32B-6-405. Specific licensing requirements for bar establishment license.

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Effective 5/1/2024

(1)To obtain a bar establishment license, in addition to complying with Chapter 5, Part 2, Retail Licensing Process, a person shall submit with the written application:

(i)a statement as to whether the person is seeking to qualify as:

(A)an equity licensee;

(B)a fraternal licensee;

(C)a dining club licensee; or

(D)a bar licensee; and

(ii)evidence that the person meets the requirements for the type of bar establishment license for which the person is applying;

(b)evidence that the person operates a premises where a variety of food is prepared and served in connection with dining accommodations; and

(c)if the person is applying for an equity license or fraternal license, a copy of the entity's bylaws or house rules, and an amendment to those records.

(2)The commission may refuse to issue a bar establishment license to a person for an equity license or fraternal license if the commission determines that a provision of the person's bylaws or house rules, or amendments to those records is not:

(a)reasonable; and

(b)consistent with:

(i)the declared nature and purpose of the bar establishment licensee; and

(ii)the purposes of this part.

(a)A bar establishment license expires on June 30 of each year.

(b)To renew a bar establishment license, a person shall comply with the requirements of Chapter 5, Part 2, Retail Licensing Process, by no later than May 31.

(a)The nonrefundable application fee for a bar establishment license is $300.

(i)The initial license fee for a bar establishment license is $2,750.

(ii)The department shall prorate the $2,750 initial license fee based on the number of months out of a year the bar establishment licensee is licensed before the day on which the bar establishment license expires.

(c)The renewal fee for a bar establishment license is $2,000.

(5)The bond amount required for a bar establishment license is the penal sum of $10,000.

Amended by Chapter 94 , 2024 General Session