(a)
(1) A small brewer may be allowed to conduct beer-, malt beverage-, and hard cider-tasting events for educational or promotional purposes at any location in a wet area of this state if approved by the Alcoholic Beverage Control Division and if written notice is given by the division to the small brewer at least five (5) days before the event.
(2) Requests for approval to conduct beer-, malt beverage-, and hard cider-tasting events must be received by the division at least two (2) weeks before the event.
(b) Beer-, malt beverage-, and hard cider-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.