2006 Utah Code - 32A-8-104 — Duties of commission and department before issuing licenses.

     32A-8-104.   Duties of commission and department before issuing licenses.
     (1) Before any alcoholic beverage manufacturing license may be granted by the commission, the department shall conduct an investigation and may hold public hearings for the purpose of gathering information and making recommendations to the commission as to whether or not a license should be granted. This information shall be forwarded to the commission to aid in its determination.
     (2) Before issuing any alcoholic beverage manufacturing license, the commission shall:
     (a) determine that the applicant has complied with all basic qualifications and requirements for making application for a license as provided by Sections 32A-8-102 and 32A-8-103, and that the application is complete;
     (b) consider the applicant's ability to properly utilize the manufacturing license within the restrictions of this title and the commission rules including, but not limited to, manufacturing capacity, extent of product distribution, and the nature and type of organization making use of the license;
     (c) consider the physical characteristics of the premises where alcoholic beverages are proposed to be manufactured, mixed, or stored, such as condition of the premises and safety and security considerations;
     (d) consider any special factors or circumstances as provided in this chapter that may be unique to the specific type of license sought by the applicant;
     (e) approve of the location and equipment utilized by the applicant to manufacture alcoholic beverages; and
     (f) consider any other factors or circumstances it considers necessary.

Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 23, 1990 General Session