>>>Utah has a law that requires restaurants to prevent customers from seeing bartenders make/mix/pour alcohol drinks? I realize that every state has a few really old outdated laws - but this one was voted on this week and passed - 24 to 2? Really?
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>>>http://www.vancouversun.com/news/Utah+sticks+with+offbeat+requiring+Zion+curtains+hide+drink/8086989/story.html
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>>Yeah, in the mid-80s when I visited Utah regularly, you had to belong to a "private club" to get a mixed drink. Short term memberships were available if you were so inclined. But the skiing was great!
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>While I am not one of the skiers spending more time at the bar than on the slopes,
>one sometimes alcoholic drink during the day is typical for me -
>does the "membership" rule apply on the slopes as well ?
>Or is it there medicinal/high caloric input/coldness-battling input ?
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>curious [still dreaming of a US powder holiday]
>
>thomas


Looks like the "Private Club" rules were rescinded in 2009. You should be good to go!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alcohol_laws_of_Utah