Utah Code § 11-10-1
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§ 11-10-1. Business license required -- Authorization for issuance, denial, suspension, or revocation by local authority.
Official statutory text
(1) As used in this chapter, the following have the meaning set forth in Section 32B-1-102: (a) "alcoholic product"; (b) "bar establishment license"; (c) "local authority"; and (d) "restaurant." (2) 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. (3) (a) 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. (b) 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. (4) A local authority may suspend or revoke a business license for a violation of Title 32B, Alcoholic Beverage Control Act. (5) 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. (6) 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.
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