Operating without a license or permit.
Utah Code § 32B-4-501
in effect32B-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.
Amended by Chapter 94, 2024 General Session
Source: Utah Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel (le.utah.gov)URL: https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title32B/Chapter4/32B-4-S501.html?v=C32B-4-S501_2024050120240501Fetched: 10/26/2026