

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 7.1-5-1-1 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 5 / Chapter 1 / Section 7.1-5-1-1
Prohibition against commercial purposes
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) It is unlawful for a person to manufacture for sale, bottle, insert into a container, sell, barter, import, transport, deliver, furnish, or possess, alcohol or alcoholic beverages, malt, malt syrup, malt extract, liquid malt or wort, for commercial purposes except as authorized in this title.

(b) A person who knowingly or intentionally violates this section commits a Class C infraction. However, the violation is a Class B misdemeanor if the person has a prior unrelated adjudication or conviction for a violation of this section within the previous five (5) years.

[Pre-1973 Recodification Citation: 7-1-1-2.]

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1. As amended by P.L.159-2014, SEC.18; P.L.32-2019, SEC.12; P.L.194-2021, SEC.64.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-22-3 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 22 / Section 7.1-3-22-3
Retailers' permits limited
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) The commission may grant only one (1) three-way permit, one (1) two-way permit, and one (1) one-way permit in an incorporated city or town or in an unincorporated town for each one thousand five hundred (1,500) persons, or fraction thereof, residing within the incorporated city or town or the unincorporated town. The commission shall include liquor retailer permits issued to clubs, but not those issued to fraternal clubs, in its quota computation when it is considering an application for a new liquor retailer's permit.

(b) This subsection applies when a city or town annexes into the city or town unincorporated territory where a retailer's permit has been granted before the annexation. The commission may only reclassify a retailer's permit for a premises in the former unincorporated territory as a permit for a premises in an incorporated city or town if the permittee has actually conducted a business of selling alcoholic beverages to customers for consumption on the licensed premises for two (2) consecutive years. The period of two (2) consecutive years may begin to run either before or after the annexation occurs. However, the following apply when a person applies for a retailer's permit after notice of an annexation hearing is made under IC 36-4-3-2.1 and before the annexation occurs:

(1) The commission may grant the permit.

(2) The commission may not reclassify the permit as a permit for a premises in an incorporated city or town.

(3) The permit may be transferred to another person.

(4) The permit may not be transferred to another location.

[Pre-1973 Recodification Citations: 7-3-4-3; 7-2-1-21.]

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1. As amended by P.L.245-2001, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 7.1-1-3-47.5 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 7.1-1-3-47.5
"Tobacco product"
Status: in_force

Sec. 47.5. (a) "Tobacco product", except as provided in subsection (b), has the meaning set forth in IC 7.1-6-1-3.

(b) "Tobacco product", for purposes of IC 7.1-3-18.5, means a product that:

(1) contains tobacco or nicotine, including e-liquid (as defined by IC 7.1-7-2-10) and e-liquid products (as defined by IC 7.1-7-2-10.5);

(2) is intended for human consumption; and

(3) is not approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration for tobacco cessation.

As added by P.L.250-2003, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.176-2015, SEC.8; P.L.60-2016, SEC.2; P.L.220-2023, SEC.3; P.L.163-2025, SEC.4; P.L.141-2026, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 7.1-6-2-2 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 6 / Chapter 2 / Section 7.1-6-2-2
Unannounced inspections
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The division of mental health and addiction established under IC 12-21 shall coordinate the conduct of random unannounced inspections at locations where tobacco products, e-liquids, or electronic cigarettes are sold or distributed to ensure compliance with this article. Only the commission, an Indiana law enforcement agency, the office of the sheriff of a county, or an organized police department of a municipal corporation may conduct the random unannounced inspections. These entities may use retired or off duty law enforcement officers to conduct inspections under this section.

As added by P.L.256-1996, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.215-2001, SEC.13; P.L.49-2020, SEC.9; P.L.23-2026, SEC.51.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-9-9 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 9 / Section 7.1-3-9-9
Scope of permit
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. (a) The holder of a liquor retailer's permit shall be entitled to purchase liquor only from a permittee entitled to sell to the liquor retailer under this title. A liquor retailer shall be entitled to possess liquor and sell liquor at retail to a customer for consumption on the licensed premises. A liquor retailer also shall be entitled to sell liquor to a customer and deliver liquor in permissible containers to the customer on the licensed premises, or to the customer's house. This delivery may only be performed by the permit holder or an employee who holds an employee permit. The permit holder shall maintain a written record of each delivery for at least one (1) year that shows the customer's name, location of delivery, and quantity sold. Subject to subsection (g), a liquor retailer also may prepare and package liquor in qualified containers for sale and delivery to a customer on the licensed premises for consumption off the licensed premises.

(b) A liquor retailer shall not be entitled to sell liquor at wholesale. A liquor retailer shall not be entitled to sell and deliver liquor on the street or at the curb outside the licensed premises, nor shall a liquor retailer be entitled to sell liquor at a place other than the licensed premises. However, a liquor retailer may offer food service (excluding alcoholic beverages) to a patron who is outside the licensed premises by transacting business through a window in the licensed premises.

(c) A liquor retailer shall not be entitled to sell and deliver liquor for carry out or for at-home delivery, in a quantity that exceeds four (4) quarts at any one (1) time. A liquor retailer that delivers liquor to a customer's residence must require the customer to provide proof of age in accordance with IC 7.1-5-10-23.

(d) Notwithstanding IC 7.1-1-3-20, the licensed premises of the liquor retailer may include the liquor retailer parking lot or an area adjacent to the liquor retailer that may only be used for the purpose of conveying alcoholic beverages and other nonalcoholic items to a customer, and may not be used for point of sale purposes or any other purpose. Any alcoholic beverages conveyed to the customer must satisfy the following:

(1) Alcoholic beverages that are in the sealed original containers must be placed in a bag that is stamped, printed, or labeled on the outside: "CONTAINS ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES".

(2) Alcoholic beverages that are prepared by the liquor retailer must be packaged by the liquor retailer in qualified containers that are:

(A) stamped, printed, or labeled on the outside: "CONTAINS ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES"; or

(B) placed in a bag stamped, printed, or labeled on the outside: "CONTAINS ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES".

(3) Placed by an employee of the permittee who is at least twenty-one (21) years of age:

(A) in the trunk of the motor vehicle; or

(B) behind the last upright seat of the motor vehicle, if the motor vehicle is not equipped with a trunk.

A retailer permittee may only convey a customer's order of alcoholic beverages to the customer, if the customer has also purchased a meal from the retailer permittee that is conveyed to the customer at the same time as the alcoholic beverages.

(e) The employee of the permittee that conveys the alcoholic beverages to the customer must require the customer to provide proof of age in accordance with IC 7.1-5-10-23.

(f) The parking lot or area where the alcoholic beverages are conveyed to the customer must be:

(1) well lit; and

(2) within clear view of the main entrance to the building of the retailer premises.

(g) If a liquor retailer prepares and packages liquor:

(1) for sale and delivery to a customer on the licensed premises for consumption off the licensed premises; and

(2) in a container that is not in a qualified container;

the commission may revoke the liquor retailer's privilege under this section of preparing and packaging liquor for sale and delivery to a customer in a qualified container.

(h) Upon proper notice to the commission under IC 7.1-3-21-14.5(d)(1), a liquor retailer may participate in an event sponsored by a local board on the grounds of a county fair under IC 7.1-3-21-14.5(b).

[Pre-1973 Recodification Citation: 7-1-1-19.]

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1. As amended by P.L.112-1987, SEC.6; P.L.194-2021, SEC.37; P.L.167-2024, SEC.6; P.L.6-2026, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 7.1-7-5.5-1 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 7 / Chapter 5.5 / Section 7.1-7-5.5-1
Retailers prohibited from making a delivery sale of e-liquid or a vapor device to a minor
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. A retailer may not make a delivery sale of e-liquid, an e-liquid product, or a vapor device to an individual who does not meet the minimum age requirement as set forth in IC 7.1-7-6-5.

As added by P.L.206-2017, SEC.30. Amended by P.L.49-2020, SEC.14; P.L.148-2026, SEC.28.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-21-2 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 21 / Section 7.1-3-21-2
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1973 Recodification Citation: 7-2-1-13.]

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.100-1983, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-7.5-6 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 7.5 / Section 7.1-3-7.5-6
License fee
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. The holder of a farm winery brandy distiller's permit must pay the appropriate annual license fee to the commission on the anniversary of the date of the issuance of the original permit to keep a brandy distiller's permit in force.

As added by P.L.235-2001, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-23-18 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 23 / Section 7.1-3-23-18
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1973 Recodification Citation: 7-2-1-24.]

