It is LEGAL to carry a firearm into a restaurant or bar that serves alcohol.

Do Not Drink And Drive! – Do Not Drink And Carry A firearm!

It is ILLEGAL to carry a dangerous weapon while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, with or without a permit.

  • Blood or breath alcohol concentration (BAC) is over .05
  • Commercial Drivers License (CDL) holder BAC is over .04
  • If you are under 21 years old, Utah has a “ZERO TOLERANCE” policy for underage drinking. You cannot have ANY measurable amount of alcohol in your system.

It is LEGAL to carry a dangerous weapon (firearm) while under the influence of alcohol or drugs if an individual:

  • Uses or threatens to use force in compliance with 76-2-402.
  • Is carrying a dangerous weapon in their home or someone else’s home with the owner’s consent.
  • Is under the influence of cannabis as described under the Utah Medical Cannabis Act*.
  • Has a valid prescription for a controlled substance, takes it as prescribed, and after taking the controlled substance, is not a danger to themself or another individual, and is capable of safely handling a dangerous weapon.

* Marijuana is still illegal under federal law. This means if you have a Utah medical cannabis card, you are prohibited from purchasing, possessing, owning, or carrying a firearm as described in 18 U.S.C. 922.

Utah Laws

  • 41-6a-502. Driving under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or a combination of both or with specified or unsafe blood alcohol concentration — Penalties — Reporting of convictions.
  • 53-5a-101.5. Definitions.
  • 76-11-217. Carrying a dangerous weapon while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Federal Laws

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has established 0.04% as the blood alcohol concentration (BAC) level at or above which a CDL commercial motor vehicle operator who is required to have a CDL,  and is operating a commercial motor vehicle, is deemed to be driving under the influence of alcohol and subject to the disqualification sanctions in the Federal regulations. Most States have established a BAC level of .08% as the level at or above which a person operating a non-commercial motor vehicle is deemed to be driving under the influence of alcohol. Sanctions for alcohol-related driving violations may affect the driver’s qualification and eligibility for both commercial and non-commercial licenses.