Ind. Code § 7.1-4-3-2 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 4 / Chapter 3 / Section 7.1-4-3-2
Persons liable for tax
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) Except as provided in subsections (b) and (c), the liquor excise tax shall be levied against a permittee who holds an artisan distiller's permit, a distiller's permit, a rectifier's permit, a liquor wholesaler's permit, a dining car liquor permit, a vintner's permit, a wine wholesaler's permit, a dining car wine permit, or a boat wine permit, whether the sale or gift, or withdrawal for sale or gift, is to a person authorized to purchase or receive it or not. However, the same article shall be taxed only once for liquor excise tax purposes.

(b) In the case of a permittee referenced in subsection (a) receiving liquor from an unpermitted seller outside Indiana, the permittee is liable for the liquor excise tax imposed upon the transaction.

(c) In the case of a permittee referenced in subsection (a) receiving, selling, or giving liquor within Indiana from or to another permittee, the permittee who first receives the liquor in Indiana is liable for the liquor excise tax imposed upon the transaction.

(d) For purposes of subsection (b), nothing in that subsection shall be construed to:

(1) authorize an otherwise unlawful sale of liquor in Indiana; or

(2) relieve an out-of-state seller from having to obtain a permit described in subsection (a) that the out-of-state seller is required to obtain under this article prior to the sale of liquor in Indiana.

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

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1; Acts 1973, P.L.56, SEC.12. As amended by P.L.109-2013, SEC.7; P.L.118-2024, SEC.25; P.L.136-2024, SEC.33.
Ind. Code § 7.1-4-9-4 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 4 / Chapter 9 / Section 7.1-4-9-4
Distribution to state general fund
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. Twenty-two percent (22%) of the money in the excise fund shall be deposited in the state general fund on the first day of June and the first day of December of each year.

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

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1. As amended by Acts 1977(ss), P.L.7, SEC.1; P.L.224-2005, SEC.26; P.L.165-2021, SEC.126.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-6.1-2 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 6.1 / Section 7.1-3-6.1-2
Qualified organization may be permittee
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "qualified organization" has the meaning set forth in IC 4-32.3-2-31. For purposes of this chapter, a qualified organization may also be a permittee.

As added by P.L.153-2015, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.58-2019, SEC.24; P.L.163-2025, SEC.17.
Ind. Code § 7.1-5-7-9 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 5 / Chapter 7 / Section 7.1-5-7-9
Parent taking child into tavern prohibited
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. (a) It is a Class C infraction for a parent, guardian, trustee, or other person having custody of a child under eighteen (18) years of age to take that child into a tavern, bar, or other public place where alcoholic beverages are sold, bartered, exchanged, given away, provided, or furnished.

(b) It is a Class C infraction for a permittee to permit the parent, guardian, trustee, or other person having custody of the child under eighteen (18) years of age to be in or around the prohibited place with the child.

[Pre-1973 Recodification Citation: 7-2-1-9(b).]

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1. As amended by Acts 1982, P.L.69, SEC.17; P.L.102-1983, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-26-16 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 26 / Section 7.1-3-26-16
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.165-2006, SEC.34. Amended by P.L.1-2007, SEC.68. Repealed by P.L.159-2014, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 7.1-5-11-5 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 5 / Chapter 11 / Section 7.1-5-11-5
Transportation of untaxed beverage prohibited; exemptions
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) This section does not apply to a permittee, or a licensed carrier for a permittee, who is lawfully entitled to hold or possess an alcoholic beverage without the payment of the excise tax on the alcoholic beverage before the time the alcoholic beverage is withdrawn for sale.

(b) A person who transports an alcoholic beverage on a public highway, knowing that any of the taxes due the state on it have not been paid, commits a Level 6 felony.

[Pre-1973 Recodification Citation: 7-1-1-32(18).]

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1. As amended by Acts 1978, P.L.2, SEC.725; P.L.1-1999, SEC.20; P.L.158-2013, SEC.129; P.L.159-2014, SEC.91.
Ind. Code § 7.1-5-5-5 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 5 / Chapter 5 / Section 7.1-5-5-5
Repealed
Status: repealed

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

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1. Repealed by Acts 1977, P.L.97, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-7.5-1 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 7.5 / Section 7.1-3-7.5-1
"Brandy" defined
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "brandy" has the meaning set forth in IC 7.1-3-13-3.

As added by P.L.235-2001, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 7.1-7-6-6 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 7 / Chapter 6 / Section 7.1-7-6-6
Shipping an e-liquid or vapor device without making a good faith effort to verify purchaser age; Class C infraction
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) As used in this section, "good faith effort to verify the age of the purchaser of the e-liquid, e-liquid product, or vapor device" means:

(1) verifying the age of the purchaser in a commercially available database; or

(2) obtaining a photocopy of a government issued identification;

that indicates the birth date or age of the purchaser.

(b) A person who knowingly or intentionally ships an e-liquid, an e-liquid product, or a vapor device without first making a good faith effort to verify the age of the purchaser of the e-liquid, e-liquid product, or vapor device commits a Class C infraction.

As added by P.L.206-2017, SEC.36. Amended by P.L.49-2020, SEC.21; P.L.148-2026, SEC.37.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-3-16 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 3 / Section 7.1-3-3-16
Costs
Status: in_force

Sec. 16. Costs. The commission, in the event the denial of renewal becomes final as a result of a failure to bring an action for review, or as a result of the final judgment of the court in which the action was brought, shall deduct from the annual license fee accompanying the application the amount of court costs taxed against the applicant and shall pay it to the clerk of the court. The commission shall apply the balance of the annual license fee to the payment of a license fee for the period of the beer wholesaler's continued operation computed at the rate of two dollars and seventy-five cents ($2.75) per day for the number of calendar days, including Sundays and holidays, elapsed during the period of continued operation.

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

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-12-1 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 12 / Section 7.1-3-12-1
Application
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. Application. The commission may issue a vintner's permit to a person who desires to commercially manufacture wine.

[Pre-1973 Recodification Citation: 7-1-1-22.]

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-7.5-5 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 7.5 / Section 7.1-3-7.5-5
Brandy sold through wholesaler not counted toward gallonage limit
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. Brandy produced by the holder of a farm winery brandy distiller's permit that is sold through a wholesaler licensed under IC 7.1-3-8 is not counted toward the gallonage limit established in section 4 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.235-2001, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-25-2 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 25 / Section 7.1-3-25-2
"Product"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "product" means an existing brand of:

(1) beer (as defined in IC 7.1-1-3-6); or

(2) flavored malt beverage (as defined in IC 7.1-1-3-16.7).

As added by P.L.224-2005, SEC.19.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-1-17 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 1 / Section 7.1-3-1-17
Transportation of alcoholic beverages; general
Status: in_force

Sec. 17. Transportation of Alcoholic Beverages: General. The traffic and transportation of alcohol and alcoholic beverages for sale within this state shall be subject to the rules and regulations of the commission. Alcohol and alcoholic beverages shall be transported and delivered only in containers that are lawful under this title and permissible under the rules and regulations of the commission.

[Pre-1973 Recodification Citation: 7-1-1-17.]

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 7.1-7-2-24 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 7 / Chapter 2 / Section 7.1-7-2-24
"Wholesaler"
Status: in_force

Sec. 24. "Wholesaler" means a person who has obtained or is required to obtain a wholesale tobacco sales certificate under IC 7.1-3-18.5-1.5 that:

(1) distributes, sells, barters, or exchanges e-liquid or e-liquid products in Indiana to retail dealers for the purpose of resale; or

(2) purchases e-liquid or e-liquid products directly from a manufacturer for the purpose of resale to resellers.

As added by P.L.148-2026, SEC.22.
Ind. Code § 7.1-1-3-18.5 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 7.1-1-3-18.5
"Grocery store"
Status: in_force

Sec. 18.5. (a) "Grocery store" means a store or part of a store that is known generally as:

(1) a supermarket, grocery store, or delicatessen and is primarily engaged in the retail sale of a general food line, which may include:

(A) canned and frozen foods;

(B) fresh fruits and vegetables; and

(C) fresh and prepared meats, fish, and poultry;

(2) subject to subsection (b), a convenience store or food mart and is primarily engaged in:

(A) the retail sale of a line of goods that may include milk, bread, soda, and snacks; or

(B) the retail sale of automotive fuels and the retail sale of a line of goods that may include milk, bread, soda, and snacks;

(3) a warehouse club, superstore, supercenter, or general merchandise store and is primarily engaged in the retail sale of a general line of groceries or gourmet foods in combination with general lines of new merchandise, which may include apparel, furniture, and appliances; or

(4) a specialty or gourmet food store primarily engaged in the retail sale of miscellaneous specialty foods not for immediate consumption and not made on the premises, not including:

(A) meat, fish, and seafood;

(B) fruits and vegetables;

(C) confections, nuts, and popcorn; and

(D) baked goods.

