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House adopts broad alcohol control changes after heated debate over 'Zion Curtain' and outlet density
Summary
After extensive debate about outlet density, underage drinking and business licensing, the House adopted the conference committee report on fourth substitute HB228 (alcoholic beverage control act amendments) and passed the bill 57-16. The measure includes master-license provisions, changes to conditional licenses and restored audit authority over the DABC.
The Utah House adopted a conference committee report and passed fourth substitute House Bill 228 on March 14 after extended debate over alcohol regulation, economic development and public-safety concerns.
Representative Wilcox, speaking for the conference committee, outlined the package: it incorporates a "master license" provision (applicable to full-service and limited-service restaurants), extends conditional license periods, keeps…
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