Sec. 18.7. (a) This section applies to the premises of a hotel that is owned by an accredited college or university (as described in IC 24-4-11-2).

     (b) Subject to subsection (c), the holder of a retailer’s permit that is issued for the premises of a hotel may sell or dispense, for on-premises consumption only, alcoholic beverages, for which the permittee holds the appropriate permit, from a:

(1) nonpermanent bar located on an outside patio or terrace; or

(2) service window located on the licensed premises that opens to an outside patio or terrace;

that is contiguous to the main building of the licensed premises of the hotel.

     (c) The holder of a retailer’s permit that is issued for the premises of a hotel may sell or dispense alcoholic beverages as provided under subsection (b) only if all the following conditions are met:

(1) The patio or terrace area described in subsection (b) is:

(A) part of the licensed premises; and

(B) clearly delineated and completely enclosed on all sides by a fence, rail, wall, or hedge that is at least four (4) feet in height.

(2) Access to the nonpermanent bar or service window is limited by a barrier that reasonably deters free access by minors to the bar or window.

(3) A conspicuous sign is posted by the barrier described in subdivision (2) that states that minors are not allowed to cross the barrier to enter the area near the nonpermanent bar or service window.

As added by P.L.133-2016, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.214-2016, SEC.23; P.L.85-2017, SEC.34.