(b) The term includes a convenience store or food mart as described in subsection (a)(2) only if the sale of alcoholic beverages on the premises of the convenience store or food mart represents a percentage of annual gross sales of twenty-five percent (25%) or less of all items sold on the premises, excluding gasoline and automotive oil products.

(c) The term does not include an establishment known generally as a gas station that is primarily engaged in:

(1) the retail sale of automotive fuels, which may include diesel fuel, gasohol, or gasoline; or

(2) the retail sale of automotive fuels, which may include diesel fuel, gasohol, or gasoline and activities that may include providing repair service, selling automotive oils, replacement parts, and accessories, or providing food services.

As added by P.L.94-2008, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.9-2024, SEC.270.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-17.8-3 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 17.8 / Section 7.1-3-17.8-3
State park areas not prohibited from price discrimination
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. Separate areas within a state park are not subject to IC 7.1-5-5-7.

As added by P.L.214-2016, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-3-1 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 3 / Section 7.1-3-3-1
Application
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. Application. The commission may issue a beer wholesaler's permit to a person who desires to sell beer at wholesale and who meets the qualifications required by this title. The commission may require additional proof, by affidavit or otherwise, that an applicant possesses any or all of the required qualifications.

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

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-14-1 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 14 / Section 7.1-3-14-1
Application
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. Application. The commission may issue a wine retailer's permit to a person who desires to sell wine or flavored malt beverages for consumption on the licensed premises.

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

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1. As amended by P.L.72-1996, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 7.1-4-4-4 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 4 / Chapter 4 / Section 7.1-4-4-4
Repealed
Status: repealed

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

As added by Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1. Repealed by Acts 1973, P.L.56, SEC.38.
Ind. Code § 7.1-4-2-8.1 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 4 / Chapter 2 / Section 7.1-4-2-8.1
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by Acts 1978, P.L.54, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.103-1987, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-15-2 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 15 / Section 7.1-3-15-2
Persons eligible for permits
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. Persons Eligible for Permits. The commission may issue a wine dealer's permit only to the following:

(a) A person who is the holder of a beer dealer's permit; or,

(b) A person who is the holder of a liquor dealer's permit.

[Pre-1973 Recodification Citation: 7-1-1-25.]

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 7.1-2-7-4 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 2 / Chapter 7 / Section 7.1-2-7-4
Scope of orders
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. The commission, in making an order under section 3 of this chapter, shall not be limited to the products of the particular state, territory, district, political subdivision, municipality or person in which or in whose favor the discrimination is found to exist. The commission may include in its order the alcoholic beverages, or a class of them, manufactured or processed in or by, or imported, transported, or received from any other 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. As amended by P.L.86-2018, SEC.102.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-1.5-1.3 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 1.5 / Section 7.1-3-1.5-1.3
"Certified trainer"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1.3. As used in this chapter, "certified trainer" means a person who is issued a trainer certificate under section 4.6 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.165-2006, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-27-11 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 27 / Section 7.1-3-27-11
Sale of blended liquor
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. (a) An artisan distiller may blend liquor that the artisan distiller obtains from another manufacturer with liquor that the artisan distiller manufactures. The artisan distiller may sell the blended liquor as liquor that the artisan distiller manufactures only if the final product contains at least sixty percent (60%) of liquor that was fermented and distilled from raw materials by the artisan distiller at the licensed premises of the artisan distiller.

(b) An artisan distiller who knowingly or intentionally sells blended liquor that contains less than sixty percent (60%) of liquor that was fermented and distilled from raw materials by the artisan distiller at the licensed premises of the artisan distiller commits a Class B misdemeanor.

As added by P.L.109-2013, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.159-2014, SEC.13.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-6-4 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 6 / Section 7.1-3-6-4
Term of permit
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. Term of Permit. The commission may issue a temporary beer permit for a term, to and including, fifteen (15) days from its issuance. However, if an emergency exists, in the judgment of the commission, a temporary beer permit may be renewed for a period not to exceed fifteen (15) additional days.

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

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 7.1-1-2-6 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 1 / Chapter 2 / Section 7.1-1-2-6
Repealed
Status: repealed

[1973 Recodification Citation: New.]

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1. As amended by Acts 1976, P.L.24, SEC.5; Acts 1982, P.L.69, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.1-1988, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 7.1-4-9-8 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 4 / Chapter 9 / Section 7.1-4-9-8
Basis of distribution and use
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. The monies in the excise fund that is distributed to a county, city or town shall be distributed in direct proportion to the amount of retailer's or dealer's annual license fees paid in respect to licensed premises situated in a city or town, or situated within a county but outside the corporate limits of a city or town. The money distributed shall be credited to the general fund of the county, city or town and the funds shall be budgeted according to law.

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

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1. As amended by P.L.128-2026, SEC.102.
Ind. Code § 7.1-4-11-5 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 4 / Chapter 11 / Section 7.1-4-11-5
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.102-1989, SEC.5. Repealed by P.L.165-2021, SEC.128.
Ind. Code § 7.1-5-9-11 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 5 / Chapter 9 / Section 7.1-5-9-11
Repealed
Status: repealed

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

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1. Repealed by Acts 1978, P.L.2, SEC.727.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-31-13 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 31 / Section 7.1-3-31-13
Right of business owner to refuse entry
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. A person may consume an alcoholic beverage purchased from a designated permittee or vendor anywhere within the refreshment area boundaries, subject to the right of any retailer permittee or business within the refreshment area to refuse to allow individuals to enter the licensed premises or business with an alcoholic beverage.

As added by P.L.167-2023, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-1-16 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 1 / Section 7.1-3-1-16
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 § 7.1-5-10-4 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 5 / Chapter 10 / Section 7.1-5-10-4
Sale of untaxed alcoholic beverages prohibited
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) It is unlawful for a person to recklessly sell, give, withdraw for sale or gift, offer for sale, display, barter, exchange, purchase, receive, possess, transport, or store an alcoholic beverage upon which the appropriate excise tax and applicable license fee have not been paid.

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

[Pre-1973 Recodification Citation: 7-1-1-41(a), (b), (d), (e).]

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1; Acts 1973, P.L.56, SEC.35. As amended by Acts 1978, P.L.2, SEC.717; P.L.159-2014, SEC.71.
Ind. Code § 7.1-1-3-27.5 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 7.1-1-3-27.5
"Organized sporting competition"
Status: in_force

Sec. 27.5. "Organized sporting competition" means a sporting event sanctioned by a recognized governing or regulatory body.

As added by P.L.153-2026, SEC.17.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-13-3.5 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 13 / Section 7.1-3-13-3.5
Requirements to sell wine purchased from estate sale; immunity from product liability
Status: in_force

Sec. 3.5. (a) A wine wholesaler may sell wine purchased from an estate sale only if the following requirements are met:

(1) The primary source of the wine sold at auction:

(A) is authorized to sell wine in Indiana on the date the wine is resold by the wholesaler;

(B) is given notice of the purchase by the wine wholesaler; and

(C) authorizes the wine wholesaler to resell the wine purchased.

(2) The seller of wine at auction is a bona fide estate of an Indiana decedent.

(3) Each wine bottle is affixed with a sticker indicating that the wine was purchased from an estate.

(b) The notice given to the primary source under subsection (a)(1) must include the following information:

(1) The name of the seller.

(2) The amount of the product purchased and the sale price at auction.

(3) The vintage of the wine purchased.

(c) A wholesaler is not liable for product liability for wine that the wholesaler sells from an estate auction purchase.

