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Ind. Code § 7.1-5-10-20 — Unlawful acts by retailers
Current through 2026 Regular Session
Part of Chapter 10: Unlawful Sales, Indiana Code.
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Full text of Ind. Code § 7.1-5-10-20
Statutory text current through the 2026 Regular Session. This publication reproduces the official statutory text; it is not the official statutes of the State of Indiana.
Sec. 20. (a) It is unlawful for a holder of a retailer's permit to do any of the following: (1) Furnish two (2) or more servings of an alcoholic beverage upon the placing of an order for one (1) serving to one (1) person for that person's personal consumption. (2) Charge a single price for the required purchase of two (2) or more servings of an alcoholic beverage. (3) Except as expressly authorized under IC 7.1-3-6.1 or IC 7.1-3-6.2 , conduct, sponsor, or participate in or allow a person on the licensed premises to conduct, sponsor, or participate in any game or contest on the licensed premises that: (A) is determined by the quantity of alcoholic beverages consumed by an individual or individuals; or (B) awards alcoholic beverages or reduced price alcoholic beverages as prizes for the game or contest. (4) Sell or serve an unlimited or indefinite amount of alcoholic beverages for a fixed price or charge individual patrons an entry or cover fee to allow access to unlimited quantities of alcoholic beverages. Nothing in this subdivision prevents a retail permit holder from offering event packages in which the permit holder sells and invoices an open ended quantity of alcoholic beverages at an established price to the individuals responsible for the event. (b) Subsection (a) applies to private clubs but does not apply to private functions that are not open to the public. (c) A person who knowingly or intentionally violates this section commits a Class B misdemeanor.
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Is unlawful acts by retailers a felony or a misdemeanor in Indiana?
Unlawful acts by retailers is a Class B Misdemeanor in Indiana under Ind. Code § 7.1-5-10-20.
Which Indiana statute covers unlawful acts by retailers?
Unlawful acts by retailers is governed by Ind. Code § 7.1-5-10-20 (Unlawful acts by retailers).
This reference is informational and is not legal advice.