Sec. 4. (a) Except as provided in IC 7.1-3-3-4, an applicant for a beer wholesaler's permit shall have no interest in the following:
(1) A permit to manufacture or to sell at retail alcoholic beverages of any kind.
(2) Any other permit to wholesale alcoholic beverages.
(3) Through stock ownership or otherwise, a partnership, limited liability company, or corporation that holds:
(A) a permit to manufacture or to sell at retail alcoholic beverages of any kind; or
(B) any other permit to wholesale alcoholic beverages of any kind.
(b) A person who knowingly or intentionally violates this section commits a Class B misdemeanor.