As added by P.L.94-2008, SEC.34.
Ind. Code § 7.1-5-9-13 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 5 / Chapter 9 / Section 7.1-5-9-13
Certain interests prohibited
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. (a) A:

(1) proprietor of a drug store;

(2) corporation holding:

(A) an artisan distiller's permit;

(B) a distiller's permit;

(C) a brewer's permit;

(D) a wholesaler's permit; or

(E) a permit to retail or deal in alcoholic beverages; or

(3) wholesale drug company or a person who is the proprietor of a wholesale drug company;

may not own or control or participate in the permit of a package liquor store, or in its business, or in its establishment.

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

[Pre-1973 Recodification Citation: 7-1-1-20.]

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1. As amended by P.L.109-2013, SEC.13; P.L.159-2014, SEC.65; P.L.5-2015, SEC.21.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-30-3 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 30 / Section 7.1-3-30-3
Applicant qualifications
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. The commission may issue a hospitality 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) do not apply to an applicant for a hospitality permit.

As added by P.L.121-2022, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-21-5 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 21 / Section 7.1-3-21-5
Corporations; officer and stockholder qualifications
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. Each officer and stockholder of a corporation shall possess all other qualifications required of an individual applicant for that particular type of permit.

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

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1. As amended by P.L.72-1996, SEC.12; P.L.72-2004, SEC.13; P.L.165-2006, SEC.30; P.L.107-2015, SEC.3; P.L.133-2016, SEC.5; P.L.214-2016, SEC.24; P.L.194-2021, SEC.50.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-6.3-1 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 6.3 / Section 7.1-3-6.3-1
Applicability
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) This chapter applies to an event held by a qualified organization:

(1) under:

(A) IC 7.1-3-6.1, at which donated alcoholic beverages are awarded as prizes; or

(B) IC 7.1-3-6.2, at which donated alcoholic beverages are auctioned off;

for consumption off the premises; or

(2) at which alcoholic beverages that are donated to the qualified organization are served and consumed on the premises during the event.

(b) The requirements imposed by this chapter on a donation to a qualified organization that is a permittee do not apply if a donation is made to a qualified organization that is not a permittee. Nothing in this chapter prevents a permittee from making a donation to a person that is not a permittee.

As added by P.L.163-2025, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 7.1-2-2-1 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 2 / Chapter 2 / Section 7.1-2-2-1
Office of prosecutor created
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. Office of Prosecutor Created. There is hereby created within the commission a division to be known as the "Office of the Prosecutor."

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

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-1.5-15.5 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 1.5 / Section 7.1-3-1.5-15.5
Observation of trainer program
Status: in_force

Sec. 15.5. The commission may attend and observe training under a trainer program established or approved under section 5.5 of this chapter at any time.

As added by P.L.94-2008, SEC.25.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-21-4 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 21 / Section 7.1-3-21-4
Partnership; qualifications of members
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. The commission shall not issue an alcoholic beverage retailer's or dealer's permit of any type to a partnership unless each member of the partnership possesses the same qualifications as those required of an individual applicant for that particular type of permit.

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

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1. As amended by P.L.51-1994, SEC.10; P.L.105-1995, SEC.5; P.L.165-2006, SEC.29; P.L.107-2015, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 7.1-5-10-0.1 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 5 / Chapter 10 / Section 7.1-5-10-0.1
Application of certain amendments to chapter
Status: in_force

Sec. 0.1. The addition of section 15.5 of this chapter by P.L.80-1986 does not apply to actions accruing before April 1, 1986.

As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.180.
Ind. Code § 7.1-2-2-8 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 2 / Chapter 2 / Section 7.1-2-2-8
Enforcement officer; appointments
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. (a) The commission may employ qualified individuals to serve as enforcement officers of the commission.

(b) The superintendent of the enforcement officers must have had at least ten (10) years experience as an active law enforcement officer, at least five (5) years of which must have been in a management capacity.

(c) The commission shall issue to an enforcement officer a certificate of employment under the seal of the commission. The courts of this state shall take judicial notice of a certificate of employment.

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

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1. As amended by P.L.204-2001, SEC.20; P.L.94-2008, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-22-1 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 22 / Section 7.1-3-22-1
Brewers' permits limited
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) This section applies to a brewery that manufactures more than ninety thousand (90,000) barrels of beer in a calendar year for sale or distribution within Indiana.

(b) The commission may issue and have outstanding only one (1) brewer's permit for each unit of population of this state of one hundred and seventy-five thousand (175,000) or major fraction thereof. The commission, however, shall not issue more than four (4) brewer's permits in the same congressional district.

[Pre-1973 Recodification Citation: 7-1-1-9.]

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1. As amended by P.L.88-1993, SEC.3; P.L.186-2011, SEC.6; P.L.71-2012, SEC.4; P.L.79-2015, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 7.1-4-4.1-12 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 4 / Chapter 4.1 / Section 7.1-4-4.1-12
Dealer's permit fees
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. (a) This section applies to the following biennial permits:

(1) Beer dealer's permit.

(2) Liquor dealer's permit.

(3) Wine dealer's permit.

(b) The commission shall charge a single fee for the issuance of any combination of dealers' permits issued for the same location. The fee is equal to the sum of the amount determined under subsection (c).

(c) An annual permit fee in the following amount is imposed on a dealer:

(1) Five hundred dollars ($500), if the dealer sells only beer, only liquor, or only wine.

(2) Seven hundred fifty dollars ($750), if the dealer sells:

(A) both beer and wine but no liquor;

(B) both wine and liquor but no beer; or

(C) both beer and liquor but no wine.

(3) One thousand dollars ($1,000), if the dealer sells beer, wine, and liquor.

As added by P.L.204-2001, SEC.43. Amended by P.L.224-2005, SEC.22; P.L.285-2019, SEC.53.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-20-25 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 20 / Section 7.1-3-20-25
City markets
Status: in_force

Sec. 25. (a) This section applies only to a city market.

(b) As used in this section, "city market" means a marketplace where spaces are leased for a valuable consideration for the purpose of selling and displaying for sale to the general public items or products approved by the City Market Corporation and that has the following characteristics:

(1) The market consists of an area that:

(A) has been redeveloped or renovated in part with grants from the federal, state, or local government; and

(B) is entirely located within a one-half (1/2) mile radius of the center of a consolidated city.

(2) The market consists of a building or group of buildings that:

(A) contains more than ten (10) retailers; and

(B) is constructed in a manner so that the buildings or retail locations can be accessed without going outside the market.

(c) The commission may issue a three-way permit to sell alcoholic beverages for consumption on the licensed premises to an applicant who is the proprietor, as owner or lessee, or both, of retail space within a city market. The holder of a permit issued under this section may sell beer and wine for carryout. The permit may be a single permit even though more than one (1) area constitutes the licensed premises under the permit.

(d) A permit authorized by this section may be issued without regard to the proximity provisions of IC 7.1-3-21-11 or the quota provisions of IC 7.1-3-22.

(e) Permits issued under this section may not be transferred to a location outside the city market.

As added by P.L.15-1994, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.64-2011, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 7.1-2-5-15 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 2 / Chapter 5 / Section 7.1-2-5-15
Sale of property seized from non-owner
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. The court, upon the conviction of a person other than the owner, found in charge or possession of personal property seized under this title, or upon written petition of the chairman if no person is found in charge of or in possession of the seized property, and if the court, upon hearing, finds that any of the personal property was used, kept, or possessed in violation of this title, with the knowledge of the owner, shall order the property disposed of as provided in section 14 of this chapter. However, the court shall enter its order of sale or destruction only after an opportunity for a hearing has been given by not less than ten (10) days notice to the owner, if the owner is known, or if the owner is not known, then by notice of the seizure of the property, with a description of it, by publication one (1) time in a newspaper of general circulation published in the county seat of the county of the court having jurisdiction. If there is no newspaper published in the county seat, the notice shall be published in a newspaper of a general circulation in the county. Notice published in a newspaper shall be given not less than ten (10) days prior to the time fixed for the hearing.

[Pre-1973 Recodification Citation: 7-1-1-40.]

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1. As amended by P.L.86-2018, SEC.97.
Ind. Code § 7.1-5-7-3 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 5 / Chapter 7 / Section 7.1-5-7-3
Possession of false identity
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) It is a Class C infraction for a minor to have in the minor's possession false or fraudulent evidence of majority or identity with the intent to violate a provision of this title.

(b) It is a Class C infraction for a minor to have in the minor's possession false or fraudulent evidence of majority or identity with the intent to purchase a tobacco product as provided in IC 35-46-1-10.5.

