Sec. 24. (a) This section does not apply to the licensed premises of a drug store, grocery store, or restaurant to which the following apply:

(1) A person has, as of July 1, 2015, an application on file with the commission for a:

(A) dealer’s permit for the drug store or grocery store; and

(B) retailer’s permit for the restaurant.

(2) The licensed premises of the:

(A) drug store or grocery store; and

(B) restaurant;

as described in the permit applications, are located in the same building.

     (b) If:

(1) a person has an interest in:

(A) a dealer’s permit for a drug store or grocery store; and

(B) a retailer’s permit for a restaurant; and

(2) the licensed premises of the drug store or grocery store and the restaurant are located in the same building;

the licensed premises of the drug store or grocery store and the licensed premises of the restaurant must be completely separated by a wall and have separate entrances.

As added by P.L.196-2015, SEC.21.