Utah Admin. Code R82-6-802 - Reception Center - Agreement For Alcoholic Beverage Service and Table Service

(1) Authority. This rule is pursuant to the Commission's powers and duties under section 32B-2-202 to act as a general policymaking body on the subject of alcoholic beverage control and to set policy by written rules that prescribe the conduct and management of any premises upon which alcoholic beverages may be sold, consumed, served, or stored, and pursuant to section 32B-6-805

(2) Definitions. "Third Party Host" is a party that contracts with the reception center licensee to provide alcoholic beverage service at an event to be held on a specific date and time for a prearranged, guaranteed number of attendees at a negotiated price.

(a) With the exception of a nonprofit organization holding an event as described in section 32B-6-805, the reception center licensee may not contract with a third party host to hold an event that is open to the public where an alcoholic product is sold or offered for sale.

(b) With the exception of a nonprofit organization holding an event as described in section 32B-6-805, a third-party host may not collect a cover charge or entry fee for admission to the private event.

(c) With the exception of a nonprofit organization holding an event as described in section 32B-6-805, a third-party host may not receive any proceeds from the sale of alcoholic product from the event.

(d) A Reception Center Licensee may host an event for an immediate family member provided that the event is not an event that is open to the public where an alcoholic product is sold or offered for sale, and the Reception Center Licensee does not collect a cover charge or entry fee to the event.

(3) A wine service may be performed by the server at the patron's table. The wine may be opened and poured by the server.

(4) Beer and heavy beer, if in sealed containers, may be opened and poured by the server at the patron's table.

(5) A patron's table may be located in waiting, patio, garden and dining areas that are on the premises of the reception center, previously approved by the Department.

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Utah Admin. Code R82-6-802

Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2020-05, effective 2/25/2020 Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2024-01, effective 12/22/2023