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

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1. As amended by Acts 1982, P.L.69, SEC.13; P.L.102-1983, SEC.3; P.L.163-2025, SEC.46.
Ind. Code § 7.1-5-8-8 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 5 / Chapter 8 / Section 7.1-5-8-8
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 § 7.1-3-7-8 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 7 / Section 7.1-3-7-8
Importation of alcohol by rectifier
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. Importation of Alcohol by Rectifier. The holder of a rectifier's permit also shall be entitled to import alcohol for use in the preparation and rectification of liquor but not for sale as a finished product for beverage purposes. A rectifier shall not be entitled to import liquor for sale within this state intending to sell it without rectification by him, nor to sell it, directly or indirectly, as an agent or otherwise.

[Pre-1973 Recodification Citation: 7-1-1-17.]

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-2-5 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 2 / Section 7.1-3-2-5
Out-of-state brewer; agreement
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. There shall accompany the bond required by section 4 of this chapter an agreement by the applicant to:

(1) pay to the state the taxes and fees levied by the state for which the applicant is liable on beer shipped or transported into Indiana;

(2) furnish reports required by the commission of the sales of beer and flavored malt beverage by the principal to an Indiana permittee; and

(3) consent to an examination of the principal's records pertaining to sales to an Indiana permittee.

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

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1. As amended by P.L.58-1984, SEC.3; P.L.72-1996, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 7.1-4-4-2 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 4 / Chapter 4 / Section 7.1-4-4-2
Beverages to which tax is applicable
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) The wine excise tax shall apply to the following beverages:

(1) Wine containing less than twenty-one percent (21%), of absolute alcohol reckoned by volume.

(2) Alcoholic beverages containing fifteen percent (15%), or less, of absolute alcohol reckoned by volume, mixed with either carbonated water or other potable ingredients, or both, by either the manufacturer or the bottler, or both of them, and sold in a container filled by the manufacturer or bottler, and which is suitable for immediate consumption directly from the original container.

(b) An alcoholic beverage that is subject to the wine excise tax shall not be also subject to the liquor excise tax.

[Pre-1973 Recodification Citations: 7-1-1-41(b); 7-1-1-41(c).]

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1; Acts 1973, P.L.56, SEC.14. As amended by P.L.128-2026, SEC.87.
Ind. Code § 7.1-4-8-2 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 4 / Chapter 8 / Section 7.1-4-8-2
Use of funds
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The monies deposited in the state construction fund shall be used by the state for the construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation, repair, purchase, rental, and sale of state properties and institutions (excluding state educational institutions, as defined in IC 21-7-13-32).

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

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1. As amended by P.L.234-2007, SEC.274; P.L.108-2019, SEC.145.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-24-7 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 24 / Section 7.1-3-24-7
Surviving spouse or heir
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. The surviving spouse or heir of a deceased permittee may be permitted to continue the business conducted by the deceased permittee, without probate proceedings, if both of the following occur:

(1) The court having probate jurisdiction finds that the surviving spouse or heir of the deceased permittee possesses the qualifications required of an applicant for that particular type of permit.

(2) The surviving spouse or heir who desires to carry on the business of the deceased permittee applies for and receives the written consent of the chairman. A copy of the court's findings on the qualifications of the applicant must accompany the application for written consent.

[Pre-1973 Recodification Citation: 7-1-1-8(1).]

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1. As amended by P.L.90-2002, SEC.308; P.L.194-2021, SEC.58.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-1-2 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 1 / Section 7.1-3-1-2
No property right in permit
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. No Property Right in Permit. A permittee shall have no property right in a wholesaler's, retailer's, or dealer's permit of any type.

[Pre-1973 Recodification Citations: 7-2-1-14(a); 7-1-1-5(2).]

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 7.1-5-12-10 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 5 / Chapter 12 / Section 7.1-5-12-10
Failure to comply with requirements; penalty
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. (a) An owner, manager, operator, or official in charge of a public place or place of employment who fails to comply with a requirement imposed by this chapter commits a Class B infraction, except as provided in subsection (b).

(b) A failure to comply described in subsection (a) is a Class A infraction if the owner, manager, operator, or official has been adjudged to have committed at least three (3) prior unrelated infractions under this chapter.

As added by P.L.141-2012, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-11-9 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 11 / Section 7.1-3-11-9
Boat liquor permits
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. Boat Liquor Permits. The commission may issue a boat liquor permit to a person who is the proprietor of a boat and who is, and continues to be, the holder of a boat beer permit and boat wine permit. The commission may issue a boat liquor permit without publication of notice or having an investigation before a local board.

As added by Acts 1976, P.L.24, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 7.1-4-10-1 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 4 / Chapter 10 / Section 7.1-4-10-1
Deposit of excise taxes in fund
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The department shall deposit one and three-fourths cents (1 3/4¢) of the beer excise tax rate collected on each gallon of beer or flavored malt beverage, eleven cents (11¢) of the liquor excise tax rate collected on each gallon of liquor, and four cents (4¢) of the wine excise tax rate collected on each gallon of wine, daily with the treasurer of the state, and not later than the fifth day of the following month shall cover them into the Enforcement and Administration Fund.

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

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1; Acts 1973, P.L.56, SEC.28. As amended by P.L.72-1996, SEC.20; P.L.213-2015, SEC.96.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-1.6-9 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 1.6 / Section 7.1-3-1.6-9
Self-study course test requirements
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. A self-study course may not provide a test that is self-administered by the participant. A self-study course test must meet the following requirements:

(1) The participant must appear in person at a location to take the test.

(2) The participant's identity must be sufficiently verified.

(3) Any other requirements established by the commission.

As added by P.L.269-2013, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 7.1-5-1-9 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 5 / Chapter 1 / Section 7.1-5-1-9
Repealed
Status: repealed

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

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1. As amended by Acts 1978, P.L.2, SEC.705; P.L.158-2013, SEC.125. Repealed by P.L.159-2014, SEC.20.
Ind. Code § 7.1-2-2-2 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 2 / Chapter 2 / Section 7.1-2-2-2
Qualifications and appointment
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The prosecutor shall be appointed by the governor for a term of four (4) years to be served at the pleasure of the governor. The prosecutor shall be a resident of the state and a practicing member of the Indiana bar.

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

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1. As amended by P.L.224-2005, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-9-7 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 9 / Section 7.1-3-9-7
Repealed
Status: repealed

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

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.144-2015, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-23-20.5 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 23 / Section 7.1-3-23-20.5
Adult entertainment performers; retailer's permit holders
Status: in_force

Sec. 20.5. (a) As used in this section, "adult entertainment" means adult oriented entertainment in which performers disrobe or perform in an unclothed state for entertainment.

(b) This section applies to the holder of a retailer's permit that provides adult entertainment on the licensed premises.

(c) The holder of a retailer's permit that provides adult entertainment on the licensed premises shall do the following:

(1) Require a performer who provides adult entertainment on the licensed premises to provide proof of age by at least one (1) form of government issued identification, including a:

(A) state issued driver's license;

(B) state issued identification card; or

(C) passport;

showing the performer to be at least eighteen (18) years of age.

(2) Require a performer who provides adult entertainment on the licensed premises to provide proof of legal residency in the United States by means of:

(A) a birth certificate;

(B) a Social Security card;

(C) a passport;

(D) valid documentary evidence of lawful status under IC 9-24-9-2.5; or

(E) other valid documentary evidence issued by the United States demonstrating that the performer is entitled to reside in the United States.

(3) Take a photograph of each adult entertainer who auditions to provide adult entertainment at the licensed premises at the time of the audition and retain the photograph for at least three (3) years after:

(A) the date of the audition; or

(B) the last day on which the performer provides adult entertainment at the licensed premises;

whichever is later. A photograph taken under this subdivision may show only the adult entertainer's facial features.

(4) Require all performers and other employees of the retail permit holder to sign a document approved by the commission to acknowledge their awareness of the problem of human trafficking.

(5) Display human trafficking awareness posters in at least two (2) of the following locations on the licensed premises:

(A) The office of the manager of the licensed premises.

(B) The locker room used by performers or other employees.

(C) The break room used by performers or other employees.

Posters displayed under this subdivision must describe human trafficking, state indicators of human trafficking (such as restricted freedom of movement and signs of physical abuse), set forth hotline telephone numbers for law enforcement, and be approved by the commission.

