Is alcohol legal in Utah?

Q: Is alcohol legal in Utah?

Alcohol in Utah is legal only under specific conditions. Utah is a control state: spirits, wine and beer over 5% alcohol by volume (ABV) are sold only at state DABS stores and package agencies, while beer of 5% ABV or less is sold in grocery and convenience stores. As of January 1, 2026, a 100% ID check is required for all alcohol purchases.

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Conditional: Utah is a control state: spirits, wine and beer over 5% alcohol by volume (ABV) are sold only at state DABS stores and package agencies, while beer of 5% ABV or less is sold in grocery and convenience stores.

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Utah is a control state: spirits, wine and beer over 5% alcohol by volume (ABV) are sold only at state DABS stores and package agencies, while beer of 5% ABV or less is sold in grocery and convenience stores. As of January 1, 2026, a 100% ID check is required for all alcohol purchases.

Source: abs.utah.gov → · Updated August 2, 2026

Utah Alcohol topics

DUI / DWI Limits in Utah →Info
In Utah the per se limit for adults is 0.05% blood alcohol — the lowest in the nation (Utah Code 41-6a-502) — and drivers under 21 are under a "Not-a-Drop" zero-tolerance rule covering any measurable alcohol.
Open Container Law in Utah →Restricted
Utah makes an open container in the passenger area of a vehicle on a highway unlawful; the ban does not apply to the trunk or other areas that cannot be reached, or to passengers in licensed limousines and chartered buses (Utah Code 41-6a-526).
Sunday Alcohol Sales in Utah →Conditional
In Utah, the state-run DABS liquor and wine stores — which sell spirits, wine and high-ABV beer — are closed on Sundays.
Last Call Hours in Utah →Info
In Utah, last call is 1 a.m. statewide — bars may not sell or furnish liquor from 1:00 a.m. to 9:59 a.m. (Utah Code § 32B-6-406).
Beer & Wine in Grocery Stores in Utah →Conditional
In Utah, groceries and convenience stores may sell only beer between 0.5% and 5.0% alcohol by volume (ABV).
Where to Buy Alcohol in Utah →Conditional
Utah is a control state: spirits, wine and beer over 5% alcohol by volume (ABV) are sold only at state DABS stores and package agencies, while beer of 5% ABV or less is sold in grocery and convenience stores.

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