Ind. Code ch. 7.1-3-30

Ind. Code ch. 7.1-3-30
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Ind. Code § 7.1-3-30-1 Definitions

Sec. 1. The following terms apply throughout this chapter: (1) "Craft manufacturer" means a person who holds: (A) a small brewery permit under IC 7.1-3-2-7(5); (B) a farm winery permit under IC 7.1-3-12; or (C) an artisan distiller's permit under IC 7.1-3-27. (2) "Holder" means a person who holds a temporary craft manufacturer hospitality permit. (3) "Hospitality permit" means a temporary craft manufacturer hospitality permit issued under this chapter. (4) "Host permittee" means a: (A) person who holds: (i) a civic center permit under IC 7.1-3-1-25; (ii) a permit under IC 7.1-3-20-18 through IC 7.1-3-20-21 (hotel); (iii) a permit under IC 7.1-3-21-14 (state fair grounds); (iv) a permit under IC 7.1-3-20-16.8 (economic development area); or (v) a permit under IC 7.1-3-17.8 (state park); or (B) craft manufacturer. (5) "Temporary event" means an event listed in section 4 of this chapter for which the commission issues a hospitality permit. As added by P.L.121-2022, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.145-2024, SEC.18.

Ind. Code § 7.1-3-30-2 Application

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 § 7.1-3-30-3 Applicant qualifications

Sec. 3. The commission may issue a hospitality permit to a person who is qualified to hold a beer retailer's permit and who has such other qualifications as the commission may prescribe by a provisional order until it adopts a rule or regulation on the matter. However, the special disqualifications listed in IC 7.1-3-4-2(a)(4), IC 7.1-3-4-2(a)(9), and IC 7.1-3-4-2(a)(14) do not apply to an applicant for a hospitality permit. As added by P.L.121-2022, SEC.3.

Ind. Code § 7.1-3-30-4 Participation in trade show, exposition, or event

Sec. 4. The commission may issue a hospitality permit only to allow a craft manufacturer to participate in: (1) a convention; (2) a trade show; (3) an exposition; or (4) an event similar to one (1) or more of the events described in subdivisions (1) through (3); on the licensed premises of a host permittee. As added by P.L.121-2022, SEC.3.

Ind. Code § 7.1-3-30-5 Permit term

Sec. 5. The commission may issue a hospitality permit for a term not to exceed fifteen (15) consecutive days from its issuance. However, if an emergency exists, in the judgment of the commission, a hospitality permit may be renewed for a period not to exceed fifteen (15) additional consecutive days. As added by P.L.121-2022, SEC.3.

Ind. Code § 7.1-3-30-6 Authority of permittee

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.
Source: Open US Law by Vaquill AI (CC BY 4.0)URL: https://iga.in.gov/laws/2026/ic/titles/7.1Fetched: 10/17/2026

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