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Utah Where to Buy Alcohol (2026)

Conditional: Utah is a control state: spirits, wine and beer over 5% alcohol by volume (ABV) are sold only at state DABS stores and package agencies, while beer of 5% ABV or less is sold in grocery and convenience stores.

ConditionalVerified Aug 2, 2026

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Utah is a control state: spirits, wine and beer over 5% alcohol by volume (ABV) are sold only at state DABS stores and package agencies, while beer of 5% ABV or less is sold in grocery and convenience stores. As of January 1, 2026, a 100% ID check is required for all alcohol purchases.

Official source: abs.utah.gov →

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Where to Buy Alcohol in states bordering Utah

The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.

ArizonaPermitted
Arizona is not a control state: all three — beer, wine and spirits — may be sold at grocery, convenience and liquor stores under a retail license. Spirits are widely available in supermarkets.
Verified Jul 23, 2026 · Source: liquor.az.gov · Full Arizona rule →
ColoradoConditional
In Colorado, beer and wine are sold at grocery and convenience stores (full-strength beer since 2019 and wine since March 2023), but spirits are still limited to licensed liquor stores. Under SB25-033 the state stopped issuing new grocery hard-liquor licenses in 2025; licenses already issued continue.
Verified Jul 23, 2026 · Source: sbg.colorado.gov · Full Colorado rule →
IdahoConditional
Idaho is a control state: distilled spirits are sold only at state-run and state-contracted liquor stores (Idaho State Liquor Division), while beer and wine are sold in grocery and convenience stores.
Verified Jul 23, 2026 · Source: liquor.idaho.gov · Full Idaho rule →
NevadaPermitted
Nevada is a license state, not a control state, and has no state ABC over retail outlets: beer, wine and spirits are sold at grocery, convenience, package and drive-through stores, with licensing handled by cities and counties.
Verified Jul 23, 2026 · Source: leg.state.nv.us · Full Nevada rule →
New MexicoPermitted
New Mexico is a license state, not a control state: beer, wine and spirits are sold at licensed retail liquor stores and at many grocery and convenience stores, and there are no state-run ABC stores. The Alcoholic Beverage Control Division (RLD) is the regulator.
Verified Jul 23, 2026 · Source: rld.nm.gov · Full New Mexico rule →
WyomingConditional
Wyoming is a control state at the wholesale level: the state, through the Wyoming Liquor Division, controls wine and spirits wholesaling, while retail spirits and wine are sold at privately licensed liquor stores and beer at grocery and convenience stores.
Verified Jul 23, 2026 · Source: wyoleg.gov · Full Wyoming rule →

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