Ind. Code ch. 7.1-5-3

in effect

Ind. Code § 7.1-5-3-1 Beer must be bottled at brewery

Sec. 1. (a) This section does not apply to the following: (1) An establishment where alcoholic beverages are sold that is owned, in whole or part, by an entity that holds a brewer's permit issued under IC 7.1-3-2-2(b). (2) An establishment where alcoholic beverages are sold that is owned, in whole or part, by a statewide trade organization consisting of members, each of whom holds a brewer's permit issued under IC 7.1-3-2-2(b). (3) Beer that is bottled and packaged under IC 7.1-3-2-7(5)(P). (b) Except as provided in section 6 of this chapter, it is unlawful to sell beer in this state at retail in a bottle, can, or other container, unless the bottle, can, or other container was packaged and sealed by the brewer at the brewer's bottling house contiguous or adjacent to the brewery in which the beer was produced. (c) A person who knowingly or intentionally violates subsection (b) commits a Class B misdemeanor. [Pre-1973 Recodification Citation: 7-1-1-10.] Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1. As amended by P.L.64-2011, SEC.2; P.L.6-2012, SEC.61; P.L.159-2014, SEC.27; P.L.79-2015, SEC.10; P.L.220-2023, SEC.13.

Ind. Code § 7.1-5-3-2 Sale from original container only

Sec. 2. (a) Except as provided in section 6 of this chapter, it is unlawful for a person to sell, dispense, give away, furnish, or supply or serve to a person, an alcoholic beverage, from a container other than the original container in which the liquor was contained at the time it was purchased by the seller, dispenser, giver, or person serving it. (b) A person who knowingly or intentionally violates this section commits a Class B misdemeanor. [Pre-1973 Recodification Citation: 7-1-1-33(g).] Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1; Acts 1973, P.L.56, SEC.29. As amended by P.L.159-2014, SEC.28.

Ind. Code § 7.1-5-3-3 Repealed

[Pre-1973 Recodification Citation: 7-1-1-33(g).] Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.63-1990, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 7.1-5-3-4 Refilling prohibited; exceptions

Sec. 4. (a) This section does not apply to the following: (1) The necessary refilling of a container by a person holding a permit that authorizes the person to manufacture, rectify, or bottle liquor. (2) An establishment where alcoholic beverages are sold that is owned, in whole or part, by an entity that holds a brewer's permit for a brewery described in IC 7.1-3-2-7(5). (3) An establishment where alcoholic beverages are sold that is owned, in whole or part, by a statewide trade organization consisting of members, each of whom holds a brewer's permit for a brewery described in IC 7.1-3-2-7(5). (4) The refilling of a bottle or container or possession of a refilled bottle or container if the refilling or possession is not for resale or another commercial purpose. (5) The refilling of a bottle or container with hard cider in an establishment where alcoholic beverages are sold that is owned, in whole or in part, by an entity that manufactures hard cider under the appropriate permit issued under this title. (6) The refilling of a bottle or container with a product from a farm winery in an establishment in which alcoholic beverages are sold that is owned, in whole or in part, by the holder of a farm winery permit. (b) Except as provided in section 6 of this chapter, it is unlawful for a person to: (1) refill a bottle or container, in whole or in part, with an alcoholic beverage; or (2) knowingly possess a bottle or container that has been refilled, in whole or in part, with an alcoholic beverage; after the container of liquor has been emptied in whole or in part. (c) A person who knowingly or intentionally violates subsection (a) or (b) commits a Class B misdemeanor. [Pre-1973 Recodification Citation: 7-1-1-33(g).] Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1. As amended by P.L.204-2001, SEC.50; P.L.64-2011, SEC.3; P.L.6-2012, SEC.62; P.L.159-2014, SEC.29; P.L.79-2015, SEC.11; P.L.133-2016, SEC.9; P.L.214-2016, SEC.31.

Ind. Code § 7.1-5-3-5 Repealed

[Pre-1973 Recodification Citation: 7-1-1-33(g).] Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1. Repealed by Acts 1978, P.L.2, SEC.727.

Ind. Code § 7.1-5-3-6 Mixing of drinks permitted

Sec. 6. The provisions of this chapter shall not prohibit the following: (1) Serving a mixed drink from the vessel in which the mixed drink was prepared. (2) Preparing and placing an alcoholic beverage in a qualified container for carry-out or delivery to a customer on the licensed premises. However, the liquor used in the preparation of a mixed drink shall be drawn directly from the original container in which the liquor was contained and poured directly into the vessel in which the mixed drink is to be prepared. [Pre-1973 Recodification Citation: 7-1-1-33(g).] Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1. As amended by P.L.167-2024, SEC.8.

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