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.159-2014, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-16-3 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 16 / Section 7.1-3-16-3
Boat wine permits
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. Boat Wine Permits. The commission may issue a boat wine permit to a person who is the proprietor of a boat and who also is, and continues to be, the holder of a boat beer permit. The commission may issue a boat wine permit without publication of notice or having an investigation before a local board.

[Pre-1973 Recodification Citation: 7-1-1-27.]

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 7.1-4-9-2 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 4 / Chapter 9 / Section 7.1-4-9-2
Collection of deductions and transfer fees
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The chairman shall collect the authorized deduction retained by the state when an application for a permit of a type listed in section 1 of this chapter is denied. The chairman also shall collect the prescribed cost fee paid in connection with the transfer of a permit of a type listed in section 1 of this chapter.

[Pre-1973 Recodification Citation: 7-1-1-41(f).]

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1. As amended by P.L.86-2018, SEC.136.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-17.5-7 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 17.5 / Section 7.1-3-17.5-7
"Gaming facility"; "server"; employees of lessees and caterers
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. (a) As used in this section, "gaming facility" refers to one (1) or more of the following:

(1) A riverboat (as defined in IC 4-33-2-17).

(2) A slot machine facility licensed under IC 4-35.

(3) Any hotel, golf course, or other facility that is:

(A) owned by a person holding a gaming site permit; and

(B) related to the operation of the holder's riverboat or slot machine facility.

(b) As used in this section, "server" means an individual who serves alcoholic beverages at a gaming facility.

(c) Except as provided in subsection (d), a server is not required to be employed by a person holding a gaming site permit if the server satisfies the following requirements:

(1) The server is employed by a person who:

(A) leases space at a gaming facility for the purpose of providing food or beverages to the patrons of the gaming facility; or

(B) is a caterer or other person contracted to provide food or beverages at an event held at the gaming facility.

(2) The server holds a valid employee permit issued under IC 7.1-3-18-9.

(d) A server who serves alcoholic beverages in a gaming area (as defined in the rules adopted by the Indiana gaming commission) must be employed by a person holding a gaming site permit.

As added by P.L.15-2011, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-23-25 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 23 / Section 7.1-3-23-25
Revocation for violation of agreement
Status: in_force

Sec. 25. The commission, after notice and hearing, may suspend for no more than thirty (30) days, or revoke, an agreement and bond filed pursuant to IC 7.1-3-2-4, and IC 7.1-3-2-5, if the principal violates the principal's agreement with the commission. The commission also may take action on the bond if it revokes the agreement. A principal whose agreement and bond is suspended or revoked by the commission may seek judicial review of that action as provided in this chapter.

[Pre-1973 Recodification Citation: 7-2-2-5.]

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1. As amended by P.L.86-2018, SEC.125.
Ind. Code § 7.1-2-1-6 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 2 / Chapter 1 / Section 7.1-2-1-6
Vacancies
Status: repealed

Sec. 6. Vacancies. A member appointed to fill a vacancy in the membership of the commission shall serve only for the unexpired portion of the original, vacated term. In all other respects, an appointment to fill a vacancy shall be made in the same manner that an original appointment is made.

[Pre-1973 Recodification Citation: 7-2-1-2.]

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-8-2 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 8 / Section 7.1-3-8-2
Premises described in application
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. Premises Described in Application. The premises to be used by an applicant for a liquor wholesaler's permit shall be described in the application for the permit and in the permit if it is issued. A liquor wholesaler shall not be entitled to keep or store liquor at a place other than the premises described in the application and the permit.

[Pre-1973 Recodification Citation: 7-1-1-18.]

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-26-13 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 26 / Section 7.1-3-26-13
Delivery to consumer or individual at least 21 years of age
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. A wine shipment purchased under this chapter must be delivered to:

(1) the consumer, who shall take personal delivery of the shipment at the:

(A) consumer's residence;

(B) consumer's business address;

(C) carrier's business address; or

(D) address displayed on the shipping container; or

(2) an individual who is at least twenty-one (21) years of age, who shall take personal delivery of the shipment at the:

(A) consumer's residence;

(B) consumer's business address;

(C) carrier's business address; or

(D) address designated by the consumer and displayed on the shipping container.

As added by P.L.165-2006, SEC.34.
Ind. Code § 7.1-1-3-46 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 7.1-1-3-46
"Table wine"
Status: in_force

Sec. 46. Table Wine. The term "table wine" means wine that is produced without rectification or fortification and whose alcoholic content does not exceed fourteen percent (14%).

[Pre-1973 Recodification Citation: 7-1-1-22.5.]

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 7.1-4-6-2 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 4 / Chapter 6 / Section 7.1-4-6-2
Penalties for noncompliance
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) The owner, possessor, or person in control of premises where there is the presence of alcoholic beverages or other articles subject to excise taxes or other fees imposed under this article, but that have not been paid, shall be liable for all the taxes and fees due and unpaid, even though the presence or the possession is unlawful under this title. In addition, penalties for unpaid fees shall be assessed as follows:

(1) In the case of fraud the department shall assess and collect a penalty in an amount equal to the unpaid fees.

(2) In the case of mistake, inadvertence, or negligence, not amounting to fraud, the department shall assess and collect a penalty in an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the unpaid fees.

(b) A person that is liable for the payment of any tax or other fee under this article is subject to the penalty imposed under subsection (a) if the person fails to:

(1) timely remit the full tax or fee; or

(2) timely submit an alcoholic beverage excise tax return, including an information return or report, or a return showing no tax liability, and all required attachments.

(c) With regard to unpaid taxes described under subsection (a), penalties shall be assessed under IC 6-8.1.

(d) If a person fails to pay the full amount of tax due on or before the due date, the discount for timely payment will be disallowed.

[Pre-1973 Recodification Citation: 7-1-1-41(e).]

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1; Acts 1973, P.L.56, SEC.18. As amended by Acts 1977, P.L.96, SEC.1; P.L.6-1987, SEC.16; P.L.103-1987, SEC.2; P.L.104-1987, SEC.3; P.L.128-2026, SEC.91.
Ind. Code § 7.1-7-4-3 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 7 / Chapter 4 / Section 7.1-7-4-3
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.176-2015, SEC.9. Repealed by P.L.206-2017, SEC.25.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-1-12 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 1 / Section 7.1-3-1-12
Cancellation of surety bond
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. Cancellation of Surety Bond. A surety may not cancel or annul a surety bond filed in accordance with the provisions of this title after it has been approved by the commission. However, a surety, with the consent of the commission, may cancel a bond and be released from liability accruing after the effective date of the cancellation. The commission shall not approve a cancellation until the surety has paid and discharged in full its liability to the state on the bond to the date of the approval of the cancellation.

[Pre-1973 Recodification Citation: 7-1-1-42(f).]

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 7.1-5-11-6 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 5 / Chapter 11 / Section 7.1-5-11-6
Devious transportation prohibited
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) It is unlawful for a person to use or employ, or agree to use or employ, a method of transportation, or device, or fictitious name, or fictitious routing, or to enter into a scheme or method of transportation, or to resort to a trick or device, with the intent to evade, avoid, or defeat the collection of a tax imposed by this title, or to evade or prevent the enforcement of a provision of this title.

(b) A person who violates this section commits a Class A misdemeanor. However, the offense is a Level 6 felony if the amount of tax is at least seven hundred fifty dollars ($750).

[Pre-1973 Recodification Citation: 7-1-1-33(f).]

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1. As amended by P.L.159-2014, SEC.92.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-26-2 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 26 / Section 7.1-3-26-2
"Applicant"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "applicant" means a person that applies to the commission for a direct wine seller's permit.

As added by P.L.165-2006, SEC.34.
Ind. Code § 7.1-4-2-1 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 4 / Chapter 2 / Section 7.1-4-2-1
Rate of tax
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. An excise tax, known as the beer excise tax, is imposed at the rate of eleven and one-half cents ($.115) a gallon upon the sale of beer or flavored malt beverage within Indiana.

[Pre-1973 Recodification Citations: 7-1-1-41(a); 7-2-1-17(a); 7-4-1-1.]

