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ALCOHOL ESTABLISHMENTS AND OFF PREMISES BEER RETAILERS

Salt Lake City Code tit. 5, div. II, ch. 5.51
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Salt Lake City Code § 5.51.005 PURPOSE

5.51.005: PURPOSE: The purpose of this chapter is to normalize the regulation of alcoholic beverages by the city by: a) simplifying alcoholic beverage control regulation by not duplicating state regulations, and b) limiting the city's regulatory interests to business licensing and to land use concerns as provided in title 21A of this code. The provisions of this chapter shall be construed to effectuate those purposes. This chapter does not limit in any way the responsibilities of Salt Lake City police officers or Salt Lake City prosecutors under state law. (Ord. 64-12, 2012)

Salt Lake City Code § 5.51.010 DEFINITIONS

5.51.010: DEFINITIONS: ALCOHOL: The same meaning as section 32A-1-105(2), Utah Code Annotated (2009), or successor provisions. ALCOHOL ESTABLISHMENT: Any business that sells alcoholic beverages to patrons for consumption on the premises, as set forth in section 21A.36.300 of this code. LICENSE ENFORCEMENT ACTION: The administrative process set forth in section 5.51.070 of this chapter. OFF PREMISES BEER RETAILER: A retail business that sells beer in its original packaging for consumption off the premises, but does not include the sale of beer in sealed containers pursuant to section 32A-10-206(7), Utah Code Annotated (2009), or its successor provision. SEASONAL LICENSE: A city business license issued to an alcohol establishment that is valid for a six (6) month period corresponding with the periods provided for "seasonal A" and "seasonal B" licenses issued by the Utah alcoholic beverage control commission, pursuant to title 32A, Utah Code Annotated (2009), and its successor provisions. (Ord. 64-12, 2012)

Salt Lake City Code § 5.51.020 LICENSE REQUIRED

5.51.020: LICENSE REQUIRED: Alcohol establishments and off premises beer retailers must obtain a business license subject to the general requirements set forth in chapters 5.02 and 5.04 of this title and the requirements included in this chapter. Alcohol establishments which qualify for a seasonal A or seasonal B license issued by the Utah alcoholic beverage control commission may obtain a seasonal license for the same term for which the state license is issued. (Ord. 64-12, 2012)

Salt Lake City Code § 5.51.025 STATE ISSUED ALCOHOL LICENSES REQUIRED FOR ALCOHOL ESTABLISHMENTS

5.51.025: STATE ISSUED ALCOHOL LICENSES REQUIRED FOR ALCOHOL ESTABLISHMENTS: No alcohol establishment may serve alcohol within the city without the appropriate valid license or permit issued by the Utah alcoholic beverage control commission pursuant to title 32A, Utah Code Annotated (2009), and its successor provisions. (Ord. 64-12, 2012)

Salt Lake City Code § 5.51.027 SPECIAL EVENT ALCOHOL PERMITS

5.51.027: SPECIAL EVENT ALCOHOL PERMITS: A. Required: A city issued special event alcohol permit is required for all events which are required to obtain from the Utah alcoholic beverage control commission a single event permit or temporary special event beer permit under title 32A, Utah Code Annotated (2009) or its successor provisions, allowing alcohol to be stored, sold, served and consumed for short term events. B. Application Requirements: In addition to the application requirements set forth in section 5.02.060 of this title, the following information is required: 1. The time, dates, and location of the event. 2. A description of the nature and purpose of the event. 3. A description of the control measures to be imposed by the DABC and where alcohol will be stored, served and sold. 4. A signed consent form stating that law enforcement and authorized city representatives shall have the unrestricted right to enter and inspect the premises during the event to ensure compliance with state law and city ordinance. C. Operational Restrictions: The permittee is subject to all operational restrictions imposed by the DABC under its state permit. No alcohol may be served at any special event unless the city permittee also obtains the appropriate state permit. D. Nontransferable: Special event alcohol permits are not transferable. E. Time Limits: Special event alcohol permits are subject to the time limitations applicable to DABC single event permits and temporary special event beer permits. F. Fees: Special event alcohol permits are subject to the fees that correspond to chapter 5.04 of this title and to an alcohol concession agreement fee. Such fees are set forth in the Salt Lake City consolidated fee schedule. (Ord. 41-14, 2014)

Salt Lake City Code § 5.51.030 ANNUAL LICENSE FEES

5.51.030: ANNUAL LICENSE FEES: A. Alcohol establishments and off premises beer retailers are subject to the license fees set forth in chapter 5.04 of this title. For the purpose of establishing regulatory fees and disproportionate costs for alcohol establishments, the city may separate alcohol establishments into subcategories within schedules 1 and 2 of this title based on the types of alcohol served and the type of business conducted within the alcohol establishment. B. The license fee for a seasonal license will be assessed at fifty percent (50%) of the regulatory and disproportionate fee charged for the type of alcohol establishment to be licensed as listed on schedules 1 and 2 of this title, plus the full base license fee provided in section 5.04.070 of this title. (Ord. 64-12, 2012)

Salt Lake City Code § 5.51.100 OFF PREMISES BEER RETAILERS; OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS AND ENFORCEMENT

5.51.100: OFF PREMISES BEER RETAILERS; OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS AND ENFORCEMENT: A. In addition to any requirements under this code, off premises beer retailers are subject to the operational requirements set forth in sections 32A-10-102 and 32A-10-103, Utah Code Annotated (2009), or its successor provisions. B. For violations related to underage sale of beer, the enforcement process set forth at section 32A-10-103, Utah Code Annotated (2009), or its successor provisions, applies. C. For all other violations, the requirements of chapter 5.02 of this title apply. (Ord. 64-12, 2012)
Source: Salt Lake City, Utah, City Code (American Legal Publishing, codelibrary.amlegal.com)URL: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/saltlakecityut/latest/saltlakecity_ut/0-0-0-47082Fetched: 11/1/2026

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