IC 7.1-3-21-14.5 — Alcoholic beverage permits for county fairs
Chapter 21. Restrictions on Issuance of Permits
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Sec. 14.5. (a) As used in this section, "local board" means the board of directors of an agricultural fair society, association, or corporation that is organized under IC 15-14-5. (b) The commission may issue a permit for the sale of alcoholic beverages on the grounds of a county fair conducted by a local board to the local board, if one (1) of the following applies: (1) If the grounds of the county fair are owned by a local board, upon the request of the local board. (2) If the grounds of the county fair are owned by a unit (as defined in IC 36-1-2-23), upon the approval of the legislative body (as defined in IC 36-1-2-9) of the unit and upon the request of the local board. (c) A permit issued under subsection (b) is subject to the following: (1) The permit is valid for one (1) year from the date of issuance. A local board may apply for a new permit each year. (2) The local board is entitled to sell alcoholic beverages on the county fair grounds to consumers by the glass. (3) The local board is entitled to designate vendors that possess a valid retail or craft manufacturing permit issued by the commission to sell alcoholic beverages to consumers by the glass on the county fairgrounds. (4) The permit is not subject to the quota restrictions under IC 7.1-3-22-3. (5) The local board is entitled to allow a minor to be present in the locations on the county fair grounds where alcoholic beverages are sold. (6) There is no fee for a permit issued to a local board under this section. (d) A local board issued a permit under subsection (b) must comply with the following requirements: (1) File an application with the commission, including the names and permit numbers of all designated vendors, the dates of the local board sponsored event at which alcoholic beverages will be served, and a floor plan of the premises where alcoholic beverages will be served and consumed. A local board must supplement the application on file with the commission if additional vendors are designated to participate in the sponsored event during the term of the permit. (2) Provide that alcoholic beverage service may be performed only by servers certified under IC 7.1-3-1.5. (3) Allow sales during the times prescribed under IC 7.1-3-1-14. (4) Prohibit sales prohibited under IC 7.1-5-10-1. (5) Operate under the rules adopted by the commission to protect the public interest under IC 7.1-1-1. (6) Ensure alcohol service is performed only by designated vendors at events sponsored by the local board.
As added by P.L.6-2026, SEC.6.
Source: official publisher (2026 edition)