Ind. Code § 7.1-3-25-7 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 25 / Section 7.1-3-25-7
Determination of fair market value of wholesaler's distribution rights
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. A successor's designee shall negotiate with the existing wholesaler to determine the fair market value of the existing wholesaler's right:

(1) to distribute the product in the existing wholesaler's territory immediately before the successor acquired rights to the product under section 5 of this chapter; and

(2) as determined in an arms length transaction entered into without duress or threat of termination of the initial wholesaler's right described in subdivision (1).

As added by P.L.224-2005, SEC.19.
Ind. Code § 7.1-5-7-4 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 5 / Chapter 7 / Section 7.1-5-7-4
Statement of age
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. A permittee shall have the right to demand of a customer a signed written statement, on a form prescribed by the commission, that the customer is not a minor. It is a Class C infraction for a minor to misrepresent his age on the statement.

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

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1. As amended by Acts 1982, P.L.69, SEC.14; P.L.102-1983, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-1.6-10 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 1.6 / Section 7.1-3-1.6-10
Server program provider reports
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. A provider of a server program under this chapter shall submit a report every month to the commission or upon the commission's request. The report must provide the following information regarding each participant in the program during the previous month:

(1) The participant's full name.

(2) The participant's date of birth.

(3) The certificate number or system generated number providing a unique identification of the participant.

(4) Whether the course taken by the participant was an online course or self-study course.

(5) The following information regarding the test taken by the participant:

(A) The date of the test.

(B) The location of the test site if the test was administered as part of a self-study course.

(C) The participant's score, reported as a percentage.

(D) Whether the participant passed or failed the exam.

As added by P.L.269-2013, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 7.1-7-2-20 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 7 / Chapter 2 / Section 7.1-7-2-20
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.176-2015, SEC.9. Repealed by P.L.206-2017, SEC.17.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-23-16 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 23 / Section 7.1-3-23-16
Revocation upon conviction
Status: in_force

Sec. 16. The commission may revoke:

(1) a wholesaler's, retailer's, or dealer's permit of any type;

(2) the permit of a farm winery that sells and delivers under IC 7.1-3-12-5(a)(13); or

(3) the permit of an artisan distillery that sells and delivers under IC 7.1-3-27-8(a)(11);

after final judgment of conviction for an offense defined in this title. The commission may revoke the permit of a holder listed in subdivision (1) through (3) upon a second violation of a provision of this title whether a judgment of conviction ensues or not.

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

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1. As amended by P.L.250-2003, SEC.12; P.L.194-2021, SEC.57; P.L.164-2025, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 7.1-4-7-7 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 4 / Chapter 7 / Section 7.1-4-7-7
Distribution of excise revenue to cities and towns
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. The treasurer of state shall set aside for allocation to the cities and towns of this state, fifty percent (50%) of the gross amount of the revenue deposited in the general fund in accordance with the provisions of section 5 of this chapter.

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

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1. As amended by P.L.86-2018, SEC.133.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-24-4 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 24 / Section 7.1-3-24-4
Posting of bond
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. Posting of Bond. The chairman shall require bond to be furnished in the case of the sale, assignment, or transfer of a permit if bond is required to be furnished in the case of an original application for that particular type of permit.

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

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 7.1-5-8-6 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 5 / Chapter 8 / Section 7.1-5-8-6
Taking liquor into restaurants prohibited; exception
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) It is a Class C misdemeanor for a person to knowingly carry liquor into a restaurant or place of public entertainment for the purpose of consuming it, displaying it, or selling, furnishing, or giving it away to another person on the premises, or for the purpose of having it served to himself or another person, then and there. It is a Class C misdemeanor to knowingly consume liquor brought into a public establishment in violation of this section.

(b) This section does not apply to a person at an outdoor place of public entertainment that:

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

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

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

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

(c) This section does not apply to a restaurant or place of public 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 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.

(e) This section does not apply to a person who brings an alcoholic beverage:

(1) purchased from:

(A) a vendor (as defined in IC 7.1-3-31-5); or

(B) a designated permittee (as defined in IC 7.1-3-31-2); and

(2) into a licensed premises:

(A) of a permittee who may or may not be a designated permittee (as defined in IC 7.1-3-31-2); and

(B) that is located within a refreshment area designated under IC 7.1-3-31.

[Pre-1973 Recodification Citation: 7-1-1-32(17).]

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1. As amended by Acts 1978, P.L.2, SEC.714; P.L.94-2008, SEC.56; P.L.153-2015, SEC.14; P.L.121-2022, SEC.7; P.L.167-2023, SEC.7; P.L.163-2025, SEC.49.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-15-3 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 15 / Section 7.1-3-15-3
Scope of permit
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) The holder of a wine dealer's permit shall be entitled to purchase wine only from a permittee who is authorized to sell to a wine dealer under this title. A wine dealer shall be entitled to sell wine for consumption off the licensed premises only and not by the drink.

(b) A wine dealer shall be entitled to sell wine in permissible containers. However, a wine dealer who is licensed under IC 7.1-3-10-4 may possess wine and sell it at retail in its original package to a customer only for consumption off the licensed premises.

(c) Unless a wine dealer is a grocery store or drug store, a wine 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 wine 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 person who is outside the licensed premises.

(d) A wine dealer may deliver wine as follows:

(1) Except as provided in subdivision (2), only in permissible containers to a customer's:

(A) residence; or

(B) office.

(2) In the case of a wine dealer who is licensed under IC 7.1-3-10-4, only in permissible containers to a customer's:

(A) residence;

(B) office; or

(C) designated location.

A wine 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.

(e) The holder of a wine dealer's permit may sell, donate, transport, and deliver wine 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.

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

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1. As amended by P.L.65-1990, SEC.3; P.L.106-1995, SEC.11; P.L.204-2001, SEC.29; P.L.41-2002, SEC.4; P.L.152-2025, SEC.18; P.L.163-2025, SEC.37; P.L.164-2025, SEC.8; P.L.186-2025, SEC.284.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-24-12 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 24 / Section 7.1-3-24-12
Permittee of mentally incompetent
Status: reserved

Sec. 12. The provisions of this chapter relating to the sale or transfer of a permit belonging to a deceased permittee apply in the case of the appointment of a guardian for a mentally incompetent person. A permit belonging to a mentally incompetent person may be disposed of and transferred in the same manner and to the same extent as that provided in the case of a deceased permittee.

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

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1. As amended by P.L.33-1989, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-12-7.5 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 12 / Section 7.1-3-12-7.5
Sale of wine and beer or liquor from bar
Status: in_force

Sec. 7.5. (a) This section applies if:

(1) a person having an interest in a farm winery permit also has an interest in a brewer's permit under IC 7.1-3-2-7(5) or an artisan distillery; and

(2) the farm winery and the brewery or artisan distillery production facility occupy the same building.

(b) Notwithstanding any other provision, a person to whom 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 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 person to whom this section applies from complying with permit restrictions affecting the sales and service of each 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.2. Amended by P.L.285-2019, SEC.30.
Ind. Code § 7.1-2-4-7 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 2 / Chapter 4 / Section 7.1-2-4-7
Composition; two-cities exception
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. Composition: Two-Cities Exception. In a county in which there are located two (2) or more cities, each having a population of more than ten thousand (10,000), as to all applications for permits which apply to premises within the corporate limits of one (1) of the cities, the local board shall consist of the designated member, the appointed members appointed by the board of county commissioners and the county council, and a member appointed by the mayor of the effected city.

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

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 7.1-2-1-8 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 2 / Chapter 1 / Section 7.1-2-1-8
Oath of office
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. Each commissioner shall execute an oath of office, which shall be filed in the office of the secretary of state.

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

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1. As amended by P.L.153-2026, SEC.19.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-1-1.5 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 1 / Section 7.1-3-1-1.5
Intent of general assembly concerning sales of carryout
Status: in_force

Sec. 1.5. (a) It is the intent of the general assembly, consistent with the character of the business test described in section 19 of this chapter, that a grocery store, convenience store, or drug store should not be given the privilege of selling cold beer for carryout.

(b) It is the intent of the general assembly, consistent with the character of the business test described in section 19 of this chapter, that a restaurant located within a grocery store, convenience store, or drug store should not be given the privilege of selling alcoholic beverages for carryout.

(c) The commission shall apply the intent of the general assembly, when considering the character of an applicant's business, as described in section 19 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.270-2017, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 7.1-2-3-20 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 2 / Chapter 3 / Section 7.1-2-3-20
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1973 Recodification Citation: 7-1-1-5(14).]

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1. As amended by P.L.1-2010, SEC.38. Repealed by P.L.196-2015, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 7.1-6-2-1 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 6 / Chapter 2 / Section 7.1-6-2-1
Enforcement
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. 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 enforce this article to the extent necessary to ensure the state's compliance with:

(1) Section 1926 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300x-26); and

(2) implementing regulations promulgated by the United States Department of Health and Human Services.

As added by P.L.256-1996, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-31-1 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 31 / Section 7.1-3-31-1
"Craft manufacturer"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "craft manufacturer" means a person who holds:

(1) a small brewery permit under IC 7.1-3-2-7(5);

(2) a farm winery permit under IC 7.1-3-12; or

(3) an artisan distiller's permit under IC 7.1-3-27.

As added by P.L.167-2023, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-26-15 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 26 / Section 7.1-3-26-15
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.165-2006, SEC.34. Amended by P.L.158-2013, SEC.124. Repealed by P.L.159-2014, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 7.1-2-3-9 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 2 / Chapter 3 / Section 7.1-2-3-9
Permits
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. The commission shall have the discretionary authority to issue, deny, suspend, revoke, or not renew all permits and certificates authorized by this title, unless the exercise of discretion or authority is limited by applicable provisions of this title.

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

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1. As amended by P.L.194-2021, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 7.1-2-4-21 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 2 / Chapter 4 / Section 7.1-2-4-21
Removal from office
Status: in_force

Sec. 21. (a) This subsection only applies to a local board in a county that does not contain a consolidated city. An individual who is an appointed member serves at the pleasure of the member's appointing authority as long as:

(1) the city or town executive who appointed the member still holds the same office; or

(2) the county executive or fiscal body that appointed the member retains all of the same members who served on the body when the individual was appointed.

If subdivision (1) or (2) does not apply, the individual may only be removed for good cause.

(b) This subsection only applies to a local board in a county that has a consolidated city. An appointed member of a local board may be removed from office only for good cause.

(c) In order to remove an appointed member for good cause, the commission shall give the member a written copy of the charges against the member and shall fix the time, which shall not be less than five (5) days thereafter, when the member may appear before the commission and show cause why the member should not be removed. The commission shall establish procedures for the removal of an appointed member of a local board. The findings and determinations of the commission in respect to a removal shall be final.

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

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1. As amended by P.L.40-2026, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-4-7 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 4 / Section 7.1-3-4-7
Limitation of sales; fees; clubs; discrimination
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. (a) Notwithstanding any other law, a beer 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 beer retailer may call the annual fee described in subsection (a) a membership fee.

(c) A beer 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 beer 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.1.
Ind. Code § 7.1-6-1-3 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 6 / Chapter 1 / Section 7.1-6-1-3
"Tobacco product"
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. "Tobacco product" means a product that:

(1) contains tobacco or nicotine;

(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.256-1996, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.220-2023, SEC.15.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-2-1.5 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 2 / Section 7.1-3-2-1.5
"Bulk"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1.5. For purposes of this chapter, "bulk" means a container of more than sixty (60) liters.

As added by P.L.279-2019, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-3-18 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 3 / Section 7.1-3-3-18
Certain transactions void
Status: in_force

Sec. 18. The transfer, sale, acquisition, assignment, control of, or beneficial interest, direct or indirect, in or to a beer wholesaler's permit, or in its business, or in its corporate stock, by a brewer contrary to the provisions of IC 7.1-5-9-2, or the transfer, assignment upon the capital stock book, or other corporate record, of a corporation holding a beer wholesaler's permit, of the capital stock, or a part of it, is wholly void and not capable of validation.

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

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1. As amended by P.L.86-2018, SEC.106.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-1-30 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 1 / Section 7.1-3-1-30
Delivery to consumer's residence
Status: in_force

Sec. 30. (a) This section applies to a permittee that sells and delivers alcoholic beverages to a consumer's residence, regardless of whether the delivery is made by the permittee, permittee's employees, or (if allowed under the permittee's permit) a third party delivery service.

(b) A person delivering alcoholic beverages to a customer's residence must require the customer to provide proof of age in accordance with IC 7.1-5-10-23.

As added by P.L.194-2021, SEC.26.
Ind. Code § 7.1-5-12-2 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 5 / Chapter 12 / Section 7.1-5-12-2
"Public place"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "public place" means an enclosed area of a structure in which the public is invited or permitted.

As added by P.L.141-2012, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 7.1-5-10-20 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 5 / Chapter 10 / Section 7.1-5-10-20
Unlawful acts by retailers
Status: in_force

Sec. 20. (a) It is unlawful for a holder of a retailer's permit to do any of the following:

(1) Furnish two (2) or more servings of an alcoholic beverage upon the placing of an order for one (1) serving to one (1) person for that person's personal consumption.

(2) Charge a single price for the required purchase of two (2) or more servings of an alcoholic beverage.

(3) Except as expressly authorized under IC 7.1-3-6.1 or IC 7.1-3-6.2, conduct, sponsor, or participate in or allow a person on the licensed premises to conduct, sponsor, or participate in any game or contest on the licensed premises that:

(A) is determined by the quantity of alcoholic beverages consumed by an individual or individuals; or

(B) awards alcoholic beverages or reduced price alcoholic beverages as prizes for the game or contest.

(4) Sell or serve an unlimited or indefinite amount of alcoholic beverages for a fixed price or charge individual patrons an entry or cover fee to allow access to unlimited quantities of alcoholic beverages. Nothing in this subdivision prevents a retail permit holder from offering event packages in which the permit holder sells and invoices an open ended quantity of alcoholic beverages at an established price to the individuals responsible for the event.

(b) Subsection (a) applies to private clubs but does not apply to private functions that are not open to the public.

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

As added by P.L.86-1985, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.79-1986, SEC.5; P.L.159-2014, SEC.84; P.L.234-2017, SEC.6; P.L.167-2024, SEC.9; P.L.163-2025, SEC.52.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-7-3 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 7 / Section 7.1-3-7-3
Scope of permit
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) The holder of a distiller's permit shall be entitled to:

(1) manufacture liquor;

(2) rectify liquor;

(3) bottle liquor; and

(4) insert liquor into containers.

(b) A distiller shall enjoy all the privileges accorded the holder of a rectifier's permit, but the distiller shall not have to obtain a separate rectifier's permit nor pay an additional fee.

(c) A distiller shall be entitled to transport liquor and to sell and deliver it in shipments to points outside this state, or to the holder of a liquor wholesaler's permit, or to the holder of a rectifier's permit.

(d) A distiller may not sell liquor produced under a distiller's permit as issued under section 1 of this chapter to a consumer, nor to a person for the purpose of having it retailed by the person, whether that person holds a liquor retailer's permit under this title or not.

(e) A distiller may transport liquor to and from a brewery located within the same county for the purposes of carbonating and canning by the brewery.

(f) A distiller 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.

(g) The activity under this section is not an interest under IC 7.1-5-9.

[Pre-1973 Recodification Citations: 7-1-1-16; 7-1-1-17.]

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1. As amended by P.L.279-2019, SEC.4; P.L.285-2019, SEC.23; P.L.194-2021, SEC.36; P.L.163-2025, SEC.28.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-1.5-5 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 1.5 / Section 7.1-3-1.5-5
Rules
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. The commission shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to establish:

(1) an application form;

(2) standards; and

(3) fees;

for certification under this chapter.

As added by P.L.161-2005, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.165-2006, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-20-17 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 20 / Section 7.1-3-20-17
Service bars
Status: in_force

Sec. 17. Service Bars. (a) An establishment which is licensed under the provisions of this article and which has a gross annual business of at least one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000), of which at least fifty percent (50%), is in the retail sale of food, may have, subject to the approval of the commission, a service bar which is not in full, free and unobstructed view from a street or public highway.

(b) An establishment shall qualify as to the gross annual business provision if the projection of the first ninety (90) days of business for the establishment for one (1) year equals, or is greater than, one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000), in the proportions set forth in subsection (a), as shown by the books and records of the establishment.

[Pre-1973 Recodification Citations: 7-1-6-1; 7-1-6-2.]

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 7.1-5-1-6.5 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 5 / Chapter 1 / Section 7.1-5-1-6.5
Request of medical assistance, victim of sex offense, crime witness; prohibited from being taken into custody; immunity from criminal prosecution; actions against law enforcement officers
Status: in_force

Sec. 6.5. (a) A law enforcement officer may not take a person into custody based solely on the commission of an offense involving alcohol described in subsection (b) if the law enforcement officer, after making a reasonable determination and considering the facts and surrounding circumstances, reasonably believes that all of the following apply:

(1) The law enforcement officer has contact with the person because the person:

(A) either:

(i) requested emergency medical assistance; or

(ii) acted in concert with another person who requested emergency medical assistance;

for an individual who reasonably appeared to be in need of medical assistance;

(B) is the victim of a reported sex offense (as defined in IC 11-8-8-5.2); or

(C) witnessed and reported what the person reasonably believed to be a crime.

(2) The person described in subdivision (1)(A), (1)(B), or (1)(C):

(A) provided:

(i) the person's full name; and

(ii) any other relevant information requested by the law enforcement officer; and

(B) in the case of a person described in subdivision (1)(A):

(i) remained at the scene with the individual who reasonably appeared to be in need of medical assistance until emergency medical assistance arrived; and

(ii) cooperated with emergency medical assistance personnel and law enforcement officers at the scene.

(b) A person who meets the criteria of subsection (a)(1) and (a)(2) is immune from criminal prosecution for an offense under:

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

(2) 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; and

(3) IC 7.1-5-7-7.

(c) An individual reasonably believed to be suffering from a health condition which is the direct result of alcohol consumption and who is assisted by a person under subsection (a)(1)(A) is immune from criminal prosecution for an offense under:

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

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

(3) IC 7.1-5-7-7.

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

As added by P.L.93-2012, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.156-2014, SEC.2; P.L.19-2025, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-8-3 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 8 / Section 7.1-3-8-3
Scope of permit
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) The holder of a liquor wholesaler's permit shall be entitled to sell liquor at wholesale.