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1; Acts 1973, P.L.56, SEC.8. As amended by Acts 1981, P.L.103, SEC.1; P.L.72-1996, SEC.15; P.L.128-2026, SEC.81.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-3-17 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 3 / Section 7.1-3-3-17
Cancellation of franchise agreement
Status: in_force

Sec. 17. The circuit or superior court of the county in which the licensed premises of a beer wholesaler are located shall have jurisdiction to enjoin the cancellation or termination of a franchise or agreement between a beer wholesaler and a brewer in violation of IC 7.1-5-5-9. The action may be brought by a beer wholesaler or brewer who is or might be adversely affected by the cancellation or termination. The court, in granting an injunction under this section, shall provide that the brewer shall not supply the customers or territory of the beer wholesaler through servicing the customers or territory through another beer wholesaler or by any other means while the injunction is in effect. An injunction issued under this section shall require the posting of proper bond against damages for an injunction improvidently granted and a showing that the danger of irrevocable loss or damage is immediate. The beer wholesaler shall continue to service the accounts of the brewer in good faith during the term of the injunction.

[Pre-1973 Recodification Citation: 7-2-1-23(b).]

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1. As amended by P.L.86-2018, SEC.105.
Ind. Code § 7.1-1-3-22 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 7.1-1-3-22
"Local board"
Status: in_force

Sec. 22. The term "local board" means a local alcoholic beverage board of a county created pursuant to the provisions of IC 7.1-2-4.

[Pre-1973 Recodification Citation: 7-1-1-5 (cl. 19).]

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1. As amended by P.L.86-2018, SEC.87.
Ind. Code § 7.1-1-3-43 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 7.1-1-3-43
"Setup"
Status: in_force

Sec. 43. Setup. The term "setup" means a glass, container, ice, water or mixer, served to a patron for the purpose of being used or consumed with an alcoholic beverage brought upon the licensed premises by the patron.

[Pre-1973 Recodification Citation: 7-2-1-10.]

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 7.1-2-3-30 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 2 / Chapter 3 / Section 7.1-2-3-30
Limitation of liability
Status: in_force

Sec. 30. Limitation of Liability. The members of the commission, their officers and employees shall be exempt from civil liability for an act or omission done under the authority, or the color of authority, conferred by this title or by a rule, regulation, or order of the commission. However, they shall be liable to the State of Indiana for their acts and omissions.

[Pre-1973 Recodification Citation: 7-1-1-5(19).]

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 7.1-4-4-5 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 4 / Chapter 4 / Section 7.1-4-4-5
Power of commission and department
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. The commission and the department shall have the power to prescribe regulations and maintain gauges in a winery, farm winery, or a wholesaler's premises for the proper gauging of the alcoholic beverages to which the wine excise tax is applicable and the assessment of that tax.

[Pre-1973 Recodification Citation: 7-1-1-41(c).]

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1; Acts 1973, P.L.56, SEC.15. As amended by P.L.201-1999, SEC.10; P.L.128-2026, SEC.88.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-6-2 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 6 / Section 7.1-3-6-2
Persons eligible for permits
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The commission may issue a temporary beer permit to a person who is qualified to hold a beer retailer's permit and who has such other qualifications as the commission may prescribe by a provisional order until it adopts a rule or regulation on the matter. However, the special disqualifications listed in IC 7.1-3-4-2(a)(4), IC 7.1-3-4-2(a)(9), and IC 7.1-3-4-2(a)(14) shall not apply to an applicant for a temporary beer permit.

[Pre-1973 Recodification Citation: 7-1-1-13.]

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1. As amended by P.L.214-2016, SEC.4; P.L.285-2019, SEC.21; P.L.194-2021, SEC.34.
Ind. Code § 7.1-7-2-6 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 7 / Chapter 2 / Section 7.1-7-2-6
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.176-2015, SEC.9. Repealed by P.L.86-2018, SEC.139.
Ind. Code § 7.1-7-6-2.1 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 7 / Chapter 6 / Section 7.1-7-6-2.1
Sale or distribution of e-liquid or vapor device to a minor may violate criminal statutes
Status: in_force

Sec. 2.1. A person who sells or distributes an e-liquid, an e-liquid product, or a vapor device to a person less than twenty-one (21) years of age may be in violation of IC 35-46-1.

As added by P.L.49-2020, SEC.19. Amended by P.L.148-2026, SEC.35.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-16-5 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 16 / Section 7.1-3-16-5
Temporary wine permits
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) Subject to section 5.5 of this chapter, the commission may issue a temporary wine permit without publication of notice or investigation before a local board to a qualified person as provided in this chapter. In all other respects, a temporary wine permit shall be issued, revoked, and governed by the restrictions and limitations made in a provisional order or rule or regulation of the commission.

(b) The commission shall issue a temporary wine permit to an applicant if:

(1) the applicant submits an application for a temporary wine permit to the commission not later than five (5) business days before the event for which the permit is requested; and

(2) the applicant meets all requirements for a temporary wine permit.

(c) If authorized by the chairman or the chairman's designee, and at the commission's discretion, a temporary wine permit may be issued to an applicant that:

(1) submits an application for the temporary wine permit to the commission later than five (5) business days before the event for which the temporary wine permit is requested; and

(2) meets all requirements for a temporary wine permit.

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.59, SEC.1. As amended by P.L.73-1996, SEC.3; P.L.196-2015, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-1-20 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 1 / Section 7.1-3-1-20
Display of permit
Status: in_force

Sec. 20. A person to whom a permit has been issued to carry on any of the businesses or undertakings authorized by this title shall, before being fully qualified to do business, post and display, and keep posted and displayed, in the most conspicuous place in the person's licensed premises the person's permit to do business.

[Pre-1973 Recodification Citation: 7-1-1-42(h).]

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1. As amended by P.L.77-1988, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-1.6-2 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 1.6 / Section 7.1-3-1.6-2
"Online course"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "online course" means a course of instruction:

(1) designed to educate an alcohol server in the selling, serving, and consumption of alcoholic beverages; and

(2) that is provided by computer or connection to the Internet.

As added by P.L.269-2013, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-25.5-5 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 25.5 / Section 7.1-3-25.5-5
Written notice requirements
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. A written notice under this chapter must comply with the following:

(1) The notice must be sent by certified mail.

(2) The notice must state the following:

(A) The effective date of the amendment of, cancellation of, termination of, or refusal to renew the distribution agreement.

(B) The:

(i) nature of; and

(ii) reason for;

the amendment of, cancellation of, termination of, or refusal to renew the distribution agreement. In the case of a notice provided by a primary source of supply under section 2 or 3 of this chapter, the notice must state the reason that constitutes good cause for purposes of those sections.

As added by P.L.139-2021, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-5-3 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 5 / Section 7.1-3-5-3
Scope of permit
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) The holder of a beer dealer's permit shall be entitled to purchase beer for sale under the permit only from a permittee entitled to sell to a beer dealer under this title.

(b) A beer dealer shall be entitled to possess beer and sell it at retail to a customer in permissible containers only.

(c) A beer dealer may not sell beer by the drink nor for consumption on the licensed premises nor shall a beer dealer allow it to be consumed on the licensed premises.

(d) Except as provided in subsection (e), a beer dealer shall be entitled to sell beer to a customer and deliver it in permissible containers to the customer on the licensed premises, or to the customer's residence or office. A beer dealer shall not be entitled to sell and deliver beer on the street or at the curb outside the licensed premises, nor shall a beer dealer be entitled to sell beer at a place other than the licensed premises. This delivery may only be performed by the permit holder or an employee who holds an employee permit. However, notwithstanding IC 7.1-5-10-11, a beer dealer who is licensed pursuant to IC 7.1-3-10-4 shall be entitled to sell and deliver warm or cold beer for carry-out, or for delivery to a customer's residence, office, or a designated location in barrels or other commercial containers that do not exceed two thousand sixteen (2,016) ounces per container. The permit holder shall maintain a written record of each delivery for at least one (1) year that shows the customer's name, location of delivery, and quantity sold.

(e) Unless a beer dealer is a grocery store or drug store, a beer dealer may not sell or deliver alcoholic beverages or any other item through a window in the licensed premises to a patron who is outside the licensed premises. A beer dealer that is a grocery store or drug store may sell any item except alcoholic beverages through a window in the licensed premises to a patron who is outside the licensed premises.

[Pre-1973 Recodification Citation: 7-1-1-12.]

