HB 1299 Summary

• Removes five-year residency requirement for alcoholic beverage retailers, dealers, and liquor wholesalers by repealing IC 7.1-3-21-3 and modifying related statutes.

• Requires the alcohol and tobacco commission to maintain an electronic registry of all retailer and dealer permits, available for public inspection on the internet and for sale at cost.

• Prohibits the commission from issuing permits to foreign corporations, limited liability partnerships, or limited liability companies that are not qualified to do business in Indiana.

• Authorizes the commission to issue cease and desist orders for alcoholic beverages the commission reasonably believes have a dangerously harmful effect on consumer health or well-being, with permittees able to request a hearing and seek judicial review within specified timeframes.

• Allows the commission to fine, suspend, or revoke permits for violations of cease and desist orders.