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Prospective gas-station buyers ask board about local beer license options
Summary
Two potential buyers of the town gas station asked whether the board would support a local beer license to help the business, and staff said prior local licenses had been issued and the state determines license details.
Two prospective buyers of the town gas station told the board they wanted to explore obtaining a local beer license to increase the business's viability. The prospective owner said selling beer would help revenue streams for a small pizza-and-convenience operation and asked what the board would require.
Board members and staff explained the town has issued a local beer license in the past for the station under a previous owner and that state rules determine whether alcohol may be sold for on-premise consumption or strictly carry-out. A town official advised the buyers to confirm compliance with Utah Alcoholic Beverage Control (state) rules, including distance restrictions relative to churches and schools, and to secure any required state permits before the board places a local-license application on an agenda.
Board members said that if the applicants demonstrate compliance with state requirements, the town is likely not to object, but reminded them that the board can only offer a consensus and that final licensing details are set by the state. The board said it would place a local-license vote on an agenda if applicants return with state paperwork.