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1. As amended by Acts 1979, P.L.83, SEC.3; P.L.65-1990, SEC.1; P.L.106-1995, SEC.7; P.L.204-2001, SEC.27; P.L.194-2021, SEC.33; P.L.164-2025, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 7.1-2-2-4 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 2 / Chapter 2 / Section 7.1-2-2-4
Compensation
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. Compensation. As compensation for services, the prosecutor shall receive an annual salary to be fixed in the same manner that the salaries of other state officials are fixed. In addition to the annual salary, the prosecutor shall be reimbursed for traveling and other expenses necessarily incurred while away from his office carrying out his duties as prosecutor.

[Pre-1973 Recodification Citation: 7-2-1-4.]

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-21-15 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 21 / Section 7.1-3-21-15
Delinquency in payment of taxes
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. (a) This section does not apply to an employee's permit under IC 7.1-3-18-9.

(b) The commission shall not renew or transfer a wholesaler, retailer, dealer, or other permit of any type if the applicant:

(1) is seeking a renewal and the applicant has not paid all the property taxes under IC 6-1.1 and the innkeeper's tax under IC 6-9 that are due currently;

(2) is seeking a transfer and the applicant has not paid all the property taxes under IC 6-1.1 and innkeeper's tax under IC 6-9 for the assessment periods during which the transferor held the permit;

(3) is seeking a renewal or transfer and is at least thirty (30) days delinquent in remitting state gross retail taxes under IC 6-2.5 or withholding taxes required to be remitted under IC 6-3-4;

(4) is on the most recent tax warrant list supplied to the commission by the department of state revenue; or

(5) does not provide the commission with property tax clearance Form 1.

(c) The commission shall renew or transfer a permit that the commission denied under subsection (b) when the appropriate one (1) of the following occurs:

(1) The person, if seeking a renewal, provides to the commission a statement from the county treasurer of the county in which the property of the applicant was assessed indicating that all the property taxes under IC 6-1.1 and, in a county where the county treasurer collects the innkeeper's tax, the innkeeper's tax under IC 6-9 that were delinquent have been paid.

(2) The person, if seeking a transfer of ownership, provides to the commission a statement from the county treasurer of the county in which the property of the transferor was assessed indicating that all the property taxes under IC 6-1.1 and, in a county where the county treasurer collects the innkeeper's tax, the innkeeper's tax under IC 6-9 have been paid for the assessment periods during which the transferor held the permit.

(3) The person provides to the commission a statement from the commissioner of the department of state revenue indicating that the person's tax warrant has been satisfied, including any delinquency in innkeeper's tax if the state collects the innkeeper's tax for the county in which the person seeks the permit.

(4) The commission receives a notice from the commissioner of the department of state revenue under IC 6-8.1-8-2(k).

(5) The commission receives a notice from the commissioner of the department of state revenue stating that the state gross retail and withholding taxes described in subsection (b)(3) have been remitted to the department.

(d) The commission shall not issue a new wholesaler, retailer, dealer, or other permit of any type if the applicant:

(1) has not paid all the applicant's property taxes under IC 6-1.1 and innkeeper's tax under IC 6-9 that are due;

(2) is at least thirty (30) days delinquent in remitting state gross retail taxes under IC 6-2.5 or withholding taxes required to be remitted under IC 6-3-4;

(3) is on the most recent tax warrant list supplied to the commission by the department of state revenue; or

(4) does not provide the commission with property tax clearance Form 1.

(e) The commission shall issue a new permit that the commission denied under subsection (d) when one (1) of the following occurs:

(1) The applicant provides to the commission a statement from the commissioner of the department of state revenue indicating that the applicant's tax warrant has been satisfied, including any delinquency in innkeeper's tax if the state collects the innkeeper's tax for the county in which the applicant seeks the permit.

(2) The commission receives a notice of release from the commissioner of the department of state revenue under IC 6-8.1-8-2(k).

(3) The commission receives a notice from the commissioner of the department of state revenue stating that the state gross retail and withholding taxes described in subsection (d)(2) have been remitted to the department.

(f) An applicant for issuance of a new permit, renewal, or transfer may not be considered delinquent in the payment of a listed tax (as defined by IC 6-8.1-1-1) if the applicant has filed a proper protest under IC 6-8.1-5-1 contesting the remittance of those taxes. The applicant shall be considered delinquent in the payment of those taxes if the applicant does not remit the taxes owed to the state department of revenue after the later of the following:

(1) The expiration of the period in which the applicant may appeal the listed tax to the tax court, in the case of an applicant who does not file a timely appeal of the listed tax.

(2) When a decision of the tax court concerning the applicant's appeal of the listed tax becomes final, in the case of an applicant who files a timely appeal of the listed tax.

(g) The commission may require that an applicant for the issuance of a new permit, renewal, or transfer of a wholesaler's, retailer's, or dealer's, or other permit of any type furnish proof of the payment of a listed tax (as defined by IC 6-8.1-1-1), tax warrant, or taxes imposed by IC 6-1.1 or receipt of property tax clearance Form 1.

(h) The commission may issue to any applicant for renewal of a permit that is delinquent in the payment of a listed tax (as defined in IC 6-8.1-1-1) not more than one (1) ninety (90) day extension of the term of the permit.

As added by P.L.57-1984, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.23-1986, SEC.15; P.L.6-1987, SEC.15; P.L.332-1989(ss), SEC.40; P.L.64-1990, SEC.5; P.L.106-1995, SEC.15; P.L.224-2005, SEC.17; P.L.172-2011, SEC.112; P.L.293-2013(ts), SEC.37; P.L.196-2015, SEC.16; P.L.270-2017, SEC.14; P.L.86-2018, SEC.120; P.L.79-2022, SEC.2; P.L.145-2024, SEC.15.
Ind. Code § 7.1-5-7-8 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 5 / Chapter 7 / Section 7.1-5-7-8
Sale to minors prohibited; furnishing property for the purpose of enabling minors to consume alcohol prohibited
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. (a) It is a Class B misdemeanor for a person to recklessly, knowingly, or intentionally sell, barter, exchange, provide, or furnish an alcoholic beverage to a minor.

(b) However, the offense described in subsection (a) is:

(1) a Class A misdemeanor if the person has a prior unrelated conviction under this section; and

(2) a Level 6 felony if the consumption, ingestion, or use of the alcoholic beverage is the proximate cause of the serious bodily injury or death of any person.

(c) A person who knowingly or intentionally:

(1) rents property; or

(2) provides or arranges for the use of property;

for the purpose of allowing or enabling a minor to consume an alcoholic beverage on the property commits a Class C infraction. However, the violation is a Class B misdemeanor if the person has a prior unrelated adjudication or conviction for a violation of this section within the previous five (5) years.

(d) This section shall not be construed to impose civil liability upon any postsecondary educational institution, including public and private universities and colleges, business schools, vocational schools, and schools for continuing education, or its agents for injury to any person or property sustained in consequence of a violation of this section unless the institution or its agent:

(1) sells, barters, exchanges, provides, or furnishes an alcoholic beverage to a minor; or

(2) either:

(A) rents property; or

(B) provides or arranges for the use of property;

for the purpose of allowing or enabling a minor to consume an alcoholic beverage on the property.

[Pre-1973 Recodification Citation: 7-2-1-9(a).]

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1; Acts 1975, P.L.74, SEC.1. As amended by Acts 1982, P.L.69, SEC.16; P.L.102-1983, SEC.5; P.L.100-1983, SEC.6; P.L.79-1986, SEC.3; P.L.2-2007, SEC.132; P.L.94-2008, SEC.50; P.L.158-2013, SEC.127; P.L.159-2014, SEC.50; P.L.32-2019, SEC.15.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-20-23 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 20 / Section 7.1-3-20-23
Hotels; in-room vending units
Status: in_force

Sec. 23. (a) As used in this section, "in-room vending unit" means a closed container that is:

(1) located in a guest room of a hotel; and

(2) used for the storage and dispensing of food or beverage (alcoholic or nonalcoholic).

(b) The holder of a retailer's permit that is issued to a hotel may dispense alcoholic beverages in individual portions to registered hotel guests through in-room vending units.

(c) Access to the interior of an in-room vending unit must be:

(1) restricted by a locking device, the opening of which requires use of a key, magnetic card, or similar device; or

(2) controlled at all times by the holder of a retailer's permit that is issued to a hotel.

(d) Alcoholic beverages may be dispensed through in-room vending units only:

(1) on days and at times when the sale of alcoholic beverages is permitted under this title; and

(2) to persons who are permitted to purchase alcoholic beverages under this title.

(e) A permittee to whom this section applies may provide a key, magnetic card, or similar device required to gain access to the interior of an in-room vending unit only to a person who is:

(1) a registered hotel guest; and

(2) twenty-one (21) years of age or older.

