Sec. 7. (a) As used in this section, “gaming facility” refers to one (1) or more of the following:

(1) A riverboat (as defined in IC 4-33-2-17).

(2) A slot machine facility licensed under IC 4-35.

(3) Any hotel, golf course, or other facility that is:

(A) owned by a person holding a gaming site permit; and

(B) related to the operation of the holder’s riverboat or slot machine facility.

     (b) As used in this section, “server” means an individual who serves alcoholic beverages at a gaming facility.

     (c) Except as provided in subsection (d), a server is not required to be employed by a person holding a gaming site permit if the server satisfies the following requirements:

(1) The server is employed by a person who:

(A) leases space at a gaming facility for the purpose of providing food or beverages to the patrons of the gaming facility; or

(B) is a caterer or other person contracted to provide food or beverages at an event held at the gaming facility.

(2) The server holds a valid employee permit issued under IC 7.1-3-18-9.

     (d) A server who serves alcoholic beverages in a gaming area (as defined in the rules adopted by the Indiana gaming commission) must be employed by a person holding a gaming site permit.

As added by P.L.15-2011, SEC.12.