Frequently Asked Questions

1. WHAT IS THE LEGAL DRINKING AGE IN UTAH?

2. WHERE CAN I BUY ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES IN UTAH?

Where can I buy packaged alcoholic beverage products to go?

Where can I buy a cocktail, a glass of wine, or a beer in Utah?


What is a "private club" and how can I join one?

3. ARE THERE RESTRICTIONS ON CONSUMING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES IN PUBLIC PLACES?

4. WHO ENFORCES THE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LAWS IN UTAH?

5. MAY I BRING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES INTO UTAH ?

How will the State know that I purchased alcoholic beverages in Utah?

May our organization include alcoholic beverages in our shipping containers, and have them shipped to Utah?

Our organization already owns alcoholic beverages. May we bring them into Utah if we are willing to pay the additional mark-up and taxes?


May an alcoholic beverage company that is sponsoring an organization or event donate its alcoholic beverage products for use in Utah?
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How can I get the wines or liquor that I want to serve in Utah during an event?

6. MAY I FURNISH, SELL AND SERVE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO MY OWN GUESTS AT GROUP EVENTS? IF SO, WHAT KIND OF PERMITS WILL I NEED?

If I rent a building under the name of my organization, or my own name, for use as a hospitality house or center, may I serve alcoholic beverages?


May we operate our hospitality house or center without a permit under the "privately hosted event" exception if we have a limited guest list, but the house or center is open for the entire day, and our guests may come and go as they please?


Can our organization host an event at a private residence without a permit?

If I serve alcoholic beverages under the "privately hosted event" exception, does Utah impose any restrictions on the hours of serving alcoholic beverages?


If our group hires a caterer to provide all food and beverages, may we have them obtain the permits and purchase the alcohol for us?

7. MAY I PURCHASE BEER IN KEGS SO THAT I CAN SERVE BEER ON DRAFT, RATHER THAN IN BOTTLES OR CANS?
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