(f) In order to prevent the illegal furnishing of an alcoholic beverage to a minor, a permittee to whom this section applies shall determine that the registered hotel guest is not a minor (as defined in IC 7.1-1-3-25) prior to providing a key, magnetic card, or similar device required to gain access to the interior of an in-room vending unit to that registered hotel guest.

(g) Each employee of a permittee to whom this section applies who handles alcoholic beverages for dispensing through an in-room vending unit must be twenty-one (21) years of age or older and hold an employee's permit issued by the commission under IC 7.1-3-18-9.

As added by P.L.102-1989, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.1-1990, SEC.88.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-6.2-6 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 6.2 / Section 7.1-3-6.2-6
Award of alcoholic beverage prizes
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) An individual:

(1) must be physically present; or

(2) if an auction is conducted online, must participate electronically;

in order to bid on and purchase an alcoholic beverage at auction. The successful bidder, including a successful bidder at an online auction, must be given the alcoholic beverage in person by an individual designated by the qualified organization.

(b) The individual designated by the qualified organization to give away an alcoholic beverage purchased at the auction must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age. The individual may not be required to obtain an employee's permit under IC 7.1-3-18-9 or a temporary bartender's permit under IC 7.1-3-18-11 to give away an alcoholic beverage purchased at the auction.

(c) When giving away an alcoholic beverage purchased at the auction, the individual designated by the qualified organization shall comply with IC 7.1-5-10-15, IC 7.1-5-10-23, and any other provision of this title that applies to the furnishing of alcoholic beverages for consumption off the premises.

As added by P.L.153-2015, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.163-2025, SEC.23; P.L.23-2026, SEC.46.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-6.3-4 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 6.3 / Section 7.1-3-6.3-4
Donated or purchased alcoholic beverages served at event
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. A qualified organization may serve alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises during an event that are:

(1) purchased by or donated to the qualified organization by:

(A) a permittee; or

(B) a person that is not a permittee; and

(2) in sealed bottles or cases.

As added by P.L.163-2025, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 7.1-5-7-11 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 5 / Chapter 7 / Section 7.1-5-7-11
Exception for certain places
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. (a) The provisions of sections 9 and 10 of this chapter shall not apply if the public place involved is one (1) of the following:

(1) Civic center.

(2) Convention center.

(3) Sports arena.

(4) Bowling center.

(5) Bona fide club.

(6) Drug store.

(7) Grocery store.

(8) Boat.

(9) Dining car.

(10) Pullman car.

(11) Club car.

(12) Passenger airplane.

(13) Horse racetrack facility holding a recognized meeting permit under IC 4-31-5.

(14) Satellite facility (as defined in IC 4-31-2.1-36).

(15) Catering hall under IC 7.1-3-20-24 that is not open to the public.

(16) That part of a restaurant which is separate from a room in which is located a bar over which alcoholic beverages are sold or dispensed by the drink.

(17) Entertainment complex.

(18) Indoor golf facility.

(19) A recreational facility such as a golf course, bowling center, or similar facility that has the recreational activity and not the sale of food and beverages as the principal purpose or function of the person's business.

(20) A licensed premises owned or operated by a postsecondary educational institution described in IC 21-17-6-1.

(21) An automobile racetrack.

(22) An indoor theater under IC 7.1-3-20-26.

(23) A senior residence facility campus (as defined in IC 7.1-3-1-29(c)) at which alcoholic beverages are given or furnished as provided under IC 7.1-3-1-29.

(24) A hotel other than a part of a hotel that is a room in a restaurant in which a bar is located over which alcoholic beverages are sold or dispensed by the drink.

(25) The location of an allowable event to which IC 7.1-3-6.1 applies.

(26) The location of a charity auction to which IC 7.1-3-6.2 applies.

(27) A tour of a brewery as provided in IC 7.1-3-20-16.4, if the minor is in the company of a parent, legal guardian or custodian, or family member who is at least twenty-one (21) years of age.

(28) A farm winery and any additional locations of the farm winery under IC 7.1-3-12, if the minor is in the company of a parent, legal guardian or custodian, or family member who is at least twenty-one (21) years of age and the minor is accompanied by the adult in any area that the adult may be present whether or not the area:

(A) is separated in any manner from where the wine is manufactured, sold, or consumed within the farm winery premises; or

(B) operates under a retailer's permit.

(29) An artisan distillery under IC 7.1-3-27, if:

(A) the person who holds the artisan distiller's permit also holds a farm winery permit under IC 7.1-3-12, or IC 7.1-3-20-16.4(a) applies to the person; and

(B) the minor is in the company of a parent, legal guardian or custodian, or family member who is at least twenty-one (21) years of age.

(30) An art instruction studio under IC 7.1-5-8-4.6.

(31) The licensed premises of a food hall under IC 7.1-3-20-29 and the food and beverage vending space of a food hall vendor permittee under IC 7.1-3-20-30. However, sections 9 and 10 of this chapter apply to a bar within the food and beverage vending space of a food hall vendor permittee under IC 7.1-3-20-30 that serves alcoholic beverages intended to be consumed while sitting or standing at the bar.

(32) A refreshment area designated under IC 7.1-3-31.

(33) A small brewery under IC 7.1-3-2-7(5) and a restaurant of which the small brewery permit holder is the proprietor as provided in IC 7.1-3-2-7(5)(B), if the minor is accompanied by a parent, legal guardian, custodian, or family member who is at least twenty-one (21) years of age. The minor may be in any area in which the accompanying adult may be present, whether or not the area:

(A) is separated in any manner from where the beer is manufactured, sold, or consumed within the small brewery premises; or

(B) operates under a retailer's permit as provided in IC 7.1-3-2-7(5)(C).

(34) The state fair under IC 7.1-3-21-14.

(35) A county fair issued a permit under IC 7.1-3-21-14.5.

(36) A restaurant that satisfies the gross food sales requirement provided in IC 7.1-3-20-14.

(b) For the purpose of this subsection, "food" means meals prepared on the licensed premises. It is lawful for a minor to be on licensed premises in a room, outdoor patio, or terrace in which is located a bar over which alcoholic beverages are sold or dispensed by the drink if all the following conditions are met:

(1) The minor is in the company of a parent, guardian, or family member who is at least twenty-one (21) years of age.

(2) The purpose for being on the licensed premises is the consumption of food and not the consumption of alcoholic beverages.

(3) The minor, accompanied by the parent, guardian, or family member who is at least twenty-one (21) years of age, must be seated at a table or booth in the bar area and shall not be seated at the bar over which alcoholic beverages are sold or dispensed by the drink.

[Pre-1973 Recodification Citation: 7-2-1-9(b).]

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1; Acts 1975, P.L.74, SEC.2. As amended by P.L.100-1983, SEC.7; P.L.15-1994, SEC.10; P.L.105-1995, SEC.6; P.L.71-1996, SEC.5; P.L.72-1996, SEC.22; P.L.117-2000, SEC.1; P.L.72-2004, SEC.16; P.L.224-2005, SEC.33; P.L.2-2007, SEC.133; P.L.10-2010, SEC.10; P.L.196-2015, SEC.18; P.L.153-2015, SEC.12; P.L.196-2015, SEC.19; P.L.270-2017, SEC.19; P.L.279-2019, SEC.9; P.L.285-2019, SEC.59; P.L.150-2021, SEC.5; P.L.105-2022, SEC.9; P.L.167-2023, SEC.5; P.L.170-2023, SEC.20; P.L.220-2023, SEC.14; P.L.163-2025, SEC.47; P.L.6-2026, SEC.8; P.L.153-2026, SEC.36.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-26-6 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 26 / Section 7.1-3-26-6
Consumer qualifications; seller violation
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) A seller may sell and ship wine directly only to a consumer who meets all of the following requirements:

(1) The consumer is at least twenty-one (21) years of age.

(2) The consumer has an Indiana address.

(3) The consumer intends to use wine purchased under this chapter for personal use only and not for resale or other commercial purposes.

(b) A seller who violates this section commits a Class A infraction. However, the offense is:

(1) a Class A misdemeanor if the seller:

(A) knowingly or intentionally violates this section; and

(B) has one (1) prior unrelated conviction or judgment for an infraction under this chapter for an act or omission that occurred not more than ten (10) years before the act or omission that is the basis for the most recent conviction or judgment for an infraction; and

(2) a Level 6 felony if the seller:

(A) knowingly or intentionally violates this section; and

(B) has at least two (2) prior unrelated convictions or judgments for infractions under this chapter for acts or omissions that occurred not more than ten (10) years before the act or omission that is the basis for the most recent conviction or judgment for an infraction.

