Ind. Code § 7.1-3-9-12
Alcoholic beverage self-service in suites and grab and go stores
Redline — January 1, 2018 → current.View current text →
Current — January 1, 2023
As of January 1, 2018
Sec. 12. (a) This section applies to:
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
(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.
(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, "suite" means an area in a building or facility referred to in subsection (a) that:
(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;
(1) is not accessible to the general public;
(2) has accommodations for not more than seventy-five (75) persons per suite; and
(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. (c) A permittee may allow the self-service of individual servings of alcoholic beverages in a suite. (d) A person who: (1) possesses a ticket described in subsection (b)(3); and (2) is at least twenty-one (21) years of age; may obtain an alcoholic beverage in a suite by self-service. (e) 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; and (B) identification indicating that the person is at least twenty-one (21) years of age. (2) Supervise the self-service of alcoholic beverages. (3) Have an employee in the suite who holds an employee permit under IC 7.1-3-18-9 to serve some or all of the alcoholic beverages.
(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.
Official source: Indiana General Assembly. Reproduced from public-domain Indiana statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.