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Utah Administrative Code (Current through November 1, 2019) |
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R81. Alcoholic Beverage Control, Administration |
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R81-10C. Beer-Only Restaurant Licenses |
| R81-10C-1. Licensing |
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(1) Beer-only restaurant licenses are issued to persons as defined in Section 32B-1-102(74). The department must be immediately notified of any action or transaction that may alter the organizational structure or ownership interest of the person to whom the license is issued to ensure there is no violation of Sections 32B-5-310. |
| R81-10C-2. Application |
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(1) No license application will be included on the agenda of a monthly commission meeting for consideration for issuance of a beer only restaurant license until: (a) The applicant has first met all requirements of Sections 32B-1-304 (qualifications to hold the license), and 32B-5-201, -204, and 32B-6-904 (submission of a completed application, payment of application and licensing fees, written consent of local authority, copy of current local business license(s) necessary for operation of a beer-only restaurant license, evidence of proximity to certain community locations, a bond, a floor plan, and public liability and liquor liability insurance); and (b) the department has inspected the beer-only restaurant premise. (2)(a) All application requirements of Subsection (1)(a) must be filed with the department no later than the 10th day of the month in order for the application to be included on that month's commission meeting agenda unless the 10th day of the month is a Saturday, Sunday, or state or federal holiday, in which case all application requirements of Subsection (1)(a) must be filed on the next business day after the 10th day of the month. (b) An incomplete application will be returned to the applicant. (c) A completed application filed after the deadline in Subsection (2)(a) will not be considered by the commission that month, but will be included on the agenda of the commission meeting the following month. |
| R81-10C-3. Bonds |
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No part of any corporate or cash bond required by Section 32B-5-204 and 32B-6-904(4) may be withdrawn during the time the license is in effect. If the beer-only restaurant licensee fails to maintain a valid corporate or cash bond, the license shall be immediately suspended until a valid bond is obtained. Failure to obtain a bond within 30 days of notification by the department of the delinquency shall result in the automatic revocation of the license. |
| R81-10C-4. Insurance |
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Public liability and dram shop insurance coverage required in Section 32B-5-201(2)(j)must remain in force during the time the license is in effect. Failure of the licensee to maintain the required insurance coverage may result in a suspension or revocation of the license by the commission. |
| R81-10C-5. Identification Badge |
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Each employee of the licensee who sells, dispenses or provides alcoholic beverages shall wear a unique identification badge visible above the waist, bearing the employee's first name, initials, or a unique number in letters or numbers not less than 3/8 inch high. The identification badge must be worn on the front portion of the employee's body. The licensee shall maintain a record of all employee badges assigned, which shall be available for inspection by any peace officer, or representative of the department. The record shall include the employee's full name and address and a driver's license or similar identification number. |
| R81-10C-6. Sale and Purchase of Beer |
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(1) The restaurant shall maintain at least 70% of its total business from the sale of food pursuant to Section 32B-6-905(7). (a) The restaurant shall maintain records separately showing quarterly expenditures and sales for beer and food. These shall be available for inspection and audit by representatives of the department, and maintained for a period of three years. (b) If any inspection or audit discloses that the sales of food are less than 70% for any quarterly period, the department shall immediately put the licensee on a probationary status and closely monitor the licensee's food sales during the next quarterly period to determine that the licensee is able to prove to the satisfaction of the department that the sales of food meet or exceed 70%. Failure of the licensee to provide satisfactory proof of the required food percentage within the probationary period shall result in issuance of an order to show cause by the department to determine why the license should not be revoked by the commission. (3) Beer dispensing shall be in accordance with Section 32B-5-304(5) and Section R81-1-11 (Multiple Licensed Facility Storage and Service) of these rules. |
| R81-10C-7. Alcoholic Product Flavoring |
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Beer Only Restaurant licensees may use alcoholic products as flavoring subject to the following guidelines: (1) Alcoholic product flavoring may be used in the preparation of food items and desserts at any time if plainly and conspicuously labeled "cooking flavoring". (2) No restaurant employee under the age of 21 years may handle alcoholic product flavorings. |
| R81-10C-8. Table, Counter, and "Grandfathered Bar Structure" Service |
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(1) Beer, if in sealed containers, may be opened and poured by the server at the patron's table, counter, or "grandfathered bar structure". |
| R81-10C-10. Grandfathered Bar Structures |
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(1) Authority 32B-1-102; 32B-6-902; and 32B-6-905.2. (2) The purpose of this rule is to define terms for full service restaurant licenses as required by 32B-6 Part 9. (3) Definitions. (a) "remodels the grandfathered bar structure" for purposes of 32B-6-902(1)(b) means that: (i) the grandfathered bar structure has been altered or reconfigured to: (A) extend the length of the existing structure to increase its seating capacity; or (B) increase the visibility of the storage or dispensing area to restaurant patrons. (b) "remodels the grandfathered bar structure" does not: (i) preclude making cosmetic changes or enhancements to the existing structure such as painting, staining, tiling, or otherwise refinishing the bar structure; (ii) preclude locating coolers, sinks, plumbing, cooling or electrical equipment to an existing structure; or (iii) preclude utilizing existing space at the existing bar structure to add additional seating. (c) Pursuant to 32B-5-303(3), the licensee must first apply for and receive approval from the department for a change of location where alcohol is stored, served, and sold other than what was originally designated in the licensee's application for the license. Thus, any modification of the alcoholic beverage storage and dispensing area at a "grandfathered bar structure" must first be reviewed and approved by the department to determine whether it is: (i) an acceptable use of an existing bar structure; or (ii) a remodel of a "grandfathered bar structure". (d) "remodels the grandfathered bar structure or dining area" for purposes of 32B-6-905.2 means that: (i) the grandfathered bar structure or dining area has been altered or reconfigured to: (A) extend the length of the existing bar structure to increase its seating capacity; or (B) increase the visibility of the storage or dispensing area to restaurant patrons from the dining area. (e) "remodels the grandfathered bar structure or dining area " does not: (i) preclude making cosmetic changes or enhancements to the existing bar structure such as painting, staining, tiling, or otherwise refinishing the bar structure; (ii) preclude locating coolers, sinks, plumbing, cooling or electrical equipment to an existing structure; or (iii) preclude utilizing existing space at the existing bar structure to add additional seating. (f) Pursuant to 32B-5-303(3), the licensee must first apply for and receive approval from the department for a change of location where alcohol is stored, served, and sold other than what was originally designated in the licensee's application for the license. Thus, any modification of the alcoholic beverage storage, dispensing, or consumption area must first be reviewed and approved by the department to determine whether it is: (i) an acceptable use of an existing bar structure or dining area; or (ii) a remodel of a "grandfathered bar structure or dining area". |