As added by P.L.165-2006, SEC.34. Amended by P.L.159-2014, SEC.5; P.L.107-2015, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-20-20 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 20 / Section 7.1-3-20-20
Hotels outside corporate limits
Status: in_force

Sec. 20. (a) The commission may issue a three-way permit to a hotel situated outside the corporate limits of an incorporated city or town if the establishment meets the following requirements:

(1) It shall be provided with special space and accommodations where, in consideration of payment, food and lodging are habitually furnished to travelers.

(2) It shall have at least twenty-five (25) adequately furnished and completely separate sleeping rooms with adequate facilities under one (1) roof.

(3) It shall be so disposed that persons usually apply for and receive overnight accommodations in it in the course of usual and regular travel or as a residence.

(4) It shall operate either a:

(A) regular dining room constantly frequented by customers each day; or

(B) room in which continental breakfasts and hors d'oeuvres are served in areas designated as dining rooms.

(5) It shall be sufficiently served by adequate law enforcement at its premises.

(b) This subsection applies to a hotel that qualifies under subsection (a)(4)(B). All laws and commission rules regarding legal serving for alcoholic beverages fully apply to the hotel. Rooms that qualify under subsection (a)(4)(B) qualify as rooms under IC 7.1-5-7-11(a)(16). The commission may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 concerning floor plans of the hotel.

[Pre-1973 Recodification Citation: 7-1-1-8(4)(b).]

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1. As amended by P.L.204-2001, SEC.36.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-18-10 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 18 / Section 7.1-3-18-10
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1973 Recodification Citation: 7-2-1-9(f).]

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1. Repealed by Acts 1978, P.L.51, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 7.1-5-5-9 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 5 / Chapter 5 / Section 7.1-5-5-9
Coercion prohibited; unequitable termination of contract prohibited
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. (a) This section does not apply to product management (as described in 905 IAC 1-5.2-15) by a permittee.

(b) It is unlawful for a permittee to coerce, or attempt to coerce, or persuade another permittee to enter into an agreement, or to take an action, which would violate a provision of this title or of the rules and regulations of the commission.

(c) This subsection does not apply to the cancellation or termination of an agreement under IC 7.1-3-25.5-4. It is unlawful for a beer wholesaler or a primary source of supply to cancel or terminate an agreement or contract between a beer wholesaler and a primary source of supply for the sale of beer, unfairly and without due regard for the equities of the other party.

(d) A person who knowingly or intentionally violates subsection (b) or (c) commits a Class B misdemeanor.

[Pre-1973 Recodification Citation: 7-2-1-23(a).]

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1. As amended by P.L.224-2005, SEC.31; P.L.94-2008, SEC.48; P.L.159-2014, SEC.38; P.L.139-2021, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 7.1-5-8-7 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 5 / Chapter 8 / Section 7.1-5-8-7
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1973 Recodification Citations: 7-1-2-1; 7-2-1-13.]

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1; Acts 1975, P.L.34, SEC.3. As amended by Acts 1977, P.L.2, SEC.36. Repealed by P.L.102-1989, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-4-1 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 4 / Section 7.1-3-4-1
Application
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. Application. The commission may issue a beer retailer's permit to a person who desires to sell beer to customers for consumption on the licensed premises and who meets the qualifications provided by this title.

[Pre-1973 Recodification Citation: 7-1-1-11.]

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 7.1-4-7-9 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 4 / Chapter 7 / Section 7.1-4-7-9
Time of distribution
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. The state comptroller shall, on or before the tenth day of April of each year and quarterly on or before the tenth day of the month thereafter, distribute the funds set aside in accordance with the provisions of section 7 of this chapter or the portion of them as reported to the state comptroller, to the general fund of the treasury of the city or town on the basis provided for in this chapter.

[Pre-1973 Recodification Citation: 7-4-2-3.]

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1. As amended by P.L.86-2018, SEC.135; P.L.137-2022, SEC.101; P.L.9-2024, SEC.273.
Ind. Code § 7.1-5-12-9 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 5 / Chapter 12 / Section 7.1-5-12-9
Civil actions
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. (a) A local health department may enforce this chapter by filing a civil action under IC 16-20-1-26.

(b) A health and hospital corporation may enforce this chapter by filing a civil action under IC 16-22-8-31.

(c) The department of homeland security may enforce this chapter by filing a civil action under IC 22-12-7-13.

As added by P.L.141-2012, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.187-2021, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-9-8 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 9 / Section 7.1-3-9-8
Three-way permits
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. Three-Way Permits. The commission may issue a liquor retailer's permit only to a person who also is, and continues to be, the holder of both a beer retailer's permit and a wine retailer's permit. However, applications for each of the three (3) types of permits may be made at the same time or in one (1) application combining requests for each of the three (3) types of permits. The publication of the notice of the applications may be combined, in any case, if the applications are pending simultaneously. The notices also may be combined in one (1) publication with notices of the application of other applicants for a permit.

[Pre-1973 Recodification Citation: 7-1-1-19.]

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 7.1-2-2-12 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 2 / Chapter 2 / Section 7.1-2-2-12
Employees; discharge of non-probationary enforcement officer
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. (a) The commission shall have the power to employ and remove at will all necessary clerks, stenographers, bookkeepers, auditors, accountants, assistants of any nature, and other employees, and to fix their duties, authorities, and, with proper approval, their compensation.

(b) The superintendent of the enforcement officers may discharge a non-probationary enforcement officer for just cause. The commission shall adopt rules to establish a procedure for the adjudication of the propriety of the discharge of a non-probationary enforcement officer.

[Pre-1973 Recodification Citation: 7-2-1-8.]

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1. As amended by P.L.347-1995, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-26-8 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 26 / Section 7.1-3-26-8
Permit expiration, renewal, and fees
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. (a) The term of a direct wine seller's permit begins:

(1) on the date approved by the commission for an initial application; and

(2) on July 1 to renew a permit;

and expires on June 30 of the following year. A direct wine seller's permit may be renewed in accordance with rules adopted by the commission.

(b) The annual direct wine seller's permit fee is as follows:

(1) One hundred dollars ($100) for a direct wine seller's permit applicant who:

(A) has never previously held a direct wine seller's permit and anticipates direct shipping in Indiana not more than nine thousand (9,000) liters of wine in a permit year; or

(B) previously held a direct wine seller's permit and certifies to the commission that the permit applicant direct shipped in Indiana not more than nine thousand (9,000) liters of wine in the previous permit year.

(2) Two hundred dollars ($200) for a direct wine seller's permit applicant who:

(A) has never previously held a direct wine seller's permit and anticipates direct shipping in Indiana not more than eighteen thousand (18,000) liters of wine in a permit year; or

(B) previously held a direct wine seller's permit and certifies to the commission that the permit applicant direct shipped in Indiana not more than eighteen thousand (18,000) liters of wine in the previous permit year.

(3) Three hundred dollars ($300) for a direct wine seller's permit applicant who:

(A) has never previously held a direct wine seller's permit and anticipates direct shipping in Indiana not more than twenty-seven thousand (27,000) liters of wine in a permit year; or

(B) previously held a direct wine seller's permit and certifies to the commission that the permit applicant direct shipped in Indiana not more than twenty-seven thousand (27,000) liters of wine in the previous permit year.

(4) Four hundred dollars ($400) for a direct wine seller's permit applicant who:

(A) has never previously held a direct wine seller's permit and anticipates direct shipping in Indiana not more than thirty-six thousand (36,000) liters of wine in a permit year; or

(B) previously held a direct wine seller's permit and certifies to the commission that the permit applicant direct shipped in Indiana not more than thirty-six thousand (36,000) liters of wine in the previous permit year.

(5) Five hundred dollars ($500) for a direct wine seller's permit applicant who:

(A) has never previously held a direct wine seller's permit and anticipates direct shipping in Indiana not more than forty-five thousand (45,000) liters of wine in a permit year; or

(B) previously held a direct wine seller's permit and certifies to the commission that the permit applicant direct shipped in Indiana not more than forty-five thousand (45,000) liters of wine in the previous permit year.

