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New Special Selections Available

SALT LAKE CITY, UT – Barrel select releases from world-class distillers are available beginning the week of May 18, 2026, for a limited time only. The DABS receives barrel pick...
Last updated: May 15, 2026

2026 Changes to Utah Alcohol Laws

The Utah State Legislature updated several of Utah’s alcohol laws during their annual legislative session in early 2026....
Last updated: May 6, 2026

Guidance Support for Accepting Foreign Driver Licenses

Beginning May 6, 2026, Utah law will allow foreign driver licenses that include a photo and date of birth to be accepted as identification for alcohol purchases....
Last updated: May 6, 2026

Utah Legislative Changes to the 100% ID Law Requirements – Effective Immediately

SALT LAKE CITY, UT – The 2026 session of the Utah State Legislature recently wrapped up; and as expected, legislators made changes to alcohol policy....
Last updated: May 6, 2026

New state liquor store to open in Moab

SALT LAKE CITY, UT – The Utah Department of Alcoholic Beverage Services opens a new liquor store in Moab on February 2, 2026 at 11:00 a.m....
Last updated: January 30, 2026

Gov. Cox, alcohol safety prevention advocates, celebrate 13 years of Parents Empowered Month

SALT LAKE CITY, UT — January marks Parents Empowered Month, celebrating 13 years of elevating and amplifying Utah’s statewide underage drinking prevention campaign that has supported families for nearly 20 years....
Last updated: January 14, 2026

New 100% ID Law Begins Jan. 1, 2026

SALT LAKE CITY, UT – Beginning on January 1, 2026, a new law requires all establishments that are licensed to sell alcohol to check the ID for every customer purchasing...
Last updated: February 5, 2026

DABS Launches Annual Store Donation Drive for 2025-2026

SALT LAKE CITY, UT – For the third year in a row, DABS liquor stores statewide are collecting donations for unique charitable organizations....
Last updated: February 6, 2026

New state liquor store opening near Ogden, in Marriott-Slaterville

MARRIOTT-SLATERVILLE, UT – Utah’s Department of Alcoholic Beverage Services (DABS) will open its 52nd operating state liquor store in a new location serving the Ogden market area on October 1,...
Last updated: October 7, 2025

Gov. Cox appoints Christopher Conabee to Utah’s Alcoholic Beverage Services Commission

SALT LAKE CITY, UT – Governor Spencer Cox appointed Christopher Conabee to serve on the Alcoholic Beverage Services Commission for a term of four years. Conabee joins the commission bringing...
Last updated: September 2, 2025