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Introduced
01/08/2024
01/08/2024
In Committee
02/15/2024
02/15/2024
Crossed Over
01/30/2024
01/30/2024
Passed
02/21/2024
02/21/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/14/2024
03/14/2024
Introduced Session
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Alcoholic beverage sales. Allows a bar or restaurant (retailer) to prepare, sell, and deliver alcoholic beverages for carry-out to a customer on the licensed premises in sealed, nonoriginal containers (qualified containers). Defines: (1) "craft manufacturer's permit" as a small brewery permit, farm winery permit, or artisan distiller's permit; and (2) "craft manufacturer" as the holder of a "craft manufacturer's permit". Requires, after June 30, 2024, liquor liability insurance or an endorsement with coverage of at least $500,000 to obtain or renew a retailer's or craft manufacturer's permit. Provides that if an establishment operates under both a retailer's permit and a craft manufacturer's permit, the insurance coverage requirements apply to the establishment and not to each permit individually. Requires compliance with the insurance coverage requirement not later than January 1, 2025, for a permit issued before July 1, 2024. Prohibits a retailer from doing the following: (1) Allowing a game on the licensed premises that: (A) is determined by the quantity of alcoholic beverages consumed by a patron; or (B) awards alcoholic beverage prizes, unless the alcohol beverages are charity gaming prizes or sold in a charity auction event. (2) Selling or serving an unlimited or indefinite amount of alcoholic beverages for a fixed price. Allows a retailer or craft manufacturer to reduce or increase the price of alcoholic beverages during a part of the day. Specifies that the alcohol and tobacco commission may revoke the privilege of selling alcoholic beverages: (1) in qualified containers for carry-out; or (2) for a reduced or increased price; for violations of certain conditions.
AI Summary
This bill makes several changes to the regulation of alcoholic beverage sales in Indiana:
1. It defines "craft manufacturer" as the holder of a small brewery, farm winery, or artisan distiller's permit, and requires retailers and craft manufacturers to maintain at least $500,000 in liquor liability insurance coverage starting July 1, 2024.
2. It allows bars and restaurants to prepare and sell alcoholic beverages for carry-out in sealed, non-original containers called "qualified containers" of up to 4 quarts. The commission can revoke this privilege if the containers do not meet the requirements.
3. It prohibits retailers from having games or contests that are determined by alcohol consumption or award alcohol as prizes, and from selling an unlimited amount of alcohol for a fixed price.
4. It allows retailers to temporarily increase or decrease the price of alcoholic beverages during certain time periods, subject to limitations, and continues to allow hotels to provide complimentary alcohol to registered guests.
5. The bill also requires compliance with the new insurance requirement by January 1, 2025 for permits issued before July 1, 2024.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (9)
Jake Teshka (R)*,
Ron Alting (R),
Justin Busch (R),
Cory Criswell (R),
Ethan Manning (R),
Mark Messmer (R),
Justin Moed (D),
Linda Rogers (R),
Kyle Walker (R),
Last Action
Public Law 167 (on 03/14/2024)
Bill Topics
Banking, Finance, and Domestic Commerce
- ‐ Beverage Industry Regulation
- ‐ Insurance Regulation
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