Ind. Code ch. 7.1-3-6

Ind. Code ch. 7.1-3-6
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Ind. Code § 7.1-3-6-1 Temporary beer permits

Sec. 1. (a) Subject to sections 3.5 and 3.6 of this chapter, the commission may issue a temporary beer permit without publication of notice or investigation before a local board to a qualified person as provided in this chapter. In all other respects, a temporary beer permit shall be issued, revoked, and governed by the restrictions and limitations made in a provisional order or rule or regulation of the commission. (b) The commission shall issue a temporary beer permit to an applicant if: (1) the applicant submits an application for a temporary beer permit to the commission not later than five (5) business days before the event for which the permit is requested; and (2) the applicant meets all requirements for a temporary beer permit. (c) If authorized by the chairman or the chairman's designee, and at the commission's discretion, a temporary beer permit may be issued to an applicant that: (1) submits an application for the temporary beer permit to the commission later than five (5) business days before the event for which the temporary beer permit is requested; and (2) meets all requirements for a temporary beer permit. [Pre-1973 Recodification Citation: 7-1-1-13.] Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1. As amended by P.L.73-1996, SEC.1; P.L.196-2015, SEC.7.

Ind. Code § 7.1-3-6-2 Persons eligible for permits

Sec. 2. The commission may issue a temporary beer permit to a person who is qualified to hold a beer retailer's permit and who has such other qualifications as the commission may prescribe by a provisional order until it adopts a rule or regulation on the matter. However, the special disqualifications listed in IC 7.1-3-4-2(a)(4), IC 7.1-3-4-2(a)(9), and IC 7.1-3-4-2(a)(14) shall not apply to an applicant for a temporary beer permit. [Pre-1973 Recodification Citation: 7-1-1-13.] Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1. As amended by P.L.214-2016, SEC.4; P.L.285-2019, SEC.21; P.L.194-2021, SEC.34.

Ind. Code § 7.1-3-6-3 Reasons for permit

Sec. 3. The commission may issue a temporary beer permit only to: (1) enable a fair, athletic event, barbecue, picnic, wedding reception, convention, exhibition, spectacle or contest to be publicly held and carried on; or (2) accommodate the institutional activities of an association, society, charitable or benevolent organization, or a branch of one (1) of these, or both. [Pre-1973 Recodification Citation: 7-1-1-13.] Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1. As amended by P.L.250-2003, SEC.9.

Ind. Code § 7.1-3-6-3.5 Temporary beer permit; cities of 150,000 to 500,000; conditions; approval of mayor

Sec. 3.5. (a) This section applies to a temporary beer permit for the sale of beer within a city having a population of more than one hundred fifty thousand (150,000) and less than five hundred thousand (500,000). (b) The commission may not issue a temporary beer permit to a person unless: (1) the person meets all requirements for a temporary beer permit under this chapter; and (2) the mayor of the city in which the beer will be sold approves the issuance of the temporary beer permit. (c) If a person asks the mayor to approve the issuance of a temporary beer permit, the mayor shall notify the commission of the mayor's decision to approve or disapprove the permit not later than fourteen (14) days after the person's request for approval. (d) If the mayor does not approve or disapprove the request within the time required by subsection (c), the commission shall consider the request to be approved by the mayor. As added by P.L.52-1992, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.11-2023, SEC.30.

Ind. Code § 7.1-3-6-3.6 Temporary beer permits; town parks

Sec. 3.6. (a) This section applies to a temporary beer permit for the sale of beer in a town park in a town having a population of less than ten thousand (10,000). (b) The commission may not issue a temporary beer permit to a person unless: (1) the person meets all of the requirements for a temporary beer permit under: (A) sections 1 through 3 of this chapter; or (B) section 3.8 of this chapter; and (2) the town council: (A) holds a public hearing on the request for a permit; and (B) approves the issuance of the temporary beer permit. (c) If a person asks a town council to approve the issuance of a temporary beer permit, the town clerk-treasurer shall notify the commission of the town council's decision to approve or disapprove the permit not later than thirty (30) days after the person's request for approval. (d) If a person who applies for a temporary beer permit from the commission demonstrates to the satisfaction of the commission that no action was taken on the person's request by the town council under subsection (c), the commission shall consider the request to be approved by the town council. As added by P.L.73-1996, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.214-2016, SEC.5.

Ind. Code § 7.1-3-6-3.8 Temporary beer permit issued to brewer for festival or event

Sec. 3.8. (a) Notwithstanding any other provision in this chapter, the commission may issue a temporary beer permit if all the following apply: (1) The temporary beer permit is issued for a festival or event that meets all the following: (A) The festival or event promotes, at least in part, beer manufactured at a brewery described in IC 7.1-3-2-7(5). (B) The anticipated attendance of the festival or event is at least seven thousand five hundred (7,500) people. (C) Adequate security measures will be provided at the festival or event. (D) Individuals less than twenty-one (21) years of age will not be allowed to attend the festival or event. (2) The applicant for the temporary beer permit: (A) has held a brewer's permit for a brewery described in IC 7.1-3-2-7(5) for at least three (3) years; and (B) pays an application fee to the commission of two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500). (b) The commission may issue a temporary beer permit only for an area at a festival or event that is enclosed by fencing, barricades, or structures. The area may be an outside area that is contiguous to a brewery described in IC 7.1-3-2-7(5) or restaurant or at another location that is not on or near the premises of a brewery or restaurant. (c) The commission may issue a temporary beer permit under this section for a term, up to and including, three (3) days from its issuance. (d) The commission may not issue a temporary beer permit under this section to any one (1) person more than two (2) times in a calendar year. (e) Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, the holder of the temporary beer permit may allow an individual who attends the festival or event to carry beer, in a quantity that does not exceed a total of two hundred eighty-eight (288) ounces, into the permitted area. Beer carried in to a festival or event under this subsection may be consumed or traded only in the permitted area. (f) An individual who attends the festival or event may carry out beer in sealed, unopened containers from the temporary beer permit area. As added by P.L.214-2016, SEC.6.