(6) Cooperate with any law enforcement investigation concerning allegations of a violation of this section.

(d) The commission may revoke, suspend, or refuse to renew the permit issued for the licensed premises if the holder fails to comply with subsection (c).

(e) In determining whether to revoke, suspend, or refuse to renew the permit issued for a licensed premises under subsection (d), the commission may consider:

(1) the extent to which the permit holder has cooperated with any law enforcement investigation as required by subsection (c)(6); and

(2) whether the permit holder has provided training to performers who provide adult entertainment at the permit holder's licensed premises and other employees of the licensed premises through a program that:

(A) is designed to increase the awareness of human trafficking and assist victims of human trafficking; and

(B) has been approved by:

(i) a department of the United States government; or

(ii) a nationwide association made up of operators who run adult entertainment establishments.

As added by P.L.237-2015, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.13-2016, SEC.2; P.L.85-2017, SEC.36; P.L.211-2023, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-23-11 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 23 / Section 7.1-3-23-11
Nonrenewal; judicial review available
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. Whenever an application for the renewal of a permit to sell alcoholic beverages at retail, except a temporary beer or wine permit, is denied by the commission, the applicant may seek judicial review of that action by following IC 4-21.5-5, except that the action for judicial review shall be filed in the circuit or superior court having jurisdiction in the county in which the licensed premises are located. However, this section shall not apply to a denial of a transfer of a permit to either another holder or location, or both.

[Pre-1973 Recodification Citation: 7-2-3-3.]

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1; Acts 1973, P.L.59, SEC.6. As amended by P.L.7-1987, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-23-6 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 23 / Section 7.1-3-23-6
Revocation of permits; procedure
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. Revocation of Permits: Procedure. The commission shall give at least three (3) business days notice to the holder of the permit proposed to be revoked. The notice shall inform the holder of the time and place of the hearing to be held in regard to the proposed revocation. Unless otherwise provided in this title, all further procedures with reference to the revocation of a permit shall be prescribed by rule and regulation of the commission.

[Pre-1973 Recodification Citation: 7-1-1-5(2).]

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1. As amended by P.L.152-2025, SEC.21; P.L.163-2025, SEC.42.
Ind. Code § 7.1-1-3-11 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 7.1-1-3-11
"Commercially"
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. Commercially. The term "commercially" means the manufacturing, bottling, selling, bartering, transporting, delivering, furnishing, or possessing of alcohol or alcoholic beverages elsewhere than in one's own residence.

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

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-3-8 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 3 / Section 7.1-3-3-8
Notice of renewal
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. Notice of Renewal. The determination shall be final and conclusive if the notice advises the applicant that his beer wholesaler's permit will be renewed at the expiration of the existing permit term. Prior to the expiration of the existing permit term, the commission shall issue a renewal beer wholesaler's permit to the applicant for the ensuing year. The failure on the part of the commission to issue the renewal permit prior to the expiration of the existing permit shall not deprive the applicant of the right to continue in operation pending its issuance.

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

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-22-2 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 22 / Section 7.1-3-22-2
Beer wholesalers' permits limited
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. Beer Wholesalers' Permits Limited. The commission may issue only one (1) beer wholesaler's permit in each county in this state. The commission may issue additional beer wholesaler's permits on the basis of one (1) additional permit for each thirty-five thousand (35,000) unit of population, or fraction thereof, in a county whose population exceeds thirty-five thousand (35,000). This section shall not affect the right of renewal, or successive renewals, of a permit in a county in which the quota is now exceeded.

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

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 7.1-7-2-22.5 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 7 / Chapter 2 / Section 7.1-7-2-22.5
"Shipping documents"
Status: in_force

Sec. 22.5. "Shipping documents" means a bill of lading, airbill, or any document used to evidence that a delivery occurred by a delivery service.

As added by P.L.206-2017, SEC.19.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-6-6 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 6 / Section 7.1-3-6-6
Dining car beer permits
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. Dining Car Beer Permits. The commission may issue a dining car beer permit to a corporation that owns or operates a railroad as a public carrier. The commission also may issue a dining car permit to a person who owns, operates, or leases cars which are operated as part of a railroad train. A dining car beer permit may be issued without publication of notice or investigation before a local board but the issuance shall conform to any rules or regulations made by the commission. Dining car beer permits shall be issued at the rate of one (1) permit for a unit to consist of not more than five (5) dining and buffet cars.

[Pre-1973 Recodification Citation: 7-1-1-14.]

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-12-6 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 12 / Section 7.1-3-12-6
Repealed
Status: repealed

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

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1. As amended by P.L.201-1999, SEC.5. Repealed by P.L.165-2006, SEC.41.
Ind. Code § 7.1-5-5-10 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 5 / Chapter 5 / Section 7.1-5-5-10
Acceptance of gifts by retailer or dealer
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. (a) Except as provided in subsections (b) and (c), it is unlawful for a person who holds a retailer's or dealer's permit of any type to receive or accept a gift from a manufacturer of alcoholic beverages or from a permittee authorized to sell and deliver alcoholic beverages.

(b) A person who holds a retailer's or dealer's permit may receive or accept entertainment and professional and educational expenses from a manufacturer of alcoholic beverages or from a permittee authorized to sell and deliver alcoholic beverages, unless the entertainment or professional and educational expenses are provided in exchange for an agreement by the holder of the retailer's or dealer's permit to directly or indirectly purchase alcoholic beverages from a:

(1) manufacturer; or

(2) permittee authorized to sell and deliver alcoholic beverages;

to the exclusion, in whole or in part, of alcoholic beverages sold or delivered by another manufacturer or a permittee authorized to sell and deliver alcoholic beverages.

(c) As used in this subsection, "permittee" means a person listed in IC 7.1-3-6.1-5(1). A qualified organization that holds a retailer's or dealer's permit may receive or accept donations of alcoholic beverages from a permittee for any event conducted by the qualified organization 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) A person who knowingly or intentionally violates this section commits a Class A misdemeanor.

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

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1. As amended by P.L.159-2014, SEC.39; P.L.64-2015, SEC.1; P.L.196-2015, SEC.17; P.L.270-2017, SEC.17; P.L.86-2018, SEC.138; P.L.163-2025, SEC.44.
Ind. Code § 7.1-5-2-5 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 5 / Chapter 2 / Section 7.1-5-2-5
Repealed
Status: repealed

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

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.57-1984, SEC.15.
Ind. Code § 7.1-2-9-1 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 2 / Chapter 9 / Section 7.1-2-9-1
Applicant's eligibility to hold, renew, or continue to hold retailer's permit; factors considered
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The commission shall consider the following in determining an applicant's or a permittee's eligibility to hold, renew, or continue to hold a retailer's permit under IC 7.1-3:

(1) Whether the acts or conduct of the applicant or permittee and its employees or agents would constitute action or conduct prohibited under IC 35-41 or federal law.

(2) The esteem in which the applicant or permittee is held by members of its community.

(3) An assessment of the applicant's or the permittee's character as can be reasonably inferred from police reports, evidence submitted in court and commission proceedings, public records, and other sources of information permitted under IC 7.1-3-19.

As added by P.L.103-2026, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 7.1-7-2-19 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 7 / Chapter 2 / Section 7.1-7-2-19
"Permittee"
Status: in_force

Sec. 19. "Permittee" means a person who holds a valid permit under this article, including an agent of, employee of, or other person acting on behalf of, a permittee.

As added by P.L.176-2015, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 7.1-2-6-5 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 2 / Chapter 6 / Section 7.1-2-6-5
Available remedies
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. Available Remedies. The plaintiff in an action to abate a public nuisance shall not be required to give bond in the action. A temporary restraining order, a preliminary injunction, a permanent injunction, and other appropriate relief may be granted in this action as is allowed by the Indiana Rules of Civil Procedure.

[Pre-1973 Recodification Citation: 7-1-1-38.]

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 7.1-5-11-1.5 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 5 / Chapter 11 / Section 7.1-5-11-1.5
Shipments of alcoholic beverages to residents without valid wholesaler permits; violations
Status: in_force

Sec. 1.5. (a) Except as provided in IC 7.1-3-26, it is unlawful for a person in the business of selling alcoholic beverages in Indiana or outside Indiana to ship or cause to be shipped an alcoholic beverage directly to a person in Indiana who does not hold a valid wholesaler permit under this title. This includes the ordering and selling of alcoholic beverages over a computer network (as defined by IC 35-43-2-3(a)).