(b) A liquor wholesaler shall be entitled to purchase liquor within this state from a person who holds an artisan distiller's permit, a distiller's permit, a rectifier's permit, or a liquor wholesaler's permit. A liquor wholesaler also may purchase liquor outside this state from the primary source of supply and, from that source, may transport and import liquor into this state.

(c) A liquor wholesaler may sell, transport, and deliver liquor only to a person who, under this title, holds a:

(1) liquor retailer's permit;

(2) supplemental caterer's permit;

(3) liquor dealer's permit; or

(4) liquor wholesaler's permit.

(d) A liquor wholesaler 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.

The sale, transportation, donation to a qualified organization, and delivery of liquor shall be made only from inventory that has been located on the wholesaler's premises before the time of invoicing and delivery, and only in permissible containers and is subject to the rules of the commission fixing the quantity which may be sold or delivered at any one (1) time.

(e) A liquor wholesaler's bona fide regular employees may purchase liquor from the wholesaler in an amount not to exceed eighteen (18) liters.

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

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1; Acts 1973, P.L.60, SEC.4; Acts 1974, P.L.25, SEC.3. As amended by P.L.57-1984, SEC.7; P.L.224-2005, SEC.6; P.L.94-2008, SEC.31; P.L.109-2013, SEC.3; P.L.153-2015, SEC.8; P.L.163-2025, SEC.29.
Ind. Code § 7.1-5-5-12 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 5 / Chapter 5 / Section 7.1-5-5-12
Amateur athletics; soliciting assistance prohibited
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. (a) It is unlawful for a permittee who sponsors an amateur athletic contest, team, or sporting contest to solicit or accept assistance, either financial or otherwise, from another permittee for the purpose of promoting the amateur athletic contest, team, or sporting event.

(b) It is unlawful for a permittee who is solicited in violation of subsection (a) to give that assistance.

(c) A person who knowingly or intentionally violates this section commits a Class A misdemeanor. However, the offense is a Level 6 felony if the assistance is at least seven hundred fifty dollars ($750).

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

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1. As amended by P.L.159-2014, SEC.41.
Ind. Code § 7.1-2-6-14 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 2 / Chapter 6 / Section 7.1-2-6-14
Remedies cumulative
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. The remedies authorized by IC 7.1-2-5, and by this chapter are cumulative and in no sense shall one (1) of the remedies exclude another. The remedies provided in this article shall not limit or remove the power of the commission to revoke a permit.

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

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1. As amended by P.L.86-2018, SEC.101.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-18.6-5 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 18.6 / Section 7.1-3-18.6-5
Notice regarding functions
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) A holder shall provide to the commission, not later than five (5) days before a function or event, written notice of the date and location of the function or event at which the holder desires to sell cigars.

(b) The commission may waive the five (5) day notice period if authorized by the chairman or the chairman's designee, but may not waive the written notice requirement.

(c) If a holder provides written notice as required under this section, the commission may approve the proposed date and location of the function or event.

As added by P.L.123-2025, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-31-2 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 31 / Section 7.1-3-31-2
"Designated permittee"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "designated permittee" means a permittee that:

(1) holds a retailer or craft manufacturer permit located within a refreshment area;

(2) has submitted a completed application to the municipality to participate in the refreshment area as a designated permittee; and

(3) is designated by the commission under section 9 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.167-2023, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.145-2024, SEC.19.
Ind. Code § 7.1-2-4-1 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 2 / Chapter 4 / Section 7.1-2-4-1
Local boards created
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. Local Boards Created. There is hereby created in each county a local board to be known as the "Alcoholic Beverage Board of __________ County."

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

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-26-10 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 26 / Section 7.1-3-26-10
Direct sales of brandy prohibited
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), the holder of a farm winery brandy distiller's permit that ships brandy produced under this title to a consumer commits a Class A infraction.

(b) The offense described in subsection (a) 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.6.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-20-16.3 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 20 / Section 7.1-3-20-16.3
Sale of manufactured beer for carryout
Status: in_force

Sec. 16.3. If the holder of a permit holds a:

(1) permit issued under section 16(c) through 16(q) of this chapter or section 16.8 of this chapter to sell beer for on-premises consumption; and

(2) permit for a brewery described in IC 7.1-3-2-7(5) that is located on or adjacent to the premises for which the permit holder holds a permit described in subdivision (1);

the permit holder may sell for carryout, at the premises for which the permit holder holds a permit described in subdivision (1), beer manufactured at the brewery.

As added by P.L.131-2016, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.214-2016, SEC.18; P.L.220-2023, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-16-2 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 16 / Section 7.1-3-16-2
Display of permit
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. Display of Permit. The original dining car wine permit shall be kept displayed at the main Indiana office of the permittee. A certificate of an officer or agent of the permittee stating that a dining car wine permit is in full force and effect for the car, or words to that effect, shall be kept displayed in each licensed dining and buffet car.

[Pre-1973 Recodification Citation: 7-1-1-26.]

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-24-10 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 24 / Section 7.1-3-24-10
Reissuance of permits
Status: reserved

Sec. 10. Reissuance of Permits. A permit held by a deceased or bankrupt permittee may be reissued as other permits are authorized in this title to be reissued if the permit is not transferred by sale or otherwise with the consent of the chairman before its expiration. The reissuance shall be made only upon the approval of the court having jurisdiction of the trust of the applicant if the reissuance is to be made to an administrator, executor, or his agent, or a receiver or trustee in bankruptcy. A sale or assignment of the permit shall first be approved by the court, and only to a person qualified to hold it under this title. Before the transfer shall legally entitle the purchaser or assignee to operate under it, the applicant must show the chairman that he is duly competent and qualified, the same as though he were the original applicant for it. If the applicant is duly competent and qualified the chairman may approve the sale or transfer and the commission may issue a permit to the purchaser or assignee. The commission shall not reissue a permit to any premises other than those to which the permit was applicable when held by the decedent or bankrupt.

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

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 7.1-5-4-5 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 5 / Chapter 4 / Section 7.1-5-4-5
Possession of counterfeit permit prohibited
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) It is unlawful for a person to possess an article, instrument, imitation, or counterfeit of a permit, other than one lawfully issued to the person and which the person is lawfully entitled to possess.

(b) It is unlawful for a person to display an imitation or counterfeit of a permit for the purpose of defrauding the state of the payment of a tax or license fee imposed by this title.

(c) A person who knowingly or intentionally violates subsection (a) or (b) commits a Class A misdemeanor. However, the offense is a Level 6 felony if the cost of the permit is at least seven hundred fifty dollars ($750).

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

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1; Acts 1973, P.L.56, SEC.33. As amended by P.L.159-2014, SEC.32.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-7-2 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 7 / Section 7.1-3-7-2
Persons eligible for permits
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. Persons Eligible for Permits. The commission may issue a distiller's or a rectifier's permit to a domestic corporation, or a foreign corporation admitted to do business in this state, if the corporation is qualified to obtain the necessary permit or license from the United States to own or operate an establishment to manufacture or rectify liquor.

[Pre-1973 Recodification Citations: 7-1-1-16; 7-1-1-17.]

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-23-13 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 23 / Section 7.1-3-23-13
Location of premises
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. Location of Premises. The commission may void a permit issued upon an application not fully disclosing the true facts in respect to the location of the premises for which the permit applied for is to be applicable.

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

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-19-9.5 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 19 / Section 7.1-3-19-9.5
Renewals
Status: in_force

Sec. 9.5. (a) The commission shall provide procedures and forms to allow an applicant for the renewal of a retailer's or dealer's permit to file a simplified application.

(b) An applicant for renewal does not have to be present during the local board proceedings on the renewal unless notified by the commission or the local board. However, a local board may not take any action to deny the renewal of a retailer's or dealer's permit unless the applicant has been notified and given an opportunity to be present at an investigation before the local board.

(c) For the purpose of implementing this section, the commissioner may prorate permits of persons holding more than one (1) retailer's or dealer's permit so that those permits terminate at one (1) time and the renewed permits of that person shall have the same termination date.

(d) In a county containing a consolidated city, the renewal of a retailer's or dealer's permit is subject to this section and IC 7.1-3-1-5.6.

As added by Acts 1977, P.L.94, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.16-1983, SEC.4; P.L.52-1994, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-20-29 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 20 / Section 7.1-3-20-29
Food hall master permits
Status: in_force

Sec. 29. (a) As used in this section, "food hall" means:

(1) for a food hall described in subsection (c) or (d), the premises:

(A) located within a retail shopping and food service district; and

(B) to which a master permit is issued under this section; or

(2) for a food hall described in subsection (e), the premises to which a master permit is issued under this section.

(b) As used in this section, "master permit" means a food hall master permit issued under this section.

(c) Except as provided in subsection (d), the commission may issue a master permit, which is a three-way retailer's permit for on-premises consumption, to a food hall located in a retail shopping and food service district that meets the following requirements:

(1) The district consists of an area that:

(A) has been redeveloped, renovated, or environmentally remediated in part with grants from the federal, state, or local government under IC 36-7-11; and

(B) is entirely located within an incorporated city or town.

(2) The district consists of land and a building or group of buildings that are part of a common development.

(3) The district is located within a locally designated historic district under IC 36-7-11 established by a city or town ordinance.

(4) The district contains at least one (1) building that:

(A) is on the list of the National Register of Historic Places or qualifies as a historic building worthy of preservation under IC 36-7-11; and

(B) has been approved for present commercial use by the local historic preservation commission of the city or town.

(d) Subsection (c)(3) and (c)(4) does not apply to a food hall that meets one (1) of the following descriptions:

(1) The food hall:

(A) is located within a certified technology park established under IC 36-7-32; and

(B) operates within a previously vacant building that was, or within a complex of buildings that were:

(i) placed in service at least twenty-five (25) years prior to the redevelopment of the building or buildings; and

(ii) owned by a unit of local government or a public charitable trust prior to redevelopment.

(2) The food hall:

(A) contains not less than ten (10) distinct nonaffiliated food and beverage vendors; and

(B) is located within a mixed use development or redevelopment project with a total investment of at least one hundred million dollars ($100,000,000).

(e) The commission may issue a master permit, which is a three-way retailer's permit for on-premises consumption, to a food hall that:

(1) is located within a consolidated city;

(2) is located within five hundred (500) feet of a building that:

(A) is on the list of the National Register of Historic Places; or

(B) qualifies as a historic building worthy of preservation under IC 36-7-11.1; and

(3) contains not less than five (5) distinct nonaffiliated food and beverage vendors.

(f) The commission may issue a master permit to the owner or developer of a food hall. The food hall constitutes a single permit premises that:

(1) contains not less than:

(A) seven (7), distinct, nonaffiliated retail food and beverage vendors, if the food hall is described in subsection (c) or (d); or

(B) five (5), distinct, nonaffiliated retail food and beverage vendors, if the food hall is described in subsection (e);

each of which may apply for a food hall vendor permit under section 30 of this chapter; and

(2) has a seating capacity of the type traditionally designed for food and drink for at least one hundred (100) people.

(g) An applicant for a master permit shall post notice and appear in front of the local board in which the permit premises is situated. The local board shall determine the eligibility of the applicant under this section and hear evidence in support of or against the master permit location. A master permit may not be transferred to a location outside the food hall permit premises. A permit that is inactive for more than six (6) months shall revert back to the commission or may be deposited with the commission under IC 7.1-3-1.1 with the commission's permission.

(h) A master 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.

(i) The commission may not require physical separation between a bar area and a dining area in a food hall.

As added by P.L.285-2019, SEC.40. Amended by P.L.150-2021, SEC.4; P.L.194-2021, SEC.46; P.L.121-2022, SEC.1; P.L.145-2024, SEC.13; P.L.164-2025, SEC.11; P.L.23-2026, SEC.50.
Ind. Code § 7.1-4-4.1-15 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 4 / Chapter 4.1 / Section 7.1-4-4.1-15
Farm winery permit fee
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. The annual fee for a farm winery permit is five hundred dollars ($500).

As added by P.L.204-2001, SEC.43.
Ind. Code § 7.1-2-8-4 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 2 / Chapter 8 / Section 7.1-2-8-4
Judicial notice
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. Judicial Notice. A court shall take judicial notice of the signature of the chairman and of the seal of the commission. A court shall take judicial notice, also, of a document, paper, record, or instrument, or copy of these, duly authenticated, as prescribed in the rules and regulations of the commission.

[Pre-1973 Recodification Citation: 7-1-1-39(4).]

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 7.1-2-6-8 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 2 / Chapter 6 / Section 7.1-2-6-8
Conditions of bond
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. The bond required by section 7 of this chapter shall be conditioned that an alcoholic beverage will not thereafter be manufactured, possessed, sold, bartered, given away, furnished, or otherwise disposed of in or on the public nuisance, or kept in or on it with the intent to sell, barter, give away, or otherwise dispose of it contrary to law or to a rule or regulation of the commission. The bond shall be conditioned also that the unlawful conduct or practice, or conduct of another person, whether a permittee or not, the violation of this title or of a rule or regulation of the commission, will not be permitted on or in the premises. The bond shall be conditioned further that the defendant will pay all fines, costs, and damages against the defendant for the violation of this title.

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

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1. As amended by P.L.86-2018, SEC.99.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-24-9 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 24 / Section 7.1-3-24-9
No local board proceedings in certain cases
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. A proceeding before the local board, an advertisement, or a hearing shall not be necessary in a transfer authorized by section 5, 7, or 8 of this chapter.

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

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1. As amended by P.L.86-2018, SEC.130.
Ind. Code § 7.1-5-7-4.5 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 5 / Chapter 7 / Section 7.1-5-7-4.5
Permittee retention of ID cards
Status: in_force

Sec. 4.5. (a) As used in this section, "ID card" means any of the following:

(1) A driver's license.

(2) A photographic identification card issued under IC 9-24-16-1 or a similar card issued under the laws of another state or the federal government.

(3) A government issued document bearing an individual's photograph.

(b) As used in this section, "permittee" means a person who holds a valid permit under this title, including an employee of a permittee.

(c) A permittee may retain an ID card that was provided to the permittee by a person as proof of age for making a purchase of an alcoholic beverage, if the permittee has:

(1) received alcohol server training under IC 7.1-3-1.5; and

(2) a reasonable belief that the ID card:

(A) has been altered or falsified; or

(B) was not issued to the person who provided the ID card to the permittee.

(d) If the permittee retains an ID card, the permittee shall do the following:

(1) Issue a receipt to the person who provided the ID card. The receipt must state the date and the hour that the permittee retained the ID card.

(2) Not later than twenty-four (24) hours after the ID card is retained, provide:

(A) the ID card; and

(B) a written statement of the facts and circumstances surrounding the permittee's retention of the ID card;

to a state or local law enforcement agency that has jurisdiction where the permit premises is located.

(e) If the law enforcement agency does not:

(1) initiate an investigation; or

(2) find that probable cause exists;

as to any violation of section 1, 3, or 4 of this chapter, the law enforcement agency shall release the ID card to the person who was issued the ID card.

(f) A permittee is not subject to criminal liability or civil liability for retention of an ID card in accordance with this section.

(g) A permittee is not immune from civil or criminal liability for using force against a person in order to obtain an ID card.

As added by P.L.214-2016, SEC.32.
Ind. Code § 7.1-5-7-5.1 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 5 / Chapter 7 / Section 7.1-5-7-5.1
Defenses of permittee to charge of unlawfully furnishing alcoholic beverage to minor
Status: in_force

Sec. 5.1. (a) A permittee in a criminal prosecution or in a proceeding before the commission or a local board based upon a charge of unlawfully furnishing an alcoholic beverage to a minor may offer either or both of the following proofs as a defense or defenses to the prosecution or proceeding:

(1) That:

(A) the purchaser:

(i) falsely represented the purchaser's age in a written statement, such as that prescribed by subsection (b), supported by two (2) forms of identification showing the purchaser to be at least twenty-one (21) years of age;

(ii) produced a driver's license bearing the purchaser's photograph;

(iii) produced a photographic identification card, issued under IC 9-24-16-1 or a similar card, issued under the laws of another state or the federal government, showing that the purchaser was of legal age to make the purchase; or

(iv) produced a government issued document bearing the purchaser's photograph and showing the purchaser to be at least twenty-one (21) years of age;

(B) the appearance of the purchaser was such that an ordinary prudent person would believe the purchaser to be of legal age to make the purchase; and

(C) the sale was made in good faith based upon the reasonable belief that the purchaser was actually of legal age to make the purchase.

(2) That the permittee or the permittee's agent had taken all reasonable precautions in instructing the permittee's employees, in hiring the permittee's employees, and in supervising them as to sale of alcoholic beverages to minors.

(b) The following written statement is sufficient for the purposes of subsection (a)(1)(A)(i):

REPRESENTATION AND STATEMENT

OF AGE

FOR PURCHASE OF ALCOHOLIC

BEVERAGES

I understand that misrepresentation of age to induce the sale, service, or delivery of alcoholic beverages to me is cause for my arrest and prosecution, which can result in punishment as follows:

(1) Possible payment of a fine of up to $500.

(2) Possible imprisonment for up to 60 days.

(3) Possible loss or deferment of driver's license privileges for up to one year.

(4) Possible requirement to participate in an alcohol education or treatment program.

Knowing the possible penalties for misstatement, I hereby

represent and state, for the purpose of inducing _______________

(Name of licensee)

to sell, serve, or deliver alcoholic beverages to me, that I was born:

________, ________, ______ and am ____ years of age.

(Month)

(Day)

(Year)

Date __________

Signed ____________________

Address ___________________

__________________________

Other Identification

Signature of person

Presented:

who witnessed completion

Nonphoto driver's

of this statement

license: (number & state)

by patron:

________________________

__________________________

Social Security Number

__________________________

Other _____________________

__________________________

__________________________

As added by P.L.100-1983, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.79-1986, SEC.2; P.L.2-1991, SEC.56; P.L.10-2010, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-23-42 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 23 / Section 7.1-3-23-42
Continued operations during stay
Status: in_force

Sec. 42. A permittee during the period that the order of suspension or revocation is stayed under section 39 or 40 of this chapter shall be fully authorized and entitled to continue to do business under the permittee's permit as though the permittee's permit had not been suspended or revoked and without being liable in any manner, criminally or civilly, on the ground of operating the permittee's business without a proper permit.

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

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1. As amended by P.L.86-2018, SEC.129.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-23-2 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 23 / Section 7.1-3-23-2
Fine, suspension, and revocation of alcohol permit or tobacco certificate
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) The commission may:

(1) fine or suspend or revoke the permit or certificate of; or

(2) fine and suspend or revoke the permit or certificate of;

a permittee for the violation of a provision of this title or of a rule or regulation of the commission. The commission may fine a permittee for each day the violation continues if the violation is of a continuing nature.

