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Ind. Code § 7.1-5-2-7 — Limitation on brand name advertising near certain premises; temporary banners permitted for sporting events, festivals, and holidays

Current through 2026 Regular Session

Part of Chapter 2: Advertising, Indiana Code.

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Full text of Ind. Code § 7.1-5-2-7

Statutory text current through the 2026 Regular Session. This publication reproduces the official statutory text; it is not the official statutes of the State of Indiana.

Ind. Code § 7.1-5-2-7Primary source, current through the 2026 Regular Session
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.

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Is limitation on brand name advertising near certain premises; temporary banners permitted for sporting events, festivals, and holidays a felony or a misdemeanor in Indiana?

Limitation on brand name advertising near certain premises; temporary banners permitted for sporting events, festivals, and holidays is a Class B Misdemeanor in Indiana under Ind. Code § 7.1-5-2-7.

Which Indiana statute covers limitation on brand name advertising near certain premises; temporary banners permitted for sporting events, festivals, and holidays?

Limitation on brand name advertising near certain premises; temporary banners permitted for sporting events, festivals, and holidays is governed by Ind. Code § 7.1-5-2-7 (Limitation on brand name advertising near certain premises; temporary banners permitted for sporting events, festivals, and holidays).

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.