As added by P.L.165-2006, SEC.34. Amended by P.L.107-2015, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-7-4 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 7 / Section 7.1-3-7-4
Importation of alcohol by distiller
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. Importation of Alcohol by Distiller. The holder of a distiller's permit also shall be entitled to import alcohol for use in the manufacture, preparation, or rectification of liquor or other substances that may be lawfully manufactured under his permit.

[Pre-1973 Recodification Citation: 7-1-1-16.]

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 7.1-1-1-11.5 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 7.1-1-1-11.5
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.24-1991, SEC.3. Repealed by P.L.1-1992, SEC.26.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-18.5-7 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 18.5 / Section 7.1-3-18.5-7
Tobacco product or electronic cigarette sales without certificate; penalty
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. (a) A person who is required to have a certificate under this chapter and who sells or distributes tobacco products or electronic cigarettes without a valid certificate commits a Class A infraction. Each violation of this section constitutes a separate offense.

(b) Notwithstanding IC 34-28-5-5(c), civil penalties collected under this section must be deposited in the Richard D. Doyle tobacco education and enforcement fund established under IC 7.1-6-2-6.

As added by P.L.250-2003, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.252-2003, SEC.4; P.L.231-2015, SEC.4; P.L.163-2025, SEC.39.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-7.5-4 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 7.5 / Section 7.1-3-7.5-4
Quantity produced
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. Except as provided in section 5 of this chapter, the holder of a farm winery brandy distiller's permit may produce not more than ten thousand (10,000) gallons of brandy in a calendar year.

As added by P.L.235-2001, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-27-1 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 27 / Section 7.1-3-27-1
"Artisan distiller"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "artisan distiller" means a person who holds an artisan distiller's permit under this title.

As added by P.L.109-2013, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 7.1-4-4.1-6 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 4 / Chapter 4.1 / Section 7.1-4-4.1-6
Advance cost fee for transfers of permits
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. The advance cost fee for the transfer of an alcoholic beverage permit from:

(1) one (1) holder to another holder; or

(2) one (1) location to another location;

is two hundred fifty dollars ($250).

As added by P.L.204-2001, SEC.43.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-20-1 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 20 / Section 7.1-3-20-1
Clubs; general requirements
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. Clubs: General Requirements. In order to be considered a "club" within the meaning of this title and to be eligible to receive an appropriate club permit under this title, an association or corporation shall meet the following requirements:

(a) It shall have been organized in good faith under authority of law;

(b) It shall have been in active, continuous existence for at least three (3) years prior to the date the application for the permit is filed;

(c) It shall have maintained, in good faith, a membership roll for the three (3) year period;

(d) It shall have a paid-up membership of more than fifty (50) members at the time the application is filed;

(e) It shall be the owner, lessee, or occupant of an establishment operated solely for objects of a national, social, patriotic, political, or athletic nature, or the like;

(f) It shall not be operated for pecuniary gain;

(g) The property and the advantages of the organization shall belong to its members; and,

(h) It shall maintain an establishment provided with special space and accomodations where, in consideration of payment, food, with or without lodging, is habitually served.

[Pre-1973 Recodification Citation: 7-1-1-3(c).]

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-5-5 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 5 / Section 7.1-3-5-5
Reporting annual gross sales of food; confidential; department of state revenue; verification
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) As used in this section, "annual gross sales of food" refers to annual gross sales of food for human consumption that are exempt from the state gross retail tax.

(b) The holder of a permit issued to a grocery store that is generally known as a convenience store or food mart as described in IC 7.1-1-3-18.5(a)(2) shall report annually to the commission the amount of the permit holder's establishment's annual gross sales of food.

(c) An applicant who:

(1) is applying for a beer dealer's permit; and

(2) is the proprietor of a grocery store that is generally known as a convenience store or food mart as described in IC 7.1-1-3-18.5(a)(2);

shall report to the commission the amount of the applicant's establishment's annual gross sales of food.

(d) The information provided to the commission under subsections (b) and (c) regarding the amount of annual gross sales of food is confidential information and may not be disclosed to the public under IC 5-14-3. However, the commission may disclose the information:

(1) to the department of state revenue to verify the accuracy of the amount of annual gross sales of food reported to the commission under subsections (b) and (c); and

(2) in any administrative or judicial proceeding to revoke or suspend the holder's permit as a result of a discrepancy in the amount of annual gross sales discovered by the department of state revenue.

(e) The department of state revenue shall verify the accuracy of the reports provided to the commission under this section. The department of state revenue shall report to the commission any discrepancy that the department discovers between:

(1) the amount of annual gross sales of food that the permit holder has reported to the department; and

(2) the amount of annual gross sales of food that the permit holder has reported to the commission.

(f) Notwithstanding IC 6-8.1-7-1 or any other law, in fulfilling its obligations under this section, the department of state revenue may provide to the commission confidential information. The commission shall maintain the confidentiality of information provided by the department of state revenue under this section. However, the commission may disclose the information in any administrative or judicial proceeding to revoke or suspend the holder's permit as a result of a discrepancy discovered by the department of state revenue under subsection (e).

As added by P.L.94-2008, SEC.30.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-2-7.5 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 2 / Section 7.1-3-2-7.5
Sale of beer and wine or liquor from bar
Status: in_force

Sec. 7.5. (a) This section applies if:

(1) a person having an interest in a brewer's permit under section 7(5) of this chapter also has an interest in a farm winery or an artisan distillery; and

(2) the brewery production facility and the farm winery or artisan distillery production facility occupy the same building.

(b) Notwithstanding any other provision, a person to which this section applies may sell by the glass for consumption on the premises all alcoholic beverages:

(1) manufactured by the two (2) production facilities; and

(2) from a single bar.

The commission may not require any physical separation at the bar between the service of alcoholic beverages manufactured by one (1) production facility and the service of alcoholic beverages manufactured by the other production facility.

(c) This section does not exempt a permit holder from complying with permit restrictions that affect the sales and service of any of the alcoholic beverages manufactured by the production facilities. If the law applicable to one (1) of the permits under subsection (a)(2) that the person has an interest in is more prohibitive or restrictive regarding the presence of a minor in the bar area of the licensed premises than the law applicable to the other premises under subsection (a)(2) that the person has an interest in, the more prohibitive or restrictive law applies to the single bar area.

As added by P.L.97-2015, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.285-2019, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 7.1-2-4-15 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 2 / Chapter 4 / Section 7.1-2-4-15
Meetings
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. Meetings of the local board shall be held in the office of the clerk of the circuit court, or at another place provided by the board of county commissioners. It shall be the duty of a local board member to attend meetings of the local board and to discharge the duties set forth in this chapter. Any member of a local board may administer oaths. A meeting of a local board called for the purpose of a public investigation of an application for a permit may be continued from day to day, or adjourned until a later meeting of the local board in the discretion of the designated representative of the commission.

[Pre-1973 Recodification Citations: 7-1-1-5(19); 7-1-1-11.]

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1. As amended by P.L.163-2025, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-14-7 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 14 / Section 7.1-3-14-7
Wine sampling
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. (a) A wine retailer may allow customers to sample wines.

(b) Sampling is permitted:

(1) only on the wine retailer's permit premises; and

(2) only during the permittee's regular business hours.

(c) A wine retailer may not charge for the samples provided to the customers.

(d) Sample size may not exceed one (1) ounce.

As added by P.L.12-1999, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-6-3 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 6 / Section 7.1-3-6-3
Reasons for permit
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. The commission may issue a temporary beer permit only to:

(1) enable a fair, athletic event, barbecue, picnic, wedding reception, convention, exhibition, spectacle or contest to be publicly held and carried on; or

(2) accommodate the institutional activities of an association, society, charitable or benevolent organization, or a branch of one (1) of these, or both.

[Pre-1973 Recodification Citation: 7-1-1-13.]

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1. As amended by P.L.250-2003, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 7.1-2-3-15 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 2 / Chapter 3 / Section 7.1-2-3-15
Destruction of personal property
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. Destruction of Personal Property. The commission shall have the power to require the destruction or removal of bottles, whether empty or not, cases, containers, apparatus, or devices, used or likely to be used, in evading, violating, or preventing the enforcement of the provisions of this title or of the rules and regulations of the commission.

[Pre-1973 Recodification Citation: 7-1-1-5(11).]

