§ 3-5-1409 - Beer and malt beverage education.
3-5-1409. Beer and malt beverage education.
(a) (1) Native brewers may be allowed to conduct beer and malt beverage tasting events for educational or promotional purposes at any location in this state if approved by the Alcoholic Beverage Control Division and if written notice is given by the division to the native brewer at least five (5) days before the event.
(2) Requests for approval to conduct beer and malt beverage tasting events must be received by the division at least two (2) weeks before the event.
(b) Beer and malt beverage tasting events may be held in any facility licensed by the division if written notice is given by the division under subsection (a) of this section.
(c) The criminal penalties for drinking in public as prescribed by 5-71-212 are not applicable to any beer and malt beverage tasting event approved by the division under this section.