Section 7.1-3-9-12 - Alcoholic beverage self-service in suites and grab and go stores(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(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, "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;(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.
(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.Amended by P.L. 194-2021,SEC. 38, eff. 4/29/2021.Amended by P.L. 1-2018,SEC. 3, eff. 2/28/2018.As added by P.L. 72-2004, SEC.8.