(b) The commission shall revoke the permit of a permittee for the violation of IC 35-45-5-3, IC 35-45-5-3.5, or IC 35-45-5-4. A finding that a permittee has violated IC 35-45-5-3, IC 35-45-5-3.5, or IC 35-45-5-4 must be supported by a preponderance of the evidence.

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

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1. As amended by P.L.227-2007, SEC.62; P.L.3-2008, SEC.69; P.L.285-2019, SEC.45.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-25.5-1 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 25.5 / Section 7.1-3-25.5-1
Requirements for amendment or termination of distribution agreements
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. A primary source of supply's amendment of, cancellation of, termination of, or refusal to renew a distribution agreement with a beer wholesaler is not effective unless the requirements of this chapter are satisfied.

As added by P.L.139-2021, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-27-8.5 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 27 / Section 7.1-3-27-8.5
Sale of liquor and beer or wine from bar
Status: in_force

Sec. 8.5. (a) This section applies if:

(1) a person that has an artisan distiller's permit also has an interest in:

(A) a farm winery permit; or

(B) a brewer's permit under IC 7.1-3-2-7(5); and

(2) the artisan distillery and the brewery or farm winery production facility occupy the same building.

(b) Notwithstanding any other provision, a person to whom this section applies may sell for consumption on the premises all alcoholic beverages:

(1) manufactured at 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 person to which this section applies from complying with permit restrictions affecting the sales and service of each alcoholic beverage produced by the two (2) 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.285-2019, SEC.49.
Ind. Code § 7.1-2-6-2 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 2 / Chapter 6 / Section 7.1-2-6-2
Public nuisance; acts
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. Public Nuisance: Acts. An act or practice, or manner of conducting a business by a permittee contrary to a provision of this title or to a rule or regulation of the commission, or by a person not a permittee contrary to a provision of this title, shall also constitute a public nuisance if done, carried on, or permitted to take place in a building or upon a premises in or on which an alcoholic beverage is possessed, kept, stored, or consumed, or upon a vehicle, or conveyance in or on which an alcoholic beverage is being kept, stored, consumed, conveyed, transported, or imported into this state contrary to this title, or contrary to a rule or regulation of the commission.

[Pre-1973 Recodification Citation: 7-1-1-37.]

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1. As amended by P.L.137-2021, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-20-2.5 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 20 / Section 7.1-3-20-2.5
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.52-1992, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.224-2005, SEC.13. Repealed by P.L.196-2015, SEC.13.
Ind. Code § 7.1-2-2-3 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 2 / Chapter 2 / Section 7.1-2-2-3
Oath of office
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. The prosecutor shall execute an oath of office, which shall be filed in the office of the secretary of state.

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

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1. As amended by P.L.153-2026, SEC.21.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-18.5-3.2 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 18.5 / Section 7.1-3-18.5-3.2
Sale or transfer of majority ownership
Status: reserved

Sec. 3.2. If the majority of the ownership of a business that is a certificate holder is sold or transferred:

(1) the new ownership of the business must apply for a new certificate under section 2 of this chapter; and

(2) the certificate and the permit number held by the previous ownership of the business are void ninety (90) days after the date of the sale or transfer of the ownership of the business.

As added by P.L.107-2024, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-7-7 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 7 / Section 7.1-3-7-7
Scope of permit
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. Scope of Permit. The holder of a rectifier's permit shall be entitled to rectify liquor and to bottle it. A rectifier shall be entitled to transport liquor and to sell and deliver it in shipments to points outside this state, or to the holder of a liquor wholesaler's permit. A rectifier may not sell liquor to a consumer, nor to a person for the purpose of having it retailed by him, whether that person holds a liquor retailer's permit under this title or not.

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

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 7.1-5-12-12 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 5 / Chapter 12 / Section 7.1-5-12-12
Smoking in school bus; prohibited
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. (a) As used in this section, "school bus" means a motor vehicle that is:

(1) designed and constructed for the accommodation of at least ten (10) passengers;

(2) owned or operated by a public or governmental agency, or privately owned and operated for compensation; and

(3) used for the transportation of school children to and from the following:

(A) School.

(B) School athletic games or contests.

(C) Other school functions.

(b) As used in this section, "school week" means a week that:

(1) begins on Monday and ends on Friday; and

(2) includes at least three (3) days during which, on each day, more than four (4) hours of classroom instruction are provided.

(c) A person who smokes in a school bus during a school week or while the school bus is being used for the transportation of school children to and from:

(1) a school;

(2) a school athletic game or contest; or

(3) another school function;

commits a Class B infraction, except as provided in subsection (d).

(d) A person who smokes in a school bus as described in subsection (c) commits a Class A infraction if the person, within the twelve (12) months immediately preceding the person's act of smoking in a school bus, committed at least three (3) prior unrelated acts of smoking in a school bus for which the person was adjudged to have committed infractions under this section.

As added by P.L.141-2012, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 7.1-7-2-17.7 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 7 / Chapter 2 / Section 7.1-7-2-17.7
"Nicotine analogue"
Status: in_force

Sec. 17.7. "Nicotine analogue" has the meaning set forth in IC 7.1-7-5-5.

As added by P.L.163-2025, SEC.56.
Ind. Code § 7.1-5-11-16 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 5 / Chapter 11 / Section 7.1-5-11-16
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1973 Recodification Citation: 7-1-1-42(q), (t).]

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1; Acts 1973, P.L.59, SEC.9. As amended by Acts 1978, P.L.2, SEC.726; P.L.159-2014, SEC.102. Repealed by P.L.163-2025, SEC.53.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-18.6-9 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 18.6 / Section 7.1-3-18.6-9
Separate and distinct type of certificate
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. A supplemental cigar sales certificate, for purposes of this title, shall be considered a separate and distinct type of certificate. A supplemental cigar sales certificate does not affect the rights, privileges, and restrictions applicable to a tobacco sales certificate.

As added by P.L.123-2025, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-19-14 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 19 / Section 7.1-3-19-14
New permits in residential districts; notice
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. The commission shall have the duty in making the determinations provided in section 13 of this chapter to publish notice that an application for a permit is pending and that a public hearing will be held on the application at a time and place to be stated in the notice. The notice shall state that at the hearing, residents of the residential district may appear and be heard in favor of, or in opposition to, the granting of the permit and may, if they desire to, present a verified written remonstrance against the granting of the permit.

[Pre-1973 Recodification Citation: 7-2-1-15.]

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1. As amended by P.L.86-2018, SEC.114.
Ind. Code § 7.1-5-11-3 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 5 / Chapter 11 / Section 7.1-5-11-3
Transportation in non-registered vehicles prohibited
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) It is unlawful for the holder of a carrier's alcoholic permit to import or transport alcoholic beverages in a vehicle that has not been registered with the commission as required by this title.

(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.89.
Ind. Code § 7.1-4-12-1 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 4 / Chapter 12 / Section 7.1-4-12-1
Monthly deposits
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) The department shall deposit thirty-four cents ($.34) of the liquor excise tax rate collected on each gallon of liquor, daily with the treasurer of state, and not later than the fifth day of the following month shall cover them into the pension relief fund established under IC 5-10.3-11.

(b) Moneys deposited in the pension relief fund under this chapter may be used for all the purposes permitted by IC 5-10.3-11.

As added by Acts 1977(ss), P.L.9, SEC.6. Amended by Acts 1981, P.L.11, SEC.40.
Ind. Code § 7.1-4-10-2 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 4 / Chapter 10 / Section 7.1-4-10-2
Use of funds
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The monies in the enforcement and administration fund shall be used and disbursed solely for the enforcement and administration of this title, and for no other purpose. Any unexpended balance remaining in the fund at the end of a fiscal year shall not lapse but shall remain exclusively appropriated and available only for the purpose of the enforcement and administration of this title.

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

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1. As amended by P.L.128-2026, SEC.105.
Ind. Code § 7.1-4-4.1-3 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 4 / Chapter 4.1 / Section 7.1-4-4.1-3
Employee's permit fee
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. The following license fee is imposed for an employee's permit:

(1) Fifteen dollars ($15) if the permit is used only to perform volunteer service that benefits a nonprofit organization.

(2) Forty-five dollars ($45) if subdivision (1) does not apply.

The term of a employee's license is three (3) years.

As added by P.L.204-2001, SEC.43. Amended by P.L.250-2003, SEC.14; P.L.224-2005, SEC.20; P.L.94-2008, SEC.47.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-20-3 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 20 / Section 7.1-3-20-3
Clubs outside corporate limits
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. Clubs Outside Corporate Limits. The commission may issue the appropriate permit upon the application of a club whose premises to be licensed are situated outside the corporate limits of an incorporated city or town if the club meets the following additional requirements:

(a) The club has been duly organized for social, athletic, or outdoor exercise purposes;

(b) The club requires and receives an annual membership fee of at least six dollars ($6.00);

(c) The club has an investment of not less than five thousand dollars ($5,000), in addition to investment in buildings, in grounds or fields especially prepared for athletic or physical exercise;

(d) The grounds or fields have been especially prepared for use for a period of at least six (6) months prior to the filing of the application for the permit; and,

(e) The grounds or fields have been patronized and used regularly during seasonable weather for physical exercise.

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

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 7.1-1-3-28 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 7.1-1-3-28
"Package liquor store"
Status: in_force

Sec. 28. The term "package liquor store" means a place or establishment that meets the requirements provided in IC 7.1-3-10, and whose exclusive business is the retail sale of alcoholic beverages and commodities that are permissible under this title for use or consumption only off the licensed premises.

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

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1. As amended by P.L.86-2018, SEC.89.
Ind. Code § 7.1-4-3-3 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 4 / Chapter 3 / Section 7.1-4-3-3
Repealed
Status: repealed

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

As added by Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1. Repealed by Acts 1973, P.L.56, SEC.38.
Ind. Code § 7.1-1-3-3 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 7.1-1-3-3
"Adulterated alcoholic beverage"
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. Adulterated Alcoholic Beverage. The term "adulterated alcoholic beverage" means:

(a) An alcoholic beverage that contains an ingredient prohibited by law or by a rule or regulation of the commission;

(b) An alcoholic beverage possessed, kept or offered for sale, or sold, which does not correspond substantially to the analysis, brand, or formula which has been registered with the commission; or,

(c) An alcoholic beverage whose analysis or formula is required to be registered with the commission and is not registered.

[Pre-1973 Recodification Citations: 7-1-1-5(13); 7-1-1-33(b).]

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 7.1-5-9-5 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 5 / Chapter 9 / Section 7.1-5-9-5
Repealed
Status: repealed

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

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.72-2004, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-18.5-2.4 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 18.5 / Section 7.1-3-18.5-2.4
Persons prohibited from issuance of certificate
Status: in_force

Sec. 2.4. (a) Subject to available resources, the commission shall not issue a tobacco sales certificate, except as otherwise authorized in this title and subject to the other restrictions contained in this title, to the following persons:

(1) A person who does not have lawful status (as defined in IC 9-13-2-92.3).

(2) A person who has been convicted within five (5) years before the date of application of:

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

(B) a Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, Level 4, or Level 5 felony; or

(C) a crime in a state other than Indiana having a penalty equal to the penalty for an Indiana Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, Level 4, or Level 5 felony.

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

(3) A person who does not meet at least one (1) of the following descriptions:

(A) The person owns the premises to which the certificate will be applicable.

(B) The person has a valid lease on the premises:

(i) at the time of the application for a certificate; and

(ii) for the duration of the period in which the person sells or distributes in the manner described in section 1 of this chapter.

(C) The person has a franchise agreement with a franchisor:

(i) that owns the premises to which the certificate will be applicable; or

(ii) that has a bona fide lease on the premises for the full period for which the certificate is to be issued.

(4) A person whose place of business is conducted by a manager or agent, unless the manager or agent possesses the same qualifications required for the issuance of a tobacco sales certificate to the person.

(5) A minor.

(6) A person non compos mentis.

(7) A person who has held a permit or certificate under this title and who has had that permit or certificate revoked within one (1) year prior to the date of application for a tobacco sales certificate.

(8) A person who has made an application for a permit or certificate of any type under this title which has been denied less than one (1) year prior to the person's application for a tobacco sales certificate unless the first application was denied by reason of a procedural or technical defect.

(b) Subsection (a)(5) does not prevent a minor from being a stockholder in a corporation.

As added by P.L.107-2024, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-18.5-8 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 18.5 / Section 7.1-3-18.5-8
Mitigate civil penalties
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. The commission may mitigate civil penalties imposed against a certificate holder for violating IC 35-46-1-10, IC 35-46-1-10.2, IC 35-46-1-11, IC 35-46-1-11.2, IC 35-46-1-11.4, IC 35-46-1-11.5, IC 35-46-1-11.7, IC 35-46-1-11.8, or any of the provisions of this chapter if a certificate holder provides a training program for the certificate holder's employees that includes at least the following topics:

(1) Laws governing the sale of tobacco products and electronic cigarettes.

(2) Methods of recognizing and handling customers who are less than twenty-one (21) years of age.

(3) Procedures for proper examination of identification cards to verify that customers are under twenty-one (21) years of age.

As added by P.L.94-2008, SEC.41. Amended by P.L.231-2015, SEC.5; P.L.214-2016, SEC.13; P.L.49-2020, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-20-16.2 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 20 / Section 7.1-3-20-16.2
Municipal lakefront development project; qualifications for permit; documentation; restriction on issuance of permit
Status: in_force

Sec. 16.2. (a) This section applies to a municipal lakefront development project authorized under section 16(j) of this chapter.

(b) In order to qualify for a permit, an applicant must demonstrate that the municipal lakefront development project area where the permit is to be located meets the following criteria:

(1) The municipal lakefront development project area must be located in a city (as defined in IC 36-1-2-3).

(2) All of the following must be located within the corporate boundaries of the city described in subdivision (1):

(A) A city park.

(B) A baseball stadium.

(3) The project boundaries must border on Lake Michigan.

(4) The proposed permit premises may not be located more than:

(A) one thousand five hundred (1,500) feet; or

(B) three (3) city blocks;

from Lake Michigan, whichever is greater. However, if the area adjacent to Lake Michigan is incapable of being developed because the area is in a floodplain, or for any other reason that prevents the area from being developed, the distances described in clauses (A) and (B) are measured from the city blocks located nearest to Lake Michigan that are capable of being developed.

(5) The permit premises are located within:

(A) an economic development area, a redevelopment project area, an urban renewal area, or a redevelopment area established under IC 36-7-14, IC 36-7-14.5, or IC 36-7-15.1;

(B) an economic development project district under IC 36-7-15.2 or IC 36-7-26; or

(C) a community revitalization enhancement district designated under IC 36-7-13-12.1.

(6) The boundaries of the municipal lakefront development project must be designated by ordinance or resolution by the legislative body (as defined in IC 36-1-2-9) of the city in which the project is located.

(c) Proof of compliance with subsection (b) must consist of the following documentation, which is required at the time the permit application is filed with the commission:

(1) A detailed map showing:

(A) definite boundaries of the entire municipal lakefront development project; and

(B) the location of the proposed permit within the project.

(2) A copy of the local ordinance or resolution of the local governing body authorizing the municipal lakefront development project.

(d) A permit may not be issued if the proposed permit premises is the location of an existing three-way permit subject to IC 7.1-3-22-3.

As added by P.L.176-2013, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.172-2021, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 7.1-2-2-7 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 2 / Chapter 2 / Section 7.1-2-2-7
Executive secretary
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. Executive Secretary. The commission, with the consent of the governor, shall employ an executive secretary to aid the commission in the efficient administration of its powers and duties.

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

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-17.5-3 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 17.5 / Section 7.1-3-17.5-3
Fee limitations inapplicable
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. A gaming site permit is not subject to the fee limitations otherwise set forth in IC 7.1.

As added by P.L.15-1994, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.233-2007, SEC.26.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-10-10 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 10 / Section 7.1-3-10-10
Failure to cease; offense
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. Failure to Cease. The holder of a liquor dealer's permit for a package liquor store who recklessly fails to cease the sale of a certain commodity after this action has been ordered by the commission commits a Class B misdemeanor.

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

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1. As amended by Acts 1978, P.L.2, SEC.701.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-20-12 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 20 / Section 7.1-3-20-12
Restaurants outside corporate limits
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. The commission may issue a three-way permit for the sale of alcoholic beverages to the proprietor of a restaurant which is located outside the corporate limits of an incorporated city or town if the restaurant meets the additional requirements:

(1) It shall be a table service restaurant in which a patron is seated at a table and is served by a waiter or waitress and the food served is predominantly consumed on the premises.

(2) It shall be sufficiently served by adequate law enforcement at its premises.

(3) If it does business during seven (7) or more months of each year, it shall have had an annual gross food sales of at least one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) for the three (3) years immediately preceding its application for a permit unless the permittee is the proprietor of 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.

(4) If it does business during six (6) or fewer months of each year, it shall have had average monthly gross food sales of at least eight thousand five hundred dollars ($8,500) for each month it did business for the three (3) years immediately preceding its application for a permit.

[Pre-1973 Recodification Citation: 7-1-1-8(4)(e).]

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1; Acts 1975, P.L.72, SEC.2. As amended by P.L.85-1985, SEC.11; P.L.106-1995, SEC.14; P.L.224-2005, SEC.14.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-11-10 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 11 / Section 7.1-3-11-10
Scope of permit
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. (a) The holder of a boat liquor permit shall enjoy the same privileges and be subject to the same conditions, restrictions, and limitations in regard to liquor 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 liquor permit who operates a jumbo boat shall enjoy the same privileges and be subject to the same conditions, restrictions, and limitations in regard to liquor 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.

As added by Acts 1976, P.L.24, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.285-2019, SEC.27.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-1.5-16 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 1.5 / Section 7.1-3-1.5-16
Rules
Status: in_force

Sec. 16. The commission shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to carry out this chapter.

As added by P.L.165-2006, SEC.19.
Ind. Code § 7.1-5-9-10 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 5 / Chapter 9 / Section 7.1-5-9-10
Retailer's permittee having interest in manufacturer's or wholesaler's permit
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), it is unlawful for a holder of a retailer's permit of any type to acquire, hold, own, or possess an interest of any type in a manufacturer's or wholesaler's permit of any type.

(b) It is lawful for a holder of a retailer's permit of any type to acquire, hold, own, or possess an interest of any type in any of the following:

(1) A brewer's permit issued under IC 7.1-3-2-2(b).

(2) An artisan distiller's permit issued under IC 7.1-3-27-2.

