Utah

The Utah Department of Alcoholic Beverage Services (DABS) operates a statewide network of state stores and package agencies that sell all alcoholic beverages, except beer containing less than 4% alcohol by volume (which is sold in grocery and convenience stores) and administers the liquor laws, alcohol education, and regulates the sale, service, storage, manufacture, distribution, and consumption of alcoholic products.

Only the Department may lawfully have liquor products imported and shipped into Utah. Private individuals may not lawfully import or transport them into the state. Manufacturers and suppliers of these products may only supply them to the DABC. All purchases for on premise licenses are done through the state system.

Pricing for products is the same throughout the entire state.

Laws & Rules:

• DABC Legislative Statutes
• DABC R82 Rules
• 2021/2022 Utah Legislature Recap

Required:  No

Suppliers are not required to have a permit to sell to the DABC.

Resources:

• Vendor Forms / Product Listing Packet
• Supply Chain Manual issued May 21, 2020

Required: Control State

Follow instructions for submitting request for listing.

Resources:

• Vendor Forms / Product Listing Packet
• Purchasing Policy ( Policies for New Listings, Price Changes, Product Samples, Special Orders)

Franchise Law:  No

Required:  No

Suppliers are not required to report sales or shipments.

Required:  No

Suppliers are not required to have an in-state representative.

Allowed:  No

There are no statutory or regulatory provisions allowing interstate self-distribution.

• DABC FAQs
• Sweepstakes and Promotions – Industry Guidance 
• Wine Flights – Industry Guidance 
• Wine Pairings (Winemaker Dinners) – Industry Guidance
• Licensee Handbooks & Hot Topics / Industry Guidance Documents
• Procedures for Consumer Special Orders 
• Information on Utah’s Liquor Laws for Residents & Visitors