Bill To Let State Parks Sell Alcohol Close To Becoming Law

The Department of Natural Resources could permit the sale of alcohol on its land under a bill that passed the Indiana House on Wednesday.

House Bill 1116 would allow alcohol to be sold at inns located on DNR property if a permit is obtained.

The bill also includes provisions that would allow microbreweries with restaurants to also have distilleries.

A conference committee added provisions that allow bars and taverns to take down any no smoking signs if they allow smoking on their properties. Individuals who work at alcohol or cigar production facilities would also be allowed to eat inside the facility.

The bill passed the House 93-5. It now moves to the Senate where it must pass before moving on to Gov. Mike Pence for final approval.

Olivia Covington is a reporter for TheStatehouseFile.com, a news website powered by Franklin College journalism students

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