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Gov. Cox and advocates celebrate achievements reducing underage drinking, set sights on 2025 during Parents Empowered Month

SALT LAKE CITY, UT — Governor Spencer Cox and Utah underage drinking prevention leaders celebrate the state’s 12th annual Parents Empowered Month. The awareness month, declared by former Governor Herbert...
Last updated: May 19, 2025

Annual statewide donation drive at Utah liquor stores for 2024-2025

SALT LAKE CITY, UT – For the second year in a row, every state liquor store in Utah is collecting donations for dozens of charitable organizations. Stores are accepting donations...
Last updated: February 6, 2026

Governor appoints new chair to the Alcoholic Beverage Services Commission

SALT LAKE CITY, UT – Governor Spencer Cox appoints former Utah State Representative Stephen Handy as chair of the Utah Alcoholic Beverage Services (ABS) Commission. Handy, who began serving on...
Last updated: February 9, 2026

Applications for Type 3 Liquor Package Agencies requested

SALT LAKE CITY, UT – The State of Utah and the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Services (DABS) seek applications to operate a Type 3 Liquor Package Agency in Eden, Utah. ...
Last updated: February 9, 2026

Changes to Utah Alcohol Laws 2024

SALT LAKE CITY, UT – Each year, the Utah State Legislature convenes for their session from January to March. During that time, they develop and vote on the alcohol omnibus bill,...
Last updated: June 23, 2025

One state liquor store closes, another one opens downtown

SALT LAKE CITY, UT – The brand new state liquor store in downtown Salt Lake City opens on Monday, June 3, 2024....
Last updated: February 5, 2026

DABS marks Parents Empowered Month by reminding caregivers of their role in stopping underage drinking

SALT LAKE CITY, UT – This month marks 11 years of January as Parents Empowered Month in Utah, first declared by former Governor Herbert in 2013 and renewed by Governor...
Last updated: June 23, 2025

Statewide donation drive at Utah liquor stores

Every state liquor store in Utah is becoming a hub for community support by collecting donations for dozens of charitable organizations....
Last updated: December 9, 2024

Utah Dept. of Alcoholic Beverage Services sends $236 million to state and local programs in fiscal year 2023

The Utah Department of Alcohol Beverage Services (DABS) reports $579.05 million total sales in fiscal year 2023....
Last updated: February 9, 2026

Utah DABS announces changes for how businesses manage alcohol licensing

The Utah Department of Alcoholic Beverage Services (DABS) today announced a major shift for how businesses and organizations maintain records, make payments, and manage their alcohol licensing....
Last updated: February 9, 2026