Update to Babies Not Allowed in Liquor Stores

[CrystalGlitorisaurus]

I emailed the president of the liquor store and he told me that it's an Indiana law that mandates that you cannot bring babies into the liquor store. I decided that I thought that it was a stupid enough law that I should email my state legislator and complain. So I did. I wonder if she'll get back to me. :beer:

[EloiseWeenie]

Good for you and INDIANA SUCKS!!!!! MORE BOOZE FOR BABIES!!!

[camelblossom]

I think you should start a Facebook petition.

[CrystalGlitorisaurus]

May 18, 2012 9:45:28 GMT -5 camelblossom said:

I think you should start a Facebook petition.

I totally should. I'll have Overture write it for me. She is more of a wordsmith than me. (I'm sure you were being sarcastic, but I think it's hilarious.)

[Deleted]

If you start a petition, I will sign it! How are SAHMs supposed to get their booze! It's discrimination!

[camelblossom]

I'm serious. Yes we can!

[quickfrost]

Gosh...those babies are such lushes!

[lovemonkey]

Just another reason you need to leave IN ;D

So are you not allowed to take babies into the liquor section of the grocery store? Or do they not sell booze there?

I think it is so strange that the liquor laws vary so much from state to state.

[Deleted]

change.org, do it!

[Deleted]

Nerd Alert. I write laws for a living so I was curious to see this law. Here it is. There is no currently proposed bill to change it either.

IC 7.1-5-7-9
Parent taking child into tavern prohibited
Sec. 9. (a) It is a Class C infraction for a parent, guardian, trustee, or other person having custody of a child under eighteen (18) years of age to take that child into a tavern, bar, or other public place where alcoholic beverages are sold, bartered, exchanged, given away, provided, or furnished.
(b) It is a Class C infraction for a permittee to permit the parent, guardian, trustee, or other person having custody of the child under

eighteen (18) years of age to be in or around the prohibited place with the child.
(Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1.) As amended by Acts 1982, P.L.69, SEC.17; P.L.102-1983, SEC.6.


IC 7.1-5-7-10
Minors in taverns prohibited
Sec. 10. (a) It is a Class C misdemeanor for a minor to recklessly be in a tavern, bar, or other public place where alcoholic beverages are sold, bartered, exchanged, given away, provided, or furnished. In addition to other penalties under this subsection, the minor's driver's license shall be suspended for up to one (1) year in accordance with IC 9-24-18-8 and IC 9-30-4-9.
(b) It is a Class C misdemeanor for a permittee to recklessly permit a minor to be in the prohibited place beyond a reasonable time in which an ordinary prudent person can check identification to confirm the age of a patron.
(Formerly: Acts 1973, P.L.55, SEC.1.) As amended by Acts 1982, P.L.69, SEC.18; P.L.102-1983, SEC.7; P.L.79-1986, SEC.4; P.L.77-1988, SEC.7; P.L.1-1993, SEC.46.


IC 7.1-5-7-11
Exception for certain public places
Sec. 11. (a) The provisions of sections 9 and 10 of this chapter shall not apply if the public place involved is one (1) of the following:
(1) Civic center.
(2) Convention center.
(3) Sports arena.
(4) Bowling center.
(5) Bona fide club.
(6) Drug store.
(7) Grocery store.
(8) Boat.
(9) Dining car.
(10) Pullman car.
(11) Club car.
(12) Passenger airplane.
(13) Horse racetrack facility holding a recognized meeting permit under IC 4-31-5.
(14) Satellite facility (as defined in IC 4-31-2-20.5).
(15) Catering hall under IC 7.1-3-20-24 that is not open to the public.
(16) That part of a hotel or restaurant which is separate from a room in which is located a bar over which alcoholic beverages are sold or dispensed by the drink.
(17) Entertainment complex.
(18) Indoor golf facility.
(19) A recreational facility such as a golf course, bowling center, or similar facility that has the recreational activity and

not the sale of food and beverages as the principal purpose or function of the person's business.
(20) A licensed premises owned or operated by a postsecondary educational institution described in IC 21-17-6-1.
(21) An automobile racetrack.
(22) An indoor theater under IC 7.1-3-20-26.
(b) For the purpose of this subsection, "food" means meals prepared on the licensed premises. It is lawful for a minor to be on licensed premises in a room in which is located a bar over which alcoholic beverages are sold or dispensed by the drink if all the following conditions are met:
(1) The minor is eighteen (18) years of age or older.
(2) The minor is in the company of a parent, guardian, or family member who is twenty-one (21) years of age or older.
(3) The purpose for being on the licensed premises is the consumption of food and not the consumption of alcoholic beverages.

[Glitter Tits]

I just posted on my BMB for help wording the petition. But *ahem*, I would think that someone who writes laws for a living would be the perfect person to word my petition!

[Deleted]

Oh yeah I certaintly do that. Hang on.

[Glitter Tits]

May 18, 2012 10:41:52 GMT -5 @notquiteblushing said:

Oh yeah I certaintly do that. Hang on.

Yeah! Thank you! :beer:

[Deleted]

Aha, wait, there is a bill!

www.in.gov/apps/lsa/session/billwatch/billinfo?year=2012&session=1&request=getBill&docno=0020

Dear Representative,

I am writing to urge your support for Senate Bill 0020 or similar legislation which would allow parents to bring their minor children into package liquor stores. Currently the Indiana Code prevents the prescence of minors at places where alcohol is sold. The law also contains 22 exceptions for places where minors are allowed, including grocery stores, civic centers, indoor golf facilities and automobile race tracks.

Senate Bill 0020 would, in part, change the law to allow the prescence of minors provided they are accompanied by their parents or guardians who are above the age of 21. This change is neccessary to prevent children being left unattended in vehicles or at home while their parents are shopping.

Thank you.
Your Name

[Llama in Mules]

My first thought was definitely petition. Notquiteblushing, you are proving to be a good person to have around!

[Deleted]

May 18, 2012 11:18:28 GMT -5 Llama in Mules said:

My first thought was definitely petition. Notquiteblushing, you are proving to be a good person to have around!

Aww thanks

[humpty]

Good work finding that nqb!

[Glitter Tits]

Woot! Woot! Thank you so much NQB! I will be getting this going after lunch.

[winebaby]

Indiana's liquor laws are so fucking stupid. I can't believe they still don't sell on Sunday.

Let me know when the position is good to go, I'd love to sign it (I'm still considered an Indiana resident)!

[DorkFish]

I've taken DS into a liquor store before. I wonder if the employees didn't care because he was in his infant carrier?

[Glitter Tits]

May 18, 2012 12:03:25 GMT -5 DorkFish said:

I've taken DS into a liquor store before. I wonder if the employees didn't care because he was in his infant carrier?

It just state law in Indiana. When MH took V into the liquor store yesterday, she was in a Beco.