Section 7.1-3-20-24 - Licensed permit premises used exclusively as catering hall(a) This section does not affect the requirements necessary to obtain a permit to sell alcoholic beverages on the premises of a licensed premises.(b) The commission may designate a licensed permit premises used exclusively for catered events as a catering hall.(c) Catering halls designated under this section are not required to be open to the general public. However, if a designated catering hall desires to host an event that is open to the general public, the catering hall shall comply with the notice requirement under IC 7.1-3-9.5-2. A catering hall with a special three-way catering hall permit under subsection (d) may not be open to the general public.(d) The commission may issue a special three-way catering hall permit to an applicant to sell alcoholic beverages for on premises consumption on a premises that: (1) is used only for private catered events as a catering hall; and(2) has accommodations for at least two hundred fifty (250) individuals. An applicant who is issued a permit under this subsection is not required to obtain a restaurant permit.
(e) A permit authorized by subsection (d) may be issued without regard to the quota provisions of IC 7.1-3-22.(f) The commission shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to implement this section.As added by P.L. 51-1994, SEC.9. Amended by P.L. 136-2000, SEC.3.