(3) A farm winery permit issued under IC 7.1-3-12-3.

(4) A distiller's permit under IC 7.1-3-7-1, if the holder of the distiller's permit also holds an interest in an artisan distiller's permit as described in IC 7.1-3-27-2.

(c) It is lawful for the holder of a food hall vendor's permit under IC 7.1-3-20-30 to acquire, hold, own, or possess an interest of any type in a brewer's permit issued under IC 7.1-3-2-2, a farm winery permit issued under IC 7.1-3-12-3, or an artisan distiller's permit issued under IC 7.1-3-27-2. However, it is unlawful and a violation of subsection (a) for the holder of a food hall master permit under IC 7.1-3-20-29 to have ownership or control in the farm winery permit, artisan distiller's permit, or brewer's permit or in the farm winery's, artisan distiller's, or the brewer's food hall vendor's permit.

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

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

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1. As amended by P.L.72-2004, SEC.17; P.L.186-2011, SEC.13; P.L.71-2012, SEC.9; P.L.159-2014, SEC.64; P.L.70-2014, SEC.3; P.L.5-2015, SEC.20; P.L.79-2015, SEC.14; P.L.285-2019, SEC.63; P.L.279-2019, SEC.13; P.L.156-2020, SEC.32.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-1.5-14.5 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 1.5 / Section 7.1-3-1.5-14.5
Trainer certificate
Status: in_force

Sec. 14.5. A trainer program established or approved under section 5.5 of this chapter must provide a trainer certificate to an individual who successfully completes the program.

As added by P.L.94-2008, SEC.23.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-1.1-4 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 1.1 / Section 7.1-3-1.1-4
Procedure for deposit of permit or extension of deposit term
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. This section sets out the procedure for a permit holder to request deposit of a permit or extension of a term of deposit. A permit holder must do the following:

(1) Submit the permit holder's request for deposit or an extension of the term of deposit to the commission in writing. A permit holder must submit a request for extension at least sixty (60) days before the term of deposit expires.

(2) To make an initial request for deposit of a permit, submit documentation of the following:

(A) The specific reasons why the business for which the permit was issued is not immediately operational.

(B) A timetable for making the business and the permit active.

(C) A detailed statement of the permit holder's efforts to make the business operational and the permit active.

(3) To request an extension of a term of deposit, appear at a public meeting of the commission and provide to the commission's satisfaction an explanation of the following:

(A) The specific reasons why the business for which the permit was issued is not immediately operational.

(B) A timetable for making the business operational and the permit active.

(C) A detailed statement of the permit holder's efforts to make the business operational and the permit active.

(4) Submit to the commission any other documentation of the permit holder's efforts under subdivision (3)(C), including:

(A) contracts for construction or renovation of the permit premises;

(B) zoning applications and approvals; and

(C) building permits and any other necessary government approvals.

(5) If the commission approves the permit holder's initial request for deposit or request for an extension of a term of deposit, pay any permit renewal fees that are due.

As added by P.L.285-2019, SEC.15. Amended by P.L.194-2021, SEC.27; P.L.9-2022, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 7.1-1-3-48 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 7.1-1-3-48
"Two-way permit"
Status: in_force

Sec. 48. Two-Way Permit. The term "two-way permit" means the combination of a beer retailer's permit and a wine retailer's permit issued to a permittee.

[Pre-1973 Recodification Citation: 7-3-4-2.]

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-18-9 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 18 / Section 7.1-3-18-9
Employee's permit
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. (a) The commission may issue an employee's permit to a person who desires to act as:

(1) a clerk in a package liquor store;

(2) an employee who serves wine at a farm winery;

(3) a bartender, waiter, waitress, or manager in a retail establishment, excepting dining car and boat employees; or

(4) an employee of a dealer licensed under IC 7.1-3-5-3, IC 7.1-3-10-7, or IC 7.1-3-15-3 to deliver beer, liquor, or wine.

(b) A permit authorized by this section is conditioned upon the compliance by the holder with reasonable rules relating to the permit which the commission may prescribe from time to time.

(c) A permit issued under this section entitles its holder to work for any lawful employer. However, a person may work without an employee's permit for thirty (30) days from the date shown on a receipt for a cashier's check or money order payable to the commission for that person's employee's permit application.

(d) A person who, for a package liquor store or retail establishment, is:

(1) the sole proprietor;

(2) a partner, a general partner, or a limited partner in a partnership or limited partnership that owns the business establishment;

(3) a member of a limited liability company that owns the business establishment; or

(4) a stockholder in a corporation that owns the business establishment;

is not required to obtain an employee's permit in order to perform any of the acts listed in subsection (a).

(e) An applicant may declare on the application form that the applicant will use the employee's permit only to perform volunteer service that benefits a nonprofit organization. It is unlawful for an applicant who makes a declaration under this subsection to use an employee's permit for any purpose other than to perform volunteer service that benefits a nonprofit organization.

(f) The commission may not issue an employee's permit to an applicant while the applicant is serving a sentence for a conviction for operating while intoxicated, including any term of probation or parole.

(g) The commission may not issue an employee's permit to an applicant who has two (2) unrelated convictions for operating while intoxicated if:

(1) the first conviction occurred less than ten (10) years before the date of the applicant's application for the permit; and

(2) the applicant completed the sentence for the second conviction, including any term of probation or parole, less than two (2) years before the date of the applicant's application for the permit.

(h) If an applicant for an employee's permit has at least three (3) unrelated convictions for operating while intoxicated in the ten (10) years immediately preceding the date of the applicant's application for the permit, the commission may not grant the issuance of the permit. If, in the ten (10) years immediately preceding the date of the applicant's application the applicant has:

(1) one (1) conviction for operating while intoxicated, and the applicant is not subject to subsection (f); or

(2) two (2) unrelated convictions for operating while intoxicated, and the applicant is not subject to subsection (f) or (g);

the commission may grant or deny the issuance of a permit.

(i) Except as provided under section 9.5 of this chapter, the commission shall revoke a permit issued to an employee under this section if:

(1) the employee is convicted of a Class B misdemeanor for violating IC 7.1-5-10-15(a); or

(2) the employee is convicted of operating while intoxicated after the issuance of the permit.

The commission may revoke a permit issued to an employee under this section for any violation of this title or the rules adopted by the commission.

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

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1. As amended by Acts 1979, P.L.83, SEC.4; P.L.77-1988, SEC.3; P.L.102-1989, SEC.2; P.L.64-1990, SEC.2; P.L.51-1994, SEC.7; P.L.205-1999, SEC.15; P.L.125-2000, SEC.1; P.L.204-2001, SEC.31; P.L.165-2006, SEC.26; P.L.196-2015, SEC.10; P.L.220-2023, SEC.6; P.L.152-2025, SEC.19.
Ind. Code § 7.1-5-10-6 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 5 / Chapter 10 / Section 7.1-5-10-6
Sale of adulterated or misbranded beverage prohibited
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) It is unlawful for a person to sell, offer or expose for sale, or have in the person's possession with intent to sell, an alcoholic beverage that is adulterated or misbranded.

(b) It is unlawful for a person to alter or change a brand, label, mark, design, device, or inscription that has reference to the kind, brand, age, quality, quantity, or other description of the alcoholic beverage contents of a bottle or container.

(c) The possession of an adulterated or misbranded alcoholic beverage by a permittee, or other person engaged in the manufacture or traffic in alcoholic beverages, is prima facie evidence of knowledge of the misbranding or adulteration and of an intent to violate a provision of this section.

(d) The possession by a permittee, or other person engaged in the alcoholic beverage traffic, of a bottle or container used, or intended to be used, for containing an alcoholic beverage on which a label, brand, mark, design, or device has been altered or changed is prima facie evidence of an intent to violate a provision of this section.

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

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

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1. As amended by P.L.159-2014, SEC.73.
Ind. Code § 7.1-4-3-7 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 4 / Chapter 3 / Section 7.1-4-3-7
Necessity of invoice; contents
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. (a) All sales of alcoholic beverages made by a primary source of supply to a liquor wholesaler shall at the time of the sale be accompanied by an invoice that must show the following:

(1) The name and address of the seller and the purchaser.

(2) The date of disposition.

(3) The name or names of each brand sold.

(4) The number of packages, if any.

(5) The number of cases by size of bottle or container.

(6) The quantity of each kind of alcoholic beverage sold.

(b) The primary source of supply shall send a copy of the invoice to the department of revenue and the commission at the time of the sale.

As added by P.L.57-1984, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.194-2021, SEC.62.
Ind. Code § 7.1-7-5-2 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 7 / Chapter 5 / Section 7.1-7-5-2
Request for ingredient approval
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) A manufacturer of e-liquid may file a request with the Indiana department of health for approval of an ingredient to be allowed in the composition of e-liquid.

(b) The Indiana department of health may approve the request filed under subsection (a) if the department determines that the ingredient will not pose an unreasonable threat to public health and safety.

As added by P.L.176-2015, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.148-2026, SEC.30.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-19-11.5 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 19 / Section 7.1-3-19-11.5
Appeal hearing; notice to local board; publication of notice
Status: in_force

Sec. 11.5. (a) As used in this section, "applicant" or "application" means an applicant or an application for:

(1) a new permit; or

(2) the transfer or renewal of an existing permit.

(b) This section applies if a permit applicant or a person who remonstrates at a local board hearing against the approval of the application files with the commission:

(1) an objection to the commission's action on the application; and

(2) a request for an appeal hearing before the commission.

(c) The commission shall do the following:

(1) Provide notice to the local board, by first class mail, of the date of an appeal hearing set by the commission. Notice under this subdivision must be provided not later than ten (10) days before the date of the hearing.

(2) Publish notice in the city, town, or county where the proposed permit premises is located of the date of an appeal hearing set by the commission. Notice under this subdivision must be published not later than ten (10) days before the date of the hearing.

As added by P.L.94-2008, SEC.45.
Ind. Code § 7.1-1-3-40 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 7.1-1-3-40
"Restaurant"
Status: in_force

Sec. 40. The term "restaurant" means an establishment which meets the requirements provided in IC 7.1-3-20-9.

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

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1. As amended by P.L.86-2018, SEC.92.
Ind. Code § 7.1-7-4-4 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 7 / Chapter 4 / Section 7.1-7-4-4
Permit transfer
Status: reserved

Sec. 4. (a) A permit may not be transferred:

(1) from the permit holder to another person; or

(2) from the location where the permit was approved or renewed to another location;

unless approved by the commission.

(b) The commission shall allow a permit to be transferred under subsection (a) if the permit has not been suspended or revoked and the new permit holder or location meets the requirements under this article.

As added by P.L.176-2015, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 7.1-5-10-25 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 5 / Chapter 10 / Section 7.1-5-10-25
Alcoholic beverages sold for carryout prohibited for certain restaurants
Status: in_force

Sec. 25. If:

(1) a person has an interest in:

(A) a dealer's permit for a drug store or grocery store; and

(B) a retailer's permit for a restaurant; and

(2) the licensed premises of the drug store or grocery store and the restaurant are located in the same building;

beer, wine, and liquor may not be sold for carryout from the licensed premises of the restaurant.

As added by P.L.196-2015, SEC.22.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-18-1 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 18 / Section 7.1-3-18-1
Carriers' alcoholic permits
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. Carriers' Alcoholic Permits: Application and Issuance. The commission may issue a carrier's alcoholic permit to a person who is a carrier upon a showing of the reliability and responsibility of the carrier and the propriety of issuing the permit. The commission may issue a carrier's alcoholic permit without publication of notice and investigation by a local board.

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

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 7.1-1-3-16.4 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 7.1-1-3-16.4
"Entertainment"
Status: in_force

Sec. 16.4. "Entertainment", for purposes of IC 7.1-5-5, means one (1) or more of the following:

(1) Participation in a sporting event.

(2) Attendance at a sporting event or an event featuring live performances.

(3) Meals.

(4) Beverages.

(5) Ground transportation provided in connection with an activity described in subdivisions (1) through (4).

As added by P.L.270-2017, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.216-2019, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-20-0.1 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 20 / Section 7.1-3-20-0.1
Application of certain amendments to chapter
Status: in_force

Sec. 0.1. The following amendments to this chapter apply as follows:

(1) The amendments made to sections 18, 20, and 21 of this chapter by P.L.204-2001 supersede 905 IAC 1-41-2(c), as in effect on January 1, 2001.

(2) The amendments made to section 11.5 of this chapter by P.L.204-2001 apply only to applications submitted after June 30, 2001. Applicants who submit an application before July 1, 2001, must comply with section 11.5, as appropriate, as the provision was effective at the time the application was submitted.

(3) The addition of section 16.1 of this chapter by P.L.72-2004 applies to an application for a permit received after June 30, 2004.

As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.173.
Ind. Code § 7.1-4-7-1 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 4 / Chapter 7 / Section 7.1-4-7-1
Collection of annual license fees
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The chairman shall collect the required annual license fee paid in connection with the issuance of a brewer's permit, a beer wholesaler's permit, a temporary beer permit, a dining car permit of any type, a boat permit of any type, an artisan distiller's permit, a distiller's permit, a rectifier's permit, a liquor wholesaler's permit, a vintner's permit, a farm winery permit, a farm winery brandy distiller's permit, a wine wholesaler's permit, a wine bottler's permit, a temporary wine permit, a direct wine seller's permit, a salesman's permit, and a carrier's alcoholic permit.

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

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1; Acts 1973, P.L.59, SEC.8. As amended by Acts 1978, P.L.51, SEC.6; P.L.201-1999, SEC.13; P.L.235-2001, SEC.4; P.L.165-2006, SEC.37; P.L.109-2013, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-14-4.5 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 14 / Section 7.1-3-14-4.5
Furnishing wine to qualified organization
Status: in_force

Sec. 4.5. A wine retailer may sell, donate, transport, and deliver wine 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.36.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-1.5-4.8 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 1.5 / Section 7.1-3-1.5-4.8
Certified trainer; authorized activities
Status: in_force

Sec. 4.8. A certified trainer may train alcohol servers on the selling, serving, and consumption of alcoholic beverages.

As added by P.L.165-2006, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.94-2008, SEC.17.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-23-10 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 23 / Section 7.1-3-23-10
Repealed
Status: repealed

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

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.100-1983, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-23-39 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 23 / Section 7.1-3-23-39
Stay of suspension or revocation; general rule
Status: in_force

Sec. 39. Stay of Suspension or Revocation: General Rule. The final order of revocation or suspension entered by the commission shall be stayed for ten (10) days from the date of the final order whenever a manufacturer's or wholesaler's permit of any type is revoked or suspended for more than fifteen (15) days by order of the commission.

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

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 7.1-4-6-3.7 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 4 / Chapter 6 / Section 7.1-4-6-3.7
Procedure to claim deduction or refund for an alcoholic beverage tax
Status: in_force

Sec. 3.7. (a) A person may claim a deduction on the monthly return under the following circumstances:

(1) the person made an exempt sale or withdrawal for sale of an alcoholic beverage under section 5.5 of this chapter.

(2) an alcoholic beverage was damaged or destroyed while in the person's possession; or

(2) an alcoholic beverage was returned by the person to the primary source of supply.

(b) In order to claim a deduction or receive a refund of an alcoholic beverage excise tax, the following proof must be retained:

(1) For an exempt sale under section 5.5 of this chapter, the following:

(A) If the sale is to the United States government, its agencies, or its instrumentalities, copies of the invoice stating the regular selling price less the excise tax.

(B) If the sale is to a person other than the United States government, its agencies, or its instrumentalities, copies of the invoice showing:

(i) the purchaser's name;

(ii) the address;

(iii) the date;

(iv) the amount of beer sold; and

(v) any other information reasonably required by the department.

(2) For returned alcoholic beverages, copies of the invoice or invoices showing the following:

(A) Name of the primary source of supply.

(B) Credit invoice number.

(C) Date returned.

(D) Date excise tax was paid.

(E) Gallons returned.

(3) For alcoholic beverages that have been damaged or destroyed, any information reasonably required by the department.

(c) If this deduction exceeds the liabilities owed to the state on that monthly return, the department shall refund the tax to the person.

(d) If the person does not claim the deduction on the monthly return, the refund procedures under IC 6-8.1-9-1 will apply.

(e) The tax paid on alcoholic beverages subsequently lost or stolen cannot be deducted, refunded, or credited.

As added by P.L.128-2026, SEC.95.
Ind. Code § 7.1-2-1-5 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 2 / Chapter 1 / Section 7.1-2-1-5
Chairman and chairman pro tempore
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. Chairman and Chairman Pro Tempore. The governor shall appoint one (1) of the members to serve as chairman of the commission. The governor also shall appoint one (1) of the members to serve as chairman pro tempore in the absence of the chairman.

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

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-7-9 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 7 / Section 7.1-3-7-9
Renewals
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. Renewals. The holder of a distiller's or rectifier's permit shall pay the appropriate annual license fee to the chairman on the anniversary of the date of the issuance of the original permit in order to keep his distiller's or rectifier's permit in force.

[Pre-1973 Recodification Citations: 7-1-1-16; 7-1-1-17.]

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 7.1-1-3-15 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 7.1-1-3-15
"Drug store"
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. Drug Store. The term "drug store" means a retail business establishment in which medicines and miscellaneous articles are sold.

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

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 7.1-4-2-8 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 4 / Chapter 2 / Section 7.1-4-2-8
Tax refund
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. A beer wholesaler within Indiana who receives beer or flavored malt beverage upon which the beer excise tax has been paid shall be entitled to a refund of the amount of the tax on all tax-paid beer or flavored malt beverage shipped from Indiana by the wholesaler for sale outside Indiana.

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

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1; Acts 1973, P.L.56, SEC.10. As amended by P.L.72-1996, SEC.17; P.L.128-2026, SEC.83.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-21-10 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 21 / Section 7.1-3-21-10
Location of premises; disclosure
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. (a) An application for:

(1) a permit for premises; or

(2) approval of a designated refreshment area under IC 7.1-3-31;

that is situated within a distance of two hundred (200) feet from an elementary or secondary school or church must disclose this fact.

(b) The local board shall state, if required by the commission, in the questionnaire its opinion as to the propriety of granting the particular application.

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

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1. As amended by P.L.52-1994, SEC.6; P.L.167-2023, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 7.1-7-2-18 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 7 / Chapter 2 / Section 7.1-7-2-18
"Permit"
Status: in_force

Sec. 18. "Permit" means a written authorization issued by the commission entitling the holder to manufacture, sell, or otherwise deal in e-liquid or e-liquid products, as provided in this article.