(b) An in-state or an out-of-state vintner, distiller, brewer, rectifier, or importer that:

(1) holds a basic permit from the federal Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, or its successor agency; and

(2) knowingly violates subsection (a);

commits a Class A misdemeanor.

(c) A person who is not an in-state or an out-of-state vintner, distiller, brewer, rectifier, or importer that holds a basic permit from the federal Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, or its successor agency, who knowingly violates subsection (a) commits a Level 6 felony.

(d) Upon a determination by the commission that a person has violated subsection (a), a wholesaler may not accept a shipment of alcoholic beverages from the person for a period of up to one (1) year as determined by the commission.

(e) If the chairman of the alcohol and tobacco commission or the attorney general determines that a vintner, distiller, brewer, rectifier, or importer that holds a basic permit from the federal Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, or its successor agency, has made an illegal shipment of an alcoholic beverage to consumers in Indiana, the chairman shall:

(1) notify the federal Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, or its successor agency, of the official determination that state law has been violated; and

(2) request the federal bureau to take appropriate action.

(f) The commission shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to implement this section.

As added by P.L.121-1998, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.165-2006, SEC.38; P.L.159-2014, SEC.87; P.L.145-2024, SEC.20.
Ind. Code § 7.1-2-3-3 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 2 / Chapter 3 / Section 7.1-2-3-3
Forms
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. The commission, in accordance with IC 5-15-5.1, shall have the power to prescribe the forms for all applications, permits, licenses, certificates, and other documents and records used in the administration of this title.

[Pre-1973 Recodification Citation: 7-1-1-5(15).]

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1. As amended by Acts 1979, P.L.40, SEC.18; P.L.194-2021, SEC.16.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-11-7 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 11 / Section 7.1-3-11-7
Repealed
Status: repealed

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

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1. Repealed by Acts 1978, P.L.51, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-1-29 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 1 / Section 7.1-3-1-29
Senior residence facility campus exemption
Status: in_force

Sec. 29. (a) For purposes of this section, "health facility" does not include an intermediate care facility for individuals with intellectual disabilities.

(b) As used in this section, "senior residence facility" means a:

(1) health facility licensed under IC 16-28; or

(2) housing with services establishment (as defined in IC 12-10-15-3).

(c) For purposes of this section, "senior residence facility campus" means a senior residence facility and the property on which a senior residence facility is located.

(d) A senior residence facility may, without a permit issued under this title, possess and give or furnish an alcoholic beverage, by the bottle, by the container, or by the glass, on the premises of the senior residence facility campus for consumption on the premises to any of the following:

(1) A resident who:

(A) is not a minor; and

(B) resides on the premises of the senior residence facility.

(2) A guest or family member of a resident described in subdivision (1) who:

(A) is not a minor; and

(B) is visiting the resident at the senior residence facility.

(e) Subject to subsection (f), this section may not be construed to authorize a senior residence facility to sell alcoholic beverages on the premises of the senior residence facility campus without a permit under this title.

(f) For purposes of this section, a senior residence facility that:

(1) charges a:

(A) room and board fee to residents of the senior residence facility; or

(B) fee for organizing activities for:

(i) residents of the senior residence facility; and

(ii) guests or family members of the residents;

(2) uses a portion of a fee described in subdivision (1) to:

(A) purchase alcoholic beverages; and

(B) furnish the alcoholic beverages to individuals described in subsection (d); and

(3) does not purchase and furnish the alcoholic beverages for profit;

is not considered to be selling alcoholic beverages.

As added by P.L.196-2015, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.35-2016, SEC.3; P.L.194-2021, SEC.25.
Ind. Code § 7.1-2-3-5 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 2 / Chapter 3 / Section 7.1-2-3-5
Enforcement of subpoena
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. Enforcement of Subpoena. The commission shall have the authority to petition the circuit or superior court of the county in which the hearing or investigation is being held to compel obedience to the lawful requirements of its subpoena under this title.

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

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-12-4 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 12 / Section 7.1-3-12-4
Farm winery; general requirements
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. In order to be considered a "farm winery" within the meaning of this title and to be eligible to receive a farm winery permit, a wine-making establishment shall not annually sell more than one million (1,000,000) gallons of wine in Indiana, excluding wine shipped to an out-of-state address.

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

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1. As amended by Acts 1977, P.L.93, SEC.1; Acts 1978, P.L.53, SEC.1; P.L.201-1999, SEC.3; P.L.165-2006, SEC.22; P.L.54-2008, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-6-1 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 6 / Section 7.1-3-6-1
Temporary beer permits
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) Subject to sections 3.5 and 3.6 of this chapter, the commission may issue a temporary beer 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 beer 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 beer permit to an applicant if:

(1) the applicant submits an application for a temporary beer 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 beer permit.

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

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

(2) meets all requirements 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.73-1996, SEC.1; P.L.196-2015, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-14-5 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 14 / Section 7.1-3-14-5
Limitation of sales; fees; clubs; discrimination
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) Notwithstanding any other law, a wine retailer may limit sales to the following:

(1) Persons that the retailer selects to have access to the retailer's facilities and services in return for payment of an annual fee to the retailer.

(2) Guests of a person described in subdivision (1).

(b) A wine retailer may call the annual fee described in subsection (a) a membership fee.

(c) A wine retailer may call the retailer's premises a club. However, the premises is not a club within the meaning of IC 7.1-3-20-1.

(d) This section does not allow a wine retailer to discriminate among persons on the basis of race, sex, age, or religion when selecting persons to have access to the retailer's facilities and services.

As added by P.L.73-1991, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-24-3.5 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 24 / Section 7.1-3-24-3.5
Purchase of permit from permit holder; procedure
Status: in_force

Sec. 3.5. (a) A person purchasing an existing permit from another permit holder must submit an executed purchase agreement to the commission as part of the applicant's request to transfer the ownership of the permit. The purchase agreement must include the following:

(1) The agreement must be signed by the applicant and the current permit holder.

(2) The agreement must provide detailed information regarding the purchase price and sale terms of the permit and other business assets, including the following:

(A) An itemization of all personal and real property being sold, detailing the sale terms and price for each item.

(B) If the personal property and real property are being purchased by different persons, the purchase agreement must identify the persons purchasing each item of personal property and real property.

(C) Any other information required by the commission.

(b) A purchase agreement provided to the commission is confidential under IC 5-14-3 and may not be disclosed to the public except for the following information:

(1) The type of permit sold.

(2) The permit sale price.

(3) The jurisdiction (city, town, or county) in which the permit is located.

(c) The commission shall maintain a publicly accessible data base of the information listed in subsection (b).

(d) The commission shall review and consider an application for transfer of the permit and a purchase agreement before approving or denying the transfer application.

As added by P.L.285-2019, SEC.46.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-1.5-4 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 1.5 / Section 7.1-3-1.5-4
"Retailer permittee"
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "retailer permittee" means a person who holds a:

(1) beer retailer's permit under IC 7.1-3-4;

(2) liquor retailer's permit under IC 7.1-3-9; or

(3) wine retailer's permit under IC 7.1-3-14.

As added by P.L.161-2005, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-27-13 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 27 / Section 7.1-3-27-13
Holder of artisan distiller permit and brewer's permit
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. (a) This section applies only to a person who:

(1) holds an artisan distiller's permit; and

(2) holds an interest in a brewer's permit issued under IC 7.1-3-2-2(b).

(b) An artisan distiller may:

(1) serve samples of liquor that the artisan distiller manufactures; and

(2) sell bottles and cases of liquor that the artisan distiller manufactures;

on the licensed premises where the beer is manufactured only if the beer is manufactured on the same premises where the artisan distiller manufactures liquor.

(c) A person to whom this section applies who knowingly or intentionally violates this section commits a Class B misdemeanor.

