Sec. 4. (a) Notwithstanding IC 7.1-1-3-18.5, the commission may renew or transfer ownership of a beer dealer's permit for a beer dealer who:
(1) held a permit before July 1, 2008; and
(2) has a premises that does not qualify for a permit as a grocery store under IC 7.1-1-3-18.5.
(b) The commission may transfer ownership of a beer dealer's permit under this section only to an applicant who is the proprietor of:
(1) a drug store;
(2) a grocery store; or
(3) a package liquor store.