Sec. 28. (a) This section applies to the initial issuance, transfer of location, or transfer of ownership of the following:

(1) Any form of retailer’s permit issued under this title.

(2) Any form of dealer’s permit issued under this title.

     (b) To qualify for approval of an application, an applicant must show proof to the commission that the applicant has provided notice concerning the application in conformity with this section.

     (c) Except as provided in subsection (d), the applicant shall post a sign for the period, in the location, and in the form specified in the rules adopted by the commission to indicate to the public that the applicant is seeking the issuance of a retailer’s or dealer’s permit. The rules adopted by the commission must require that:

(1) the wording on the sign be in a sufficiently large type size; and

(2) the sign be posted in a sufficient manner in a window or another area;

so that the sign is visible from the largest public thoroughfare or the nearest public thoroughfare in the vicinity of the applicant’s location. The commission may require an applicant to use a sign prepared by the commission. The commission may charge a fee for a sign prepared by the commission that does not exceed the cost of the sign.

     (d) This subsection applies to a county having a consolidated city. If the application is for a permit other than a liquor dealer’s permit, the applicant may:

(1) post notice of the application as set forth in subsection (c); or

(2) mail notice in accordance with:

(A) section 5.5 of this chapter if the application is for a new permit or transfer of a permit; or

(B) section 5.6 of this chapter if the application is for renewal of a permit.

As added by P.L.204-2001, SEC.26.