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Utah Code § 11-10-1 (2026)

Business license required -- Authorization for issuance, denial, suspension, or revocation by local authority

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As used in this chapter, the following have the meaning set forth in Section 32B-1-102:
"alcoholic product";
"bar establishment license";
"local authority"; and
"restaurant."
A person may not operate an association, a restaurant, a bar, or a business similar to a business operated under a bar establishment license, or other similar business that allows a person to possess or consume an alcoholic product on the premises of the association, restaurant, bar, or similar business premises without a business license.
A local authority may issue a business license to a person who owns or operates an association, restaurant, bar, or similar business that allows a person to hold, store, possess, or consume an alcoholic product on the premises.
A business license issued under this Subsection (3) does not permit a person to hold, store, possess, or consume an alcoholic product on the premises other than as provided in Title 32B, Alcoholic Beverage Control Act.
A local authority may suspend or revoke a business license for a violation of Title 32B, Alcoholic Beverage Control Act.
A local authority shall set policy by written rules that establish criteria and procedures for granting, denying, suspending, or revoking a business license issued under this chapter.
A business license issued under this section does not constitute written consent of the local authority within the meaning of Title 32B, Alcoholic Beverage Control Act.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 3 cases, 1967–1999 · leading case: State Ex Rel. Hansen v. Salt Lake City, 445 P.2d 691 (Utah 1968).
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State Ex Rel. Hansen v. Salt Lake City, 445 P.2d 691 (Utah 1968). · cites it 20× “" Section 11-10-1, U.C.A. 1953, as amended 1967, authorizes cities to license all establishments, associations and corporations, which allow the customers, members or guests to possess or consume liquor on the premises.”
Boulder Mountain Lodge, Inc. v. Town of Boulder, 1999 UT 67 (Utah 1999). · cites it 6× “¶ 22 Finally, the Lodge argues that Boulder’s adoption of Ordinance 29 violates Utah Code Ann. § 11-10-1 (1992), which governs business licenses for restaurants allowing consumption of liquor on premises.”
Salt Lake City v. Towne House Athletic Club, 424 P.2d 442 (Utah 1967). · cites it 2× “Section 11-10-1, U.C.A. ’S3, enacted in 1959, delegates to cities the power to regulate “all establishments, associations and corporations,” except those-covered by Section 16-6-13 to 13.”
Utah Code § 11-10-1(5): 1 case
Boulder Mountain Lodge, Inc. v. Town of Boulder, 1999 UT 67 (Utah 1999). “¶ 22 Finally, the Lodge argues that Boulder’s adoption of Ordinance 29 violates Utah Code Ann. § 11-10-1 (1992), which governs business licenses for restaurants allowing consumption of liquor on premises.”
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