Sec. 7. (a) The term “premises” as used in this subsection does not include a facility (as defined in IC 7.1-2-3-16.5). A primary source of supply, wholesaler, or salesman of alcoholic beverages, or the agent or representative of a primary source of supply, wholesaler, or salesman of alcoholic beverages may not directly or indirectly place, display, or maintain or cause to be placed, displayed, or maintained a sign advertising alcoholic beverages by brand name within two hundred (200) feet of a premises having a retailer or dealer permit to sell alcoholic beverages. The distance must be determined by measuring between the nearest point on the licensed premises to the nearest point of the sign.

     (b) A sign advertising alcoholic beverages by brand name may not indicate by arrows, hands, or other similar devices a particular retailer or dealer premises.

     (c) Notwithstanding subsection (a), a primary source of supply, wholesaler, or salesman of alcoholic beverages, or the agent or representative of a primary source of supply, wholesaler, or salesman of alcoholic beverages may place, display, maintain or cause to be placed, displayed, or maintained temporary banners or pennants advertising alcoholic beverages by brand name on or within two hundred (200) feet of a retailer or dealer premises if the banners or pennants commemorate a sporting event, festival, or holiday held in Indiana. The banners or pennants may be displayed under this subsection beginning twenty-one (21) days before the sporting event, festival, or holiday and ending five (5) days after the close of the sporting event, festival, or holiday.

     (d) A person who knowingly or intentionally violates this section commits a Class B misdemeanor.

As added by P.L.106-1995, SEC.17. Amended by P.L.15-2011, SEC.13; P.L.159-2014, SEC.26.