Pursuant to Indiana Code § 7.1-2-3-4, the Indiana Alcohol and Tobacco Commission (“ATC” or “Commission”) will hold an investigatory hearing in order to gather evidence and ascertain the facts involving the business operations and business relationships of D&E Spirits, LLC, which holds a wine wholesaler permit (WH49-30104) and liquor wholesaler permit (WH49-30105).

The purpose of the investigatory hearing is to explore the following issues and/or subject matters:

1. whether D&E Spirits, LLC satisfies the “character of the business” test set forth in Ind. Code 7.1-3-1-19; and

2. whether any business practice, relationship, and/or dealing by or between D&E Spirits, LLC and another permit holder is a violation of, or inimical to, a provision of Title 7.1 of the Indiana Code and/or a rule or regulation of the Commission, as contemplated under Ind. Code 7.1-2-3-22.