As added by P.L.109-2013, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.159-2014, SEC.15; P.L.79-2015, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 7.1-2-3-9.1 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 2 / Chapter 3 / Section 7.1-2-3-9.1
Registry of permits
Status: in_force

Sec. 9.1. (a) The commission shall prepare and maintain, available for public inspection, a registry of all retailer and dealer permits (including supplemental permits) issued by it, categorized by type of permit and by the type of establishment to which it is issued. The registry of permits shall:

(1) be subdivided on a county by county basis, and further subdivided by city, town, and unincorporated area;

(2) contain the number of permits authorized by the quota, and the number of permits currently issued;

(3) contain the name of the owner of the permit, the address of the licensed premises, the assumed business name under which the business is conducted, and, if a corporation, the names of the president and secretary; and

(4) be made current annually, to indicate by specific notation any new permits that were issued or any existing permits that were transferred in any manner within the prior year.

(b) The commission shall provide for the sale of the registry of permits to the public on a cost basis, both as a complete statewide registry and as a countywide registry.

As added by Acts 1982, P.L.69, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.85-1985, SEC.1; P.L.106-1995, SEC.3; P.L.108-2021, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-13-4 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 13 / Section 7.1-3-13-4
Wine bottlers' permit; application
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. Wine Bottlers' Permit: Application. The commission may issue a wine bottler's permit to a person who desires to commercially bottle wine.

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

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 7.1-4-6-7 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 4 / Chapter 6 / Section 7.1-4-6-7
Appropriation for administration
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. There shall be an annual appropriation, from the sum of money allocated to the general fund by this title, of a sum of money necessary for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this title. The claims for operating expenses incurred under the provisions of this title shall be filed with and paid by the state comptroller. Equipment shall be purchased only upon a requisition approved by the department of administration.

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

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1. As amended by P.L.9-2024, SEC.272; P.L.128-2026, SEC.100.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-31-7 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 31 / Section 7.1-3-31-7
Restrictions; requirements
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. (a) A designated refreshment area is subject to IC 7.1-3-21-11.

(b) A municipality may not establish more than seven (7) refreshment areas.

(c) A municipality shall designate at least one (1) designated permittee for each refreshment area.

As added by P.L.167-2023, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 7.1-5-8-11 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 5 / Chapter 8 / Section 7.1-5-8-11
Possessing, purchasing, selling, offering to sell, or using powdered or crystalline alcohol prohibited; exceptions
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. (a) This section does not apply to the possession, purchase, or use of powdered or crystalline alcohol for bona fide research purposes by any of the following:

(1) A hospital licensed under IC 16-21.

(2) The Indiana department of health.

(3) A state educational institution (as defined in IC 21-7-13-32).

(4) A private college or university.

(5) A pharmaceutical or biotechnology company.

(b) A person who possesses, purchases, sells, offers to sell, or uses powdered or crystalline alcohol commits a Class B infraction.

As added by P.L.70-2015, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.56-2023, SEC.45.
Ind. Code § 7.1-2-2-9 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 2 / Chapter 2 / Section 7.1-2-2-9
Enforcement officer; powers and duties
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. (a) An enforcement officer is vested with full police powers and duties to enforce:

(1) the provisions of this title;

(2) any other law of this state relating to alcohol or alcoholic beverages; and

(3) tobacco laws, including tobacco vending machines.

(b) An enforcement officer may issue a summons for infraction or misdemeanor violations if the defendant promises to appear by signing the summons. A defendant who fails to appear is subject to the penalties provided by IC 35-44.1-2-10. Upon failure to appear, the court shall issue a warrant for the arrest of the defendant.

(c) In addition to the authority of an enforcement officer under subsection (a), an enforcement officer may act as an officer for the arrest of offenders against the laws of this state if the enforcement officer reasonably believes that a crime is or is about to be committed or attempted in the enforcement officer's presence.

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

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1. As amended by Acts 1979, P.L.83, SEC.1; P.L.84-1985, SEC.1; P.L.256-1996, SEC.1; P.L.177-1999, SEC.4; P.L.126-2012, SEC.28.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-6-13 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 6 / Section 7.1-3-6-13
Prerequisites
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. The commission shall follow all the procedures for publication of notice and investigation before a local board as provided in IC 7.1-3-19, before it issues a boat beer permit. However, the publication and investigation shall be made in any county in this state where the particular boat usually docks.

[Pre-1973 Recodification Citation: 7-1-1-15.]

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1. As amended by P.L.86-2018, SEC.107.
Ind. Code § 7.1-1-3-37 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 7.1-1-3-37
"Residence"
Status: in_force

Sec. 37. Residence. The term "residence" means:

(a) The premises in which a person resides and includes the aggregation of the rooms inhabited by him, including the cellar and basement under them; and,

(b) Also means a room equipped for sleeping or a suite located in a hotel when actually occupied by a traveler, or by a person as his bona fide residence.

[Pre-1973 Recodification Citation: 7-1-1-3(i).]

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-21-3 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 21 / Section 7.1-3-21-3
Repealed
Status: repealed

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

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1. As amended by Acts 1982, P.L.69, SEC.8; P.L.72-2004, SEC.12; P.L.165-2006, SEC.28; P.L.107-2015, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.194-2021, SEC.49.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-9-10 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 9 / Section 7.1-3-9-10
High and fine reputation
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. High and Fine Reputation. The commission may issue a liquor retailer's permit only to a high grade club, restaurant, or hotel, which has a high and fine reputation for decency and law obedience. In no case shall a liquor retailer's permit be issued or stand unrevoked if the owner, manager, or management of the establishment is not a person of strict integrity and high repute, or if the premises have been padlocked.

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

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 7.1-5-7-10 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 5 / Chapter 7 / Section 7.1-5-7-10
Minors in taverns prohibited
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. (a) It is a Class C infraction for a minor to knowingly or intentionally be in a tavern, bar, or other public place where alcoholic beverages are sold, bartered, exchanged, given away, provided, or furnished.

(b) It is a Class C misdemeanor for a permittee to recklessly permit a minor to be in the prohibited place beyond a reasonable time in which an ordinary prudent person can check identification to confirm the age of a patron.

[Pre-1973 Recodification Citation: 7-2-1-9(b).]

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1. As amended by Acts 1982, P.L.69, SEC.18; P.L.102-1983, SEC.7; P.L.79-1986, SEC.4; P.L.77-1988, SEC.7; P.L.1-1993, SEC.46; P.L.125-2012, SEC.3; P.L.217-2014, SEC.4; P.L.159-2014, SEC.51.
Ind. Code § 7.1-1-3-8.5 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 7.1-1-3-8.5
"Certificate"
Status: in_force

Sec. 8.5. "Certificate" means a retail or wholesale tobacco sales certificate for purposes of IC 7.1-3-18.5.

As added by P.L.250-2003, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.153-2026, SEC.16.
Ind. Code § 7.1-2-1-4 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 2 / Chapter 1 / Section 7.1-2-1-4
Qualifications of commissioners
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. To be eligible for appointment as a commissioner, a person shall possess the following qualifications:

(1) The person must be at least thirty-one (31) years of age.

(2) The person may not have a conviction within ten (10) years before the date of appointment of:

(A) a federal crime having a sentence of at least one (1) year;

(B) an Indiana Class A, Class B, or Class C felony (for a crime committed before July 1, 2014) or a Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, Level 4, or Level 5 felony (for a crime committed after June 30, 2014); or

(C) a crime in a state other than Indiana having a penalty equal to the penalty for an Indiana Class A, Class B, or Class C felony (for a crime committed before July 1, 2014) or a Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, Level 4, or Level 5 felony (for a crime committed after June 30, 2014).

However, this subdivision does not apply to a conviction that has been expunged under IC 35-38-9.

(3) The person must be an Indiana resident for at least ten (10) years immediately preceding the person's appointment.

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

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1. As amended by P.L.285-2019, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-30-5 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 30 / Section 7.1-3-30-5
Permit term
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. The commission may issue a hospitality permit for a term not to exceed fifteen (15) consecutive days from its issuance. However, if an emergency exists, in the judgment of the commission, a hospitality permit may be renewed for a period not to exceed fifteen (15) additional consecutive days.

As added by P.L.121-2022, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 7.1-1-3-28.5 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 7.1-1-3-28.5
"Partnership"
Status: in_force

Sec. 28.5. The term "partnership" has the meaning set forth in IC 23-4-1-6.

As added by P.L.51-1994, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.105-1995, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 7.1-1-3-19.5 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 7.1-1-3-19.5
"Internet company"
Status: in_force

Sec. 19.5. "Internet company" means a person that:

(1) has the permits required under this title for the person to conduct business in Indiana;

(2) does business in more than one (1) state or country; and

(3) solicits orders for the sale of alcoholic beverages to a person in Indiana through the Internet.

