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Utah’s big liquor bill is back — after lawmakers reject push to let cities decide where to put bars

The Legislature’s annual attempt to rewrite alcohol law is usually routine, but this year’s effort brought some drama.

(Isaac Hale | Salt Lake Tribune file photo) An effort to tweak Utah’s liquor laws is back on track after the bill was derailed on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. The sticking point was a proposed change to the state's "proximity" law — and whether the state or cities should decide how close a bar or restaurant can be to a park or playground.