Ind. Code § 7.1-3-6-4 Term of permit

Sec. 4. Term of Permit. The commission may issue a temporary beer permit for a term, to and including, fifteen (15) days from its issuance. However, if an emergency exists, in the judgment of the commission, a temporary beer permit may be renewed for a period not to exceed fifteen (15) additional days. [Pre-1973 Recodification Citation: 7-1-1-13.] Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 7.1-3-6-5 Scope of permit

Sec. 5. The holder of a temporary beer permit shall be entitled to purchase and receive beer on any day of the year, only from a person who holds a brewer's permit, a beer wholesaler's permit, or a beer dealer's permit at their respective places of business. A lawful supplier may sell and deliver beer to a temporary beer permit holder on any day of the year at his place of business. Except as provided in IC 7.1-3-6.1 and IC 7.1-3-6.2, the holder of a temporary beer permit shall be entitled to sell beer only for consumption on the licensed premises, and shall be subject to the same restrictions as apply to the sale of beer by the holder of a beer retailer's permit. Except as provided in IC 7.1-3-6.1 and IC 7.1-3-6.2, a temporary beer permittee shall not be entitled to sell at wholesale or for carry-out from the licensed premises. [Pre-1973 Recodification Citations: 7-1-1-9; 7-1-1-13.] Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1. As amended by P.L.153-2015, SEC.5.

Ind. Code § 7.1-3-6-6 Dining car beer permits

Sec. 6. Dining Car Beer Permits. The commission may issue a dining car beer permit to a corporation that owns or operates a railroad as a public carrier. The commission also may issue a dining car permit to a person who owns, operates, or leases cars which are operated as part of a railroad train. A dining car beer permit may be issued without publication of notice or investigation before a local board but the issuance shall conform to any rules or regulations made by the commission. Dining car beer permits shall be issued at the rate of one (1) permit for a unit to consist of not more than five (5) dining and buffet cars. [Pre-1973 Recodification Citation: 7-1-1-14.] Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 7.1-3-6-7 Scope of permit

Sec. 7. Scope of Permit. The holder of a dining car beer permit shall be entitled to bring into Indiana, for the purpose of service within its dining and buffet cars, sufficient beer for the accommodation of passengers riding on the train, when served by the drink only and to be consumed upon the premises, for the entire trip being made by the cars. [Pre-1973 Recodification Citation: 7-1-1-14.] Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 7.1-3-6-8 Display of permit

Sec. 8. Display of Permit. The original dining car beer permit shall be kept displayed at the main Indiana office of the person to whom it was issued. A certificate of an officer or agent of the permittee stating that a dining car beer 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: 7-1-1-14.] Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 7.1-3-6-9 Renewals

Sec. 9. Renewals. The holder of a dining car beer 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: 7-1-1-14.] Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 7.1-3-6-10 Excise tax

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 § 7.1-3-6-11 Shipments by carrier

Sec. 11. Shipments by Carrier. Nothing contained in a dining car beer permit or the privileges accorded under it shall effect the provisions of this title in regard to the shipment of alcoholic beverages by a carrier for either a consignor, or a consignee, or both. [Pre-1973 Recodification Citation: 7-1-1-14.] Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 7.1-3-6-12 Boat beer permits; application

Sec. 12. Boat Beer Permits: Application. The commission may issue a boat beer permit to the proprietor of a boat engaged in regular passenger service and which makes regular runs in seasonable weather between established termini. [Pre-1973 Recodification Citation: 7-1-1-15.] Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 7.1-3-6-13 Prerequisites

Sec. 13. The commission shall follow all the procedures for publication of notice and investigation before a local board as provided in IC 7.1-3-19, before it issues a boat beer permit. However, the publication and investigation shall be made in any county in this state where the particular boat usually docks. [Pre-1973 Recodification Citation: 7-1-1-15.] Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1. As amended by P.L.86-2018, SEC.107.

Ind. Code § 7.1-3-6-14 Scope of permit

Sec. 14. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), the holder of a boat beer permit may purchase beer, possess it, and sell it at retail for consumption only in the dining room of the boat described in the application. The permit holder may sell beer only in the course of a run and only one (1) hour before the boat embarks on the run. (b) This subsection applies only to the holder of a boat beer permit who operates a jumbo boat. Subject to the approval of the local board of each county where the jumbo boat docks, the holder of a boat beer permit may purchase beer, possess it, sell it at retail for consumption on the jumbo boat described in the application, and sell it for carryout. The permit holder may sell beer during the time periods specified under IC 7.1-3-1-14. [Pre-1973 Recodification Citation: 7-1-1-15.] Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1. As amended by P.L.77-1988, SEC.2; P.L.285-2019, SEC.22; P.L.194-2021, SEC.35.

Ind. Code § 7.1-3-6-15 Temporary boat beer permits

Sec. 15. Temporary Boat Beer Permits. The commission may issue a temporary boat beer permit to the proprietor of a boat under the same terms and conditions as are provided for the issuance of a temporary beer permit. A temporary boat beer permit shall be applicable to the dining room of the boat only and may be issued only for an excursion voyage. [Pre-1973 Recodification Citation: 7-1-1-15.] Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 7.1-3-6-16 Race track beer retailer permit

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.
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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