As added by P.L.204-2001, SEC.17.
Ind. Code § 7.1-5-8-13 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 5 / Chapter 8 / Section 7.1-5-8-13
Refreshment area; permittee exceeding drink limit
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. (a) As used in this section, "designated permittee" has the meaning set forth in IC 7.1-3-31-2.

(b) As used in this section, "vendor" has the meaning set forth in IC 7.1-3-31-5.

(c) A designated permittee or vendor who intentionally sells, furnishes, or gives a person for consumption in a refreshment area designated under IC 7.1-3-31:

(1) an open container of an alcoholic beverage that exceeds the content limitations in IC 7.1-3-31-12; or

(2) three (3) or more open containers of alcoholic beverages at a time;

commits a Class C infraction.

As added by P.L.167-2023, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 7.1-1-3-20.7 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 7.1-1-3-20.7
"Limited partnership"
Status: in_force

Sec. 20.7. The term "limited partnership" has the meaning set forth in IC 23-16-1-9.

As added by P.L.105-1995, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 7.1-5-11-11 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 5 / Chapter 11 / Section 7.1-5-11-11
Bill of lading or other evidence of ownership required
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. (a) It is unlawful for a person to transport into this state upon a public highway of this state, an alcoholic beverage from another state, territory, or country, unless the person accompanying, or in charge of the shipment, has present and available for exhibition:

(1) a bill of lading; or

(2) other evidence of ownership or shipment authorized by a rule adopted by the commission.

(b) It is unlawful for a person to refuse to exhibit, or permit to be read or examined, the bill of lading or other evidence of ownership or shipment upon a lawful demand of the chairman, or of a police officer of the state, or of a governmental subdivision of it.

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

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

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1. As amended by P.L.159-2014, SEC.97.
Ind. Code § 7.1-4-4.1-10 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 4 / Chapter 4.1 / Section 7.1-4-4.1-10
Fraternal club permit fees
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. The maximum fee that may be imposed for the issuance of annual permits for a fraternal club is two hundred fifty dollars ($250).

As added by P.L.204-2001, SEC.43.
Ind. Code § 7.1-4-4.1-2 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 4 / Chapter 4.1 / Section 7.1-4-4.1-2
Supplemental caterer's permit fee
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The fee for a supplemental caterer's permit is one hundred fifty dollars ($150) per year.

As added by P.L.204-2001, SEC.43. Amended by P.L.250-2003, SEC.13.
Ind. Code § 7.1-2-3-17 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 2 / Chapter 3 / Section 7.1-2-3-17
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1973 Recodification Citation: 7-1-1-5(13).]

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.163-2025, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 7.1-1-3-34 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 7.1-1-3-34
"Quart"
Status: in_force

Sec. 34. Quart. The term "quart" means a liquid measure equal to one-fourth (1/4) of a gallon.

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

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 7.1-5-5-2 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 5 / Chapter 5 / Section 7.1-5-5-2
Commission; receiving gifts prohibited
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) It is unlawful for a commissioner, an officer or employee of the commission, or a member of a local board, to receive a gratuity, commission, or profit of any kind from a person applying for or receiving a permit under this title.

(b) A person who knowingly or intentionally violates subsection (a) commits a Level 6 felony.

(c) In addition to any other penalty provided for a violation of subsection (a), a person who violates subsection (a) shall be dismissed as provided in this title.

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

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1. As amended by P.L.159-2014, SEC.35.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-5-2 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 5 / Section 7.1-3-5-2
Applicants eligible for permits; renewal of permits
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) As used in this section, "proprietor of a package liquor store" means the person that:

(1) holds the financial investment in; and

(2) exercises the financial and operational oversight of;

a package liquor store.

(b) The commission may issue a beer dealer's permit only to an applicant who is the proprietor of a drug store, grocery store, or package liquor store.

(c) The commission may issue a beer dealer's permit to an applicant that is a foreign corporation if:

(1) the applicant is duly admitted to do business in Indiana;

(2) the sale of beer is within the applicant's corporate powers; and

(3) the applicant is otherwise qualified under this title.

(d) The commission shall not issue a beer dealer's permit to a person who is disqualified under the special disqualifications. However, the special disqualification listed in IC 7.1-3-4-2(a)(14) shall not apply to an applicant for a beer dealer's permit.

(e) Notwithstanding subsection (b), the commission may renew a beer dealer's permit for an applicant who:

(1) held a permit before July 1, 1997; and

(2) is the proprietor of a confectionery or a store that:

(A) is not a drug store, grocery store, or package liquor store;

(B) is in good repute; and

(C) in the judgment of the commission, deals in merchandise that is not incompatible with the sale of beer.

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

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1. As amended by P.L.74-1997, SEC.1; P.L.41-2002, SEC.1; P.L.133-2016, SEC.1; P.L.214-2016, SEC.3; P.L.285-2019, SEC.20; P.L.194-2021, SEC.32.
Ind. Code § 7.1-5-10-5 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 5 / Chapter 10 / Section 7.1-5-10-5
Sale without permit prohibited
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) It is unlawful for a person, except as otherwise permitted by this title, to knowingly or intentionally purchase, receive, manufacture, import, or transport, or cause to be imported or transported from another state, territory, or country, into this state, or transport, ship, barter, give away, exchange, furnish, or otherwise handle, or dispose of an alcoholic beverage, or to possess an alcoholic beverage for purpose of sale.

(b) It is unlawful for a person to receive or acquire an alcoholic beverage from a person that the person knows does not hold, unrevoked, the appropriate permit under this title to sell, deliver, furnish, or give the alcoholic beverage to the person.

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

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

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1. As amended by P.L.159-2014, SEC.72.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-27-6 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 27 / Section 7.1-3-27-6
Holding other permits
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) A holder of an artisan distiller's permit may also hold:

(1) one (1) or more farm winery permits; or

(2) one (1) or more brewer's permits issued under IC 7.1-3-2-2(b).

(b) A holder of an artisan distiller's permit may hold a beer retailer's permit, a wine retailer's permit, or a liquor retailer's permit for a restaurant.

(c) A holder of an artisan distiller's permit may also hold a distiller's permit under IC 7.1-3-7.

As added by P.L.109-2013, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.70-2014, SEC.2; P.L.79-2015, SEC.6; P.L.285-2019, SEC.47; P.L.68-2021, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 7.1-2-6-10 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 2 / Chapter 6 / Section 7.1-2-6-10
Abatement upon conviction
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. Abatement Upon Conviction. A person may file a complaint with the circuit or criminal court of the county in which the offense was committed in a case in which a person has been convicted of a violation of this title, to abate as a public nuisance the real estate or other property involved in the commission of the offense or to enjoin the unlawful conduct or practice on or in the premises. In an abatement action under this section, a certified copy of the record of conviction shall be admissible in evidence and prima facie evidence that the room, house, building, boat, structure, automobile, or other vehicle, or place of any kind set forth and described in the complaint is a public nuisance.

[Pre-1973 Recodification Citation: 7-1-1-38.]

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 7.1-1-3-32.5 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 7.1-1-3-32.5
"Primary source of supply"
Status: in_force

Sec. 32.5. The term "primary source of supply" means, in regard to the alcoholic beverage being sold to a wholesaler:

(1) an artisan distiller or distiller of the alcoholic beverage;

(2) a producer of the alcoholic beverage;

(3) a vintner of the alcoholic beverage;

(4) a rectifier of the alcoholic beverage;

(5) an importer into the United States of the alcoholic beverage;

(6) an owner of the alcoholic beverage at the time it becomes a marketable product;

(7) a bottler of the alcoholic beverage;

(8) a brewer of the alcoholic beverage; or

(9) an agent specifically authorized to make sales to an Indiana wholesaler by a person listed in subdivisions (1) through (8).

As added by P.L.57-1984, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.109-2013, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-31-6 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 31 / Section 7.1-3-31-6
Refreshment area designation; effect
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. If a municipality designates a refreshment area under this chapter, a person may:

(1) exit the licensed premises of a designated permittee or vendor with not more than two (2) open containers of an alcoholic beverage at a time; and

(2) consume the alcoholic beverage within the refreshment area.

As added by P.L.167-2023, SEC.4.