As added by P.L.176-2015, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.148-2026, SEC.19.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-31-17 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 31 / Section 7.1-3-31-17
Commission prescribes form
Status: in_force

Sec. 17. In accordance with IC 7.1-2-3-3, the commission shall prescribe the form for a retailer permittee to apply for approval from the commission as a designated permittee.

As added by P.L.167-2023, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 7.1-5-4-3 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 5 / Chapter 4 / Section 7.1-5-4-3
Unlawful furnishing of evidence of payment of tax prohibited
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) It is unlawful for a person, other than an officer of the state lawfully entitled to do so, to furnish evidence of the payment of the excise tax, or to execute or issue a permit of any type, to another person.

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

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

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1; Acts 1973, P.L.56, SEC.32. As amended by P.L.159-2014, SEC.31.
Ind. Code § 7.1-5-1-11 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 5 / Chapter 1 / Section 7.1-5-1-11
Repealed
Status: repealed

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

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1. Repealed by Acts 1978, P.L.2, SEC.727.
Ind. Code § 7.1-7-2-2 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 7 / Chapter 2 / Section 7.1-7-2-2
"Applicant"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. "Applicant" means a person who applies for a permit under this article.

As added by P.L.176-2015, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 7.1-5-10-11 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 5 / Chapter 10 / Section 7.1-5-10-11
Sale of cold beer prohibited
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. (a) It is unlawful for the holder of a beer dealer's permit to offer or display for sale, or sell, barter, exchange or give away a bottle, can, container, or package of beer that was iced or cooled by the permittee before or at the time of the sale, exchange, or gift.

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

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

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1. As amended by P.L.159-2014, SEC.76.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-1.5-7 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 1.5 / Section 7.1-3-1.5-7
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.161-2005, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.165-2006, SEC.40.
Ind. Code § 7.1-1-3-32.3 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 7.1-1-3-32.3
"Powdered or crystalline alcohol"
Status: in_force

Sec. 32.3. "Powdered or crystalline alcohol" means alcohol in a powdered or crystalline form, for either direct use or reconstitution.

As added by P.L.70-2015, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-6-10 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 6 / Section 7.1-3-6-10
Excise tax
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. The holder of a dining car beer permit shall pay to the department the beer excise tax on the beer or flavored malt beverage withdrawn for sale within Indiana.

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

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1; Acts 1973, P.L.56, SEC.6. As amended by P.L.72-1996, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-10-8 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 10 / Section 7.1-3-10-8
Package liquor store; premises
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. Package Liquor Store: Premises. A package liquor store shall be conducted wholly apart from another business upon premises wholly separated from another room or store in which another business is conducted.

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

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1; Acts 1973, P.L.58, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 7.1-5-12-11 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 5 / Chapter 12 / Section 7.1-5-12-11
Discharge, refusal to hire, or retaliation against employee prohibited
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. An owner, a manager, or an employer shall not discharge, refuse to hire, or in any manner retaliate against an individual for:

(1) reporting a violation of this chapter; or

(2) exercising any right or satisfying any obligation under this chapter.

As added by P.L.141-2012, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 7.1-4-6-5.5 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 4 / Chapter 6 / Section 7.1-4-6-5.5
Certain sales or withdrawals of alcoholic beverages exempt from tax
Status: in_force

Sec. 5.5. (a) Sales or withdrawals from sale of alcoholic beverages intended for export to a state outside Indiana are exempt from alcoholic beverage excise tax.

(b) Sales or withdrawals of alcoholic beverages for sale to the United States government, its agencies, and instrumentalities, including military facilities, are exempt from alcoholic beverage excise tax. However, sales to individuals, private stores, or concessionaires located upon federal areas are not exempt.

(c) Sales or withdrawals for sale of wine to a pastor, rabbi, or priest for sacramental or religious purposes are exempt only from the liquor excise tax (IC 7.1-4-3) and the wine excise tax (IC 7.1-4-4).

(d) Lost or stolen alcoholic beverages are not exempt from the alcoholic beverage excise tax.

As added by P.L.128-2026, SEC.98.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-1-19 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 1 / Section 7.1-3-1-19
Character of the business test
Status: in_force

Sec. 19. Character of the Business Test. Whenever the character of the business in which an applicant is engaged is material to his being issued a permit under this article, or is material to his being qualified to continue to hold the permit, it must be made to appear to the satisfaction of the commission that a substantial portion of the business carried on, or to be carried on, in the premises in respect to which a permit is applied for is in the nature of the applicant's main business function in the premises.

[Pre-1973 Recodification Citation: 7-1-1-8(5).]

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 7.1-4-4.1-1 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 4 / Chapter 4.1 / Section 7.1-4-4.1-1
Registration of primary source of supply
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The alcohol and tobacco commission shall issue an annual registration of a primary source of supply (as defined in IC 7.1-1-3-32.5) without charge.

As added by P.L.204-2001, SEC.43.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-30-2 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 30 / Section 7.1-3-30-2
Application
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) The commission may issue a temporary craft manufacturer hospitality 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 hospitality 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 hospitality permit to an applicant if the applicant:

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

(2) meets all requirements for a hospitality permit; and

(3) pays the license fee for a hospitality permit, as described in IC 7.1-4-4.1-5.1.

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

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

(2) meets all requirements for a hospitality permit.

(d) An application submitted under this section must contain a floor plan which demonstrates that the host permittee is not operating a bar in the same area as the temporary event. The premises of the temporary event must be well defined.

(e) An application submitted under this section must:

(1) identify each craft manufacturer that will participate in the temporary event;

(2) designate an individual who is responsible for the event; and

(3) be signed by the individual described in subdivision (2).

As added by P.L.121-2022, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-12-7 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 12 / Section 7.1-3-12-7
Bulk wine purchases by farm winery
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. (a) Except as provided in subsections (b) and (c), a farm winery may purchase annually a quantity of bulk wine that does not exceed the greater of the following:

(1) Five thousand five hundred (5,500) gallons.

(2) Fifty percent (50%) of the quantity of wine produced by fermentation by the winery during the previous year.

(b) This subsection applies to a farm winery that suffers a loss of wine inventory due to natural or manmade disaster. If the farm winery documents the inventory loss and obtains permission from the commission, the winery may purchase a quantity of bulk wine not greater than the sum of the following:

(1) The quantity of the winery's wine inventory loss.

(2) The quantity of bulk wine that may be purchased by the farm winery annually under subsection (a).

(c) The limits in subsections (a) and (b) apply only to wine sold directly to a consumer in Indiana. No limit is imposed on the amount of bulk wine that may be used in producing wine sold through a wholesaler or sold outside of Indiana.

As added by P.L.41-2002, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.68-2021, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 7.1-5-7-0.3 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 5 / Chapter 7 / Section 7.1-5-7-0.3
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.178. Repealed by P.L.159-2014, SEC.46.
Ind. Code § 7.1-4-11-3 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 4 / Chapter 11 / Section 7.1-4-11-3
Repealed
Status: repealed

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

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1; Acts 1974, P.L.59, SEC.2. Repealed by P.L.204-2001, SEC.68.
Ind. Code § 7.1-5-2-1 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 5 / Chapter 2 / Section 7.1-5-2-1
Repealed
Status: repealed

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

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.58-1984, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-28-1 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 28 / Section 7.1-3-28-1
"Indiana rye whiskey"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "Indiana rye whiskey" means a liquor that was:

(1) manufactured in Indiana;

(2) produced with a mash bill that is at least fifty-one percent (51%) rye;

(3) distilled to not more than one hundred sixty (160) proof or eighty percent (80%) alcohol by volume;

(4) aged in new, charred white oak barrels;

(5) placed in a barrel at not more than one hundred twenty-five (125) proof or sixty-two and one-half percent (62 1/2%) alcohol by volume;

(6) rested in a rack house for at least two (2) years in Indiana; and

(7) bottled at not less than eighty (80) proof or forty percent (40%) alcohol by volume.

As added by P.L.194-2021, SEC.61.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-10-4 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 10 / Section 7.1-3-10-4
Package liquor stores
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. The commission may issue a liquor dealer's permit to the proprietor of a package liquor store. An applicant for a liquor dealer's permit for a package liquor store shall not be disqualified under IC 7.1-3-4-2(a)(14).

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

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1. As amended by P.L.86-2018, SEC.111; P.L.285-2019, SEC.26.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-3-12 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 3 / Section 7.1-3-3-12
Petition for review
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. Petition for Review. The applicant, if the order of the commission affirms the denial of the renewal of his permit, may file, within ten (10) days following its receipt by him, an action to review the findings, conclusions and order in the Superior Court of Marion County, or in the circuit or superior court of the county in which the applicant has his licensed premises, to set aside and enjoin the enforcement of the order of denial on the grounds that it is unlawful, unreasonable, or insufficient, or that it was obtained by wrongful, fraudulent or other unlawful methods.

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

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-21-11 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 21 / Section 7.1-3-21-11
Premises near wall of school or church
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. (a) As used in this section, "craft manufacturer" means:

(1) a small brewery under IC 7.1-3-2-7(5);

(2) a farm winery under IC 7.1-3-12, including any additional locations of the farm winery operated under IC 7.1-3-12-5(b); or

(3) an artisan distillery under IC 7.1-3-27.

(b) As used in this section, "designated refreshment area" means a refreshment area designated under IC 7.1-3-31.

(c) As used in this section, "wall" means a wall of a building. The term does not include a boundary wall.

(d) Except as provided in subsections (e), (i), and (j), the commission may not issue a permit for a premises or approve a designated refreshment area if both of the following apply:

(1) A wall of a school or church is situated within two hundred (200) feet of:

(A) a wall of the premises; or

(B) a boundary of the designated refreshment area.

(2) A permit has not been issued for the premises under the provisions of Acts 1933, Chapter 80.

(e) This section does not apply to the premises of a:

(1) grocery store, drug store, restaurant, hotel, catering hall, designated refreshment area, craft manufacturer, or location for which the use of a supplemental catering permit has been approved if:

(A) a wall of a church or school is situated within two hundred (200) feet of:

(i) a wall of the premises; or

(ii) a boundary of the designated refreshment area;

(B) the commission receives a written statement from the authorized representative of the church or school stating expressly that the church or school does not object to the issuance of the permit for the premises or approval of the designated refreshment area; and

(C) the commission determines that the church or school does not object to the issuance of the permit for the premises or approval of the designated refreshment area; or

(2) church or school that applies for a temporary beer or wine permit.

(f) The commission shall base its determination under subsection (e)(1)(C) solely on the written statement of the authorized representative of the church or school.

(g) If the commission does not receive the written statement of the authorized representative of the church or school, the premises of the grocery store, drug store, restaurant, hotel, catering hall, designated refreshment area, craft manufacturer, or location for which the use of a supplemental catering permit has been approved may not obtain the waiver allowed under this section.

(h) If the commission determines that the church or school does not object, this section and section 10 of this chapter do not apply to the permit premises of the grocery store, drug store, restaurant, hotel, craft manufacturer, catering hall, or designated refreshment area on a subsequent renewal or transfer of ownership.

(i) If the commission:

(1) receives a written statement from the authorized representative of a church or school as described in subsection (e)(1)(B); and

(2) determines the church or school does not object as described in subsection (e)(1)(C);

the commission may not consider subsequent objections from the church or school to the issuance of the same permit type at the same premises location.

(j) The commission may issue a permit for a premises or approve a designated refreshment area if the wall of the premises or the boundary of the designated refreshment area and the wall of a church are separated by at least eighty-five (85) feet, including a two (2) lane road of at least thirty (30) feet in width.

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

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1. As amended by P.L.77-1997, SEC.1; P.L.204-2001, SEC.39; P.L.196-2015, SEC.15; P.L.285-2019, SEC.42; P.L.194-2021, SEC.56; P.L.167-2023, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-16-7 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 16 / Section 7.1-3-16-7
Reasons for permits
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. Reasons for Permits. The commission may issue a temporary wine permit only to (a) Enable a fair, festival, athletic event, barbecue, picnic, convention, exhibition, spectacle, or contest, to be publicly held and carried on; or

(b) Accommodate the institutional activities of an association, society, charitable or benevolent organization, or a branch of one (1) of these, or both.

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.59, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-24-6 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 24 / Section 7.1-3-24-6
Qualifications of successors
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. Qualifications of Successors. The administrator or executor, or agent, must have the same qualifications to hold the permit of the deceased permittee that this title otherwise requires of an applicant for that particular type of permit. That the administrator, executor, or agent has these qualifications shall be established by a finding of the court having jurisdiction and a copy of these findings shall accompany the application for the written consent of the chairman.

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

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-20-9.5 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 20 / Section 7.1-3-20-9.5
Restaurant carryout sales; eligibility
Status: in_force

Sec. 9.5. (a) This section applies only to a retailer's permit for a restaurant.

(b) This section does not apply to a retailer's permit that is issued or transferred to the following:

(1) A city market under IC 7.1-3-20-25.

(2) A marina under IC 7.1-3-1-25.

(3) A state park under IC 7.1-3-17.8.

(4) A golf course.

(5) A hotel or resort hotel.

(6) A social or fraternal club.

(7) A restaurant, the proprietor of which is the holder of:

(A) a brewer's permit under IC 7.1-3-2-7(5);

(B) a farm winery permit under IC 7.1-3-12-5; or

(C) an artisan distiller's permit under IC 7.1-3-27-8.

(8) A specialty or gourmet market (as defined in IC 7.1-1-3-45.5). This exception applies only to a retailer's permit with carryout privileges that was initially issued in September 2019.

(c) Except as provided in subsections (d) and (e), after May 14, 2017, a retailer permittee may not sell alcoholic beverages for carryout unless at least sixty percent (60%) of the retailer permittee's gross retail income from the sale of alcoholic beverages is derived from the sale of alcoholic beverages for consumption on the licensed premises.

(d) This subsection applies only to a retailer's permit with carryout privileges that was issued to the current permit holder before November 1, 2016. Notwithstanding IC 7.1-3-1-1.5, a retailer permittee may continue to sell carryout after May 14, 2017, and is not required to comply with the gross retail income requirements.

(e) This subsection applies to a retailer's permit with carryout privileges that was initially:

(1) issued; or

(2) transferred to the premises location;

after October 31, 2016, and before May 15, 2017. Notwithstanding IC 7.1-3-1-1.5, a retailer permittee may continue to sell carryout after May 14, 2017, and is not required to comply with the gross retail income requirements until the retailer's permit is renewed. A retailer permittee may be issued a letter of extension, and subsequent renewals of the extension under IC 7.1-3-1-3.1 but the permit term may not be extended past April 1, 2018. A retailer permittee may continue to sell carryout while the extension is in effect. If the permit is transferred as to ownership or to a location that is not exempt under subsection (b), the gross retail income requirements of this section apply upon transfer of the permit.

(f) Except for a retailer permittee described in subsection (d), a retailer permittee that has carryout privileges must apply for renewal of the carryout privileges when applying for renewal of the retailer's permit. The retailer permittee must provide the commission with a financial statement with information that shows the dollar amounts and percentages of the retailer permittee's gross retail income that is derived from sales of alcoholic beverages:

(1) for consumption on the licensed premises; and

(2) for carryout;

during the one hundred eighty (180) days preceding the date of the application for renewal.

(g) For subsequent applications for renewal, the commission may allow a retailer permittee to submit to the commission an affidavit of compliance that is signed by the permittee, or by a responsible officer or partner, under the penalties of perjury, that states that the requirements of subsection (c) continue to be met. If the commission has reasonable grounds to doubt the truthfulness of an affidavit of compliance, the commission may require the retailer permittee to provide audited financial statements.

(h) If an applicant for renewal of carryout privileges does not meet the requirements of subsection (c) and the commission denies the application, the applicant may apply for a reinstatement of carryout privileges with the permittee's next application for renewal of the retailer's permit that is made in accordance with subsection (i).

(i) An applicant:

(1) for a retailer's permit and carryout privileges that has not opened for business; or

(2) for carryout privileges that:

(A) is the holder of a retailer's permit for an operating business; and

(B) has had the previous application for carryout privileges or renewal of carryout privileges denied by the commission;

must provide the commission with a verified certification stating that the projected gross retail income from alcoholic beverage sales during the business's first two (2) years of operations with carryout privileges will meet the requirements of subsection (c). Not more than one hundred eighty (180) days after the date the applicant begins or resumes alcoholic beverage sales with carryout privileges, the applicant shall provide a financial statement with sufficient information to show that during the first one hundred twenty (120) days of business operations with carryout privileges, sixty percent (60%) of the gross retail income from all alcoholic beverage sales was derived from sales of alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises.

(j) The commission may:

(1) require that a financial statement submitted by an applicant under this chapter be audited by a certified public accountant; and

(2) with the cooperation of the department of state revenue, verify the information provided by the applicant.

(k) The information provided to the commission under this chapter regarding gross retail income 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 gross retail income from sales of alcoholic beverages; 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 gross retail income from sales of alcoholic beverages discovered by the department of state revenue.

(l) 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 confidential information to the commission. The commission shall maintain the confidentiality of information provided by the department of state revenue under this chapter. 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 any information provided by the department of state revenue.

(m) If the commission does not grant or renew a retailer permittee's carryout privileges, the denial shall not affect the other rights, privileges, and restrictions of the retailer's permit, including the retailer permittee's ability to sell alcoholic beverages for on-premises consumption.

As added by P.L.270-2017, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.86-2018, SEC.117; P.L.279-2019, SEC.6; P.L.285-2019, SEC.33; P.L.13-2024, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-6.1-3 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 6.1 / Section 7.1-3-6.1-3
Alcoholic beverage prizes at allowable events without an alcoholic beverage permit permitted
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. A qualified organization that holds a license under IC 4-32.3-4 may give an alcoholic beverage as a prize at an allowable event without obtaining an alcoholic beverage permit under this title.

As added by P.L.153-2015, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.58-2019, SEC.25.
Ind. Code § 7.1-7-3-1 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 7 / Chapter 3 / Section 7.1-7-3-1
Enforcement and administration by commission
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The commission is responsible for the enforcement and administration of this article.

As added by P.L.176-2015, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-18.6-4 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 18.6 / Section 7.1-3-18.6-4
Fee
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) The fee for a supplemental cigar sales certificate is one thousand dollars ($1,000).

(b) The fees collected under this section shall be deposited in the enforcement and administration fund under IC 7.1-4-10.

