Utah Laws


Alcohol & Tobacco Laws Penalties
DUI - It is illegal to drive or be in physical control of a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or other drugs. Utah's Implied Consent law requires submission to a blood alcohol content (BAC) test. Refusal will result in revocation of license for one year. You are in violation if your BAC is .08 or greater or the officer judges you to be impaired. Up to 6 months imprisonment and/or $1,000 fine, rehabilitation assessment and education class, suspension of license for 90 days, $100 to victim restitution fund. Accident, injury or death will increase penalties. Class B misdemeanor for alcohol. Drug penalties according to schedule.
MIP - It is illegal for minors (under 21) to buy, possess (even hold) or drink alcohol. Up to 6 months imprisonment and/or $1,000 fine. Class B misdemeanor.
Not-a-Drop - you are in violation of you are under 21, have consumed any amount of alcohol and are driving. Lose license for 90 days, required substance abuse assessment, and may still face MIP laws.
Open Container - It is illegal to drink any alcoholic beverage while operating or as a passenger in a vehicle (parked or moving), or have an open container in a vehicle. Up to 6 months imprisonment and/or $1,000 fine. Class B misdemeanor.
Selling, furnishing, or supplying alcohol to a minor - You are in violation if you provide alcohol to a minor. Up to 1 year imprisonment and/or up to $2,500 fine. Class A misdemeanor.
Unlawful purchase, possession, or consumption by minors - It is unlawful for any person under the age of 21 years to purchase, possess, or consume any alcoholic beverage or product. Up to 6 months imprisonment and/or $1,000 fine, plus suspension of drivers license up to 1 year. Class B misdemeanor.
Intoxication - A person is in violation if he or she is under the influence of intoxicating liquor or other substance to the degree that the person may endanger self or others in a public place and unreasonable disturb others. Imprisonment in jail or detoxification center, if necessary, for protection of self or others. Class C misdemeanor. Up to 90 days imprisonment and/or up to $750 fine.
Tobacco use or possession - It is unlawful for any person under the age of 19 to purchase or possess tobacco in any form. Maximum $750 fine. Class C misdemeanor.
Clean Air Act - Prohibits smoking in a public place, public meeting, or any government building (all buildings on USU Campus). Maximum $750 fine. Class C misdemeanor.


For other drug laws and penalties click HERE.



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