Utah Code § 32B-4-501

Current through the 2024 Fourth Special Session

Section 32B-4-501 - Operating without a license or permit

(1) A person may not operate the following businesses without first obtaining a license under this title if the business allows a person to purchase or consume an alcoholic product on the premises of the business:

(a) a restaurant;

(b) an airport lounge;

(c) a business operated in the same manner as a bar establishment licensee;

(d) a resort;

(e) a business operated to sell, offer for sale, or furnish beer for on-premise consumption;

(f) a business operated as an on-premise banquet licensee;

(g) a hotel;

(h) an arena; or

(i) a business similar to one listed in Subsections (1)(a) through (h).

(2) A person conducting an event that is open to the general public may not directly or indirectly sell, offer for sale, or furnish an alcoholic product to a person attending the event without first obtaining an event permit under this title.

(3) A person conducting a private event may not directly or indirectly sell or offer for sale an alcoholic product to a person attending the private event without first obtaining an event permit under this title.

(4) A person may not operate the following businesses in this state without first obtaining a license under this title:

(a) a winery manufacturer;

(b) a distillery manufacturer;

(c) a brewery manufacturer;

(d) a local industry representative of:

(i) a manufacturer of an alcoholic product;

(ii) a supplier of an alcoholic product; or

(iii) an importer of an alcoholic product;

(e) a liquor warehouser; or

(f) a beer wholesaler.

(5) A person may not operate a public conveyance in this state without first obtaining a public service permit under this title if that public conveyance allows a person to purchase or consume an alcoholic product:

(a) on the public conveyance; or

(b) on the premises of a hospitality room located within a depot, terminal, or similar facility at which a service is provided to a patron of the public conveyance.

Utah Code § 32B-4-501

Amended by Chapter 94, 2024 General Session ,§ 12, eff. 5/1/2024.

Amended by Chapter 455, 2017 General Session ,§ 23, eff. 5/9/2017.

Amended by Chapter 80, 2016 General Session ,§ 6, eff. 5/10/2016.

Enacted by Chapter 276, 2010 General Session