(a) The holder of an artisan distiller's permit, a distiller's permit, or a rectifier's permit may not own, acquire, or possess a permit to sell liquor at wholesale. A distiller or rectifier may not have an interest in the business of a permittee who is authorized to sell beer, liquor, or wine at:

1. (1) wholesale; or
2. (2) except as provided in IC 7.1-3-27-6 , retail.

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

[Pre-1973 Recodification Citations: 7-1-1-16; 7-1-1-17.]

Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1. As amended by P.L.109-2013, SEC.12; P.L.159-2014, SEC.62; P.L.279-2019, SEC.12.