As added by P.L.123-2025, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-1.5-9 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 1.5 / Section 7.1-3-1.5-9
Trainer certificate renewal requirements
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. To renew a trainer certificate under this chapter, the certified trainer must:

(1) file the renewal application established and provided by the commission;

(2) pay a renewal fee of forty-five dollars ($45); and

(3) complete a refresher course established or approved by the commission;

not later than the expiration date of the trainer certificate.

As added by P.L.161-2005, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.165-2006, SEC.14.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-2-2 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 2 / Section 7.1-3-2-2
Persons eligible for permits
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) The commission may issue a brewer's permit for a brewery that manufactures more than ninety thousand (90,000) barrels of beer in a calendar year for sale or distribution within Indiana. The commission may issue a brewer's permit under this subsection for a brewery that manufactures not more than ninety thousand (90,000) barrels of beer in a calendar year for sale or distribution within Indiana if the brewer holds more than one (1) brewer's permit and manufactures, at all of the brewer's breweries located in Indiana, an aggregate of more than ninety thousand (90,000) barrels of beer in a calendar year for sale or distribution within Indiana. The commission may issue a permit under this subsection only to:

(1) an individual;

(2) a partnership;

(3) a limited liability company; or

(4) a corporation organized and existing under the laws of Indiana and having authority under its charter to manufacture or sell beer.

The permit does not limit the number of barrels of beer in a calendar year that the brewer may manufacture for sale or distribution outside Indiana.

(b) The commission may issue a brewer's permit to a brewer for a brewery that manufactures not more than ninety thousand (90,000) barrels of beer in a calendar year for sale or distribution within Indiana. The commission may issue more than one (1) permit under this subsection to a brewer if the brewer manufactures, at all of the brewer's breweries located in Indiana, an aggregate of not more than ninety thousand (90,000) barrels of beer in a calendar year for sale or distribution within Indiana. The commission may issue a permit under this subsection only to:

(1) an individual;

(2) a partnership organized and existing under the laws of Indiana;

(3) a limited liability company organized and existing under the laws of Indiana; or

(4) a corporation organized and existing under the laws of Indiana.

The permit does not limit the number of barrels of beer in a calendar year that the brewer may manufacture for sale or distribution outside Indiana.

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

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1. As amended by P.L.51-1994, SEC.3; P.L.72-2004, SEC.5; P.L.186-2011, SEC.2; P.L.71-2012, SEC.1; P.L.79-2015, SEC.1; P.L.194-2021, SEC.28.
Ind. Code § 7.1-1-3-4 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 7.1-1-3-4
"Alcohol"
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. Alcohol. The term "alcohol" means the compound C2H5OH, known as ethyl alcohol, hydrated oxide of ethyl, or spirits of wine, from whatever source or by whatever process produced.

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

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-23-17 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 23 / Section 7.1-3-23-17
Revocation for possession of wagering stamps
Status: in_force

Sec. 17. Revocation for Possession of Wagering Stamp. The commission shall revoke the permit of a retail permittee who purchases, holds, or has in his possession a wagering occupational tax stamp issued by the United States internal revenue authorities.

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

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 7.1-7-5.5-4 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 7 / Chapter 5.5 / Section 7.1-7-5.5-4
Request of purchaser electronic mail address
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. A retailer taking a delivery sale order may request the electronic mail address of the purchaser.

As added by P.L.206-2017, SEC.30.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-20-10 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 20 / Section 7.1-3-20-10
Restaurants within corporate limits
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. Restaurants Within Corporate Limits. The commission may issue the appropriate permit upon the application of a restaurant if the premises to be licensed are situated within the corporate limits of a city or town.

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

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 7.1-7-2-12.3 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 7 / Chapter 2 / Section 7.1-7-2-12.3
"Foreign adversary"
Status: in_force

Sec. 12.3. "Foreign adversary" means an individual, business entity, or other entity located in or organized under the laws of a nation listed as a foreign adversary in 15 CFR 791.4.

As added by P.L.148-2026, SEC.14.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-19-12 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 19 / Section 7.1-3-19-12
Return of fee
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. Return of Fee. The chairman shall deduct the sum of twenty-five dollars ($25) from the license fee paid by the applicant for each application considered, but if the applications are combined in one (1) application, the chairman shall deduct the sum of thirty-five dollars ($35) from the license fee, and return the balance of the fee to the applicant if the commission refuses to grant the application. The amount deducted from the fee shall be the property of the state and shall be disposed of as provided in article 4 of this title.

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

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 7.1-1-3-14.5 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 7.1-1-3-14.5
"Department"
Status: in_force

Sec. 14.5. (a) "Department", except as provided in subsection (b), means the Indiana Department of State Revenue.

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

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.56, SEC.1. As amended by P.L.176-2015, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-23-28 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 23 / Section 7.1-3-23-28
Revocation for violation of injunction
Status: in_force

Sec. 28. The commission may suspend or revoke the permit of a permittee if the court finds that the permittee has violated any of the provisions of an injunction issued by it under the provisions of IC 7.1-3-3-17.

[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.127.
Ind. Code § 7.1-4-6-3 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 4 / Chapter 6 / Section 7.1-4-6-3
Collection of excise taxes; responsibility for paying alcoholic beverage tax
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) The department shall collect the excise taxes imposed by this title.

(b) An alcoholic beverage subject to a tax under this article shall be taxed only once, at the first sale or withdrawal for sale, in the following manner:

(1) When a primary source of supply located within Indiana sells, or withdraws for sale, alcohol to a person in Indiana, the primary source of alcohol is responsible for paying the tax.

(2) When a wholesaler located within Indiana receives alcohol from a primary source of supply not located in Indiana, the wholesaler located within Indiana is responsible for paying the tax.

(3) When a permit holder sells, or withdraws for sale, alcohol directly to a retailer or consumer, the permit holder is responsible for paying the tax.

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

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1; Acts 1973, P.L.56, SEC.19. As amended by P.L.128-2026, SEC.93.
Ind. Code § 7.1-7-1-4 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 7 / Chapter 1 / Section 7.1-7-1-4
Applicability to controlled substance provisions
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. This article may not be construed to restrict or limit any law under IC 35-48.

As added by P.L.176-2015, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 7.1-7-2-10 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 7 / Chapter 2 / Section 7.1-7-2-10
"E-liquid"
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. "E-liquid" means a substance that:

(1) may or may not contain nicotine; and

(2) is intended to be vaporized and inhaled using a vapor device.

As added by P.L.176-2015, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.206-2017, SEC.9; P.L.148-2026, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-6-16 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 6 / Section 7.1-3-6-16
Race track beer retailer permit
Status: in_force

Sec. 16. (a) The commission may issue a beer retailer permit, either inside or outside corporate limits, to the proprietor of a race track that:

(1) meets the specifications of rules adopted by the commission; and

(2) is sanctioned by a nationally chartered and recognized racing organization.

(b) The scope of a permit issued under this section, including the times during which beer may be sold, shall be set by rules adopted by the commission.

(c) A permit issued under this section is exempt from IC 7.1-3-21-1 and IC 7.1-3-22-3. The permit is not transferable for ownership or location.

As added by P.L.106-1995, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 7.1-2-5-9 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 2 / Chapter 5 / Section 7.1-2-5-9
Opinion evidence
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. Opinion Evidence. Testimony concerning the appearance, taste or odor of a beverage or liquid shall be received in evidence in a criminal prosecution under this title, or in a proceeding before the commission or a local board. A witness, either lay or expert, may testify as to his opinion that a beverage or liquid which he has tasted, seen, smelled, or otherwise examined is a particular type of alcoholic beverage.

[Pre-1973 Recodification Citation: 7-1-1-39.]

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-1.1-1 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 1.1 / Section 7.1-3-1.1-1
Applicability
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. A permit deposited with the commission before, after, or on July 1, 2019, is subject to this chapter.

As added by P.L.285-2019, SEC.15.
Ind. Code § 7.1-4-4.1-9 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 4 / Chapter 4.1 / Section 7.1-4-4.1-9
Biennial permits; annual permit fees
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. (a) This section applies to the following biennial permits:

(1) Beer retailer's permit.

(2) Liquor retailer's permit.

(3) Wine retailer's permit.

(4) One-way permit.

(5) Two-way permit.

(6) Three-way permit.

(7) Airplane beer permit.

(8) Airplane liquor permit.

(9) Airplane wine permit.

(10) Boat beer permit.

(11) Boat liquor permit.

(12) Boat wine permit.

(13) Dining car beer permit.

(14) Dining car liquor permit.

(15) Dining car wine permit.

(b) The commission shall charge a single fee for the issuance of any combination of retailer's permits issued for the same location or conveyance.

(c) Except as provided in subsection (d), an annual permit fee in the following amount is imposed on a retailer:

(1) Five hundred dollars ($500), if the retailer serves only beer or only wine.

(2) Seven hundred fifty dollars ($750), if the retailer serves both beer and wine but no liquor.

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

(d) An annual permit fee for a three-way permit issued to a state park under IC 7.1-3-17.8-1 is two hundred fifty dollars ($250).

As added by P.L.204-2001, SEC.43. Amended by P.L.224-2005, SEC.21; P.L.214-2016, SEC.30; P.L.285-2019, SEC.52.
Ind. Code § 7.1-5-7-14 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 5 / Chapter 7 / Section 7.1-5-7-14
Notice from parents
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. It is a Class B misdemeanor for a permittee to knowingly or intentionally permit a minor to be in or around the licensed premises after receiving written notice from the parent, guardian, or other person having custody of the minor that the minor is in fact a minor and directing that the minor be excluded from the licensed premises.

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

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1. As amended by Acts 1982, P.L.69, SEC.20; P.L.159-2014, SEC.53.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-16-1 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 16 / Section 7.1-3-16-1
Dining car wine permits
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. Dining Car Wine Permits. The commission may issue a dining car wine permit to a person who is the holder of, or who is capable of receiving, a dining car beer permit.

[Pre-1973 Recodification Citation: 7-1-1-26.]

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

Sec. 1. Power of Commission. The commission shall have the duty to make and enter orders with respect to alcoholic beverages manufactured, processed, or transported from, outside this state and imported into this state as will most effectively produce the discontinuance of discrimination by another state, territory, district, political subdivision, municipality, or person against alcoholic beverages produced in Indiana.

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

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-1.6-4 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 1.6 / Section 7.1-3-1.6-4
"Self-study course"
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "self-study 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 through printed materials.

The term does not include an online course.

As added by P.L.269-2013, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 7.1-2-3-4.6 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 2 / Chapter 3 / Section 7.1-2-3-4.6
Quarterly reports of permittee violations
Status: in_force

Sec. 4.6. (a) The commission shall prepare quarterly reports that provide the violations by permittees subject to an enforcement action under IC 7.1-5-7-17. The commission shall issue the quarterly reports on or before the fifteenth day of:

(1) January, concerning violations committed during the preceding quarter consisting of the months of October through December;

(2) April, concerning violations committed during the preceding quarter consisting of the months of January through March;

(3) July, concerning violations committed during the preceding quarter consisting of the months of April through June; and

(4) October, concerning violations committed during the preceding quarter consisting of the months of July through September.

(b) The commission's quarterly report must provide noncompliance violations by:

(1) business listing;

(2) permit type; and

(3) county.

(c) The commission shall post the quarterly reports on the commission's website. The commission shall:

(1) prepare a report annually that compiles the violations for the preceding calendar year; and

(2) provide the report to the legislative council not later than February 1 of each year in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6.

As added by P.L.285-2019, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.1-2025, SEC.109.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-9-5 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 9 / Section 7.1-3-9-5
Repeal of ordinance; continuance of operations
Status: repealed

Sec. 5. The holder of a liquor retailer's permit issued prior to the repeal, amendment, or expiration of an enabling ordinance authorized by section 3 of this chapter may continue to operate under the holder's permit, during the time that the holder's permit is in force, for a period of ninety (90) days after the enactment of a conflicting ordinance or the repeal of the original ordinance unless the sale of alcoholic beverages again becomes lawful by the enactment of another enabling ordinance, in which case the holder may continue to operate under the holder's permit during the unexpired term of it.

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

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1. As amended by P.L.86-2018, SEC.109.
Ind. Code § 7.1-2-5-8 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 2 / Chapter 5 / Section 7.1-2-5-8
Forfeiture to state
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. An officer who makes an arrest for a violation of the provisions of this title shall seize the evidence of the commission of that violation, including any vehicle, automobile, boat, air or water craft, or other conveyance in which alcohol, alcoholic beverages, malt articles, or tobacco products are kept, possessed, or transported contrary to law, or contrary to a rule or regulation of the commission. The articles and vehicles mentioned in this section and in sections 5 through 7 of this chapter are hereby declared forfeited to the state and shall be seized.

[Pre-1973 Recodification Citation: 7-1-1-36.]

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1. As amended by P.L.3-2008, SEC.68; P.L.94-2008, SEC.13.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-5-1 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 5 / Section 7.1-3-5-1
Application
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. Application. The commission may issue a beer dealer's permit to a person who desires to sell beer to customers for consumption only off the licensed premises and who meets the qualifications provided by this title.

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

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 7.1-7-6-1 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 7 / Chapter 6 / Section 7.1-7-6-1
Reprimand, civil penalty, and suspension; compliance with federal laws
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) If a manufacturer, wholesaler, or retailer violates any provision of this article, the manufacturer, wholesaler, or retailer may be reprimanded, assessed a civil penalty, or have the manufacturer's permit, wholesaler's tobacco sales certificate, or retailer's tobacco sales certificate suspended by the commission.

(b) Any provision in this article that requires a manufacturer, wholesaler, or retailer to comply with the federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act or a federal rule promulgated under the federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act is under the sole jurisdiction of the federal Food and Drug Administration. If the federal Food and Drug Administration seeks court enforcement of any section of the federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act cited in this article and a civil monetary penalty is assessed against the manufacturer, the act or omission for which the penalty was assessed constitutes a violation of this article. The commission shall revoke the permit, tobacco sales certificate, or wholesaler tobacco sales certificate of a manufacturer, wholesaler, or retailer that violates the federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act or a federal rule promulgated under the federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.

(c) The commission may assess a civil penalty against a manufacturer, wholesaler, or retailer for a violation of this article in an amount that does not exceed ten thousand dollars ($10,000). A civil penalty may be assessed in addition to other penalties allowed under this article.

As added by P.L.176-2015, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.206-2017, SEC.31; P.L.148-2026, SEC.34.
Ind. Code § 7.1-2-3-4.5 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 2 / Chapter 3 / Section 7.1-2-3-4.5
Limitations upon commission powers
Status: in_force

Sec. 4.5. The commission and the chairman may exercise only those express powers enumerated in this title; however, this section does not limit the powers granted to the commission by section 31 of this chapter.

As added by Acts 1982, P.L.69, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-32-1 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 32 / Section 7.1-3-32-1
"Municipality"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "municipality" means a city or town.

As added by P.L.164-2025, SEC.14.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-27-10 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 27 / Section 7.1-3-27-10
Shipping to consumers prohibited
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. (a) An artisan distiller may not ship liquor or cause liquor to be shipped to a consumer.

(b) An artisan distiller 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.12.
Ind. Code § 7.1-4-11-2.5 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 4 / Chapter 11 / Section 7.1-4-11-2.5
Deposit of certain fees in enforcement and administration fund
Status: in_force

Sec. 2.5. The chairman shall deposit the money received from the collection of the fees for a three-way permit under IC 7.1-3-20-16(f) daily with the treasurer of state, and not later than the fifth day of the following month shall transfer the money into the enforcement and administration fund.

As added by P.L.224-2005, SEC.29.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-23-22 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 23 / Section 7.1-3-23-22
Contents of petition
Status: in_force

Sec. 22. The petition authorized by section 21 of this chapter shall be addressed to the commission and shall specify the name and business address of the permittee against whom the petition is directed. The petition shall bear on each page the name and address of the circulator of the petition, who shall be a registered voter in the particular township or precinct, together with the notarized attestation of the circulator that the signatures obtained on the petition were obtained only after a full and clear explanation of the purpose of the petition. The petition also shall bear the certification of the clerk of the circuit court of the county in which the township or precinct is located attesting that the signatures on the petition are those of duly registered voters of the particular township or precinct together with a statement by the clerk as to the total vote cast in that township or precinct for the office of secretary of state in the last preceding general election for that office.

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

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1. As amended by P.L.86-2018, SEC.123.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-21-9 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 21 / Section 7.1-3-21-9
Public officers
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. The commission shall not issue an alcoholic beverage wholesaler's permit of any type to a person who holds an elective or appointive public office which has the responsibility of enforcing the state laws regulating the sale of alcoholic beverage. The commission may issue an alcoholic beverage wholesaler's permit of any type to a person who holds any other appointive or elective public office.

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

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1. As amended by P.L.104-1989, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 7.1-2-4-13.5 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 2 / Chapter 4 / Section 7.1-2-4-13.5
Training of members
Status: in_force

Sec. 13.5. (a) This section does not apply to a designated member of the local board who is an employee or officer of the commission.

(b) A local board member shall complete a training program conducted by the commission. A local board member may not be required to take a test or an examination or pay a fee in order to complete the training program.

(c) The training program must include training on all the following subjects:

(1) An overview of Indiana alcoholic beverage law and enforcement.

(2) Duties and responsibilities of the board concerning new permit applications, permit transfers, and renewal of existing permits.

(3) The open door law (IC 5-14-1.5) and the public records law (IC 5-14-3).

(4) Notice and hearing requirements.

(5) The process for appeal of an adverse decision of the board.

(6) Any other subject determined by the commission.

(d) A local board member must complete the training program not more than one hundred eighty (180) days after the member is appointed to the board. A local board member who does not complete the training program within the time allowed by this subsection shall be removed from the board under section 21 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.94-2008, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-25.5-6 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 25.5 / Section 7.1-3-25.5-6
Waiver of chapter prohibited
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) A primary source of supply or a beer wholesaler may not waive any provision of this chapter in a distribution agreement or other agreement.

(b) If a beer wholesaler enters into a distribution agreement, supplemental agreement, amendment, or any other agreement with a primary source of supply that waives a law, the beer wholesaler does not waive the rights provided to a beer wholesaler under this chapter.

As added by P.L.139-2021, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 7.1-5-8-5 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 5 / Chapter 8 / Section 7.1-5-8-5
Taking alcoholic beverage on licensed premises; exceptions
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) This section does not apply to a person who, on or about a licensed premises, carries, conveys, or consumes beer or wine:

(1) described in IC 7.1-1-2-3(a)(4); and

(2) not sold or offered for sale.

(b) This section does not apply to a person at a facility that is used in connection with the operation of a track that is used primarily in the sport of auto racing.

