Indiana Ass'n of Beverage Retailers, Inc. v. Indiana Alcohol & Tobacco Commission

BOEHM, Justice.

The Administrative Orders and Procedures Act sets forth the standing requirements for a person seeking judicial review of an agency's action. Because the Indiana Association of Beverage Retailers was not a party to the administrative proceedings before the Indiana Alcohol and Tobacco Commission, the Association did not have standing to seek judicial review of the agency's action.

Factual and Procedural Background

Thornton Oil Corporation operates convenience stores that also sell gasoline. In January 2001 Thornton filed an application for a Type 115 beer and wine permit for its…