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 7.1-5-12-14 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 5 / Chapter 12 / Section 7.1-5-12-14
Annual report
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. Beginning in 2013, the commission shall present an annual report to the interim study committee on public health, behavioral health, and human services established by IC 2-5-1.3-4 concerning the implementation and enforcement activities taken under this chapter. The report must include the number of smoking related inspections conducted and violations for the previous calendar year. The commission shall submit the report in electronic format under IC 5-14-6 to the legislative services agency not later than September 1 of each year.

As added by P.L.141-2012, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.53-2014, SEC.73.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-20-24 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 20 / Section 7.1-3-20-24
Licensed permit premises used exclusively as catering hall
Status: in_force

Sec. 24. (a) This section does not affect the requirements necessary to obtain a permit to sell alcoholic beverages on the premises of a licensed premises.

(b) The commission may designate a licensed permit premises used exclusively for catered events as a catering hall.

(c) Catering halls designated under this section are not required to be open to the general public. However, if a designated catering hall desires to host an event that is open to the general public, the catering hall shall comply with the notice requirement under IC 7.1-3-9.5-2. A catering hall with a special three-way catering hall permit under subsection (d) may not be open to the general public.

(d) The commission may issue a special three-way catering hall permit to an applicant to sell alcoholic beverages for on premises consumption on a premises that:

(1) is used only for private catered events as a catering hall; and

(2) has accommodations for at least two hundred fifty (250) individuals.

An applicant who is issued a permit under this subsection is not required to obtain a restaurant permit.

(e) A permit authorized by subsection (d) may be issued without regard to the quota provisions of IC 7.1-3-22.

(f) The commission shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to implement this section.

As added by P.L.51-1994, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.136-2000, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 7.1-2-7-3 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 2 / Chapter 7 / Section 7.1-2-7-3
Entrance of orders
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. Entrance of Orders. If, upon investigation, the commission finds that discrimination does exist, it shall make and enter one (1) of the following orders: (a) prohibiting the importation, transportation, purchase, receipt, sale, delivery, distribution, or possession into or within this state, of alcoholic beverages, or one (1) or more classes of them, manufactured or processed in or by, or exported from, the place or person outside this state, as in its opinion will produce most effectively the discontinuance of the discrimination; or,

(b) providing for a levy, assessment, collection and imposition of additional taxes, licenses, fees and restrictions upon or in connection with the privilege of importing, transporting, purchasing, receiving, selling, delivering, distributing or possessing, into or within this state, of alcoholic beverages, or one (1) or more classes of them, which are manufactured or processed in or by, or imported, transported or received from, a place or person outside this state, as in its opinion will produce most effectively the discontinuance of the discrimination.

[Pre-1973 Recodification Citation: 7-1-3-3.]

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-6.2-2 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 6.2 / Section 7.1-3-6.2-2
Alcoholic beverage auctions by qualified organizations not licensed to sell alcoholic beverages permitted
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. A qualified organization may sell an alcoholic beverage at auction as provided under this chapter without obtaining an alcoholic beverage permit under this title.

As added by P.L.153-2015, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-23-1 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 23 / Section 7.1-3-23-1
No right to compel issuance
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. No Right to Compel Issuance. An applicant for a permit of any type authorized by this title shall have no right to compel the issuance of a permit to him unless otherwise provided in this title.

[Pre-1973 Recodification Citations: 7-1-1-13; 7-1-1-42(5).]

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-23-29 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 23 / Section 7.1-3-23-29
Revocation for taxes and bonds
Status: in_force

Sec. 29. Revocation Re Taxes and Bonds. The commission may revoke the permit of a manufacturer or wholesaler of alcoholic beverages for the failure to pay the taxes when required to do so by this title, or for the failure to keep in force the bond required of the applicant for his particular permit. The action of the commission in these matters shall be final.

[Pre-1973 Recodification Citation: 7-1-1-43.]

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 7.1-7-5-1 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 7 / Chapter 5 / Section 7.1-7-5-1
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.176-2015, SEC.9. Repealed by P.L.206-2017, SEC.28.
Ind. Code § 7.1-5-9-12 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 5 / Chapter 9 / Section 7.1-5-9-12
Use of another's warehouse prohibited
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. Use of Another's Warehouse Prohibited. It is unlawful for a holder of a brewer's permit, beer or liquor wholesaler's permit, or a beer or liquor retailer's permit, to own, operate, maintain on his own account, patronize, use, or employ a warehouse, storage, or depot, owned or operated by another person for the storage or keeping of an alcoholic beverage except at the plant or premises which is covered by his permit.

[Pre-1973 Recodification Citation: 7-1-1-42(i).]

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-11-5 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 11 / Section 7.1-3-11-5
Excise tax
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. Excise Tax. The holder of a dining car liquor permit shall pay to the department the liquor excise tax on the liquor withdrawn for sale within the state.

[Pre-1973 Recodification Citation: 7-1-1-21.]

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1; Acts 1973, P.L.56, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 7.1-2-4-4 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 2 / Chapter 4 / Section 7.1-2-4-4
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1973 Recodification Citation: 7-1-1-5(19).]

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.204-2001, SEC.68.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-16-4 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 16 / Section 7.1-3-16-4
Scope of permit
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) The holder of a boat wine permit shall enjoy the same privileges and be subject to the same conditions, restrictions, and limitations in regard to wine under the permit as is provided in the case of the holder of a boat beer permit in regard to beer under the permit.

(b) Subject to the approval of the local board of each county where the jumbo boat docks, the holder of a boat wine permit who operates a jumbo boat shall enjoy the same privileges and be subject to the same conditions, restrictions, and limitations in regard to wine under the permit as is provided in the case of the holder of a boat beer permit described in IC 7.1-3-6-14(b) who operates a jumbo boat.

[Pre-1973 Recodification Citation: 7-1-1-27.]

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1. As amended by P.L.285-2019, SEC.31.
Ind. Code § 7.1-2-3-23 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 2 / Chapter 3 / Section 7.1-2-3-23
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1973 Recodification Citation: 7-1-1-8(3).]

As added by Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1. Repealed by Acts 1973, P.L.58, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-24-8 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 24 / Section 7.1-3-24-8
Bankrupt permittee
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. Bankrupt Permittee. A receiver or trustee in bankruptcy of the business or property of a permittee, acting under the jurisdiction of a court of record of this state, or a United States court, may continue the business conducted by the permittee, with the approval of the court having jurisdiction, by applying for and receiving the written consent of the chairman and if he is otherwise duly qualified to hold the permit as if he were himself applying for it. The qualifications of the applicant may be established by a finding of the court having jurisdiction. A copy of the court's findings on the qualifications shall accompany the application for written consent.

[Pre-1973 Recodification Citation: 7-1-1-8(1).]

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 7.1-1-3-19 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 7.1-1-3-19
"Hotel"
Status: in_force

Sec. 19. The term "hotel" means an establishment which meets the requirements provided in IC 7.1-3-20-18.

[Pre-1973 Recodification Citation: 7-1-1-3(n).]

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1. As amended by P.L.79-1986, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-20-8.7 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 20 / Section 7.1-3-20-8.7
Restaurants; segregated room for cigar consumption
Status: in_force

Sec. 8.7. (a) A restaurant permittee that:

(1) is located in a local government jurisdiction in which smoking in the manner described in this section is permitted; or

(2) has obtained the written permission of the local government entity responsible for enforcing local smoking ordinances;

may establish on the premises a segregated room attached to an outdoor patio in which cigar consumption may occur.

(b) The following apply to a segregated room under subsection (a):

(1) The room may not be accessible to individuals less than twenty-one (21) years of age.

(2) The room must be:

(A) separated from the rest of the facility by a closed door; and

(B) connected to an outdoor patio area.

(3) The room may not be connected to the restaurant dining room.

(4) All doors to the room must contain a sign stating that individuals less than twenty-one (21) years of age are prohibited from entering the room.

(5) The room must be well ventilated.

(6) Smoking in the room must be limited to cigar smoking.

(c) This section does not modify other statutes concerning the sale of cigars and tobacco.

As added by P.L.123-2025, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-11-8 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 11 / Section 7.1-3-11-8
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1973 Recodification Citation: 7-3-3-1.]

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1. Repealed by Acts 1978, P.L.51, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 7.1-4-6-6 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 4 / Chapter 6 / Section 7.1-4-6-6
Floor stock tax not imposed
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. The provisions of this article shall not be construed as imposing a floor stock tax on the goods held by a permittee of any type under this title.

[Pre-1973 Recodification Citation: 7-2-1-17(c).]

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1. As amended by P.L.128-2026, SEC.99.