(c) This section does not apply to a person at an outdoor place of public entertainment that:

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

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

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

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

(d) This section does not apply to a person who brings wine into an art instruction studio or consumes wine that is brought into the art instruction studio in accordance with section 4.6 of this chapter.

(e) This section does not apply to 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.

(f) This section does not apply to a person who brings an alcoholic beverage:

(1) purchased from:

(A) a vendor (as defined in IC 7.1-3-31-5); or

(B) a designated permittee (as defined in IC 7.1-3-31-2); and

(2) into a licensed premises:

(A) of a permittee who may or may not be a designated permittee (as defined in IC 7.1-3-31-2); and

(B) that is located within a refreshment area designated under IC 7.1-3-31.

(g) It is a Class C misdemeanor for a person, for the person's own use, to knowingly carry on, convey to, or consume on or about the licensed premises of a permittee an alcoholic beverage that was not then and there purchased from that permittee.

[Pre-1973 Recodification Citation: 7-1-1-32(8).]

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1. As amended by Acts 1978, P.L.2, SEC.713; P.L.177-1999, SEC.8; P.L.136-2000, SEC.5; P.L.204-2001, SEC.56; P.L.94-2008, SEC.55; P.L.285-2019, SEC.62; P.L.121-2022, SEC.6; P.L.167-2023, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 7.1-5-5-3 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 5 / Chapter 5 / Section 7.1-5-5-3
Illegal influence prohibited
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) It is unlawful for the holder of a manufacturer's permit of any type, a wholesaler's permit of any type, or an officer, employee, agent or other representative of a surety company which has executed a bond for a permittee under this title to seek to influence or recommend or solicit the appointment of a member of a local board, or of an officer, appointee, or employee under this title, or meet with, consult, or advise a member of a local board concerning the issuance of a permit of any type.

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

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

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1. As amended by P.L.159-2014, SEC.36.
Ind. Code § 7.1-2-3-12 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 2 / Chapter 3 / Section 7.1-2-3-12
Searches and seizures
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. Searches and Seizures. (a) The commission shall have the power to examine, inspect and search a licensed premises or a vehicle where alcohol, alcoholic beverages, or malt articles are kept, manufactured or sold.

(b) The commission shall have the power to seize alcohol, alcoholic beverages, malt articles, or any other personal property when the seizure is lawful under the provisions of this title.

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

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-25-9 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 25 / Section 7.1-3-25-9
Arbitration
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. (a) The successor's designee and the existing wholesaler shall negotiate in good faith. If the parties fail to reach an agreement not later than thirty (30) days after the existing wholesaler receives the notice under section 6 of this chapter, the successor's designee or the existing wholesaler may send a written notice to the:

(1) other party; and

(2) American Arbitration Association or its successor in interest;

declaring the party's intention to proceed with final and binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association under the American Arbitration Association's Commercial Arbitration Rules.

(b) Notice of intent to arbitrate shall be sent, as provided in subsection (a), not later than thirty-five (35) days after the existing wholesaler receives notice under section 6 of this chapter. The arbitration proceedings shall conclude not later than forty-five (45) days after the date the notice of intent to arbitrate is mailed to a party.

As added by P.L.224-2005, SEC.19.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-2-1 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 2 / Section 7.1-3-2-1
Application
Status: in_force

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

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

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-18.5-10 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 18.5 / Section 7.1-3-18.5-10
Failure to attend hearing
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. (a) If a certificate holder fails to attend or participate in a hearing without good cause, the hearing judge may recommend to the commission that the commission suspend or revoke the certificate holder's certificate or impose a fine on the certificate holder of up to one thousand dollars ($1,000).

(b) A hearing judge may grant a continuance of a hearing upon written motion showing good cause for the continuance.

As added by P.L.94-2008, SEC.43.
Ind. Code § 7.1-2-5-10 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 2 / Chapter 5 / Section 7.1-2-5-10
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1973 Recodification Citation: 7-1-1-39(2).]

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.63-1990, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-18-6 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 18 / Section 7.1-3-18-6
Surety bond
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. Surety Bond. The commission also may, at the time of the issuance of a carrier's alcoholic permit, or at any other time thereafter, require a surety bond in a penal sum not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500), executed by the permittee and payable to the State of Indiana. The bond shall be conditioned that he will not violate a provision of this title, or a rule or regulation of the commission pertaining to the business in which he is engaged under his permit. If a surety bond is required by the commission, the permit, although previously issued, shall not be in force and the permittee shall not operate under it until the surety bond has been duly executed, approved and filed with the commission.

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

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 7.1-4-13-5 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 4 / Chapter 13 / Section 7.1-4-13-5
Contracts authorized
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. The director may contract with a qualified organization, agency, or individual to perform any of the activities listed in section 4 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.102-1989, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.1-1990, SEC.89.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-11-4 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 11 / Section 7.1-3-11-4
Renewals
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. Renewals. The holder of a dining car liquor permit need not renew his permit annually. However, in order to keep the permit in force, the permittee must pay the annual license fee to the chairman on the anniversary date of the issuance of the original permit.

[Pre-1973 Recodification Citation: 7-1-1-21.]

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

Sec. 5. (a) The holder of a beer wholesaler's permit may purchase and import from the primary source of supply, possess, and sell at wholesale, beer and flavored malt beverages manufactured within or without this state.

(b) A beer wholesaler permittee may possess, transport, sell, and deliver beer to:

(1) another beer wholesaler authorized by the brewer to sell the brand purchased;

(2) an employee;

(3) a holder of a beer retailer's permit, beer dealer's permit, temporary beer permit, dining car permit, boat permit, airplane permit, or supplemental caterer's permit; and

(4) a food manufacturer that is registered with the federal Food and Drug Administration, for the purpose of adding or integrating the beer into a product or recipe;

located within this state. The sale, transportation, and delivery of beer shall be made only from inventory that has been located on the wholesaler's premises before the time of invoicing and delivery.

(c) The beer wholesaler's bona fide regular employees may purchase beer from the wholesaler in:

(1) bottles, cans, or any other type of permissible containers in an amount not to exceed forty-eight (48) pints; or

(2) one (1) keg;

at any one (1) time.

(d) The importation, transportation, possession, sale, and delivery of beer shall be subject to the rules of the commission and subject to the same restrictions provided in this title for a person holding a brewer's permit.

(e) The holder of a beer wholesaler's permit may purchase, import, possess, transport, sell, and deliver any commodity listed in IC 7.1-3-10-5, unless prohibited by this title. However, a beer wholesaler may deliver flavored malt beverages only to the holder of one (1) of the following permits:

(1) A beer wholesaler or wine wholesaler permit, if the wholesaler is authorized by the primary source of supply to sell the brand of flavored malt beverage purchased.

(2) A wine retailer's permit, wine dealer's permit, temporary wine permit, dining car wine permit, boat permit, airplane permit, or supplemental caterer's permit.

(f) A beer wholesaler may:

(1) store beer for an out-of-state brewer described in IC 7.1-3-2-9 and deliver the stored beer to another beer wholesaler that the out-of-state brewer authorizes to sell the beer;

(2) perform all necessary accounting and auditing functions associated with the services described in subdivision (1); and

(3) receive a fee from an out-of-state brewer for the services described in subdivisions (1) through (2).

(g) A beer wholesaler may sell, donate, transport, and deliver beer 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;

located within this state. The sale, donation to a qualified organization, transportation, and delivery of beer shall be made only from inventory that has been located on the wholesaler's premises before the time of invoicing and delivery.

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

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1; Acts 1973, P.L.60, SEC.3; Acts 1974, P.L.25, SEC.2. As amended by Acts 1978, P.L.52, SEC.1; P.L.57-1984, SEC.6; P.L.78-1986, SEC.3; P.L.72-1996, SEC.4; P.L.72-1997, SEC.2; P.L.224-2005, SEC.5; P.L.94-2008, SEC.28; P.L.153-2015, SEC.4; P.L.163-2025, SEC.13; P.L.153-2026, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 7.1-4-4.1-5.1 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 4 / Chapter 4.1 / Section 7.1-4-4.1-5.1
Temporary craft manufacturer hospitality permit fee
Status: in_force

Sec. 5.1. The license fee for a temporary craft manufacturer hospitality permit issued under IC 7.1-3-30 is an amount determined in STEP THREE of the following formula:

STEP ONE: Determine the number of days each craft manufacturer will participate in the temporary event.

STEP TWO: Determine the sum of all the numbers determined under STEP ONE.

STEP THREE: Multiply the number determined in STEP TWO by fifty dollars ($50).

As added by P.L.121-2022, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-31-12 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 31 / Section 7.1-3-31-12
Drink limitations
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. (a) A designated permittee or vendor within the refreshment area may allow a person to exit the designated permittee's or vendor's licensed premises with not more than two (2) open containers of an alcoholic beverage at a time. The contents of an open container may not exceed the following:

(1) Beer or flavored malt beverage of not more than sixteen (16) ounces.

(2) Wine, cider, or hard seltzer of not more than twelve (12) ounces.

(3) A mixed drink of not more than ten (10) ounces containing not more than two (2) ounces of liquor.

(b) A municipality may not require a designated permittee or vendor to purchase containers for alcoholic beverages from a certain vendor.

As added by P.L.167-2023, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.152-2025, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-6.3-7 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 6.3 / Section 7.1-3-6.3-7
Limits on donations between permittees in a calendar year
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. (a) The commission may set limits on the amount of alcoholic beverages that a permittee may donate to an individual qualified organization that is a permittee in a calendar year.

(b) The limit set by the commission under subsection (a) may not exceed the following volume limits in a calendar year to an individual qualified organization that is a permittee:

(1) Five thousand (5,000) bottles of wine in seven hundred fifty (750) milliliter bottles.

(2) Five thousand (5,000) bottles of liquor in seven hundred fifty (750) milliliter bottles.

(3) One thousand (1,000) cases of bottles of beer in twelve (12) ounce bottles.

As added by P.L.163-2025, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-10-12 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 10 / Section 7.1-3-10-12
Repealed
Status: repealed

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

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.204-2001, SEC.68.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-9-12 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 9 / Section 7.1-3-9-12
Alcoholic beverage self-service in suites and grab and go stores
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. (a) This section applies to:

(1) the holder of a three-way permit that is issued to a civic center, a sports arena, a stadium, an exhibition hall, an auditorium, a theater, a tract that contains a premises that is described in IC 7.1-3-1-14(d)(2), or a convention center; or

(2) the holder of a catering permit while catering alcoholic beverages at a civic center, a sports arena, a stadium, an exhibition hall, an auditorium, a theater, a tract that contains a premises that is described in IC 7.1-3-1-14(d)(2), or a convention center.

(b) As used in this section, "grab and go store" means an area in a building or facility referred to in subsection (a) that satisfies all of the following:

(1) The area customarily offers food, alcoholic beverages, nonalcoholic beverages, and other items for sale.

(2) The area is:

(A) within a tract that contains a premises that is described in IC 7.1-3-1-14(d)(2);

(B) in close proximity or adjacent to the concourse of or within the building or facility; or

(C) within a restricted access club area of or within the building or facility.

(3) The area is:

(A) delineated by nonpermanent stanchions or some other barrier providing for clear entrance and exit points; and

(B) indicated on the floor plan approved by the commission.

(4) The area is accessible only by persons who possess a ticket to an event held in the building or facility.

The term does not include a suite, restaurant, lounge, or concession area, even if access to the suite, restaurant, lounge, or concession area is limited to certain ticket holders. However, a grab and go store may operate within a restricted access club area that is in close proximity, adjacent to, or within a restaurant or lounge.

(c) As used in this section, "suite" means an area in a building or facility referred to in subsection (a) that:

(1) is not accessible to the general public;

(2) has accommodations for not more than seventy-five (75) persons per suite; and

(3) is accessible only to persons who possess a ticket:

(A) to an event in a building or facility referred to in subsection (a); and

(B) that entitles the person to occupy the area while viewing the event described in clause (A).

The term does not include a restaurant, lounge, or concession area, even if access to the restaurant, lounge, or concession area is limited to certain ticket holders.

(d) A permittee may allow the self-service of individual servings of alcoholic beverages in a suite or grab and go store.

(e) A person who:

(1) possesses a ticket described in subsection (b)(4) or (c)(3); and

(2) is at least twenty-one (21) years of age;

may obtain an alcoholic beverage in a suite or grab and go store by self-service.

(f) A permittee may do any of the following:

(1) Demand that a person occupying a suite provide:

(A) a written statement under IC 7.1-5-7-4; or

(B) identification indicating that the person is at least twenty-one (21) years of age.

(2) Supervise the self-service of alcoholic beverages in the suite.

(3) Have an employee in the suite who has a valid server certificate under IC 7.1-3-1.5 and holds an employee permit under IC 7.1-3-18-9 to serve the alcoholic beverages.

(g) In a grab and go store, a permittee shall do the following:

(1) Require a purchaser to provide proof of age in accordance with IC 7.1-5-10-23.

(2) Ensure all employees are at least twenty-one (21) years of age.

(3) Have employees supervise the self-service of alcoholic beverages.

(4) Have an employee present during the store's business hours who has a valid server certificate under IC 7.1-3-1.5 and holds an employee permit under IC 7.1-3-18-9 to sell alcoholic beverages to ensure compliance with this title, including compliance with IC 7.1-5-7-8 and IC 7.1-5-10-15.

(5) Sell a purchaser not more than two (2) servings of alcoholic beverages at one (1) time.

As added by P.L.72-2004, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.1-2018, SEC.3; P.L.194-2021, SEC.38.
Ind. Code § 7.1-5-5-4 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 5 / Chapter 5 / Section 7.1-5-5-4
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 § 7.1-3-21-5.2 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 21 / Section 7.1-3-21-5.2
Limited partnerships; qualifications of persons having partnership interest
Status: in_force

Sec. 5.2. Each general partner and limited partner of a limited partnership must possess all other qualifications required of an individual applicant for that particular type of permit.

As added by P.L.51-1994, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.72-1996, SEC.13; P.L.72-2004, SEC.14; P.L.165-2006, SEC.31; P.L.107-2015, SEC.4; P.L.133-2016, SEC.6; P.L.214-2016, SEC.25; P.L.194-2021, SEC.51.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-6.3-3 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 6.3 / Section 7.1-3-6.3-3
"Qualified organization"
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. 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 and is not required to comply with the registration requirements of IC 4-32.3-2-31(e) if the qualified organization meets the remaining requirements of IC 4-32.3-2-31.

As added by P.L.163-2025, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 7.1-2-3-11 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 2 / Chapter 3 / Section 7.1-2-3-11
Emergencies
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. Emergencies. The commission shall have the power to prohibit the sale, transportation or movement of alcoholic beverages when, in the judgment of the commission, it is necessary during a time of public emergency, civil disturbance, riot, or epidemic. The prohibition may be imposed without prior notice or advertisement and may be continued in force as long as the need continues.

[Pre-1973 Recodification Citation: 7-1-1-5(6).]

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-19-16 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 19 / Section 7.1-3-19-16
New permits in residential districts; exceptions
Status: in_force

Sec. 16. New Permits in Residential Districts: Exceptions. The provisions of IC 7.1-3-19-13, 7.1-3-19-14, and 7.1-3-19-15, do not apply to the renewal of existing retailer's permits, nor to the renewal of existing liquor dealer's permits, nor to a nationally chartered veteran's organization which has occupied the same premises for ten (10) years prior to making application for a club permit.

[Pre-1973 Recodification Citation: 7-2-1-15.]

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1. As amended by Acts 1979, P.L.83, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-6.2-1 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 6.2 / Section 7.1-3-6.2-1
Qualified organization may be a permittee
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. 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.7. Amended by P.L.58-2019, SEC.26; P.L.163-2025, SEC.21.
Ind. Code § 7.1-1-3-16.6 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 7.1-1-3-16.6
"Farm winery"
Status: in_force

Sec. 16.6. The term "farm winery" means a commercial winemaking establishment that produces wine and meets the requirements of IC 7.1-3-12-4.

As added by P.L.32-2021, SEC.14.
Ind. Code § 7.1-4-4-1 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 4 / Chapter 4 / Section 7.1-4-4-1
Rate of tax
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. An excise tax, known as the wine excise tax, is imposed at the rate of forty-seven cents ($0.47) a gallon upon the manufacture and sale or gift, or withdrawal for sale or gift, of wine, except hard cider, within this state.

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

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1; Acts 1973, P.L.56, SEC.13; Acts 1975, P.L.73, SEC.1. As amended by Acts 1981, P.L.103, SEC.3; P.L.104-1987, SEC.2; P.L.119-1998, SEC.23; P.L.128-2026, SEC.86.
Ind. Code § 7.1-4-7-2 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 4 / Chapter 7 / Section 7.1-4-7-2
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.131.
Ind. Code § 7.1-6-2-6 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 6 / Chapter 2 / Section 7.1-6-2-6
Tobacco education and enforcement fund
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) The Richard D. Doyle tobacco education and enforcement fund is established. The fund shall be administered by the commission.

(b) Expenses of administering the fund shall be paid from money in the fund.

(c) The treasurer of state shall invest the money in the fund not currently needed to meet the obligations of the fund in the same manner as other public money may be invested.

(d) Money in the fund at the end of a state fiscal year does not revert to the state general fund.

(e) Money in the fund shall be used for the following purposes:

(1) For youth smoking prevention education. The commission may contract with the Indiana department of health or the office of the secretary of family and social services for youth smoking prevention education programs.

(2) For education and training of retailers who sell tobacco products. The commission may contract with education and training programs of the office of the secretary of family and social services, the division of mental health and addiction, enforcement officers, or a program approved by the commission.

(3) For the commission, for enforcement of tobacco laws.

As added by P.L.177-1999, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.204-2001, SEC.57; P.L.215-2001, SEC.15; P.L.1-2002, SEC.36; P.L.252-2003, SEC.5; P.L.56-2023, SEC.47; P.L.163-2025, SEC.54.
Ind. Code § 7.1-5-11-10 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 5 / Chapter 11 / Section 7.1-5-11-10
Transportation of liquor limited
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. (a) This section applies only if the commission has adopted a rule requiring a mark or label of identification to be displayed on the outside of a package containing liquor.

(b) It is unlawful for a person to transport liquor or cause it to be transported upon a public highway into this state from another state, territory, or country, or to transport or cause it to be transported along or over a public highway in this state, unless there is displayed on the outside of the package, in plain view, a mark or label of identification required by a rule adopted by the commission.

