State Bureau of Investigation - Alcohol Enforcement
Alcohol Enforcement
It is the mission of the Alcohol Enforcement Section to serve the public interest and promote public safety through regulation of the manufacture, sale, storage, importation and consumption of alcoholic beverages within the State of Utah. To promote compliance with all provisions of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Act and the Rules and Regulations established by the Utah Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control through education, inspection, investigation and enforcement.
The Alcohol Enforcement Section is committed to enhancing the quality of life and safety of the people of Utah by eliminating the incentives and opportunity to commit liquor offenses through a comprehensive law enforcement effort of deterrence, apprehension and prosecution.
Goals and Objectives
Respond to the requests of the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, local law enforcement and the public in identifying, gathering evidence and prosecuting individuals or organizations violating provisions of the Utah Alcoholic Beverage Control Act.
Inform and educate state liquor licensees, local law enforcement and the public in the provisions and enforcement of state liquor laws through seminars, personal contacts, the media and law enforcement assistance.
Eliminate the opportunity and inducement for underage youth to obtain, purchase and consume alcoholic beverages through education, covert investigations, illegal importation interdiction and cooperation with local law enforcement.