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

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

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1; Acts 1973, P.L.56, SEC.36. As amended by P.L.159-2014, SEC.96.
Ind. Code § 7.1-2-3-2 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 2 / Chapter 3 / Section 7.1-2-3-2
Power to organize
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. Power to Organize. The commission shall have the power to organize its work and carry on the functions of the commission and to enforce and administer the provisions of this title and the rules and regulations of the commission.

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

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 7.1-5-5-8 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 5 / Chapter 5 / Section 7.1-5-5-8
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1973 Recodification Citation: 7-2-1-22.]

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1. Repealed by Acts 1978, P.L.2, SEC.727.
Ind. Code § 7.1-5-1-5 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 5 / Chapter 1 / Section 7.1-5-1-5
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1973 Recodification Citation: 7-1-1-32(13).]

As added by Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1. Repealed by Acts 1973, P.L.156, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 7.1-1-2-13 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 1 / Chapter 2 / Section 7.1-1-2-13
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.104-1995, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.70-1996, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.1-1999, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-6.3-6 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 6.3 / Section 7.1-3-6.3-6
Rules concerning donation limits for events
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) Subject to section 7 of this chapter, the commission may adopt rules setting reasonable limits on the amount of alcoholic beverages that a permittee may donate to a qualified organization that is a permittee. The commission may establish a method for calculating the maximum donation amount for an event, using factors that include:

(1) the estimated adult attendance at the event;

(2) the event's duration;

(3) the types of alcoholic beverages donated;

(4) public health and safety considerations;

(5) maintaining the integrity of the three (3) tier system; and

(6) any other relevant factors.

(b) A permittee must apply to the commission not later than fifteen (15) days before the date of an event for the commission to review and approve or deny a proposed donation to a qualified organization that is a permittee.

As added by P.L.163-2025, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 7.1-4-9-7 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 4 / Chapter 9 / Section 7.1-4-9-7
Distribution to cities and towns; notice of annexation
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. (a) Thirty-three percent (33%) of the money in the excise fund shall, upon warrant of the state comptroller, be paid into the general fund of the treasury of the city or town in which the retailer's or dealer's licensed premises are located. The money shall be paid to the treasurer of the county in which the retailer's or dealer's premises are located if they are located outside the corporate limits of a city or town.

(b) Not later than ten (10) days after:

(1) an annexation ordinance is filed under IC 36-4-3-22; or

(2) the second of the two (2) approvals of an annexation is filed under IC 36-3-2-7;

the annexing municipality shall provide notice to the chairman of the commission of any retailer's or dealer's premises located within the annexed territory. The notice shall be in writing, sent by certified mail, and must include the effective date of the annexation and the business name and street address of the retailer's or dealer's premises.

(c) The distribution from the excise fund shall continue to be paid to the jurisdiction on record with the commission, until the chairman of the commission receives the notice under this section that the retailer's or dealer's premises have been annexed into the city or town. An annexing city or town:

(1) shall be paid distributions that accrue after the date the chairman receives notice; and

(2) is not entitled to retroactive payment of any distributions accruing before the date the chairman receives notice.

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

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1. As amended by P.L.224-2005, SEC.27; P.L.194-2021, SEC.63; P.L.9-2024, SEC.274.
Ind. Code § 7.1-1-2-2 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 1 / Chapter 2 / Section 7.1-1-2-2
Scope
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. Except as provided in IC 7.1-5-1-3, IC 7.1-5-1-6, IC 7.1-5-7, and IC 7.1-5-8, this title applies to the following:

(1) The commercial manufacturing, bottling, selling, bartering, importing, transporting, delivering, furnishing, or possessing of alcohol, alcoholic beverages, industrial alcohol, malt, malt syrup, malt extract, liquid malt or wort.

(2) The sale, possession, use, and distribution of tobacco products.

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

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1. As amended by P.L.213-2001, SEC.1; P.L.250-2003, SEC.2; P.L.141-2012, SEC.1; P.L.159-2014, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-9.5-4 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 9.5 / Section 7.1-3-9.5-4
Nature of permit
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. Nature of Permit. A supplemental caterer's permit, for the purposes of this title, shall be considered a separate and distinct type of retailer's permit. It shall not affect the rights, privileges, and restrictions applicable to any other type of retailer's permit. The rights, privileges, and restrictions provided in this title for a supplemental caterer's permit apply only to this type of permit.

Formerly: Acts 1974, P.L.25, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 7.1-6-2-3 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 6 / Chapter 2 / Section 7.1-6-2-3
Sale of cigarettes without health warning prohibited
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) It is unlawful for a person to sell cigarettes other than in an unopened package originating with the manufacturer that bears the health warning required by federal law.

(b) A person who violates this section commits a Class C infraction.

As added by P.L.256-1996, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 7.1-5-4-6 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 5 / Chapter 4 / Section 7.1-5-4-6
Fraudulent statements prohibited
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) It is unlawful for a person to make a statement, written or oral, as to payment to, or the receipt by, the state, for the purpose of defrauding the state of a tax or license fee imposed by this title.

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

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

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1. As amended by P.L.159-2014, SEC.33.
Ind. Code § 7.1-2-3-24 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 2 / Chapter 3 / Section 7.1-2-3-24
Disclosures concerning transportation
Status: in_force

Sec. 24. Disclosures Re Transportation. The commission may require that, prior to the importation or transportation of an alcoholic beverage into this state by an authorized permittee, he shall submit written, verified, information concerning the proposed importation or transportation and execute and file any documents required. The commission shall have the power also to inspect the shipments in transit and the vehicle used in the importation or transportation.

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

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-30-6 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 30 / Section 7.1-3-30-6
Authority of permittee
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. A hospitality permit issued under this chapter is subject to the following:

(1) Except as provided in subdivision (4), alcoholic beverages may be sold by a craft manufacturer only for consumption on the licensed premises of the host permittee.

(2) The sale of alcoholic beverages under a hospitality permit is subject to the same restrictions that apply to the sale of beer by the holder of a beer retailer's permit.

(3) A holder is not entitled to sell at wholesale or for carry out from the licensed premises of the host permittee.

(4) Notwithstanding subdivisions (2) and (3), a craft manufacturer may sell alcoholic beverages for carry out in an original container in the manner permitted for a trade show or exposition held under:

(A) IC 7.1-3-2-7(5)(J) (brewery);

(B) IC 7.1-3-12-5(d) (farm winery); or

(C) IC 7.1-3-27-8(a)(9) (artisan distillery).

(5) A craft manufacturer's participation in a temporary event counts against the maximum number of days that the craft manufacturer is permitted to participate in a trade show or exposition under IC 7.1-3-2-7(5)(J), IC 7.1-3-12-5(d), or IC 7.1-3-27-8(a)(9).

(6) Alcoholic beverages served and sold by a craft manufacturer under a hospitality permit must be provided by the craft manufacturer.

(7) A person who serves alcoholic beverages for a craft manufacturer must hold a valid employee's permit under IC 7.1-3-18-9 or IC 7.1-3-18-11.

(8) A minor may be present at a temporary event:

(A) only to the extent that a minor is permitted to be present on the licensed premises of the host permittee; and

(B) 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.

(9) The temporary event must meet applicable board of health requirements, including all requirements concerning restroom facilities.

(10) A holder may allow the sale of alcoholic beverages only during the times prescribed under IC 7.1-3-1-14.

(11) The hospitality permit must be posted in the most conspicuous place at the location of the temporary event.

(12) An excise officer, or commissioner for good cause, has the authority to revoke a hospitality permit at any time before or during the event.

As added by P.L.121-2022, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.11-2023, SEC.33.
Ind. Code § 7.1-1-3-16.7 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 7.1-1-3-16.7
"Flavored malt beverage"
Status: in_force

Sec. 16.7. The term "flavored malt beverage" means an alcoholic beverage that has all of the following attributes:

(1) The alcoholic beverage is made from a malt beverage base that is flavored with aromatic essences or other flavorings in quantities and proportions that result in a product that possesses a character and flavor distinctive from the malt beverage base and is distinguishable from other malt beverages.

(2) The label, packaging, container, and any advertising or depiction of the alcoholic beverage disseminated, broadcast, or available in Indiana do not contain any of the following words, or a derivative, version, or non-English translation of the following words:

(A) Beer.

(B) Lager.

(C) Pilsner.

(D) Stout.

(E) Porter.

(F) Ale.

(G) Cider.

(H) Framboise.

(I) Lambic.

(J) Draft.

(K) Liquor.

(L) Bitter.

(M) Brew.

However, the label and packaging may contain in only one (1) location the words "flavored beer" placed adjacent to each other in type not to exceed two (2) millimeters in height.

(3) The alcoholic beverage creates no foam that gives the appearance of beer when the alcoholic beverage is poured from its container.

As added by P.L.72-1996, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.194-2021, SEC.14.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-18-8 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 18 / Section 7.1-3-18-8
Salesmen's permits; scope
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. (a) The holder of a salesman's permit is not entitled to represent a person whose name does not appear on the permit as the permittee's employer, if employed by another, nor may the permittee act for any other person not named in the permit.

(b) Subject to subsection (c), a permittee is not entitled to act as a salesman for more than one (1) person under one (1) permit. However, the commission may issue additional permits to the salesman for additional principals.

(c) A permittee may act as a salesman for more than one (1) person under one (1) permit if:

(1) the permittee is an Internet company; and

(2) the Internet company provides the commission with the names of each permittee for whom the Internet company is a salesman in conformity with the rules adopted by the commission.

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

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1. As amended by P.L.204-2001, SEC.30.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-1.5-13 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 1.5 / Section 7.1-3-1.5-13
Retailer or dealer permittee; management representative; duties and responsibilities
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. (a) Except as provided in IC 7.1-3-1.7, a retailer permittee or dealer permittee who operates an establishment where alcoholic beverages are served or sold must:

(1) ensure that each alcohol server completes a server program or a trainer program established or approved under section 5.5 or 6 of this chapter not later than one hundred twenty (120) days after the date the alcohol server begins employment at the establishment;

(2) require each alcohol server to attend a refresher course that includes the dissemination of new information concerning the server program subject areas described in section 6 of this chapter or subject areas of a trainer program every three (3) years after the date the alcohol server completes a server program or a trainer program; and

(3) maintain training verification records of each alcohol server.

(b) A retailer permittee, a dealer permittee, or a management representative of a retailer or dealer permittee must complete a server program or a trainer program established or approved under section 5.5 or 6 of this chapter:

(1) not later than one hundred twenty (120) days after the date:

(A) the dealer permittee is issued a permit described in section 2 of this chapter; or

(B) the retailer permittee is issued a permit described in section 4 of this chapter; and

(2) every five (5) years after the date the retailer permittee, dealer permittee, or management representative of the retailer or dealer permittee completes a server program or a trainer program.

(c) The commission shall notify a:

(1) dealer permittee at the time the dealer permittee renews a permit described in section 2 of this chapter; and

(2) retailer permittee at the time the retailer permittee renews a permit described in section 4 of this chapter;

of the requirements under subsections (a) and (b).

(d) The commission may suspend or revoke a retailer permittee's or dealer permittee's permit or fine a retailer permittee or dealer permittee for noncompliance with this section in accordance with IC 7.1-3-23.

As added by P.L.161-2005, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.165-2006, SEC.16; P.L.94-2008, SEC.21; P.L.10-2010, SEC.5; P.L.13-2013, SEC.27; P.L.191-2018, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 7.1-4-6-3.6 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 4 / Chapter 6 / Section 7.1-4-6-3.6
Repealed
Status: repealed

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.56, SEC.21. Repealed by P.L.128-2026, SEC.94.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-19-1 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 19 / Section 7.1-3-19-1
Permits issued in discretion of commission
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. Permits Issued in Discretion of Commission. The commission in its absolute discretion shall issue, suspend, or revoke, except as otherwise provided in this title, a retailer's or dealer's permit of any type.

[Pre-1973 Recodification Citation: 7-2-1-14(b).]

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 7.1-5-5-6 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 5 / Chapter 5 / Section 7.1-5-5-6
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 § 7.1-3-25-4.5 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 25 / Section 7.1-3-25-4.5
Transfer of products meeting sales percentage threshold prohibited
Status: in_force

Sec. 4.5. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), a successor, upon acquiring products, shall:

(1) reappoint the existing wholesaler for:

(A) all acquired products; and

(B) the territories covered by the existing wholesaler for the products; or

(2) comply with this chapter to transfer the products to another wholesaler.

(b) If the products acquired by a successor represent at least fifteen percent (15%) of an existing wholesaler's dollar sales in the twelve (12) months preceding the closing of the transaction in which the successor acquires the products, the successor:

(1) shall reappoint the existing wholesaler for:

(A) all acquired products; and

(B) the territories covered by the existing wholesaler for the products; and

(2) may not transfer the product to another wholesaler.

As added by P.L.11-2009, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-23-3 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 23 / Section 7.1-3-23-3
Maximum penalties
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. The commission, pursuant to section 2 of this chapter, may impose upon a permittee the following civil penalties:

(1) An amount of not more than four thousand dollars ($4,000) for each violation if the permittee is a brewer, an artisan distiller, or a distiller.

(2) An amount of not more than two thousand dollars ($2,000) for each violation if the permittee is a wholesaler of any type.

(3) An amount of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000) for each violation if the permittee is the holder of a permit of a type not listed in subdivision (1) or (2).

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

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1. As amended by P.L.32-1988, SEC.3; P.L.109-2013, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 7.1-6-2-0.3 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 6 / Chapter 2 / Section 7.1-6-2-0.3
Intent of general assembly regarding implementation and enforcement of article
Status: in_force

Sec. 0.3. It is the intent of the general assembly that this article be:

(1) implemented in an equitable and a uniform manner throughout Indiana; and

(2) enforced to ensure the eligibility for and receipt of any federal funds or grants that the state receives or may receive relating to P.L.256-1996.

As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.181.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-10-13 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 10 / Section 7.1-3-10-13
Sampling alcoholic beverages on package liquor store premises
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. (a) A liquor dealer permittee who is a proprietor of a package liquor store may allow customers to sample the following:

(1) Beer.

(2) Wines.

(3) Liquors.

(4) Liqueurs and cordials (as defined in 27 CFR 5.22(h)).

(5) Flavored malt beverages.

(6) Hard cider.

(7) Mixed beverages.

(b) Sampling is permitted:

(1) only on the package liquor store permit premises; and

(2) only during the store's regular business hours.

(c) No charge may be made for the samples provided to the customers.

(d) Sample size of wines may not exceed one (1) ounce.

(e) In addition to the other provisions of this section, a proprietor who allows customers to sample liquors, liqueurs, or cordials shall comply with all of the following:

(1) A proprietor may allow a customer to sample not more than a combined total of two (2) liquor, liqueur, or cordial samples per day.

(2) Sample size of liqueurs or cordials may not exceed one-half (1/2) ounce.

(3) Sample size of liquors may not exceed four-tenths (0.4) ounce.

(f) A sample size of beer, flavored malt beverage, mixed beverage, or hard cider may not exceed six (6) ounces.

As added by P.L.58-1984, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.52-1992, SEC.6; P.L.106-1995, SEC.9; P.L.12-1999, SEC.2; P.L.72-2004, SEC.9; P.L.94-2008, SEC.33; P.L.164-2025, SEC.6; P.L.23-2026, SEC.47.
Ind. Code § 7.1-5-12-7 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 5 / Chapter 12 / Section 7.1-5-12-7
Duties of person in charge of a public place
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. (a) This section does not apply to an establishment or premises in which smoking is allowed under section 5 of this chapter.

(b) The owner, operator, manager, or official in charge of a public place shall do the following:

(1) Post conspicuous signs that read "Smoking Is Prohibited By State Law" or other similar language.

(2) Ask an individual who is smoking in violation of this chapter to refrain from smoking.

(3) Cause to be removed from the public place an individual who is smoking in violation of this chapter and fails to refrain from smoking after being asked to refrain from smoking.

(c) In addition to the requirements under subsection (b), the owner or operator of a restaurant shall post a conspicuous sign at each entrance to the restaurant informing the public that smoking is prohibited in the restaurant.

As added by P.L.141-2012, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 7.1-4-2-5 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 4 / Chapter 2 / Section 7.1-4-2-5
Repealed
Status: repealed

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

As added by Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1. Repealed by Acts 1973, P.L.56, SEC.38.
Ind. Code § 7.1-3-20-17.5 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 3 / Chapter 20 / Section 7.1-3-20-17.5
Dispensing and storing alcoholic beverage in event space of hotel or restaurant
Status: in_force

Sec. 17.5. (a) As used in this section, "banquet or gathering space" means a room or space in which social events are hosted that is located on the licensed premises of a hotel or restaurant, including a contiguous area of the licensed premises.

(b) As used in this section, "social event" means a party, banquet, wedding or other reception, or any other social event.

(c) Subject to subsections (d) and (f), the holder of a retailer's permit issued for the premises of a hotel or restaurant that has a banquet or gathering space without a permanent bar over which alcoholic beverages may be sold or dispensed may temporarily amend the floor plans of the licensed premises to use the banquet or gathering space to sell, dispense, or securely store alcoholic beverages in the banquet or gathering space.

(d) The holder of a retailer's permit shall notify and submit the amended floor plans described in subsection (c) to the commission not later than twenty-four (24) hours before the date the holder intends to sell, dispense, or securely store alcoholic beverages.

(e) A holder of a retailer's permit who intends to:

(1) sell or dispense alcoholic beverages; or

(2) securely store alcoholic beverages;

as described in this section remains subject to laws and rules requiring that the area in which minors are allowed be separate from the room or area in which the bar is located.

(f) If the holder of a retailer's permit stores alcoholic beverages in a contiguous area of the licensed premises, the alcoholic beverages may be stored in any manner to keep or attain the holder's preferred temperature for the alcoholic beverages, including refrigerating the alcoholic beverages.

(g) The commission must approve amended floor plans that are consistent with the requirements of this section.

As added by P.L.133-2016, SEC.2; P.L.214-2016, SEC.20. Amended by P.L.270-2017, SEC.13.
Ind. Code § 7.1-5-8-14 — Indiana Code / Title 7.1 / Article 5 / Chapter 8 / Section 7.1-5-8-14
Distribution of nitrous oxide
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. If a person issued a permit or certificate by the commission under this title sells, distributes, or uses nitrous oxide or flavored nitrous oxide in violation of IC 35-46-6-3, the commission may suspend or revoke the permit or certificate and impose sanctions on the holder equal to the cost of disposing of the nitrous oxide or flavored nitrous oxide.

As added by P.L.163-2025, SEC.50.